The 30,000–square-foot warehouse of Kannoa (Miami, Florida), a contemporary outdoor-furnishings designer and manufacturer, burned to the ground on March 5—but the business was up and running quickly, thanks to its hard-working staff. As Philip Boulton, COO and cofounder of Kannoa, tells a local news outlet, “Thank God everyone is well. Nobody was harmed, the loss is only material, and we are just concentrating on reorganizing to start fulfilling orders right now.” The company, founded by two Venezuelan entrepreneurs in 2006, currently employs 28 people in the Miami area.

Kannoa has activated its contingency plan and has already set up…

Kyle Williams, sales manager for The HammockSource, recently announced the company’s top sales performers. The Salesperson of the Year Award was given to John Melody of EA Langenfeld Associates (Mount Prospect, Illinois). Melody has been with The HammockSource for seven years and is instrumental in working with co-op hardware and international accounts. “John’s pursuit of sales goals and company ideals,” Williams says, made the decision a clear one.

The Sales Team of the Year Award was given to the Warren Marketing Group (Hendersonville, North Carolina), which handles accounts and sales in the Southeastern United States. The group has been…

Lloyd Flanders has launched its redesigned website at www.lloydflanders.com. Enhanced functionality on the new site includes the ability to view products by category (chaises or fire tables, for example), in addition to viewing them by collection; quick sorting of products, finishes, and fabrics, for ease of use; and an expanded online catalog of fabrics, with larger swatch views available.

Dudley Flanders, CEO, says, “Our new website makes it easy for consumers to view the full range of Lloyd Flanders products, so they can browse and find decor inspiration before they make a purchase decision.” The launch of the new site…

Lloyd Flanders, manufacturer of all-weather wicker, has extended the warranty term for all Lloyd Loom products by two years. Now, when customers register their Lloyd Loom products within 30 days of purchase, they can extend the coverage term from three to five years, at no additional cost.

Dudley Flanders, CEO, says, “The best way to demonstrate our confidence in the quality and durability of Lloyd Loom is with unrivaled warranty protection. This two-year extension ensures peace of mind for retailers and consumers alike.”

Lloyd Loom products are crafted to withstand the elements, even in harsh climates. Flanders notes, “We’re…

HearthDistribution.com has broadened its offering by adding hexagon and Wine Barrel firepits, as well as a complete line of Smoke-N-Hot pellet grills. Both product types were well received at HPBExpo in Nashville, Tennessee. With the spring and summer seasons upon us, the timing of these additions could not be better for the dealer base of HearthDistribution.com, which has been growing exponentially.

Many industry publications and dealer comments cite firepits as the most requested product for outdoor spaces. The addition of the hexagon and Wine Barrel firepits will expand the offerings of many dealers and put them in a good position.…

Patrick Turner, president and part owner of Blaze King and Valley Comfort Systems, retired on March 1. Alan Murphy, former vice president of business development, has been named as his successor. Murphy joined Blaze King in August 2011, when he and Turner set Blaze King on a dynamic new course.

Over the past 3.5 years, Murphy has proved his ability to get the job done. He was instrumental in revamping the organization’s corporate identity, modernizing its brand image, and improving representation. Murphy was heavily involved in the design and introduction of many new products. Blaze King has seen significant growth…

Capel Rugs received a Best of Houzz 2015 Award for customer satisfaction from Houzz, a leading online platform for home-remodeling/design ideas and sourcing. Each year, the Best of Houzz title is awarded to outstanding members of the home-improvement industry for design and customer satisfaction. This year, more than 25 million monthly unique users from the Houzz community participated in the nomination process, with winners selected from among more than 500,000 designers, contractors, remodeling companies, product sources, and other professionals who are active on the website.

Customer-satisfaction honors are determined using a variety of factors, including the number and quality of…

Allen Swers, a leader in the casualfurniture industry who played a major role in the development of the Sunbrella®brand more than 30 years ago, died in January, at the age of 93. Swers was credited with more than two decades of innovation at Glen Raven Custom Fabrics.

Allen E. Gant Jr., chair and CEO of Glen Raven Inc., has commented online on the loss. “Allen was pivotal in the history of Glen Raven and the progress of an entire market segment,” he says. “It was his vision that led Glen Raven to create the Sunbrella furniture fabric business, which became…