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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

 

Brown Jordan, the leading luxury outdoor furnishings
manufacturer and distinguished lifestyle brand, will open a new showroom at the trendsetting South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa, California. Home to retailers and creative studios specializing in home décor, fashion and food, the South Coast Collection (SOCO) is a preferred destination for southern California design professionals and design-savvy homeowners - and an ideal location to showcase the Brown Jordan portfolio of outdoor furnishings.  

 

The flagship store, located at 3323 Hyland Avenue, is scheduled to open today and will feature the brand's first retail design gallery, complete with lifestyle accessories for interior and exterior use. 

 

Chris Carmicle, president of Brown Jordan, says, "We have obtained a spacious, high-profile corner location to set the stage for Brown Jordan's innovative designs. Costa Mesa is one of the world's largest luxury shopping destinations and the optimal location for us to launch our latest collections. The showroom will allow clients to experience a broad range of our iconic furnishings through an interactive form in an inspiring environment." 

 

The new Brown Jordan showroom at SOCO will display award-winning furniture collections by such design luminaries as Richard Frinier, Michael Berman and John Caldwell, as well as a selection of luxury home goods. The store will offer free design services provided by its staff of Brown Jordan sales representatives who are trained to help clients choose exactly the right product. All Brown Jordan furniture can be customized to achieve the client's vision with the same level of sophistication as any interior décor. 

 

Steve Elton, chief brand officer of Brown Jordan says, "SOCO is a vibrant marketplace drawing a clientele that truly appreciates great design. We are excited to bring Brown Jordan furniture to such a unique and appealing venue. I think that our clients will be very pleased with the design-centric shopping experience that is offered at SOCO and the extraordinary pieces they will find in our flagship store.  

 

"Brown Jordan exemplifies the casual elegance of the southern California lifestyle and our new hybrid showroom brings the brand closer to the community." 

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GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI

 

Viking Range, the originator of commercial-type appliances for the home, has acquired its longtime distribution partner Sues, Young & Brown (SYB). The Baldwin Park, California, company has been the exclusive distributor for Viking in Southern California since the first Viking range was introduced in 1987. 

 

The current SYB management team will remain in place to support a strong network of Southern California retail appliance dealers and will continue to perform marketing, warehousing and service support for Viking. 

 

"The addition of SYB to the Viking team strengthens an already rock-solid relationship between our two companies and ensures continued success moving forward in one of the most vital markets to our business," said Brian Waldrop, Viking executive vice president and CFO.  

 

"Our history together dates back to the very inception of our company, and SYB has always been an invaluable asset to Viking and our esteemed dealer base." 

 

No further details regarding the transaction are available at this time. 

 

SYB has been in business since 1944, representing the best in home appliances and electronics. The SYB Viking Product Center showcases the entire array of Viking products in various designer vignettes, allowing consumers to envision their homes designed with a Viking kitchen.  

 

Skilled product specialists assist visitors by reviewing product features and benefits and answering any questions that may arise.   

 

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FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY

 

Dayne Brady.

Tarantin Industries has appointed Dayne Brady the company's vice president of Sales/General Manager. With 20 years of experience in marketing, management and business development in the propane and hearth industries, Brady brings to the company comprehensive knowledge of both the commercial and retail aspects of the business.  

 

"Dayne's expertise goes far beyond industry proficiency," explains Thomas A. Tarantin, president and CEO of Tarantin Industries. "He is skilled at brand-building, employee management and growing business outside traditional venues."  

 

In his previous position, Brady developed new markets for propane-fueled outdoor products by tapping the hospitality industry - a strategy that translates directly to Tarantin Industries' Leisure Lifestyle business segment.  

 

"Dayne's success at driving growth and his passion for strengthening partner relationships with customers, vendors and staff makes him a tremendous asset to our team," adds Tarantin. 

 

Another of Brady's goals is to enhance the company's customer service experience through expanded dealer service-training programs and increased back-up technical support.  

 

"Our objective is to help customers grow their own knowledge base, and to offer our wealth of experience to help solve any problems they encounter in the field," Brady says. "We'll go beyond our call of duty to ensure they'll be taken care of 100 percent to help them grow their business. My philosophy is that customer service is paramount."  

 

Brady will also be tasked with implementing new technologies and maximizing logistical efficiencies at the company's six distribution centers. Based at Tarantin Industries' headquarters in Freehold, New Jersey, Brady will travel extensively throughout the company's territory, working directly with customers. He will continue to serve on the board of directors for the National Propane Gas Association.

 

Steve Mangano, Sales Representative 

Steve Mangano.

Steve Mangano has joined Tarantin Industries as a sales representative for Long Island and New Jersey. A seasoned industry professional, Mangano accrued 20 years of sales experience while in his previous position for Empire Comfort Systems, serving the propane industry and leisure lifestyle markets. 

 

In addition to expanding sales in his region, Mangano will be responsible for training other sales staff at Tarantin Industries.  

 

"My goal is to ensure that our company's sales force is well-equipped with the tools they need to be successful at growing business in their territory," he says. "I enjoy training and educating people very much and I am looking forward to the opportunity to make a good sales force even better." 

 

"Steve's expertise and enthusiasm strengthens our sales team and augments our ability to be the leading wholesale distributor in the markets we serve," says Thomas A. Tarantin, president and CEO. "His talents will be a great resource to us in delivering exceptional service to our customers, which is at the very core of our brand." 

 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in business, Tarantin Industries is a specialized wholesaler of quality products in three business segments - Tanks and Equipment, Leisure Lifestyle Products, and Technical and Engineering Solutions. It offers a full line of propane tanks, pumps, industrial equipment, hearth, barbecue and patio items, as well as technical and training support programs. Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, and serves a network of dealers in 22 states from six distribution facilities throughout the eastern U.S. 

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HOUSTON, TEXAS

 

To celebrate five years of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer of engineered materials, components and systems serving domestic and international window and door OEMs, rang the Closing Bell on April 22, 2013. President and CEO David Petratis did the honors on behalf of the company.   

 

Quanex Building Products Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of value-added, engineered products and components, serving the energy-efficient building products markets. It is an ROIC-driven company that grows shareholder returns through a combination of organic growth via new products, programs and strategic acquisitions. 

 

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ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA

 

Addressing the challenges of fireplace safety while saving energy, ENERVEX has introduced a breakthrough in draft control and safety monitoring for gas-fired fireplaces and similar decorative gas appliances. The new product, ENERVEX IntelliDraft, connects the chimney fan and damper with a patented controller that monitors the fireplace and  draft in the chimney.  

 

ENERVEX IntelliDraft is the first system ever designed to maintain safe and proper minimum draft required in the chimney while protecting the fireplace from dangerous chimney downdraft and fireplace spillage, two common issues. The system also automatically shuts down the fireplace gas supply if unsafe conditions - often  caused by depressurization - cannot be corrected by fan speed. The product also closes off the chimney when the fireplace is not being used, saving energy and meeting the requirements of new, strict energy codes. 

 

"Ideal for multifamily buildings and single-family dwellings alike, IntelliDraft automatically assures safe operating conditions related to the operation of gas fireplaces and other gas-fired, decorative appliances," says Steen Hagensen, president of ENERVEX. "The big issue today is maintaining proper  draft in the fireplace chimney and the room providing air for combustion. IntelliDraft is designed specifically to meet these needs." 

 

An elegant and simple solution, ENERVEX IntelliDraft connects a purpose-built controller, the ADC150, to the chimney fan, the damper and the fireplace's gas valve. When the fireplace calls for heat - typically using a wall switch - the ADC150 signals the mechanical fireplace damper (MFD) to open. When the damper is open, the controller automatically ramps up the chimney fan speed until the draft set-point has been reached and the Proven Draft Switch (PDS) closes. At this point, the ADC150 allows the fireplace to start by closing the dry contact on the appliance output, letting the gas valve open. 

 

 

During operation of the fireplace or other gas-fired appliance - such as a fireplace insert - the control continues to monitor the draft and will maintain the proper draft set-point by modulating the chimney fan speed. When the user turns the fireplace or appliance off, the control leaves the damper open until all residual combustion products have been exhausted out of the building by the fan; then the control discontinues fan operation and closes the damper. 

 

"Best of all, if for any reason the draft set-point can't be maintained during operation, the ADC150 control will completely shut down the fireplace or appliance operation," says Hagensen. "This is yet another advance for the hearth and gas-heating industry, which has been proactive in consumer safety and energy efficiency for today's dwellings." 

 

Call Enervex at 1-800-255-2923. 

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