Trivantage Names Bret Kelley as Vice President of Sales
On January 29, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GLEN RAVEN, NC - Trivantage, the nation’s one stop shop for the marine, awning and furniture industries, has named Bret Kelley as vice president of sales. Backed by a state-of-the-art distribution system, expansive inventory and friendly customer support team, Kelley, a textile industry veteran, will lead sales associates in providing products and solutions that help Trivantage customers get the job done.
“Our No. 1 priority is to connect with our customers and help them find the products they need to get the job done,” Kelley said. “Fabrication shop owners wear many hats in the daily operation of their businesses, and…
Leader’s Casual Furniture® Plans To Expand In Lakeland
On January 28, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LARGO, FL - Leader’s Casual Furniture®, indoor and outdoor casual furniture and accessories manufacturer and retailer, recently purchased more than 20,000-square-feet of space located at 4505 South Florida Avenue, with plans to use 13,000 square-feet to open its 19th showroom in Lakeland, Fla.
The showroom will display one of the largest product offerings of Florida style indoor/outdoor furniture and accessories in the United States. In addition to bringing a large variety of customizable merchandise to the Lakeland area, the company will also look to fulfill several key positions at the showroom level including a store manager position.…
Sunset West Taps New Executive of Corporate Relations
On January 27, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VISTA, CA - Sunset West, an outdoor furniture manufacturer located in Southern California, has selected Dawn Joblinske as its new executive of Sales and Marketing Coordination, effective immediately. Joblinske will fill a new executive role to meet the demands of the Company’s recent growth. The selection was made after an exhaustive search for a candidate with extensive experience in the outdoor furniture industry.
“We are very pleased with this addition to our Executive team,” reported Wes Stewart, CEO of Sunset West. “Being an accomplished veteran in our industry, Dawn brings with her an extensive knowledge base. We plan to leverage…
Preparing for Warm Weather With Honeywell Air Coolers
On January 23, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MAHWAH, NJ - Evaporative air coolers work both indoors and outdoors, and are a great option to cool spaces naturally, efficiently and inexpensively. The unit allows users to grill on their outdoor patio and entertain guests while in a comfortably cool environment, as opposed to being hot, humid and sticky. The nice breeze from these appliances can also keep the bugs away.
Portable evaporative air coolers are the answer to a more enjoyable outdoor experience this summer, and a showroom floor hit for dealers seeking new products.
Honeywell Evaporative Air Coolers:
• work best…
Bella-Dura® Sourcing Unaffected by Dicey Acquisition
On January 23, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Patio and Heart Products Report apologizes for a previous error in reporting. We would like to clarify that the Dicey acquisition by Valdese has NOTHING to do with Bella-Dura® business or fiber sourcing. Wearbest has NOT acquired Dicey, nor is Bella-Dura®‘s sourcing affected by that acquisition.
From the company:
Bella-Dura® and its parent company Wearbest have formally announced that the recent acquisition of Dicey by Valdese has NO impact on the sourcing of fiber for Bella Dura®.
“The question has been raised by some of our clients, and we would like to immediately put to rest any concerns or thoughts…
Infringement Case Against FiberBuilt Dismissed
On January 22, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FT LAUDERDALE, FL - For the past year, FiberBuilt Umbrellas & Cushions has been fighting allegations of patent infringement from Tuuci, LLC. The case alleged patent infringement of FiberBuilt’s Contempo Umbrella, which is exclusively sold to Texacraft/Winston Contract, a Brown Jordan International Co. FiberBuilt has maintained from the outset that allegations were completely devoid of merit and simply a tactic to avoid lawful competition.
On November 24, 2014, FiberBuilt was vindicated when Tuuci was forced to voluntarily dismiss its complaint in order to avoid an adverse finding and potential liability for damages, including FiberBuilt’s attorneys’ fees. The lawsuit dismissal…
The Bison Airlighter Uses Patented Technology for Quick Ignition
On January 21, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WARWICK, NY - The Airlighter is designed for serious grillers, tailgaters and campers. It runs on a patented technology that combines a high velocity flame with a jet-air-stream that ignites charcoal instantly so that users can be cooking for guests within five minutes.
It is an environmental breakthrough for grilling, greatly reducing the amount of fuel needed to get the grill going. It is a safe way to start and maintain the grill, avoiding unwanted lighter fluid burn accidents.
The Bison Airlighter jets a 4-inch flame to instantly ignite charcoal and wood. The super-heated 2,600-degree flame can overcome…
New Pizza Oven Gives Cooks Another Option for Baking Pizzas Outdoors
On January 20, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - Today at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet launched a new version of its popular countertop Artisan Fire Pizza Oven, giving people the same performance of the original oven, but now in a built-in design.
After years of popular demand, Kalamazoo created the built-in version for people who want an oven set into a wall or masonry structure. Offering the same performance as the company’s popular countertop Artisan Fire Pizza Oven, the built-in version is ready to cook after just 20 minutes of warm up. A Neapolitan-style pizza bakes in less than three…
