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Tangerine Tango

Pantone released their Color of the Year for 2012: Tangerine Tango. Pantone says tangerine is “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” We love this new Continue reading →

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Premiere Party

Last month Sunbrella was honored to help sponsor the premiere party for ABC’s popular show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The evening also supported the American Cancer Society. The event brought out home improvement industry leaders, as well as actors, singers, and athletes. Sunbrella provided tote bags made of Sunbrella fabric for the party’s attendees. Some Continue reading →

Sunbrella Yarn Manufacturing Center Installs Solar Panels

The Sunbrella Yarn Manufacturing Center in Norlina, NC hosted a celebration yesterday to unveil its new solar panels.  The solar array, part of a large sustainability effort, represents some of the newest solar technology on the market today. The 500-kilowatt solar array generates about the same amount of  electricity that 47 typical homes use in a Continue reading →

Joe Ruggiero Awarded IFDA Trailblazer Honor

Congratulations to our friend Joe Ruggiero on receiving the International Furnishings and Design Association’s Trailblazer Award!  The award is given each year to someone who’s innovation makes a significant impact on the furnishings and design industry. Joe’s career highlights include designer, television host, product spokesman, and magazine editor-in-chief.  To learn more about Joe’s contributions to Continue reading →