TROY, NC - Capel Rugs has received a “Best Of Houzz 2015” award for customer satisfaction from Houzz, a leading online platform for home remodeling and 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, home-remodel companies, product sources and other professionals that are active participants on the website.

Customer satisfaction honors are determined by…

LANSDALE, PA - There is nothing more disappointing than going to the grill on a summer day, removing the cover, and then lifting the lid to discover rust and corrosion eating it away. The Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Grill Cover, with Corrode-Blok™ technology, from Budge Industries will work to protect grills from being damaged by rust and corrosion.

Designed in several sizes to protect grills up to 70 inches wide and smokers up to 29 inches wide, these covers are made from a lightweight, yet durable three-layer waterproof material. The interior layer of the cover is embedded with patent pending Corrode-Blok™…

NASHVILLE - Homecrest Outdoor Living will unveil a new 42-inch Square Fire Table Top to its popular Aurora Fire Table offering at the HPBExpo in Nashville this week. This new fire table top option will be available in the durable and weather-resistant Natural Series Stonegate collection.

The top will feature an attractive 3-inch edge profile and will be available in Mineral, Boulder and Smoke. The 42-inch Square Aurora Fire Table is available immediately for ordering, and will be featured at the HPBExpo, held in Nashville at the Music City Center this week. Homecrest is proudly made in the USA.…

ALSIP, IL – NorthCape Contract will be exhibiting at the 2015 HD Expo in Las Vegas, scheduled for this May 13-15, at Booth #2880.

NorthCape Contract offers a variety of outdoor furniture especially suited for commercial use, including alternative tabletop options, waterproof Sunbrella® Rain fabrics and virtually indestructible Tenara® thread by Gore®. NorthCape Contract products are offered exclusively through its nationwide network of sales representatives that can be found at www.northcape.com.

NorthCape Contract is a subsidiary of industry leader NorthCape International, an outdoor furniture manufacturer specializing in the design, production and distribution of high quality, comfortable outdoor furniture at…

WALLA WALLA, WA - Patrick Turner, president and part owner of Blaze King and Valley Comfort Systems, has decided to retire after successfully steering Blaze King Industries Inc for the last 10 years. “We wish Patrick the very best during his retirement,” said company officials, “and would like to say a heartfelt thank you.”

Alan Murphy, current vice president of Business Development, has been named Turner’s successor. Murphy will assume the role of president on March 1, 2015.

Murphy joined Blaze King in August 2011 when he and Patrick set the company on a dynamic new course. Over…

CORONA, CA - Another innovation is winding its way toward HPBExpo, scheduled for March 5-7 in Nashville.

The latest comes from Earth’s Flame with a product called Grill ‘N Glow. Company officials are calling it the “first ever portable fire-pit and BBQ in one, great for family outings, tailgating parties, beach parties, and camping.”

The Grill ‘N Glow (patent pending) is manufactured by Earth’s Flame, sister company to Blue Flame, pioneers in the hearth industry for more than 60 years.

www.earthsflame.com

GREENVILLE, NC - Kyle Williams, sales manager for The Hammock Source, has tapped John Melody of E.A. Langerfeld as the company’s Salesperson of the Year. Melody has been with The Hammock Source for seven years and is instrumental in working with co-op hardware and international accounts. He is based in the Chicago area. “John’s pursuit of sales goals and company ideals made the decision a clear one,” Williams said.

Sales Team of the Year went to the Warren Marketing Group, which handles accounts and sales in the Southeastern US. The group, based out of Hendersonville, NC, has been affiliated with…

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - HPBExpo is around the corner and attendees are encouraged to stop by the DCS outdoor booth to “Grill & Chill” with executive chef Rob Wilson and his culinary team.

The demos are:
• March 5 from noon - 3:00 p.m. - Chef Demonstrations
• March 6 at noon - Chef demonstration
• Join the chef for some delicious ‘Bites and Beer’ at 5.00 p.m. on March 5
• Location is Booth #4006 at the Outdoor Burn Area

For other DCS sites and sounds, the Calif-based company invites attendees to see the…