Twin-Star International Donates to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida

Delray Beach, FL – Twin-Star International, a leading manufacturer of electric fireplaces and other functional furniture for the home, has donated an electric fireplace to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida.

For the donation, Twin-Star International donated a Pasadena electric fireplace media mantel to their Ft. Lauderdale House. “We can’t express our appreciation for your support,” said Soraya Rivera-Moya, Executive Director for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida. “We can’t wait to have it installed to make our home more beautiful from your kind donation.”

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About Twin-Star International

Twin-Star International is a leading manufacturer of electric fireplaces, bathroom furniture, media consoles, wine cabinets, heaters, infrared heaters and stoves within the brands of ClassicFlame, Chimney Free, Tresanti, Black & Decker, Duraflame and Luxe Bath Works. Twin-Star’s world headquarters is located in Delray Beach, Florida.

About The Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of South Florida has been dedicated to helping local children live happier, healthier and more productive lives by supporting health care and medical research programs, education and the arts, and civic and social programs. Its cornerstone program, the Ronald McDonald House®, provides a “home away from home” for families with ill children receiving treatment at nearby pediatric medical facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. RMHC of South Florida also awards grants to local not-for-profit organizations serving children through a portion of donations from McDonald’s customers and Global Ronald McDonald House Charities matching grants. To find out more about the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida visit www.RMHCsouthflorida.org

If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Twin-Star International’s Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Brian Brigham, at 561.665.8093 or e-mail bbrigham@twinstarhome.com

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Twin-Star International Names Raymond Tam as Vice President of Operations

Delray Beach, FL., January 7, 2013 - Twin-Star International, an award-winning home furnishings manufacturer of quality furniture and electric heaters, has named Raymond Tam as their new vice president of operations, reporting to Robert Cohen, president and CEO of Twin-Star International. 

“Raymond’s technical knowledge, blended with his proven leadership ability and vast understanding of both Western and Eastern cultures will be an enormous asset to the Twin-Star team” stated Cohen. “Raymond will be based out of our China office and will have worldwide responsibility for Twin-Star’s operations team that includes the company’s quality, production, and logistics functions. 

Tam was most recently the general manager of Red Chip International, Ltd. During his tenure there he organized the management team, strengthened vendor relationships, improved quality and service, and reinvigorated product development as part of a development strategy. Tam also has previous experience in overseas manufacturing along with owning his own manufacturing company in Canada. 

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About Twin-Star 

Founded in 1996, Twin-Star International, Inc. of Delray Beach, Fl., is changing the way people entertain. Twin-Star, an award-winning home furnishings manufacturer of quality furniture, combines the latest trends with function and style to create unique pieces that enhance the lives of their customers. They use the finest hardwoods, wood veneers and finishes available, chosen specifically to match the character and need of each individual piece. Known for their ClassicFlame® Fireplaces, the finest furniture in the electric fireplace industry, their line-up also includes Duraflame®, Chimney-free® and Pro Electric Fireplaces, Tresanti® Media Consoles; Tresanti® Refrigerated Wine Cabinets; Tresanti® Kitchen Islands and Beverage Curios; Black & Decker and Luxe™ Bathroom furniture. Find out more at www.twinstarhome.com. 

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Twin-Star International Names Peter Ormond as Director of Canadian Business

Delray Beach, FL., January 7, 2013 - Twin-Star International, an award-winning home furnishings manufacturer of quality furniture and electric heaters, has named Peter Ormond as their new director of Canadian business. Ormond will report to Andrew Bandremer, senior vice president of Twin-Star International. 

“We are very pleased to have Peter join our team,” stated Bandremer. “Peter’s 26 years of experience in the sales, marketing and business development fields makes him perfect for directing and managing Twin-Star International’s Canadian sales efforts. I am sure that he will prove to be invaluable in growing our business in the Canadian market within the home furnishings channel.” 

Ormond was the trade program development manager for Nabisco and director of customer marketing for Congra Foods before becoming the vice president of business development for Greenway Home Products. He will be based out of Ontario, Canada. 

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About Twin-Star 

Founded in 1996, Twin-Star International, Inc. of Delray Beach, Fl., is changing the way people entertain. Twin-Star, an award-winning home furnishings manufacturer of quality furniture, combines the latest trends with function and style to create unique pieces that enhance the lives of their customers. They use the finest hardwoods, wood veneers and finishes available, chosen specifically to match the character and need of each individual piece. Known for their ClassicFlame® Fireplaces, the finest furniture in the electric fireplace industry, their line-up also includes Duraflame®, Chimney-free® and Pro Electric Fireplaces, Tresanti® Media Consoles; Tresanti® Refrigerated Wine Cabinets; Tresanti® Kitchen Islands and Beverage Curios; Black & Decker and Luxe™ Bathroom furniture. Find out more at www.twinstarhome.com. 

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