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Casual Living's tour through Glen Raven's Anderson, S.C., manufacturing plant, in pictures

ANDERSON, S.C. — Glen Raven Custom Fabrics' highly automated, vertically integrated, sustainability-geared, 1-million-sq.-ft. manufacturing center in Anderson, S.C., is not your grandfather's textile mill. Casual Living Publisher Norman Hamilton and Executive Editor Nicole Crews recently got the insider's tour. More

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OW Lee announces two new quick-ship programs
OW Lee, an Ontario, Calif.-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture, firepits and accessories, has announced two new quick-ship programs, allowing faster access to inventory for retail dealers and designers in all regions.
Great American Woodies hires three sales reps
Great American Woodies has announced the appointment of three new sales representatives. Clayton Brown will service the West, Jeff Hagedorn will cover the Mid-South region, and Sherry Yarborough will oversee the Carolinas.
Patio Living Concepts taps PR firm
Patio Living Concepts has named Laurie Rudd Public Relations and Marketing to provide marketing and public relations services for its lines of decorative outdoor lighting and accessories.
Book signing to be held in JANUS et Cie showroom at DCOTA winter market
The JANUS et Cie showroom at the upcoming Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) winter market will play host to a book signing of Four Florida Moderns, written by design journalist Saxon Henry. The book signing will take place Feb. 1 from noon until 2 p.m.
23rd annual ARTS Awards winners named
Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team announced the winners of the 23rd annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the ARTS Awards' new location, the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
Capel giving away Kindle Fire tablets in Las Vegas promotion
Capel Rugs is giving away one Kindle Fire tablet computer each day during the Las Vegas Market from Monday, Jan. 30 through Wednesday, Feb. 1 in its showroom, A-220, 226.
IMAX, Surya, others announced as Las Vegas ART Card participants
Accessories Resource Team, the association for the decorative accessory segment of the home furnishings industry, has announced the 13 vendors participating in the organization's ART Card Program during the 2012 winter Las Vegas Market, Jan. 30-Feb. 3.
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