Phifer’s New Sterling Topaz Collection Makes Debut
On January 07, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Dealers looking to revitalize their furniture collections and set a tone of luxury may want to get a look at Phifer’s Sterling Topaz Indoor/Outdoor Designed Fabrics Collection.
Phifer’s new Sterling Topaz Collection is crafted with topaz gold tones and paired with deep, moody grays for a luxurious palette that speaks to high design and collected treasures. Reminiscent of precious jewels and hand-drawn metals, this collection demonstrates the magnetism of complementary and seductive colors.
Available in Phifer’s GeoBella® cushion and coordinating Phifertex® sling fabrics, the Sterling Topaz grouping is fashionable and functional, yet durable enough to…
Pride Family Brands Taps Beth Cunningham as GM
On January 06, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Pride Family Brands, the award-winning designer and manufacturer of luxury cast aluminum outdoor furnishings and accessories, has named Beth A. Cunningham as its new general manager. Cunningham has been with Pride Family Brands for 12 years, most recently serving as operations manager.
In her new role, Cunningham will be responsible for management of Pride’s Customer Service Department, the Order Entry Department, and Inside Sales. Acting as a liaison between the corporate office and the company’s Costa Rican manufacturing facility, as well as Chinese factories, will also fall within her expanded responsibilities.
Char-Broil LLC Announces Plans For Smart Outdoor Cooking Products
On January 06, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
COLUMBUS, GA - While at the Consumer Electronics Show today, Char-Broil, LLC unveiled plans for the roll-out of new smart grills and outdoor cookers, several of which will be available to consumers in 2015.
Char-Broil, LLC, parent company of the Char-Broil®, SABER®, Oklahoma Joe’s® and Dancook™ brands, has entered into a partnership with DADO Labs of Portland, OR as the exclusive grill manufacturer to leverage the proprietary DADO platform. DADO enables consumers to view real-time cooking information and control functions of the grill via a free app and a Wi-Fi connection.
The new platform is the most robust…
Saber Grills Adds Smart Grill to its Product Line
On January 06, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
COLUMBUS, GA – Saber Grills LLC has expanded its line of premium infrared gas grills with the addition of the EDGE™ grill, a smart, high-performance, contemporary barbecue that offers real-time cooking information via a Wi-Fi connection. The EDGE makes full use of smart technology with a two-burner grill made of high-grade 304 stainless steel.
The grill’s sleek profile was achieved by re-engineering the burner system and replacing it with a super efficient, patented infrared cooking system that pre-heats quickly, eliminates flare ups, and generates even heat across the entire grill surface. An LCD panel on the front of the…
Capel Rugs Stays Ahead of the Trend Curve at Winter Markets
On January 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TROY, NC - Capel Rugs continues its momentum with three new braided collections and a variety of rugs that incorporate Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year (Marsala) that are sure to be favorites of buyers at the winter Atlanta and Las Vegas markets.
Capel will show Jan. 6-13 at its new showroom at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Merchandise Mart, space 3-C-15, and Jan. 18-22 at the Las Vegas Market’s World Market Center, Space A-226.
Made in Capel’s Troy, NC, factory since 1917, Capel braided rugs are true American Originals™.
Handcrafted from the finest wool, cotton and…
Kannoa Preps Laurie Bell Textile Debut for Atlanta Show
On January 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MIAMI – Kannoa, a contemporary outdoor furnishings designer and manufacturer, will debut its Laurie Bell textile designs during the 2015 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. From Jan 6-13, Kannoa’s contemporary furnishing designs will be on display in showroom C106 in The Gardens on the 9th Floor of Building 2 of AmericasMart. The market intros will include the popular Kannoa designs, including a new teak collection with trending color stories and textural designs from Laurie Bell.
“We enter Atlanta following a successful fall market season with proven designs and numerous new introductions,” said Sebastien Manni, sales manager, Kannoa,…
Gloster Outdoor Lounge Preps Wedge Product Line
On January 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SOUTH BOSTON, VA - Wedge, the latest installment in the Gloster Outdoor Lounge product line makes its debut this fall. London-based designer Mark Gabbertas has combined the tactile and visual richness of fine upholstery with rectilinear stainless steel frames.
Wedge includes a lounge chair, ottoman, three-seat sofa, two-seat sofa and occasional tables. All upholstered items are available in eight waterproof fabrics, which serve to shed virtually all water while specialized cushions and sling bases aid as catalysts to speed drying.
As with all Gloster Outdoor Lounge products, Wedge has been created and engineered to provide the comfort and style associated…
Oriental Weavers Makes Significant Capital Investment in US Facilities
On January 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALTON, GA - Oriental Weavers, manufacturer of machine-woven rugs, has made a significant capital investment in its US manufacturing and warehousing facilities. The expansion, which occurred in late 2014, allowed for a 12% capacity increase at the company’s Dalton, Ga, manufacturing facility, and was due largely to the recent high demand for domestically-made products.
The company first invested in a brand new, high-speed loom to put the expansion wheels in motion. The new loom was the first five-meter loom to be installed in the United States and is the fastest and most technologically advanced loom of its kind. Thirty-five…
