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H o s p i ta l i t y & D e s i g n S h o w D a i l y 1 7 W e d n e s d a y, J u n e 1 1 , 2 0 1 4 cut its teeth in the rustic/lodge genre with a successful pine log container program which is ongoing today. Since early last year, it's been producing a high quality hickory line of products sold directly to retailers. In August of last year, Kelly's made the decision to make their mark in hicko- ry, deciding to increase the number of SKUs, bring in reps to promote the line and substantially increase the choices offered to their retailers. Kelly Zheng, the President of Kelly's Hickory, says that she is com- mitted to bringing furniture retailers the finest in hickory furniture. Since an early age, Zheng has been involved with the family business, owned and managed by her father, Peter Zheng. Since graduating from California State University-Northridge, she has shown an excellent capacity for commerce Kelly's Hickory ( Cont'd. from p. 1) and a dedication to developing the family business. Recently the company has hired Lynn Grommesch, a rep to work with the local market covering the state of Minnesota and Pickering, who covers the state of Wisconsin. About Kelly's Hickory Furniture, Inc. Kelly's Hickory Furniture is a China- based manufacturer bringing quality solid hickory products to the American public since 2010. Backed up by a 150,000 square foot factory, it is an excellent source for all things hickory. Product features include dove tailed drawers, kiln dried solid hardwood and high quality finish in two colors, and an affordable pricing structure. Visit Kelly's Hickory Furniture at booth 7-3113. For more information, go to www.kellyshickory.com, call 952-417- 6907 or email zhengyikelly@gmail.com. GUTTERCUPS IMMOBILIZE DEBRIS, PREVENT DAMMING CONSEQUENCES By Dennis Daniels, Vice President - Sales & Business Development, GutterCups. Say goodbye to congested gutters with GutterCups, the industry's next genera- tion of gutter guard protection for home- owners. GutterCups are uniquely designed to prevent dams from forming by halting the mobility and accumulation of debris. From shingle grit to natural debris like leaves, small branches, pine needles and other obstructions, GutterCups are an innovative solution for homeowners. With patents pending, GutterCups maximize gutter performance in the most demanding environmental conditions through advanced and exclusive technol- ogy. Made of UV ray-resistant high- grade polymer, GutterCups are built to last and will withstand the test of time. GutterCups are significantly differ- ent than other alternatives and have been shown to consistently outperform both DIY and professionally installed prod- ucts. GutterCups work better than any other options in today's world due to modular multi-barrier protection technol- ogy. All other gutter guards use a single- barrier approach. In fact, many of these competitive alternatives often will create other serious issues for the home. With this said, the sole function of a gutter is to collect water and efficiently channel it to the downspout and away from the home. Instead of seeking to restrain the collection of debris by limit- ing the openness of the gutter, the GutterCups approach is much more cre- ative and performs without fail. GutterCups immobilize debris and prevent the formation of dams in the gut- ter. If dams were allowed to form, then water can easily back up in the gutter and overflow to produce negative and often severe consequences for the homeowner. Modular multi- barrier protection technolo- gy allows GutterCups to keep water flowing unimpeded in the gutter to the downspout. Each GutterCup has two barriers. The first is an outer shell and the second is an end barrier. The first barrier is a mesh with 75 percent open surface area. This allows the free flow of water into the gutter and will capture some and block most debris. The second barrier is an open mesh end wall (cup). This allows the free flow of water across the gutter and catches any debris penetrating the first barrier. This second barrier prevents mobile debris from moving down the gutter to create damming consequences. GutterCups feature drop-in, DIY installation, with minimal effort. Placed end-to-end, GutterCups screen debris at multiple points on top of and along the length of the gutter. Water capture flow rates have been tested equivalent to peak 100- year rainfall levels in the U.S.A., even with gutters filled with debris. Many other key features, benefits and advantages of GutterCups help to make it the ultimate solution to gutter maintenance. These include a single size that fits all residential gutters (K- or U- style, 4-, 5- and 6-inch). Not visible from ground level, GutterCups will not be dis- lodged by wind, snow or ice. No special- ized skills, tools or clips are needed to assemble or install GutterCups. GutterCups protect the home from clogged gutters and costly water damage to the roof, walls and home foundation. With a design built around reliability, homeowners can now enjoy the benefits of GutterCups for years to come. For more information, visit www.gutter cups.com, call 619-995-1325 or email dennis@omnigrp.com. CUSTOMIZABLE B2 DOORS FROM BARAZIN For customizable interior glass doors, look no further than BARAZIN. The B2 collection, inspired by European design trends, spent three years in research and development before being introduced this year at NeoCon. The B2 collection of interior doors includes both swing and sliding glass doors, and is characterized by high-qual- ity material. There are three possible magnetic latch options - a locking priva- cy latch, a passage latch (with no lock), and a keyed latch. Ther are six handle options, which are available in four fin- ishes. The hinges of the doors are unex- posed, so nothing interferes with the visual appeal of the door. Incredibly customizable, BARAZIN's products can be coordinated with any interior design scheme. BARAZIN also offers another unique option – digi- tal ceramic printing on glass. This cutting edge technology allows BARAZIN to take an image, texture or motif and print it on the glass, with the end product being scratch and UV resistant. BARAZIN's products are total- ly recyclable. The company is verti- cally integrated, which allows it to control all aspects of manufacture and processing in house. "We wanted to offer the market something really special and trendy," said Ben Forest, General Manager at BARAZIN. The B2 collec- tion certainly meets that goal. Visit BARAZIN at booth 8-1086 For more information, go to www.B2Doors.com A RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE CITIZEN: GENERAL SHALE Brick is one of the world's oldest green building materials, having been made and used in one form or another for 10,000 years. With a life cycle of more than 100 years, brick outperforms other exterior building materials in both energy efficiency and its ability to withstand severe weather conditions, as well as nat- ural disasters. General Shale, headquartered in Johnson City, Tenn., has been a leading manufacturer of brick for more than 85 years. Throughout its lifespan, the North American subsidiary of Wienerberger AG has been committed to upholding its commitment to envi- ronmental stewardship and sustainabil- ity by creating a culture of responsible corporate citizenship in all aspects of its operations. A cornerstone of General Shale's success has been its ongoing commit- ment to reclamation. Each year, General Shale invests thousands of dol- lars to ensure that reclaimed areas at its manufacturing sites look as good as or better than they did prior to the recla- mation process. For example, after material was removed from the compa- ny's former Somerset, Va. site, most of the reclaimed land was converted into a 95-acre area that has been made suit- able for hay production or pastureland. Three permanent ponds covering 10 acres, in addition to a 13-acre wetland, were created and now serve as a wildlife habitat with a thriving popula- tion of deer, ducks, geese, bluegill, smallmouth bass and catfish. The company's dedication to corpo- rate social responsibility is also evi- denced via its expansive recycling pro- gram, which requires the rou- tine recycling of paper, cardboard, newspapers, mag- azines, telephone books, junk mail, bottles, cans, plastic strapping, used motor oil, food boxes and other materials. "At General Shale, we have adopted green practices that pay dividends in the form of natural resource conservation, pollution control and waste removal cost reduction," said General Shale CEO Dick Green. "We are particularly proud of our award-winning reclamation efforts and the recycling programs that have been implemented at each of our 54 locations nationwide." General Shale's dedication to sus- tainability is also visible throughout the company's expansive product line, which now includes Endurance RS4™ Structural Brick. Oversized for safer, stronger, more sustainable and energy- efficient construction, Endurance RS4 Brick ("RS4" stands for "Real Strong, Real Safe, Real Sustainable, Real Smart) can be installed with minimal labor and overall cost adjustments. In addition, when combined with contin- uous insulation, the product is the ideal solution for complying with the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, which contains stringent requirements for insulation in new buildings in the U.S. in order to improve energy efficien- cy. "General Shale's growth and success reflect our continuing commitment to environmental stewardship by providing enduring, sustainable, quality products and supporting them with outstanding service," Green said. "We look forward to continuing these efforts for many gen- erations to come." For more information, visit www.gener- alshale.com, call 800-414-4661 or email dawn.henning@generalshale.com.