The first mass-produced pellet stove (aka biomass stove) was introduced to North America in 1983.  Since then, their popularity has ebbed and flowed along with energy prices and the severity of winters. At the same time, the surplus or scarcity of various types of pellets has often dictated what some…

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Agio, USA recently tapped executive vice president Doug Peppler (pictured right) to become Agio’s new president as part of a long-planned management succession arrangement.  He succeeds Bob Gaylord, Agio’s co-founder, who will move into a newly created position, executive committee chairman. 

In his new role,…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association is adding a new award recognizing outstanding customer service to its roster of honors at the annual Awards Gala. The Unsung Hero Award pays tribute to the manufacturers’ employees who serve as company liaisons with dealers and sales representatives.

“The ICFA…

Hospitality Design (HD) magazine has selected Dometic MoBar, a premium mobile beverage center for outdoor living space, as a finalist for this year’s Hospitality Design Award.

The HD Awards from Hospitality Design (HD) magazine honor the best and most innovative in project and product design. Finalists are selected by an…

The Hammock Source hired Todd H. Nifong to serve as vice president of sales and marketing. Nifong is an innovative and dynamic executive bringing 18 years of experience in the home furnishings and textile industry. He is a strong leader with a progressive career encompassing operations, sales, design, merchandising, marketing,…