HPBExpo is Serving Up Hot Products and Cool Entertainment This Summer

May was National Barbecue Month and, like millions of homeowners, I took the opportunity to celebrate and kick-start the summer by firing up the grill.

This season, grill sales are stronger than ever and consumers continue to have a hearty appetite for indoor-outdoor living products and accessories. The industry hasn’t let them down. Manufacturers and retailers like you are serving up the latest and hottest hearth, patio and barbecue products for all occasions. You’ve given consumers what they need to make summer more fun, and make it last longer!

Keep cool by taking time out to reward yourself for a job well done—

WATCH TV! HGTV GIVES HPBEXPO 2007 PRIMETIME PLAY IN JULY.

Tune in to HGTV on July 1st, 2007 at 9:00 PM for HOT GRILLS, COOL PATIOS—a primetime special featuring HPBExpo 2007 show highlights and behind-the-scenes footage. Check out what drove sales at this year’s event and turn up the heat for HPBExpo 2008.

The primetime special features a variety of the industry’s most innovative offerings—Kracklebox fireplace sounds, fireplace aromatherapy from Travis, grill and patio covers from Two Dogs Design, olives from Gil’s Gourmet and the unique Patio Palm from Cool Heat. Watch HOT GRILLS, COOL PATIOS on HGTV this July 1st for cool, summertime entertainment.

Summer is in full swing and homeowners are enjoying the season with the comforts of hearth, patio and barbecue products. You’ll find more of what consumers want at HPBExpo 2008. We hope to see you there.

Jack Goldman, President
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association