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GENERAL NEWS 6 KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n JUNE 2016 n www.kitchenwarenews.com Tennessee Stone & Design Unveils Portable Brick Pizza Ovens Nashville-based Tennessee Stone & Design has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help bring mobile brick ovens to chefs in backyards, food trucks, campgrounds and more, all across America. TNSD's line of outdoor cooking products has been made to allow any backyard chef to turn their outdoor table, round kettle grill or outdoor kitchen bay into a fully- functional, commercial-grade brick pizza oven. Their flagship product, the Relic Oven, is both portable and modular, made from advanced one-of-a-kind materials, and built in-house by TNSD's trained craftsmen. "After years of designing, testing, prototype-building and sleepless nights, we have our designs and manufacturing process to the point we are ready to move into higher volume production," said B.T. Ulrich, president and founder of TNSD. To get the Relic Oven and other products into the hands of brick oven chefs around the world, TNSD will need to build and install manufacturing equipment necessary to manufacture products on a larger scale. "We will also hire and train the craftsmen who enjoy making our products as much as we hope backyard and commercial chefs will enjoy using them," Ulrich said. "That is why we have started this Kickstarter campaign." The campaign runs until June 20, 2016, offering deep discounts, personalized limited edition products, giveaways and opportunity to help design future products. The Relic's design allows quick set up on both flat outdoor surfaces or on a favorite 22'' grill, bringing the joy of brick oven cooking to new places and new audiences. TNSD is also releasing other cooking products, such as ultra-durable baking stones, custom grill mounts for grills and outdoor kitchens, pizza peels, stone coasters and more. Future designs that re-imagine other classic grill and oven designs with TNSD's ultra- durable materials are also underway. More information can be found at tn- sd.com/kickstarter/. KN Serena & Lily Opens Flagship Store in Westport, Connecticut Serena & Lily, the California-based lifestyle and home décor brand, announced the opening of its flagship, Serena & Lily Design Shop at the restored Kemper- Gunn House in Westport, Connecticut, on April 29, 2016. The store will be more than 3,100 square feet of product on display in a full living environment. Utilizing three stories of a classic Queen Anne Victorian home in a showhouse- style layout, the store is a new concept for the brand. A walk through the house will give visitors an immersive brand experience, showing how the product can be interpreted in a home setting, while maintaining the coastal aesthetic Serena & Lily is known for. The company's breadth of product – f rom bedding, bath, furniture, fabric, rugs, lighting, décor, nursery, and art – will be seen in actual settings for the dining room, living room and bedroom. Built in 1889, the Kemper-Gunn House is a historic landmark in the town of Westport. The house was slated for demolition to make room for a new development, but after years of campaigning f rom local preservationists, the house was picked up and moved in November 2014 to 35 Elm St., where it sits today. "We were drawn to Westport and this particular location because we saw an opportunity to bring our brand to a quintessential East Coast town in the most idyllic of showcases – a historic mansion in the center of town," said Serena D ugan, Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer. "It's a dream opportunity and project." Serena & Lily has worked to preserve the original charm and character of the house, f rom the elaborate detailing in the exterior façade to saving the interior trim, hardware, hand-car ved staircase, and stained glass windows. For more information, go to www.serenaandlily.com/LP-stores. KN Fire Magic Premium Grills Launches New Black Diamond Edition Grill Fire Magic® premium grills, a brand with a 75-year history of innovative design and superior performance, has launched the latest in its luxury grill lineup, the Fire Magic Black Diamond Edition grill. Part of the revered Echelon Diamond Collection, the new Fire Magic Black Diamond Edition grill delivers the Echelon Diamond's best-in-class quality and performance in a retro-styled black porcelain ceramic design that pays homage to the original Fire Magic grill introduced in 1937. The Black Diamond Edition features Fire Magic's signature Magic View window and advanced heat distribution system. It is available as a 36-inch built- in unit, for propane or natural gas, and with accompanying ref rigerator, side cookers and doors for a complete outdoor cooking experience. Boasting a large cooking surface of 792 square inches, with 99,000 BTUs fueling the primary surface and an extra 13,000 BTUs on the back burner, the Fire Magic Black Diamond Edition delivers heat and overall performance in a beautifully- designed grill that is built to last. Additional features of Fire Magic's advanced heat distribution System include a 12-inch deep firebox that provides ample space to evenly heat, cast stainless steel burners that offer ideal heat distribution and durability, and a rounded hood for ideal convection cooking. F lavor grids deliver more responsive temperature control and optimal heat Libbey Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results Libbey Inc., one of the largest glass tableware manufacturers in the world, has reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Net sales for the first quarter of 2016 were $182.8 million, compared to $187.4 million in the first quarter of 2015, a decrease of 2.4 percent (or an increase of 0.5 percent excluding currency fluctuation). Net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $0.7 million, compared to net income of $3.1 million in the prior-year first quarter. Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $3.6 million, flat compared to the same period of 2015. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2016 was $22.5 million, compared to $19.7 million in the prior-year first quarter. The company is expecting sales growth of approximately 1 percent over the full year. "During the first quarter of 2016, our core foodservice channel delivered its 12th consecutive quarter of volume growth, despite continued softness in restaurant traffic," said William A. Foley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Libbey Inc. "This further demonstrates our market strength and continued commitment to this important part of our business. Improving performance in our other channels continues to be a priority and is critical to the long- term success and potential growth profile of our business. Over the past several months, we have made initial strides across all of our key strategic priority areas, including improving our capability to develop innovative new products, strengthening relationships with our customers across the globe and simplifying our business to enable it to operate more efficiently and effectively. We are actively pursuing strategic improvements to address these needs and anticipate that this work will progress for the balance of the year." KN distribution, and heat zone separators provide separate zones with a dedicated burner. A recessed back burner provides high, even heat for most effective rotisserie cooking. The complete Fire Magic collection includes portable, built-in and post grills as well as island systems and an extensive line of complementary accessories. For more information, visit www.firemagicgrills.com. KN

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