Around the Industry: August 25, 2010
Pacific Casual Announces New VP of Design
Pacific Casual LLC, a company specializing in patio furniture, gazebos, pottery, and other lawn and garden accessories from Asia and the United States, recently appointed Shaun Sweeney its vice president of design. Sweeney is a graduate of the Kendall College of Art and Design and spent the last 10 years as the design leader for Woodard’s Specialty and Mass Divisions. He will report directly to company President Rick Stephens. “Shaun’s strong work ethic matches that of our other teammates,” Stephens said. “We have admired Shaun’s talents for years and are glad to welcome him to our talented team.”
Imports Unlimited Receives Prestigious Certification
Eirini Kalafatides, president of Imports Unlimited Corporation, a designer, manufacturer and importer of doormats, is a recognized world-class woman entrepreneur. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations, recently awarded her the Women’s Business Enterprise Certification. The certification allows its member’s directory listing and access to key buyers in corporate, non-profits and government offices. For more information, visit Imports Unlimited at www.wholesaledoormats.com.
GeoGlobal Relocates to New Corporate Headquarters
GeoGlobal Partners, manufacturer of water garden products such as smartpond and TotalPond, recently announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in West Palm Beach, Fla. The 40,000-square-foot facility features cutting-edge technology with a focus on enhanced customer service and a research and development laboratory to support the accelerating demand for its products. The enhanced After-Sales Support Center is fully integrated using the latest phone and customer relationship management system. The R&D lab acts as a hub for engineering, testing and industrial design. For more information, visit www.totalpond.com.
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