DALLAS - Hanley Wood Exhibitions experienced significant attendee growth at its 2013 International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, a signal that positive growth may be in store for 2014.

Total attendance was 11,120, a 16% increase over the 2012 show in New Orleans. Attendees represented all segments of the industry,…

DES PLAINES, IL - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) fourth-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) data continues to show growth. Although remodelers report the highest overall rating on business conditions, at 6.51 (from 6.41 last quarter), numbers in most other categories experienced a slight drop.

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MARQUETTE, MI - Northern Michigan University’s human-centered design program partnered with longtime Menominee manufacturer Lloyd Flanders to develop concepts for contemporary woven furniture that might appeal to younger consumers.

Students gained valuable experience working for a real-world client and tempering their creativity with the constraints of available materials,…

LOS ANGELES - A load of knowledge, a dose of Disney, and a lot of inspiration greeted participants at the recently completed Cal Spas 2014 Dealer Summit. Held at the Disney Grand Californian Hotel™ and Spa, Anaheim, Calif, last week, attendees expressed excitement about the summit.

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BARRIE, ON - Napoleon® Fireplaces, Grills, and Heating and Cooling of Barrie made a donation to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) to bring care closer to home for residents of Simcoe and Muskoka. The $125,000 gift will be directed to two areas of future development at RVH—an Advanced Cardiac…