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Patio & Hearth Products Report is a trade publication for owners and managers of specialty casual furniture stores, retailers and dealers of patio, hearth, barbecue/grill, outdoor-kitchen and outdoor-living products.
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Home Construction Permits on the Rise
On November 28, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Commerce Department estimates for home construction permits showed a 13.9% jump in Oct 2013 as compared to the same period last year. The numbers released this week showed privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in October were at an adjusted annual rate of 1,034,000—6.2% above the Sept rate…
Alfresco Home Debuts New Lump Charcoal and Smoking Chips
On November 25, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
POTTSTOWN, PA - Alfresco Home, the exclusive North American distributor of the “Fornetto™” Wood-Fired Dual Purpose Oven and Smoker, will soon ship its new Fornetto™ Premium Hardwood Lump Charcoal and Fornetto™ European Smoking Chips throughout North America.
Based just outside of Philadelphia, PA, Alfresco Home, a designer and manufacturer…
Wittus Takes Second Place at Wood Stove Decathlon
On November 21, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WASHINGTON, DC - After narrowing down the field to 14 finalists, judges at the Wood Stove Decathlon in Washington, DC, presented the Wittus Twinfire with an award for second place.
The Decathlon challenges teams to design and build wood stoves that are low-emission, high efficiency, innovative and affordable. Consumer…
Napoleon Gourmet Grills & Fireplaces Hires New National Director of Sales – Canada Grills
On November 20, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BARRIE, ONT – Napoleon Gourmet Grills & Fireplaces has tapped Peter Szachlewicz (pictured) to assume the role of national director of Sales - Canada Grills, for Napoleon’s Grill Division. With more than two decades of sales experience, Szachlewicz will report to Jim McLean, vice president of Sales - Grill Division.
Coyote Outdoor Living Builds Momentum with Centaur Hybrid Grill
On November 18, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALLAS - Coyote Outdoor Living continues to generate buzz with its Centaur Hybrid Grill, an affordable, 50-inch split hood stainless steel grill with two separate fire boxes. The grill includes two high-powered Coyote iBurners on one side for gas grilling, and a commercial, fully adjustable charcoal and wood chip-friendly tray…
