AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING hospitality-focused trade shows and conferences, HD Expo established record-breaking attendance and exhibitor figures this year, following a successful event at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, in May. The final figures showcased significant growth for the industry show (which is produced by Emerald Expositions…

CLINTON W. BLEVINS has been named vice president of business development at California Outdoor Concepts. A graduate of Chapman University, Blevins has spent the past seven years as a senior sales executive with the Los Angeles Angels baseball team (after spending the previous three years with the Anaheim Ducks hockey…

OW LEE (ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA), manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, firepits, and accessories, has launched a new website (www.owlee.com). The new website combines a stylish new design with a comprehensive listing of OW Lee’s vast product line—while providing a user-friendly format.

The website helps consumers, designers, and dealers with instant…

THE INTERNATIONAL CASUAL FURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION (ICFA) has announced the finalists for 2015 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnish-ings. Finalists must demonstrate out-standing accomplishments and a commitment to customer service. ICFA’s members will vote (via online ballot) for winners in two…

Manager: North America PACIFIC ENERGY (Duncan, British Columbia) has promoted Cory Iversen to the position of sales man-ager for North America. Duncan brings a wealth of experience to this position; for more than 25 years, he has worked with all parts of the company and has developed expertise in customer…