Industry veteran Matt Wiese has joined Empire Comfort Systems as national service trainer, working with the company’s dealers and distributors. Wiese brings Empire Comfort Systems 18 years of experience in heating, air conditioning, and fireplace products, and he is a master certified trainer through the National Fireplace Institute.

HPBA is sad to announce that Tom Pugh passed away over the weekend. Tom ran Lloyd F. Pugh & Associates as a manufacturers’ rep, carrying on the business started by his father. He will be missed by many in the industry for his many contributions and his many hours of…

A recent article predicts that housing prices for 2013 will see an increase. For more, click here.

Couristan, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom contract carpeting has signed a licensing agreement with emma gardner design, llc. Under this agreement, Couristan will be given the license to manufacture, promote, market and distribute a series of hand-tufted, power-loomed and outdoor/indoor performance area…

Pantone announced today that the color of the year for 2013 is Emerald (green). If this year’s color is anything like last year’s color of the year (tangerine), we’re likely to see emerald-colored fabrics incorporated into outdoor furniture designs.  For more, click here.