Homecrest Outdoor Living

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New For 2009

Year Founded

Homecrest wants to be your resource for outdoor living. Select from our vast array of collections in custom colors to find the perfect solution for your story or photo shoot. Contact us for more details and the latest in outdoor living trends.

Kelly McComb
Homecrest Outdoor Living, LLC.
1250 Homecrest Avenue
Wadena, MN 56482
kelly@homecrest.com

The Homecrest brand was founded in 1953

Headquarters

Homecrest Outdoor Living, LLC
1250 Homecrest Ave.
Wadena, MN 56482

Management

Tim DeJong, General Manager/COO
Bruce Gorghuber, Plant Manager
Tom LaBounty, National Sales Manager/Director of Sales
Kelly McComb, Director of Marketing

Product Line

A comprehensive line of affordable luxury outdoor furniture offered in 30 collections. Pieces include tables, chairs, chaises, loveseats, sofas, ottomans bar and balcony stools/chairs stools featuring durable aluminum, steel, and cast frame construction. Products can be customized with an array of frame finish colors and fashionable fabric options. Tabletop options include metal, glass, granite and a broad selection of faux products

Retail Price Range

$1800 to $5,000 for multi-piece sets

Signature Products

Comfort Recliner, Swivel Rockers, Single Glider/Gliding Ottoman, Swival Balcony Chairs, Color My Sling™ patented tri-sling technology

Manufacturing

Made in Wadena, Minnesota, USA

Distribution

Homecrest products are offered at specialty, seasonal and furniture retailers across North America. Homecrest products are also distributed to the contract market (restaurants, hotels, resorts, etc.) under the Homecrest brand name www.hccontract.com.

Awards

Five-time recipient of the coveted Manufacturer’s Leadership Award for best casual furniture manufacturer in the United States.

The Greening of Design:

More designers and consumers are interested in ecologically-friendly designs and products. Sturdy, durable outdoor furniture with a long lifespan is more appealing than “disposable” furniture meant to last only a few seasons.

Just ask around, Homecrest customers are well aware of the longevity of our products. Many consumers have had Homecrest furniture that is over 25 years old, and they are still using it with great satisfaction. Visit our replacements section to order replacement cushions and parts.

09/08 PRESS RELEASE- Bullinger Enterprises, LLLP. Buys Innovative Surfaces, Inc.

FARGO, North Dakota (September 2008) -- We are pleased to announce that a tentative purchase agreement has been reached between Bullinger Enterprises, LLLP. of Fargo, ND and Innovative Surfaces, Inc. of Phoenix, AZ.

Bullinger Enterprises, LLLP entered the casual furniture market in December of 2007 when it purchased the assets of HC Holdings, LLC and resumed production of Homecrest casual furniture under the name of Homecrest Outdoor Living, LLC. The new company has enjoyed a successful start-up with a philosophy of focusing on the success of the retail dealer; and returning to the business basics of great service, high quality, and competitive pricing.

Innovative Surfaces was a pioneer in the faux tabletop market, and remains a leader in the industry today. Launched in 1995, the company has 13 years of inventing, engineering, designing, and perfecting tabletops with the look and feel of real stone, and the durability to live in rugged environments. In the last several years, Innovative Surfaces has perfected the introduction of the use of copper, nickel, and other metals to augment the beauty of their tops. This progressive company has perfected a clear coating that bonds to the table surface at the molecular level for lasting beauty and durability.

“The purchase of Innovative Surfaces, and its partnership with Homecrest Outdoor Living, positions both companies for long term success and growth in the casual furniture market. We now have the ingredients necessary to return Homecrest to the market position the company enjoyed in the late 1990’s, and put to rest any doubt that we are serious about the casual furniture market.” says Mike Bullinger, president of both Bullinger Enterprises and Homecrest Outdoor Living.

Along with supplying tabletops for Homecrest, Innovative Surfaces will continue to develop and manufacture tops for other leading casual furniture manufacturers. By continuing to combine the volumes of several furniture manufacturers, Innovative will be able to make the necessary investments to remain cost competitive and a market leader in this very important market segment.

12/07 PRESS RELEASE - Permaplush™ by Homecrest Redefines Outdoor Comfort and Technology

WADENA, Minn. (January 2007) -- Homecrest, a leading manufacturer of affordable luxury furniture for outdoor living, now offers its new Permaplush™ upholstered all-season seating on seven Homecrest collections in 2007. The first product of its kind in the outdoor furniture category, Permaplush is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns.

“Permaplush combines the convenience and low maintenance of sling seating with the comfort, detail and style of cushion seating,” said Homecrest Sales Manager. “It is an excellent alternative for those who enjoy the convenience of sling seating but prefer the comfort and design aesthetic of today’s popular cushion styles.”

08/06 PRESS RELEASE- Homecrest's Holly Hill Collection Named Consumer Digest Best Buy

WADENA, Minn. (August 21, 2006) -- The Holly Hill Collection from Homecrest, a leading manufacturer of affordable luxury furniture for outdoor living, was named a Consumers Digest “Best Buy in Metal Outdoor Furniture” in the August, 2006 issue of the magazine.

Consumers Digest cited the seating options available from the collection and noted that the line is available in 11 finishes and 100 fabrics. The Holly Hill Collection is one of Homecrest’s signature product groupings, and one of the company’s most popular lines of outdoor furniture.

According to Consumers Digest: “A Consumers’ Digest ‘Best Buy’ is a nationally available product that merits special attention from consumers based on its combination of performance, ease-of-use, features, durability, warranty, efficiency, styling, and maintenance and servicing requirements.” For outdoor furniture, a “Best Buy” was also based on the number of design, fabric, and color options available. “We pride ourselves on the quality and longevity of our products,“ said Bruce Gorghuber, Plant Manager of Homecrest. “This is great recognition of the hard work and attention to detail in all areas of the company that go into the venerable and popular Holly Hill line.”

New For 2009

Homecrest was excited to offer an entirely new collection of Classic and Designer Faux Tabletops. These impressive tables use natural elements such as real sandstone, travertine, wood, copper and many other textures to make these beautiful tabletops that retain all the natural element and beauty of the real thing without all of the inconveniences. With this new group of table tops you will have 14 new colors, on 8 differnet designs, giving you over 125 size and color combinations.

Homecrest also launched a new seating collection, a new seating height, and a new “A“style cushion for 2009. The new steel seating collection, Pasadena, embraces the comfort and quality you know and love from Homecrest and is a wonderful addition to any lake or backyard setting. The Pasadena collection is available to order in the following frame styles; Swivel Balcony Stool (new height for 2009), Swivel Rocker Balcony Stool (new height for 2009), Swivel Bar Stool, High Back Loveseat Glider, Self-adjusting Chaise Lounge, and Ottoman. The “A” style cushion is an available option on the Palisade Collection, and is an attractive and comfortable addition.

Homecrest’s 2009 Fabric & Frame finish offering gives you the ultimate in style and selection with over 70 resilient outdoor fabrics and 9 durable finishes. This year we’ve introduced over 30 new fabrics to the Homecrest line. With a wide variety of colors and textures you can choose the look that suits you best.