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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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NorthCape Unveils Redesigned Web Site for Better User Experience
On October 22, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ALSIP, IL – With the aim of providing an improved user experience and better resources for dealers, outdoor furniture and accessories manufacturer NorthCape International has redesigned its corporate Web site.
“We’ve invested in developing a corporate website that is not just pretty to look at, but is also easy…
Innovative Hearth Products Launches Envy™ Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
On October 21, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NASHVILLE, TN - The Envy™ direct-vent gas fireplace from Innovative Hearth Products (IHP), manufacturer of FMI Products and Lennox Hearth Products, is off to a strong start in the retail marketplace.
Released last month, the Envy incorporates:
• new and enhanced fireplace technologies;
• improved…
Summer Classics President Receives Allan J. McDonald International Entrepreneur Award
On October 18, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Toronto, ON - Summer Classics President and CEO, William Bew White, III recently received the Allan J. McDonald International Entrepreneur Award for 2013. The award was presented to White by the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) at a ceremony on October 5th in Toronto, Ontario.
Created by the…
Celebrating Dan Shimek: A Hearth Industry Legend Passes
On October 16, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS - Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ founder, and hearth industry veteran, Daniel C. Shimek, passed away October 11, 2013, in his Apple Valley, Minn, home at the age of 65.
In 1975, Dan and Ron Shimek (Dan’s brother) had an inspiration for indoor wood and gas fireplaces that changed an…
The Big Green Egg Company Optimizes Several Key Positions
On October 15, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ATLANTA - Promotions and expanded staff positions at the Big Green Egg Company are positioning the Atlanta-based mainstay for continued growth of the Big Green Egg brand in 2014 and beyond.
The Sales Department has been restructured, resulting in two new positions. Each position will be responsible for key…
