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In an exclusive on-site interview with Mac Cooper, president & CEO of Uttermost<\/a>, editor-in-chief Tom Russell of sister publication Home News Now<\/a><\/em> delves into what makes multi-generational Uttermost a reliable and respected resource for 50 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the article<\/a> \u2013 and its accompanying video<\/a> interview featuring a more in-depth discussion \u2013\u00a0Cooper explains why the company has decided to expand into outdoor furniture, much of which is sourced in Vietnam, India, and Indonesia. The line will debut at this month’s High Point Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of particular interest to lighting showrooms, Uttermost\u2019s national sales manager Scott Doyle, noted, \u201cIt seems like we are getting a lot of inquiries from model home builders and the construction side of it.\u201d Doyle added that business among interior designers and specialty shops has continued to increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooper credits part of Uttermost\u2019s and Revelation<\/a>\u2019s appeal to the family-run company’s adherence to its core principles of quality, service, and trust that its customer base has come to expect and value over the many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To read the article and view the video, click here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In an exclusive on-site interview with Mac Cooper, president & CEO of Uttermost, editor-in-chief Tom Russell of sister publication Home News Now delves into what makes multi-generational Uttermost a reliable and respected resource for 50 years. 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