imagine.io Achieves ISO 27001 And SOC 2 Type II Certifications
On April 08, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
AUSTIN, TX — imagine.io, an AI-powered 3D product visualization platform, has earned ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications—two respected global standards for data security and operational excellence.
These certifications represent a major milestone for imagine.io, underscoring its commitment to protecting customer data while scaling its platform across industries such as furniture, home goods, appliances, and consumer electronics—all of which demand enterprise-grade data protection.
What These Certifications Mean
ISO 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It sets out a framework for safeguarding sensitive company and customer information through risk…
Harold Hudson Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award By City of Hope
On April 02, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT – Harold Hudson says he likes his reputation as “the dog who puts his teeth in your ankle and won’t let go until you donate to the City of Hope.” However, receiving the organization’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award is a far more coveted and humbling legacy, he adds.
As a current vice president and former president of Summer Classics Private Label and a longtime ICFA board member and former chair, Harold Hudson has been a consistent and dynamic force behind home furnishings industry contributions to the California-based research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.…
Elmira Stove Works Celebrates Five Decades
On March 28, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Elmira Stove Works is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. In 1975, Tom Hendrick bought the tooling and brand name for an iconic woodburning cookstove - the beloved Findlay Oval - from the Findlay Foundry in Carleton Place, Ontario, and began building the Oval in nothing more than a chicken barn outside of Elmira. Fifty years later Elmira Stove Works is selling woodburning cookstoves, 1890’s-inspired appliances, and midcentury modern-inspired appliances through hundreds of retailers across all of North America
50th Anniversary Flower Power 1952 Fridge In Robin’s Egg Blue
Sourcing its components in Canada and the US, the company…
AMD Direct Debuts Redesigned Summerset Brand At HPBExpo25
On March 28, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - AMD Direct is making a bold statement at HPBExpo25 in New Orleans, taking place March 26–29 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The company will unveil the newly redesigned Summerset brand, spotlighting its iconic Quest grill, alongside a curated selection from its TrueFlame and Firegear product lines.
Located at Booths#225, #125 and #131, AMD Direct invites industry professionals, media and partners to experience the next evolution of outdoor entertaining. The company’s presence at the show reflects its commitment to delivering thoughtful design, superior performance, and forward-thinking innovation to the hearth, patio and barbecue industry.
…HPC Fire Inspired Acquires Dekko Inc.
On March 28, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MIAMISBURG, OH - HPC Fire Inspired has acquired Dekko Inc., a premier manufacturer of lightweight concrete fire pits and cladding solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens HPC’s position in the outdoor living market by expanding its product portfolio and distribution network across North America.
“Bringing Dekko into the HPC family aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer experience,” said Sean Steimle, CEO of HPC Fire Inspired. “Their expertise in high-quality concrete design complements our existing offerings, and together, we will provide even more value to our customers and partners.”
Dekko’s lightweight concrete…
Industry’s First Luxury Induction Cooktop Featured At New Orleans Event
On March 26, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – The extensive line of American-made luxury outdoor kitchen products, and indoor and outdoor gas fire logs and fire features from RH Peterson Co. will be on full display at Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo 2025, booth #801. The new Fire Magic Induction Cooktop, leveraging popular induction technology, headlines the expansive RH Peterson product lineup.
The 1,800-watt Fire Magic Induction Cooktop heats up quickly, is energy efficient, and provides precise temperature control from 150-450 °F, which can be set in 10°F increments. An intuitive touch control panel for seamless operation ensures dishes are cooked to…
ICFA Releases New Consumer Research
On March 24, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) today published its annual 2025 Outdoor Living Trend Report.
The report includes the results of a new consumer survey and details on the latest product introductions by furniture manufacturers.
The research, conducted independently by Wakefield Research, revealed that 77 percent of consumers do not spend as much time outside at home as they would like to, and 54 percent have little or no outdoor furnishings or need to replace everything. Overall, 85% of households have some type of outdoor space, be it a porch, patio, balcony, or deck.…
In Memoriam: Sue Walker
On March 21, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Carol “Sue” Walker, born on December 16, 1942, in Henderson, Kentucky, passed away naturally at her residence in Bowling Green on March 19, 2025. Sue was a long time employee of Empire Comfort Systems. Nick Bauer, president of Empire Comfort Systems, Belleville, Illinois, shared the following message with his employees, and asked that his message be shared with other members of the hearth industry.
Team Empire,
I regret to inform you of the passing of Sue Walker. Most of you probably never met Sue since she was based out of Kentucky and was focused on the government affairs side of…
