Heat & Glo, a leading brand of fireplaces sold by Hearth & Home Technologies, is taking big steps to promote and increase awareness of the gas fireplace insert category. “There are 25 million homes in the u.S. with old wood-burning fireplaces,” says V.P. Berger, president at Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. (Lakeville, Minnesota.) “Our solution is simple: To convert them from wood to gas with an efficient gas fireplace insert.”

According to Heat & Glo, most homeowners don’t even know such a solution exists. “We know people are searching Twitter, Houzz and Pinterest and watching home-remodel shows for ideas…

Lexington Home Brands will be unveiling five new lifestyle collections for its Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living brand at the Casual Market in Chicago, Sept. 10- 13, 2019. The presentation will take place in a 10,000-square-foot showroom on the 15th floor.

“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to participate in the Casual Market,” says Phil Haney, president and CEO of Lexington Home Brands. “We have been trying to secure a significant showroom space on the main floors for several years, but with 12 lifestyle collections in our current assortment, the space needed for our presentation has not been available.…

Updated to enhance the user experience, Phifer Incorporated’s new Outdoor Fabric Visualizer makes the fabric selection and coordination process even more seamless. Fresh background scenes and furniture groupings offer a snapshot—up to full-screen size—of what fabrics might look like in sling chair or deep seating cushion settings. Users should find it easier to swap between fabric types and can now filter by color group to find the perfect fabric fit. All fabric swatches have been upgraded to high-resolution format for a cleaner, crisper look and feature Phifer’s current stock line.

With so many colors, textures, patterns and weaves to…

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens and Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, leaders in luxury stainless steel outdoor living solutions, have recruited Daniel Germani as the brands’ new creative director. In his new role, Germani will work closely with executive leadership and serve as the driving force for both brands’ product development and branding.

Mitch Slater, president of Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens and Danver, says Germani’s insights and expertise have proved invaluable in a rapidly evolving part of the home and design space. “Our more than 20 years’ experience combined with Daniel’s uninhibited approach to design quickly proved an industry force for…

The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) named Gwen and Jack Raseman, and Allen E. Gant Jr., as recipients of its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Rasemans, founders of Deck-N-Den Limited in Kalamazoo, Michigan, are the retail recipients, while Gant, chairman of Glen Raven, is the manufacturing recipient. “Family businesses are the heart of the casual home furnishings industry,” says ICFA Executive Director Jackie Hirschhaut. “ICFA’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients exemplify the resilience, integrity and unique partnerships that characterize the successful family ventures in our industry.”

The Rasemans met in Germany and settled in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where Jack worked…

OW Lee, manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, firepits, and accessories in Ontario, California, has introduced the Destinations fabric collection. This new stock fabric program is available to order immediately.

Destinations features 37 Sunbrella select fabrics that are not found just anywhere. This special collection is available in limited distribution, including the specialty retail and design channels. The fabric collection is inspired by the rich colors and vibrant patterns of world cultures and brings a totally unique look to outdoor furniture.

“We are excited to be able to offer fabrics from Sunbrella that you will not be able to…

WEST LEBANON, NH – Roger Evans and Mitch Paige of Evans Marketing Inc. have recently joined the SÓLAS team as sales representatives in the Midwest region covering Western PA, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Roger has been in the hearth business since 1980. He began in the industry as a distributor and retailer with B&G Fireplace Dist. in Canton, Ohio from 1980-1999. Following B&G he was a District Sales Manager for Lennox Hearth Products from 1999 until 2005.

Roger started Evans Marketing Inc. in 2005. Mitch Paige, Roger’s stepson, joined him in 2012. Kris Boutin, National…

The Sattler Group, Austria, named Ulrich Tombuelt as CEO. Ulrich Tombuelt has many years of executive management experience in the textile industry in the United States and in Europe. Located in Hudson, North Carolina, Sattler Corp. is a well-established company and known for its high-tech fabrics. 100% solution dyed acrylic, high-performance finishing and excellent design are the perfect combination for all applications in the casual furniture, awning and marine industries. With OUTDURA, Sattler owns a brand which has a long history in the residential and commercial casual furniture market.

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