TwinStar International

Monday, March 18, 2013

2012 Northern Tool + Equipment Vendor of the Year Award

Twin-Star International Honored with the

2012 Northern Tool + Equipment Vendor of the Year Award

Delray Beach, FL., Mar. 18, 2013 - Twin-Star International received the 2012 Northern Tool + Equipment Vendor of the Year Award at the biennial Northern Tool + Equipment Vendor Conference held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Receiving the Northern Tool + Equipment award for Twin-Star was Steve Mitchell, Sales Representative.

Prior to the conference the Northern Tool + Equipment review committee assessed their vendors and evaluated them according to strict standards such as innovative products, on time delivery, complete orders received, product sales, overall product quality and customer service. Twin-Star scored very high on their “vendor report card” on these and other categories and was one of three companies to receive the award for 2012.

“We are extremely proud to receive this award in recognition of our accomplishments,” commented the Twin-Star International President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Cohen. “It tells us that our goals of creating revolutionary designs, having consistent unbeatable quality and providing astounding customer service on both the business and consumer levels are on target.”

Twin-Star supplies Northern Tool + Equipment’s stores in 78 stores throughout the United States with ClassicFlame electric fireplaces and Duraflame infrared electric heaters and stoves.

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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.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Twin-Star International Names Peter Harper as Chief Financial Officer

Delray Beach, FL – Twin-Star International, an award-winning home furnishings manufacturer of quality furniture, thermoelectric wine coolers and electric heaters, has named Peter Harper as their new chief financial officer. Harper will report to Robert Cohen, president and chief executive officer of Twin-Star International.

“We feel very fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable and talented as Peter join us at Twin-Star,” stated Cohen. “His expertise in all facets of finance and strategy with special emphasis in creating value, accelerating growth and integrating strategic planning with operational execution will be very beneficial to us as we continue to grow as an industry leader.”

Harper comes to Twin-Star with extensive public, private equity-backed and global company experience in the insurance, electronic manufacturing, consumer products, software and energy industries. Previously, he was chief financial officer at Ironshore Insurance Company and the chief financial officer and treasurer of both Sottsdale Insurance Company and Suntron Corporation.

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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 ClassicFlame 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.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Twin-Star International Donates to The American Cancer Society Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge

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 American Cancer Society Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge – a free housing facility for out-of-town adult cancer patients going through daily, active treatments at area hospitals.

For the donation, Twin-Star International donated a Sterling infrared electric fireplace media mantel to their Gainseville Hope Lodge. “We can’t express our appreciation for your support,” said Nancy Dohn, Hope Lodge Director Florida Division. “The fireplace arrived safe and sound and is up and warming the room! Everyone loves it. I can't begin to thank you.”

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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 American Cancer Society Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge

Since 1986, the American Cancer Society's Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge has combined a home-like atmosphere with easy access to Gainesville medical centers for cancer patients who have traveled from out of town for treatment. All accommodations and services of the American Cancer Society and Hope Lodge are free of charge to patients and caregivers. This service is made possible by private donations to the American Cancer Society, the generosity of the Winn-Dixie Foundation and its employees and the University of Florida, which donated the property. To find out more about the Gainseville Hope Lodge visit
http://www.cancer.org/myacs/florida/programsandservices/gainesville-hope-lodge

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

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Twin-Star International Donates 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 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

Thursday, February 7, 2013

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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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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Monday, November 26, 2012

Twin-Star International Donates 31,400 Space Heaters to Aid Hurricane Sandy Victims

Delray Beach, Fla., Nov. 26, 2012 – Twin-Star International, a leading manufacturer of electric fireplaces and other functional furniture for the home, has donated a truckload of space heaters to two relief groups providing help to New York and New Jersey residents whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Twin-Star donated 5,000 Duraflame space heaters on Nov. 11 to Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization. Island Harvest is distributing the space heaters to shelters and individuals most left in need within the storm-damaged metropolitan and oceanfront areas. “Twin-Star International is to be commended for their spirit of compassion and generosity in providing much needed assistance to those Long Islanders affected by superstorm Sandy,” said Rand Shubin Dresner, president and CEO, Island Harvest. “Many people continue to face adverse conditions, especially with falling temperatures, so Twin-Star’s gift of space heaters will help immeasurably. Their generous gift is of great help and we offer our heartfelt appreciation.”

In addition, Twin-Star donated 26,400 Duraflame space heaters to The Salvation Army, a national charitable and relief organization with a major presence in New York and New Jersey. “The Salvation Army is delivering the donated space heaters to hurricane survivors throughout the affected areas,” said Michael Orfitelli, Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army’s Eastern Territory. “The folks that were hit hardest by the hurricane are so grateful for this gift of warmth from Twin-Star,” said Orfitelli. Thousands of heaters were distributed in Rockaway, Queens, where many families with children had been without heat since the hurricane. “We’re making sure they are all taken care of,” he added.

In each case, Twin-Star donated a variety of small, portable space heaters with capacities up to 1,500 watts.
“Thousands of New York and New Jersey residents are struggling to stay warm as a result of damage inflicted by this devastating storm,” said Robert Cohen, CEO of Twin-Star. “Flooding has impacted residents’ ability to heat their homes and, in many cases, they have been forced to remain in shelters until power is restored.” As a Florida-based corporation, Twin-Star understands the toll left in the wake of natural disasters and the challenges individuals face in the aftermath of those disasters. “We want to do everything we can to help the people and their communities get through this very difficult situation,” noted Cohen.

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 Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.

About Island Harvest
Now in its 20th year, Island Harvest serves as the bridge between those with surplus food and those who need it, supplying nearly 570 community-based nonprofit organizations on Long Island with critical food and related support services to people in need and the general public to help stem the advancing tide of hunger in our communities. For more information about Island Harvest, visit www.islandharvest.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