HIGH POINT, N.C. – Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award. 

The five companies were selected for ICFA’s Manufacturer Leadership Award after online nominations in August among ICFA’s membership. The honorees include: Jensen Leisure Furniture, Lloyd Flanders, O.W. Lee, Telescope Casual Furniture and Treasure Garden.

The finalists were selected based on the overall design and quality of their products, along with their merchandising, customer service, ethics, communications and trade relations. Company profiles of the finalists were distributed to ICFA members for a second round of…

Beauty and elegance of a French garden design are found in the CASTELLE BORDEAUX collection. The appeal of handcrafted aluminum is on display in the design style of this formal style open cast back design. With a cast star-like-back design and slender appointed legs, all seating in the BORDEAUX can be enhanced with optional tailored cushioning. Cushioned and formal style seating combines to create a lifestyle of leisure with European influences. 

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East Hanover, New Jersey- August 21, 2019– Foremost Groups, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jim Sica, founder of Patiology, has agreed to join Foremost as Senior Vice President - Outdoor Division.

As Senior Vice President for the Outdoor Division, Jim will set the strategic direction of Foremost’s Outdoor product design, product development, sales and distribution for such brands as Veranda Classics™, Foremost Casual™ and Afterglow Fire.

Jim comes to Foremost as an industry veteran in all aspects of the Outdoor furniture industry.  He is the past owner of Jimmies Rustics, a premiere patio retailer based in Michigan, and…

Phoenix, AZ, Thursday, August 22nd – Dansons proudly announces its new grill lineup by Country Smokers: The Frontier Series. Featuring the Traveler, Voyager, Ironside and Journeyman wood pellet grills. The Frontier Series was designed for those who like to keep things simple and have wood-fired flavor with them, no matter where they may be.
“As we continue to expand, we want to make sure we are offering what the consumer wants,” said Jeff Thiessen, President of Dansons. “We are excited to continue to grow and to continue to listen to our community and the features and benefits that…

Cal Flame Pavilion Islands add luxury and convenience to the home. The PV7000 provides an ideal cooking space in conjunction with entertaining family and friends. Guests can sit at the U-Shaped Island while watching the chef cook. The PV7000 seats 8-10 guests on the bar top.

Commercial-grade 16-gauge galvanized steel paired with Hardibacker Ceramic Tile backboard allows durability and moisture resistance. The exterior finish is Ameristone—a durable and weather resistant material. Pair with a counter top material including granite, porcelain, or natural stone tile.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Eleven manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs, the International Casual Furnishings Association announced today.

From among the 11 category winners in ICFA’s Design Excellence competition, two products will be selected for the Lilly Award for Outdoor Furniture and Outdoor Accents, and one product will be honored with the Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award. These honors will be announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 11, at the Hilton Chicago.

The Design Excellence category winners include:

Chaise Lounge: Brown Jordan Oscar Chaise – Ann…

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, best known as makers of Sunbrella® fabrics, has hired Steve Pawl, a seasoned marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience building international consumer brands, as its first chief marketing officer.

As CMO, Pawl, who has a strong track record of developing growth strategies and strengthening brands for global companies including Husqvarna Group, Fruit of the Loom, Newell Brands and Pfizer, will direct the global brand strategy, positioning and activation for Sunbrella as well as other trade brands within Custom Fabrics. He will also support Glen Raven marketing initiatives across the company’s…

ST AUGUSTINE, FL – Each year, outdoor dining and living styles grow closer to those found in the finest indoor rooms. Castelle, originator of formal outdoor styling, is launching for 2020 a collection designed with cushioned deep seating and an all-cast dining construction with cushioning for a truly formal look. Inspired by the appeal of a French country terrace, pieces within the Bordeaux Collection feature a star-like interconnected line motif across the chair back in addition to slender cast aluminum legs.

“Traditional looks have been at the core of the Castelle brand,” said Rory Rehmert, senior…