Twin-Star International takes to the ballpark with SOS Children’s Village and local Literacy AmeriCorps volunteers

Twin-Star International welcomes the kids and staff from the SOS Children’s Village, and AmeriCorps volunteers working with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, to Sun Life Stadium on Friday, October 1st as the Florida Marlins take on the Pittsburg Pirates. The Delray Beach based furniture manufacturer hopes to build awareness and support for the SOS Children’s Village and AmeriCorps, while providing an entertaining experience for the children, SOS staff, and the volunteers.

SOS Children’s Village provides foster children with a unique opportunity to flourish in a nurturing environment while empowering them to achieve their full potential. Since 1993 SOS has helped raise more than 255 foster children and with cornerstones such as keeping biological and foster siblings together in safe secure homes, in a village of neighbors and friends, each child is afforded a chance to grow into productive and mature young adults.

Literacy AmeriCorps Palm Beach County is a national service program that recruits recent college graduates to provide literacy services to adults, children and youth in our community. This "domestic literacy Peace Corps" contributes over 42,500 hours per year by tutoring and teaching, providing reading enrichment activities for children, participating in community service projects and recruiting community volunteers.

Attending the event are approximately 100 children and staff from SOS, over 30 AmeriCorps members, and about 90 Twin-Star employees, friends and family. “Giving back to our community, and taking time to appreciate the people making a difference everyday in South Florida, is an important part of Twin-Star’s corporate make-up.” says Alexia Rouquette, Director of Marketing & PR for Twin-Star. “Everyone has been looking forward to Friday’s event for months now, and we can’t wait to see the smiles and excitement on everyone’s faces as the umpire calls out that first “Play Ball!”

In the past, Twin-Star has also held a “Take Your Dog to Work Day” event to collect supplies for Boca Raton’s Tri County Humane Society, assembled and shipped nearly 200 care packages to an Army Ranger Force overseas and to the Angels for Soldiers Foundation, and they also regularly donate their unique furniture to silent auctions and events held locally and nationwide.

“By inviting our staff and their families to participate in this exciting evening, I hope we’re opening their eyes, as well as our community’s, to the important work that SOS Children’s village and Literacy AmeriCorps do.” Says Mark Asofsky, Twin-Star’s President & Founder; a sentiment that after Friday will surely be shared by all. Twin-Star International was founded in 1996 and is the manufacturer of ClassicFlame Electric Fireplaces; the finest furniture in the electric fireplace industry, and of Tresanti Media Consoles and Tresanti Refrigerated Wine Cabinets; changing the way you view entertainment.

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Twin-Star Intl. Rubs Elbows with the Stars at VIP SAG Awards Gifting Suite

Twin-Star Intl. recently seized a star studded opportunity to have their ClassicFlame Electric Fireplaces in front of an impressive roster of celebs at a gifting suite celebrating Hollywood legend, Ernest Borgnine, who received 2011 Screen Actor’s Guild Lifetime Achievement Award.

Celebrities such as Christopher McDonald, better known as “Shooter McGavin,” from Happy Gilmore, Jennifer Finnegin, star of ABC’s hit comedy Better With You, and Jonathan Silverman best known for his leading roles in the films Weekend at Bernie’s and Caddyshack, were all impressed with the realism and exceptional quality of ClassicFlame’s inserts and mantels.

Another hot button topic that had the who’s who of TV and film buzzing were the environmentally conscious initiatives of Twin-Star Intl. as a company, and of ClassicFlame‘s Electric Fireplace Inserts. Unlike gas and wood burning fireplaces, electric fireplaces emit no Carbon Monoxide, leave no indoor or outdoor pollution and do not require the consumption of wood or fossil fuels. Additionally, 100% of the electric input energy is converted to heat, if so desired, which will warm the room without overheating or wasting energy by heating other rooms that are rarely used.

As the eco-friendly alternative to wood, gas and gel fuel fireplaces, and as a furniture manufacturer with its finger on the pulse of trends, ClassicFlame is poised and ready to move their technology and designs into the homes of a new celebrity driven and environmentally conscious generation.

Other celebrities who were impressed with ClassicFlame include Reality Show and Sitcom star Scott Baio, Kevin Sorbo, star of Hercules and The OC, Doris Roberts from Everybody Loves Raymond, movie & TV icon, Ed Asner, Estelle Harris from Seinfeld, Dot Jones, Max Adler and Iqbal Theba from GLEE!, Chris Rich from Boston Legal and Reba and Rex Lee from Entourage.

ClassicFlame has received numerous awards for their finely crafted furniture including 2010 - 2007 Platinum, Gold and Silver ADEX Awards for Design Excellence. They were also awarded “Best of Market” by Furniture Today in 2004 - 2011. The 2004 Award by Furniture Today represented the first time an Electric Fireplace manufacturer has ever received a Best of Market Award.

ClassicFlame is an electric fireplace brand within the Twin-Star International portfolio. Twin-Star, founded in 1996, is located in Delray Beach, FL. 

For product questions or information please visit twinstarhome and classicflame or contact:

Brian Brigham

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Twin-Star International

561-901-5609

bbrigham@twinstarhome.com

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Electric Fireplaces; At the Cutting Edge of Environmentally Conscious Warmth and Ambiance

ClassicFlame by Twin-Star Intl. is widely recognized for having the “Finest Furniture in the Electric Fireplace Industry”, and now retailers, designers, builders, and journalists alike are realizing electric fireplaces are both beautiful and environmentally friendly.

Electric Fireplaces were recently mentioned in the New York Times as an alternative to wood and gas fireplaces for creating a safe, affordable and clean way to enjoy all of the features of a traditional fire without the hazards.

One of the most prominent ways this is achieved is with zero emissions. The indoor and outdoor pollution of a traditional fireplace are alleviated because an electric insert requires no venting, filtering or maintenance to ensure no toxins such as Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide or Formaldehyde are being released into the home or the environment.

Also unlike wood or gas burning fireplaces there is no waste or expense of natural resources in order to supply ambiance and warmth to the home. 100% of the electric input energy is used to create a flame effect and a heat source, which will warm approximately 400 sq. ft. Additionally, if you zone heat your home, you won’t be wasting energy heating rooms that are rarely used which according to the Energy Information Administration will save consumers on their overall annual heating costs.

ClassicFlame broke the energy efficiency barrier of electric inserts in 2008 when it
introduced an industry first, all LED electric insert. Conventional electric inserts require up to 120 watts of incandescent candelabra light bulbs, while the LED’s in a ClassicFlame insert use a mere 11.2 watts. The LED’s also give maximum function to ClassicFlame’s inserts as recently exhibited by their patent pending on-screen indicator which displays flame brightness settings, down lights, logset and ember bed undulation, a digital thermostat, and even a timer that can be set between 30 minutes and 9 hours to allow for maximum efficiency.

Twin-Star International, the parent company of the ClassicFlame brand was recently
admitted to the Sustainable Furnishings Council for their commitment to ensure a healthy balance between social equity and environmental issues. “Our SFC certification designates us as an organization committed to an improved global environment, and holds us accountable for our own impact as we continue to implement and modify our manufacturing processes in the most earth friendly direction possible.” says Alexia Rouquette, Director of Marketing and Public Relations.

To be accepted as a member of the SFC Twin-Star committed to a program that continually improves their impact on people, the environment and the economy. Ways Twin-Star has ensured to meet this goal include regularly requiring a verifiable chain of custody on wood products they purchase. They’ve also decreased their use and acceptance of toxic chemicals common in binders, finishes and treatments that are known indoor air quality hazards, and they recycle all post construction wood materials to be reused in future production.

In addition to the SFC, ClassicFlame’s PRO division is a certified member of the USGBC(United States Green Building Council). ClassicFlame PRO inserts are specially designed to be built directly into the wall of any building. Ideal applications for this insert include apartment buildings, health care facilities, assisted living homes, RV’s, boats, and the list can go on, but the premise here is that builders, specifiers and even home owners can easily add a “built-in” fireplace to any project without the need for permits and venting, and without the eco and safety hazards of a traditional fireplace.

For product questions or information please visit twinstarhome and classicflame or contact:
Brian Brigham
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Twin-Star International
561-901-5609
bbrigham@twinstarhome.com

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Fresh Commitments to Management and Growth

Twin-Star International makes a clear commitment to management and continued growth with two new Executive hires. Kevin McColgan joins Twin-Star as Chief Operating Officer,and Jim Eggers joins the team as Vice President of Tresanti Furniture and Antiqua Bath.

Mr. McColgan brings many years of senior management experience to Twin-Star included a very successful tenure as CEO of Aero Products. At Twin-Star he will be overseeing all operational aspects of business, and will be spending a great amount of time in Twin-Star’s China operation to help insure that all systems run at maximum efficiency and that the company’s operations are flexible enough to deal with the market issues of today and the future.

Mr. Eggers brings 20 years of furniture business experience in product development, sourcing and merchandising that include 12 years with IKEA, time at Pottery Barn, Catalina Lighting and most recently, Zolalo Imports as Director of Merchandising. Jim will be looking after the Tresanti Furniture and Antiqua Bath product lines in an effort to accomplish the aggressive growth plans Twin-Star has set for these products lines to follow in the footsteps of the success they have had with ClassicFlame, the company’s premier Electric Fireplace line.

“I am confident that with the addition of both Kevin and Jim, Twin-Star is well positioned to execute on our strategic plans and to continue the exponential growth we’ve seen to date.” says Mark Asofsky, Twin-Star’s President & CEO.

The company’s personnel investment doesn’t stop there. In addition to the newly created executive positions, Twin-Star’s Marketing dept. has also added a new hire. Kitti Lakner was brought on as a full-time Web Designer, and the company plans some exciting new web site and internet based initiatives in the very near future.

For product questions or information please visit twinstarhome and classicflame or contact:
Brian Brigham
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Twin-Star International
561-901-5609
bbrigham@twinstarhome.com

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Newest ClassicFlame Insert Makes Green Functional and Efficient

Twin-Star International will feature a new “Green, Clean & Safe” 025 Electric Insert at theVegas Market in January.

ClassicFlame is widely recognized for having the “Finest Furniture in the Electric Fireplace Industry”, but retailers, designers and builders alike are now realizing electric fireplaces are both beautiful and environmentally friendly. Unlike gas and wood burning fireplaces, they emit no Carbon Monoxide, leave no indoor or outdoor pollution and do not require the consumption of wood or most common fossil fuels. Additionally, 100% of the electric input energy is converted to heat, which will warm approximately 400 sq. ft. without wasting energy by heating other rooms that are rarely used.

As the eco-friendly alternative to wood, gas and gel fuel fireplaces, and as a furniture manufacturer with its finger on the pulse of trends, ClassicFlame is moving their technology and designs to the forefront of the industry, with their 025 Electric Insert. This new and improved insert features all LED Technology, which saves energy by replacing the use of incandescent light bulbs. Incandescent bulbs require 120 watts of electric power. The LED’s in a ClassicFlame insert draw only 11.2 watts.

The LED’s also make using an electric fireplace more functional with an added onscreen indicator, which displays timer, brightness and heat level settings.

ClassicFlame has received numerous awards for their finely crafted furniture including a 2010 Platinum ADEX, Award for Design Excellence and Gold and Silver ADEX awards in 2009 - 2007. They were also awarded “Best of Market” by Furniture Today in 2004 - 2010. The 2004 Award by Furniture Today represented the first time an Electric Fireplace manufacturer has ever received a Best of Market Award.

ClassicFlame is an electric fireplace brand within the Twin-Star International portfolio. Twin-Star, founded in 1996, is located in Delray Beach, FL.

For product questions or information please visit twinstarhome and classicflame or contact:
Brian Brigham
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Twin-Star International
561-901-5609
bbrigham@twinstarhome.com

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The Finest Furniture in the Electric Fireplace Industry

Twin-Star International will feature a new "Green, Clean & Safe" 025 Electric Insert at theVegas Market in January.

ClassicFlame is widely recognized for having the "Finest Furniture in the Electric Fireplace Industry", but retailers, designers and builders alike are now realizing electric fireplaces are both beautiful and environmentally friendly. Unlike gas and wood burning fireplaces, they emit no Carbon Monoxide, leave no indoor or outdoor pollution and do not require the consumption of wood or most common fossil fuels. Additionally, 100% of the electric input energy is converted to heat, which will warm approximately 400 sq. ft. without wasting energy by heating other rooms that are rarely used.

As the eco-friendly alternative to wood, gas and gel fuel fireplaces, and as a furniture manufacturer with its finger on the pulse of trends, ClassicFlame is moving their technology and designs to the forefront of the industry, with their 025 Electric Insert. This new and improved insert features all LED Technology, which saves energy by replacing the use of incandescent light bulbs. Incandescent bulbs require 120 watts of electric power. The LED's in a ClassicFlame insert draw only 11.2 watts.

The LED's also make using an electric fireplace more functional with an added onscreen indicator, which displays timer, brightness and heat level settings.

ClassicFlame has received numerous awards for their finely crafted furniture including a 2010 Platinum ADEX, Award for Design Excellence and Gold and Silver ADEX awards in 2009 - 2007. They were also awarded "Best of Market" by Furniture Today in 2004 - 2010. The 2004 Award by Furniture Today represented the first time an Electric Fireplace manufacturer has ever received a Best of Market Award.
ClassicFlame is an electric fireplace brand within the Twin-Star International portfolio. Twin-Star, founded in 1996, is located in Delray Beach, FL.

For product questions or information please visit twinstarhome and classicflame or contact:
Brian Brigham
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Twin-Star International
561-901-5609
bbrigham@twinstarhome.com

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Classicflame Electric Fireplace featured on CBS Early Show

The Avignon by Classicflame Electric Fireplaces was recently featured on the CBS Early Show as part of their “green and clean” series. The segment introduced eco-friendlyalternatives to traditional wood burning fireplaces. The segment was hosted by CBS’s Harry Smith who brought on David Gregg, the Senior Editor of BehindTheBuy.com which generates the amazon.com sales trend report and researches new product trends and consumer reviews. After researching the top electric fireplace brands in the industry, Gregg selected ClassicFlame as the standout category leader. ClassicFlame was the only electric fireplace brand represented in the segment.

“It’s no secret that our electric fireplace inserts are energy efficient and can save consumers on their heating bills, but being recognized for this on a national stage has confirmed our message, and has driven business for us at both the retail level, and through consumer demand.” according to Bill Caples, Vice President of Sales & Marketing

ClassicFlame Electric Fireplaces are an energy efficient alternative to traditional wood burning units as the flame effect is generated using all LED technology. During the cold winter months, it is also an efficient zone heating source and will warm only the room you’re in without wasting energy, or money, by heating other rooms that are rarely used.

If you would like more information about this topic, please visit twinstarhome and classicflame or to schedule an interview, please call Twin-Star’s Marketing & PR Director, Alexia Rouquette Mays at 561.665.8093 or e-mail AMays@twinstarhome.com

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