Howard Miller and Ty Pennington Announce Partnership and Innovative New Collection

Howard Miller and Ty Pennington Announce Partnership and Innovative New Collection

~ Fine Furniture Manufacturer and Home Decor Expert Team Up to Create Howard Miller Home Storage Solutions by Ty Pennington ~

ZEELAND, Mich., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Miller, a company renowned for its fine home furnishings, and Ty Pennington, home decor expert and host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, are excited to announce their first product launch, Howard Miller Home Storage Solutions by Ty Pennington. The new collection incorporates Ty's love for quality, trendsetting style and Howard Miller's commitment to fine craftsmanship and fashion-forward design for more than three-quarters of a century. This is the first of many collaborations between the two.

"I couldn't be more pleased about working with Howard Miller, a company that is just as dedicated to quality and style as I am," said Pennington. "I know how people struggle to decorate their homes and I want to change that. Offering my expertise to guide people through this difficult process is my goal and launching Howard Miller Home Storage Solutions by Ty Pennington gives me the opportunity to do just that."

Pennington's trustworthiness and appeal has gained him a wide fan base throughout the world. In 2007 he was voted one of Forbes magazine's "Top 100 Celebrities." As host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Pennington helps build and decorate homes for families in need each week before an audience of 14.3 million viewers. Howard Miller has been regularly supplying clocks for the show.

"America loves Ty," said Howard J. (Buzz) Miller, President of Howard Miller. "His signature style combines the best of great design with an approachability and dedication to quality craftsmanship that we can all relate to. Howard Miller is both proud and excited to announce this partnership and the launch of Howard Miller Home Storage Solutions by Ty Pennington."

Three Innovative Collections

Howard Miller Home Storage Solutions by Ty Pennington offers three innovative collections designed to organize even the busiest household. Lifestyle Storage, incorporates unique and functional storage concepts such as MP3 ports and speakers, charging stations, concealed ironing board and more for today's busy lifestyles.

The Personal Storage line includes affordable and customizable storage options that allow you to choose custom options through an easy-to-use online or in-store ordering process.

The Wall Storage selection allows you to display personal keepsakes and store media/library items. This concept has proven to be a best-selling category within furniture distribution.

Headquartered in Zeeland, Mich., Howard Miller has been crafting fine home furnishings for more than 80 years. Its offerings include the world's finest clocks and display cabinets as well as the industry's first collection of wine and spirits furnishings. This family-owned company employs more than 1,500 people at 11 manufacturing and distribution plants worldwide.

For more information, or to find a retailer near you, visit www.howardmiller.com.

Source: Howard Miller

CONTACT: Laura LeBrun, laural@lhammond.com, or Sarah Fletcher, both of
Lou Hammond & Associates, +1-212-308-8880, Ext. 123

Web site: http://www.howardmiller.com/

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