HPBA turns its focus to the next generation of industry leaders. The new group, called HPBA Young Guns, represents professionals under the age of 40 or those who have been in the industry for less than 5 years.

The Young Guns’ mission is to provide educational, networking, social, and training…

The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts/Crafts (CCCLA) will be exhibiting products in the China Pavilion at this year’s HPBExpo in Atlanta, Georgia. A number of suppliers from China will be demonstrating a wide range of products, including furnaces, grills, and barbecue…

Poly-Wood, Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance, eco-friendly casual outdoor furniture, announced the recent promotion of Chad Yordy to vice president, sales and marketing. Yordy initially joined Poly- Wood in 2006, as director of sales for the contract division of the Syracuse, Indiana, manufacturer.

Doug Rassi, president, says,…

The CSA America Vented Gasfired Warm Air Heaters Technical Advisory Group met in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 13, 2011, and approved language mandating certified barriers to protect children and other at-risk people from the glass fronts of gas fireplaces. This recommendation for a revised standard now goes to the CSA…

Mendota Hearth Products/St. Croix Stoves has an opening for a sales representative for all or part of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. Representatives with other lines will be considered. The applicant must have experience in hearth-products sales, and knowledge of dealers in this territory is preferred. Please submit a cover…