Homeowners love the warmth and comfort of wood fires in their outdoor living spaces, but their neighbors probably don’t love the smoke that wafts freely across property lines. Hearth Products Controls has solved that problem by launching the industry’s first certified outdoor gas fireplace burner, HPC Fire Inspired. It not only eliminates the smoke from the fireplace but makes the fireplace much easier to operate.

These outdoor gas fireplace burners are the industry’s first fireplace products tested and listed to industry safety and performance standards. They essentially transform a polluting wood-burning fireplace into an easily installed, clean and convenient…

Cincinnati-based Watson’s was named the winner of the most prestigious honor in outdoor furnishings retail—the Apollo Award (multistorecategory). TheInternational Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) made the announcement in September in front of top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, and designers during the annual Casual Market Chicago.

“Our mission has always been to help people make the most of their time with their family and friends. Our all-new store took that experience to a whole new level,” CEO Erik Mueller says. “We’re honored to accept the Apollo Award and to bring it home to Cincinnati.”

Watson’s, one of the nation’s largest…

Empire Comfort Systems, owner of Broilmaster Premium Grills, has purchased Primo Ceramic Grills. Headquartered in a 92,000-square-foot facility in Tucker, Georgia, Primo is known for its patented oval-shaped ceramic grills and is the only ceramic grill produced in the United States. Primo is available in more than 38 countries around the world.

This acquisition will increase Empire’s presence in the premium grill market while complementing the current business strategy. Nick Bauer, president of Empire, says,“The purchase of Primo falls right in line with our vision at Empire, which is U.S.-based manufacturing and our family business selling to other family…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furniture Association (ICFA) announced that its “Charting Tomorrow Together” Educational Conference – #ICFAEdCon2020 – scheduled for February 4-7, has sparked an unprecedented level of early registrations. “It may be our reputation for assembling world-class speakers or the gorgeous Kona Kai Resort in San Diego,” said, Jackie Hirschhaut, ICFA executive director “but the interest is the strongest we’ve seen in the four years since we introduced this event. We’re encouraging members to sign up now to ensure a room at the main venue.”

#ICFAEdCon2020 is structured to help outdoor furnishings retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and…

DALLAS - The International Pool Spa Patio Expo™ (PSP Expo), sponsored by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), brought high energy to the show in New Orleans, LA, November 5-7, 2019 bringing an impressive sampling of new products, educational offerings, and more engagement opportunities.

The entire industry was represented at the 2019 PSP Expo, with 9,526 pool, spa, and outdoor living professionals from across the country and around the world. The exposition spanned 105,400 sq. ft., and was packed with brand new product launches, live product demonstrations, and an unmatched line-up of education. The PSP Expo’s…

MT ARLINGTON, NJ – Customers have been primed to demand delivery efficiency. STORIS’ latest Release 10.2 is packed with new functionality that helps retailers meet customers’ need for speed through streamlined operational processes.

Internal Transfers across a retailer’s supply chain make efficient use of inventory and enable retailers to fulfill orders faster. STORIS 10.2 introduces a new process called “Schedule and Build a Transfer Manifest.” This process enables retailers to prioritize Transfers needed to fulfill Sales Orders within an expected delivery date range. With this process, as an example, a retailer can search for, “all Transfers needed to meet…

DAYTON, OH – HPC Fire Inspired™, a gas fire pit manufacturer, has promoted Chad Ewing to national sales and marketing director. In this role, Ewing will lead the sales and marketing teams.

“HPC Fire Inspired™ is committed to serving our customers,” said HPC’s CEO Sean Steimle.  “We are launching new products, creating new products, and expanding into new markets. I am personally excited to have Chad lead the HPC Sales & Marketing teams. His energy, experience, and commitment to our customers will make a significant impact on our sales growth.”

Ewing earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a…

NEW YORK, NY - Bella-Dura® is set to unveil a brand-new line of residential fabrics this coming November. Designed towards today’s lifestyle, Bella-Dura® HOME features a blend of fibers, materials and colors, specially created for residential interior and exterior environments, where beautiful, worry-free performance counts the most.

“Bella-Dura is already a trusted brand in the contract and hospitality arena for its heavy-duty performance. We are really excited to now have an expanded offering that responds to the needs of the residential market – in look, feel and price,” stated Greg Thomases, vice president of Bella-Dura parent company Swavelle. 

Bella-Dura…