2008-06-27 08:50:24 -

Buena Park, CA, June 26, 2008 -- Fairmont Designs announced the addition of Steve York to the Residential Furniture team as Vice President of Product Development. Mr. York is an industry veteran with over 20 years of product development experience at Schnadig. His impressive reputation and extensive knowledge in design and trends will be extremely valuable to the company

'Hiring Mr.

York is a strategic move for Fairmont Designs that will strengthen our position with key dealers and open the door to prospective ones. Our goal is to be more than a source providing our customers the next furniture collection, but also to provide them with a Management Team that pays personal attention to their interests and needs. Mr. York will interact with our dealer base to achieve this goal,' stated Brian Edwards, President of Residential Division.

Prior to joining Fairmont Designs, part of Mr. York's responsibility was to monitor the industry trends closely and work directly with designers to unveil fresh and exciting products. He ensured that his best knowledge was shared with the retailers, thus maintaining close relationship with them was one of his vital roles. He was also responsible in directing product development, securing a smooth and accelerated process.