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Infinity Canopy Represented at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This year’s Roof Garden commission at The Met Fifth Avenue (New York, New York) will be shown through October 29. “The Theater of Disappearance,” by Argentinian artist Adrián Villar Rojas, includes an installation from Infinity Canopy (Los Angeles, California) as an integral part of the exhibit’s visual design, providing shade…
Casual Cushion Visits White House for Made in America Week
Jason Siesel, co-owner of Casual Cushion Corp. (Rock Hill, South Carolina), found himself face to face with President Donald Trump during the opening day of Made in America Week in July. The White House hosted companies for a product showcase that highlighted each state’s commitment to U.S.–made products.
Siesel…
SunVilla Introduces Portica Brand
Outdoor-furniture manufacturer SunVilla Corp. has launched its new brand name, Portica, under the SunVilla umbrella. The Portica brand encompasses all existing and new specialty-only products.
Christy Peterson, national sales manager, explains, “Our goal is to help our specialty retailers separate themselves and the SunVilla products from what’s sold in…
Outdoor by Design Hires Becky Sturdivant-French As VP of Sales
outdoor by design (sarasota, Florida), a manufacturer of high-end aluminum outdoor furniture, has appointed Becky Sturdivant-French vice president of sales. Bill Echols, executive vice president, says, “We are thrilled to add Becky to our management team. With her extensive knowledge of the industry, her many relationships in the specialty market,…
Woodline Forms Team for North American Market
shade manufacturer Woodline (Jeffreys Bay, south Africa) has appointed a team to serve and develop the North American market for the 2017–18 season. Inventory will be available in the united states for fast delivery, and the company will introduce its products at Casual Market Chicago in september. Woodline is the…










