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 John Sundet, president and CEO 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.”

About Homecrest
Homecrest designs, markets and manufactures an extensive collection of affordable luxury outdoor furniture, distributed through specialty, seasonal and fine furniture retail locations in the United States and Canada. Its products are also sold to the contract market and can be found in hundreds of prestigious resorts, restaurants and public spaces around the world, including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Disney World EPCOT Center, and Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide.

Privately held HC Holdings LLC acquired the Homecrest brand in 2005. The company is headquartered in Wadena, Minn., where the brand was founded in 1953. Homecrest is the proud five-time recipient of the coveted "Manufacturer Leadership Award" for best casual furniture manufacturer in the United States.