Furniture World News Desk on 3/4/2024
Agio, known for over three decades of providing outdoor furniture, has announced the launch of Agio Hospitality, a new division tailored to serve the commercial, hotel, and recreation markets. Ex Restaurant Furniture For Sale
Tom Zell, vice president of Agio Hospitality, shared, “The Agio brand of elevated outdoor furnishings has been redefined and is now available to the commercial, hotel, and recreation markets. At next month’s HD Expo in Las Vegas, we invite everyone to come discover what the Agio brand will bring to custom outdoor décor for the hospitality industry.”
Agio is leveraging its experience in the outdoor furniture market to create a foundation with Agio Hospitality aimed at the hospitality and leisure markets. Zell noted, “With over 30 years’ experience in outdoor, Agio is synonymous for developing quality products on time. Now we’re bringing that same commitment to the hospitality sector.”
Agio Hospitality is prepared to showcase its initial product offerings, which reflect the brand's commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation, at the upcoming HD Expo in Las Vegas from April 30 to May 2. Attendees can visit Agio Hospitality's booth (#5519) to see the product range and discuss purchasing and scheduling with the sales team.
Leonard Saldana, senior vice president of product marketing & development, stated, “Through both our customized designs and stock line programs, designers, architects, and buyers are able to work with our sales and design teams to develop a tailor-made program that exceeds their expectations.”
The design aspect of Agio Hospitality's products aims to align with current trends and consumer needs. Saldana added, “Our bold, stylish, and original designs elevate outdoor settings to deliver the best guest experiences for comfort, relaxation and escape that meet and exceed every standard available.”
Agio Hospitality Leadership Tom Zell, Vice President Hospitality Based in the greater Minneapolis- St. Paul area, Zell joined Agio four years ago as VP of sales before being elevated to vice president for the new Hospitality division. He has an accomplished career in retail sales and is skilled in personnel management, retail account management, strategic planning, and marketing strategy. His previous professional sales background includes work for SKKR & Associates, Portu Sunberg Marketing, and Black & Decker. Zell earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Leonard Saldana, Sr. Vice President, Product Marketing & Development Saldana is based in Nashville and has been with Agio-USA in positions of increasing responsibility for nearly 20 years. Previously he was director of product development at O'Sullivan Industries and was product manager Sunbeam Outdoor Products prior to that. His long tenure in the outdoor sector has earned him a reputation among the most skilled, knowledgeable and hardest working product development/product management professionals in the furniture industry. Saldana’s strengths are in competitive analysis, product design and business strategy.
About Agio Hospitality Designing and creating quality outdoor furniture isn’t just our business – it’s our passion. As the leading manufacturer in residential outdoor furniture for over three decades, Agio has set the benchmark for impeccable quality and craftsmanship. And we bring the same level of commitment to the commercial market, uplifting outdoor spaces with impeccable designs. Agio Hospitality’s brand exudes sophistication and maturity, while maintaining a close watch on what’s on trend, on point, and what’s evolving in the outdoor arena. Our mission is to provide guests with destination experiences that exude comfort, relaxation, escape and beauty, while delivering elevated designs that meet — and exceed — every standard available. For more information, visit agiohospitality.com.
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