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.

Graz, Austria- Global performance fabric manufacturer Sattler AG takes another step toward the future. After recently announcing the restructuring of its two US based subsidiaries, Sattler North America Corp and Outdura Corp into Sattler Corp, Sattler AG will formally unveil a new logo for the Outdura® brand.

In line with…