Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ founder and hearth-industry veteran Dan Shimek passed away on October 11, 2013, in his Apple Valley,Minnesota, home at the age of 65.His enthusiasm for life and dedication to friends and family will be missed by all. In 1975,Dan and Ron Shimek had an inspiration for indoor wood…

As the exclusive North American distributor of the Fornetto™wood-fired dual-purpose oven and smoker, Alfresco Home is proud to introduce Fornetto premium hardwood lump charcoal and Fornetto European smoking chips. The company recently added high-quality tools, ceramic cookware, and melamine dinnerware to the Fornetto line as well.

The high-quality lump…

Brown Jordan has entered into a licensing agreement with Backyard America to develop and market a collection of high-quality, stylish shade structures. The Brown Jordan Structures collection will include a breadth of exclusive designs to meet the needs of today’s consumers, architects, designers, and builders who seek pergolas that fit…

NorthCape International recently redesigned its corporate website, with a focus on improving the user experience and providing better resources for dealers. “We’ve invested in developing a corporate website that is not just pretty to look at, but is also easy to use, and that provides easy access to the resources…

Outdoor-furniture and accessories manufacturer NorthCape International has relocated its corporate headquarters and warehouse from Bedford Park, Illinois, to a larger facility in Alsip, Illinois. TomMurray, president, says, “This move will increase efficiency for all aspects of the business and positionNorthCape well for continued growth and improved service.”

The new…