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Patio & Hearth Products Report is a trade publication for owners and managers of specialty casual furniture stores, retailers and dealers of patio, hearth, barbecue/grill, outdoor-kitchen and outdoor-living products.
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Specialty Retail Icons Karl and Alpana Offenbacher Announce Retirement
On October 07, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALTIMORE, MD - Almost half a century ago, Karl Offenbacher opened a small pool service business. Since then, Karl and his wife Alpana have grown that business to over 350,000 square feet of privately-owned Specialty Retail stores serving the greater DC/Baltimore Metro and beyond.
Their seven retail stores consist…
Homecrest Outdoor Living Hires Gary Hug as Sales Rep for Mid-Atlantic States
On October 06, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WADENA, MN - Homecrest Outdoor Living announced that Gary Hug, a sales representative known for his longstanding and strong working relationships with small- to large-sized retailers in the casual furniture and hearth industry, will join Homecrest as sales representative for DC, DE, MD, VA, NC and SC.
Hug established…
Bella-Dura® Initiates Charitable “Thinking Pink” Program
On October 06, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GARFIELD, NJ - During the month of October, for every “cut yardage” purchase from the 2014 By the Yard Program, Bella-Dura® will make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in memory of Miriam and Meyer Gasner, founders of Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills.
Bella-Dura® textiles provide performance for any…
Homecrest Outdoor Living adds Tyler Jones as Sales Rep for Texas and Oklahoma
On October 02, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WADENA, MN - Homecrest Outdoor Living appointed Tyler Jones as its new sales representative to service and support dealers in Texas and Oklahoma.
“As Homecrest is reinvigorating our brand through new technologies and innovations by launching enhanced product introductions, adding Tyler Jones is part of an ongoing effort to…
In Memory of Dan Maddox, Founder of Hearth Products Controls
On October 02, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CENTERVILLE, OH - Dan Maddox, founder of Hearth Products Controls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2014, in Centerville, Ohio, with his wife Connie by his side.
Dan was the founder of The Maddox Company in 1975, which operated as a manufacturer’s rep agency. He also founded and…
