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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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Big Green Egg Introduces the MiniMax at HPBExpo
On April 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
The Big Green Egg Company unveiled its MiniMax EGG at HPBExpo in March. Destined to become a popular backyard staple and an invaluable culinary tool for restaurants, MiniMax was designed with the same height as a Mini, yet it has all the volume capabilities of a small EGG. The MiniMax…
RH Peterson Names Robert Dischner Senior Vice President
On April 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
RH Peterson Company, a leading manufacturer of premium gas grills, gas fire products, and outdoor fire features, has promoted Robert Dischner to the position of senior vice president. A 35-year industry veteran, Dischner joined the company in 2012.
Leslie Bortz, president, states, “Bob has made a tremendous impact in…
Hearth & Home Technologies Launches New Products for 2014
On April 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
The product-development team at Hearth & Home Technologies (H&HT) has been busy developing a wide array of new products that are guaranteed to heat up the marketplace. H&HT’s SimpliFire™brand, the leading provider of premium electric fireplaces, has made significant additions to its product line.
SimpliFire now offers electric fireplaces…
Michael Mettendorf Joins Homecrest As Vice President of Global Sales
On April 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
Homecrest Outdoor Living recently hired Michael Mettendorf as vice president of global sales. Mettendorf has more than 25 years’ experience in consumer- product sales, with 10 years spent in the casual-furniture industry. From 2005 though 2012, he was the general manager/vice president of sales and marketing for New River Casual…
Modern Flames Electric Fireplace Featured on NBC Olympics Set
On April 10, 2014, In Industry News by Staff
The Ambiance CLX award-winning electric fireplace from Modern Flames was featured on the elaborate NBC set for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. As an architect of the original linear electric fireplace, Modern Flames is a pioneer and innovator in the field of contemporary electric fireplaces.
A well-known…
