The RH Peterson Company mourns the loss of Bob Keck, one of the founders of the company’s Fire Magic brand, who died on June 21. Born in 1932 in Whittier, California, Keck was the eldest of four children. While in high school, Keck worked part time at the family business,…

Steve Elton, chief brand curator for Brown Jordan, and Larry Smith, owner of Village Green Home and Garden (Rockford, Illinois), are recipients of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA). Both men are aptly described as visionaries in the casual-furnishings industry.

Elton had…

Windward Design Group, manufacturer of outdoor furniture since 1990, has hired Steven Swartz as vice president of manufacturing. Swartz has spent his entire career in manufacturing, with a broad range of tangible experience in make-to-order manufacturing, process control, global supply- chain management, quality assurance, just-in-time inventory control, product development, lean…

Phifer Inc. has launched its new website, packed with fresh educational content, rich images, and handy interactive tools. Phifer’s new site delivers a wealth of information and resources on its vast portfolio of insect-screening, sun-control, and furniture fabrics directly to users’ fingertips for quick and easy access. Optimized for easy…

Treasure Garden has added four captivating new designs to its collection of highest-quality outdoor rugs for 2019, which will be featured at Casual Market Chicago in September. Produced in Belgium, this collection of 18 exclusive, 100% UV-stable polypropylene rugs appeals to a broad range of tastes among discerning consumers. Available…