Solair PS1000 Awning Now Available Through Patio Stores  

GLEN RAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA

Solair Shade Solutions website introduces an exciting new shade option for homeowners interested in cooling their outdoor living area. The PS1000 retractable awning expands Solair's current collection of shade and style options available through patio retailers.

With a 10-ft. width and 8-ft. projection, the PS1000 offers homeowners with smaller outdoor living spaces the opportunity to effectively shade beyond the average patio umbrella. Available in two standard Sunbrella fabric options - Heather Beige and Walnut Brown Tweed - the PS1000 is designed to complement a wide variety of outdoor décor.

PS1000.

"The PS1000 is a convenient shade option for enhancing the Outdoor Room that offers streamlined standard features at an enticing price point," said Rett Haigler, manager of Solair. "Our new model delivers the same flexibility and style Solair is known for with a size and price perfect for traditional outdoor living spaces."

The PS1000 is backed by five-year frame and 10-year fabric warranties. Featuring Sunbrella fabrics, Solair awnings offer protection from 98 percent of the sun's UV rays while providing flexible shade and style. Like all Solair shade products, the PS1000 enhances outdoor living and entertaining by creating the comfortable space homeowners desire.

Now available at more than 170 patio furniture retailers throughout the United States, purchasing a Solair awning is simple. Find a participating retailer by visiting website  or learn about becoming an authorized dealer by visiting  website.

Bull Hires Grill Master Chef Jeff Parker

RIALTO, CALIFORNIA   

Chef Jeff Parker.

Bull Outdoor Products has formed a partnership with Jeff Parker. He will act as spokesperson and perform demonstrations at a series of special events for customers and the industry. He will also develop a series of cookbooks and cooking videos for publication in 2013 and beyond.

"We want to help every grill owner become the Master of their grill. Jeff's knowledge and experience will help us accomplish this for our customers," said Frank Mello, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Bull Outdoor Products.

Parker is an expert culinary producer, food stylist and chef with a wide array of experience ranging from TV shows, web series, cookbooks and magazines. He will bring his cutting-edge cooking techniques along with creativity to the Bull team.

ICFA Elects 2013 Officers  

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The International Casual Furnishings Association elected its 2013 officers and directors September 21 at its Annual Membership Meeting.

Ward Usmar, TUUCI, Miami, Florida, was elected chairman, and Gary McCray, Laneventure, Conover, North Carolina, was elected vice chairman.

Elected to one-year terms on the ICFA Executive Committee were retailers Greg Martin, Kolo Collection, Atlanta, Georgia; and Doug Sanicola, Outdoor Elegance, La Verne, California; along with manufacturer Eric Parsons, Gloster Furniture, South Boston, Virginia.

Nine individuals were named to three-year terms on the Board of Directors. They included the following:

Marcia Blake, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, Laguna Niguel, California; Cathy Galbreath, ABSCO Fireplace & Patio, Birmingham, Alabama; and Debbie Stegman, Patio & Hearth Shoppes, Dayton, Ohio; and sales representative, Todd Crandall, Crandall & Associates, Roswell, Georgia.

Also manufacturers Steve Elton, Brown Jordan, St. Augustine, Florida; Eric Graham, Century Leisure, Hickory, North Carolina; Gary McCray, Laneventure, Conover, North Carolina; Rory Rehmert, Pride Family Brands, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Jan Trinkley, Gensun Casual Living, Ontario, California.

Three were named to one-year terms on the Board, including retailer John Billings of Daylight Home & Patio, and manufacturers Brenda Pereyda, Mallin Casual Furniture, and Natalie Scott, Outdura.