Mark Hawkins, president and owner of hearth-products distributor Sand Hill Wholesale & Mfg. Inc. (Columbus, Ohio), has just completed the purchase of the 26,000–square-foot facility where the company is currently operating. The decision to purchase was made after considering the benefits of ownership versus leasing. This purchase allows Sand Hill…

Phifer Inc., global manufacturer of energy- saving sun-control fabrics, cutting-edge insect-screen products, drawn-wire products, engineered meshes, and indoor/ outdoor designed furniture fabrics, has successfully launched its updated website, www.phifer.com. Phifer’s newly designed site features a clean, bright, and attractive layout and offers more streamlined navigation.

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Twin-Star International, known for its ClassicFlame electric fireplaces and Duraflame heaters, recognizes the importance of giving back to the community, and it encourages its employees to do the same. To support its staff ’s efforts, Twin-Star recently launched a new volunteer program, giving its employees up to eight hours of…

Pantone LLC has selected the color radiant orchid (Pantone 18-3224) as the 2014 color of the year. According to Pantone, radiant orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and it offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal, and even light yellows. The vibrant color will also enliven neutrals,…

TUUCI (Miami, Florida), designer and manufacturer of innovative shade products, has won a Best of the Year Award from Interior Design magazine in the outdoor-accessories category for its Plantation MAX Dual Cantilever Classic™. The annual competition relies heavily on the opinions of interior designers and architects, with online voting to…