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International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Receives High Marks in Orlando, Sets Eyes on Vegas
ORLANDO, FL - The International Pool Spa Patio Expo, sponsored by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, has concluded in Orlando, FL after great success. The event was held November 1-3, 2017 with pre-conference programs commencing on October 29.
Over 9,500 total pool, spa, and outdoor living professionals…
Empire Purchases Ownership in Stove Builder International
BELLEVILLE, IL – The Empire Group, the parent company of Empire Comfort Systems in Belleville, Illinois, has purchased majority ownership of Stove Builder International (SBI), a Canadian manufacturer of wood-fired and pellet-fired heater and hearth products, along with venting. Empire manufactures gas-fired heaters, hearth products, and grills.
Both Empire…
Para Tempotest announces new outdoor/indoor fabric collection
Para S.p.a has introduced a new collection of their outdoor/indoor performance fabric, Tempotest. The new collection named Bel Mondo, Italian for beautiful world, is a collaboration between noted outdoor fabric designers Karen Williams and Brenda Sewell-Bost of the design firm D2 and Filippo Uecher creator of the Maria Flora line…
Kent Roeder Joins United States Stove Company
Kent Roeder has accepted a position with United States Stove Company as vice president of Sales. According to August S.L. Jones, president of United States Stove Company, “Kent’s experience will contribute to our efforts for improving global business development along with increasing our presence in the specialty hearth channel. His…
Infinity Canopy featured at The William Vale Hotel
LOS ANGELES - The William Vale Boutique Luxury Hotel in Brooklyn, NY, has selected Infinity Canopy to take their clients’ poolside experience to the next level. The pool area with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline is lined with relaxing cabanas which are covered with Infinity Canopy and roller shades…










