Designer Richard Frinier was honored with a platinum award in this year’s ADeX competition, an industry recognition of design and product innovation, for his Seaside collection of Sunbrella®fabrics. the Seaside collection is named for the iconic, romantic coastal locales around the world that inspired the beautiful (and exceptionally executed) performance…

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, a leading manufacturer of stainless-steel outdoor kitchens, was honored by the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) with a Best in Show award for innovative booth design at the 2017 Architectural Digest Design Show, held in New York, New York. The company earned Best Kitchen honors…

the Companion Group has released CC Sync™, its line of smart outdoor- living products. CC Sync items include the Q-tech Bluetooth thermometer and the Soundbeam™grill light with Bluetooth speaker, and the company plans to add more items in the future. Grilling fans can amp up their next backyard experiences with…

After more than three decades in the competitive world of outdoor furniture, erwin and Sons Direct Imports (Woodstock, Georgia) has come up with significant innovations, all while helping its dealer partners succeed in business. Patio & Hearth Products Report sat down with erik Dych, vice president, to get a sense…

Fermob USA hired emilie Bozon (formerly based in France) to serve as sales and marketing manager at the company’s U.S. headquarters for three years. In addition, Jacob Dierdorff was hired as inventory-control manager, and Merilee Dyer was hired as accounting specialist. Fermob USA also redesigned its website and launched the…