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Thailand International Furniture Fair Opens March 10

2.11.01 | Bangkok, Thailand | Thailand International Furniture Fair 2010 will run from March 10-14 at the IMPACT Exhibition Center, Munag Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand. "Living A Green Life" will feature Eco-friendly Green Design and more than 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and designers.

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InformeDesign Releases New Research Summaries

2.11.10 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released new research summaries.

  • Privacy, Daylighting, and Flexibility in Open-Plan Offices
  • Ventilation Flow Affects Environment Perceptions in Computer Classrooms

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MMPI Launches New Trade Show - Buildex Chicago

2.11.10 | Chicago, IL | MMPI will launch a new trade show, Buildex Chicago, at The Merchandise Mart, June 14-16, 2010. Buildex Chicago will feature  new products and cutting-edge seminars, and will assist those involved in the building and property management industry with solutions and strategies. Buildex Chicago will feature a lighting pavilion to showcase vendors specializing in energy efficient lighting products and lighting retrofits and will be held concurrently with the annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair.

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Uniboard Appoints Tom Ruedy Director Of Business Development For Moncure Facility

2.11.10 | Laval, Quebec | Tom Ruedy was promoted by Uniboard to Director, Dusiness Development MDF/HDF - Moncure. Mr. Ruedy previously served as Uniboard’s US Technical Sales Manager. He will develop the global sales strategy of the Moncure MDF plant focusing on new customers, markets and other business opportunities in the North American and International markets. The Moncure facility is located 40 miles from Raleigh, NC. 

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Allsteel Offers Link Light

2.11.10 | Muscatine, IA | Allsteel added to its portfolio of workplace solutions with the Allsteel Link light. Link offers high performance and high design, distinguished by a slim halo-shaped head and a well-articulated and taut arm. The head forms its own handle and can be gripped and adjusted in a 180-degree rotation while remaining cool to the touch. Power is delivered through a conductive aluminum skin, eliminating internal wiring, and the arm features precision-designed joints that maintain a fluid tension throughout its full range of motion. Link uses only 7.5 watts of energy and is designed with a lifespan of 20,000 hours for 10-15 years of daily use. 

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The Aesthetic Upside Of The Downturn: Art & Design In The Current Economy

2.11.10 | New York, NY | Architects & Designers Building and the Armory Show will host a panel discussion on, The Aesthetic Upside of the Downturn: Art & Design in the Current Economy. The panel discussion will take place March 5, in the Hastings Tile & Bath showroom 10th floor, 150 East 58th Street, NYC, 11 am, and will be moderated by David Colman, columnist for The New York Times

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EMCOR Betlem Re-brands With "We Heat. We Cool. We Care"

2.11.10 | Rochester, NY | An EMCOR Group, Inc. subsidiary was re-branded to EMCOR Services Betlem, Rochester, NY. The company's new slogan is: "We heat. We Cool. We Care."  EMCOR also established a special Rochester focus for its "Taking KidSafety To the Street" program. 

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FANIMATION President Nathan Frampton Selected As Leader For ALA Campaign

2.11.10 | Dallas, TX | NathanFrampton, president of FANIMATION, was selected to lead the American Lighting Association's 2010 Medallion Membership Campaign. Mr. Frampton will be helping to recruit the Top LightingShowrooms, Industry Vendors, Manufacturers and Manufacturer Representativesthroughout the United States and Canada.Mr. Frampton has served as President ofFANIMATION since October 2007.

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Arcadia Introduces Islands Modular

2.11.10 | La Palma, CA | Arcadia introduced Islands Modular, a seating system for contemporary office environments, higher education institutions, healthcare waiting rooms, lobbies, and corridors. Islands consists of a center bench and circular pedestal system that can be arranged in multiple configurations.  The center seat is available in two widths, with or without backrest, and a 24" round pedestal can be configured as an upholstered seat or a wood table. 

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2010 Vision Awards Deadline Fast Approaching

2.11.10 | Chattanooga, TN | Floor Focus Magazine partnered with Bentley Prince Street, Centiva, Crossville Tile, and Johnsonite to introduce the 2010 VISION AWARDS for architects and designers. The award will recognize individuals and firms who "get it" when it comes to making the floor an integral part of the overall design. Winners will be featured in the April issue of Floor Focus Magazine, in addition to winning prizes totaling $10,000. The entry deadline is February 19

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Durkan Expands Portfolio With Metropolis And Lucia

2.10.10 | Marietta, GA | Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group, expanded its portfolio of patterned carpets with Metropolis and Lucia. Elements of streets and architecture such as intersections, grates and spires are transformed into Metropolis’ 29 graphic patterns. Lucia, in 17 patterns, offers  more delicate and refined patterns, reminiscent of light playing on lace. 

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POLLACK Announces Promotions And New Hire

2.10.10 | San Francisco, CA | POLLACK architecture announced the promotion of Nathaniel Haynes and Jennifer MacDonald to Associate level, and the hire of Carmen Bushong for its Culver City, CA, office. In other news, POLLACK architecture rose to 97 in Interior Design's list of "Design Giants."

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Hunter Douglas Listed In The Top 100: The Consumer Goods Registry

2.10.10 | Upper Saddle River, NJ | Hunter Douglas was named a top performer in the American marketplace for sales revenue. For the fourth consecutive year, the company made the ranks of the “The Top 100: The Consumer Goods Registry,” a listing of the highest performing consumer goods companies across the nation. Hunter Douglas is the only window covering company in the Top 10 Housewares/Tools category. 

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Arc-Com Introduces Yo-Yo

2.10.10 | Orangeburg, NY | Arc-Com designed a new fabric with a random color placement and a textured weave.  Yo-Yo was created with a mercerized cotton fill yarn, for a rich matte ground, contrasted with a shiny polyester for the circular motif. Yo-Yo has a Nanotex finish, appropriate for any end use, and comes in twelve skus.

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Center For Architecture Seeks Designs For Curtain Wall Systems

2.10.10 | New York, NY | The Center for Architecture is seeking designs for curtain wall systems by AIA New York members. The selected design will be built at full-scale and featured for three months in the double-height space of the Center for Architecture’s storefront as part of its 2010 theme of the year exhibition, Integrate : Innovate.  The curtain wall installation will be used as a hands-on tool for teaching how buildings are constructed, highlighting the interconnectedness of components and systems. Entries must be received by Friday, February 19.

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Sedia Systems Launches Auditorium/Arena Lines

2.10.10 | Chicago, IL | Sedia Systems added three new lines of Auditorium and Arena seating.

  • The ARC family includes six chairs that incorporate the styling, comfort and durability of Carsten Eichler’s signature design.
  • The FCB product line, designed by Herzog and deMeuron, is a series of stadium and auditorium seats that comes in a  fixed shell seat, gravity uplift seat, and upholstered VIP seat. 
  • The FT10 auditorium chair for auditorium and theater environments, features a modern design, gravity uplift seat, high resilience molded foam cushions and three back height options.

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HNI Announces 4Q09 Earnings

2.9.10 | Muscatine, IA | HNI Corp. announced sales of $413.7 million and a net loss of $10.8 million for its FY09 fourth quarter ending Jan. 2, 2010. Full-year FY09 sales totaled $1.656 billion, a 33.1% decrease from FY08 sales of $2.478 billion. Total net loss for FY09 was $6.4 million, compared to net income of $45.5 million in FY08.

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Cyrus Izzo Named To 7x24 Exchange Board

2.10.10 | New York, NY | Cyrus Izzo, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Syska Hennessy Group, was appointed to the national Board of Directors of the 7x24 Exchange International. The 7x24 Exchange International is a knowledge exchange for those who design, build, use and maintain, mission-critical enterprise information infrastructures. Under Mr. Izzo’s leadership, Syska Hennessy has created a Critical Facilities Team to focus on designing, building, commissioning and operating mission critical  facilities for 24/7 data-driven enterprises. 

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Ahrend Wins Two Good Design Awards

2.9.10 | New York, NY | Ahrend USA, Inc. won two Good Design Awards from the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design, known as the Chicago Athenaeum. One award is for the Ahrend 360 Chair, a recyclable four-legged arm or armless pull-up chair whose frame, legs and arms are made largely from magnesium reclaimed from seawater. The second product to win is philink, a collection of modular, linkable work, workstation, meeting and occasional tables, made from Giant Bamboo.

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SFMOMA Seeks Plans For Expansion Project

2.9.10 | San Francisco, CA | The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art launched an international call to architects to submit their plans for the design of a $480 million expansion project. The expansion would triple the building's current gallery and public space. SFMOMA has raised $250 million of its $480 million campaign to expand the museum and grow the endowment. The Board of Trustees will make the final project decision in fall 2010. 

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Audrey Barnhill Joins OFM As New Architect And Design Manager

2.09.10 | Holly Springs, NC | Holly Barnhill was hired by OFM as its new architect and design sales manager. Ms. Barnhill has worked in residential and commercial design, and previously owned her own consulting firm. In her new role, Ms.Barnhill will develop relationships with the architectural and design community and will work with architects to design the function and utility of commercial spaces. 

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The HON Company Introduces Huddle Multi-Purpose Tables

2.9.10 | Muscatine, IA | The HON Company introduced the Huddle collection of multi-purpose tables. Huddle tables are easy to set up, rearrange and store when not in use, and are compatible with any work environment. The tables offer a nesting base with modesty panels that drop down so that the tables can be nested together without removing the panels. Huddle tables are SCS Indoor Advantage indoor air quality certified.

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Todd Kupferman Joins Lane Office As Account Executive

2.9.10 | New York, NY | Todd Kupferman joined Lane Office as Account Executive. Mr. Kupferman has over 25 years of industry experience, previously working at a furniture dealership in Long Island and Smed International. With a full understanding of modular wall systems, Mr. Kupferman will focus on business development and account management for DIRTT and furniture projects.

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Rusted Joins J+J/Invision's MAGNIFY Collection

2.9.10 | Dalton, GA | J+J/Invision added to its MAGNIFY collection with Rusted. With a shimmering texture, Rusted depicts the colors and surface textures created by the natural formation of rust. Rusted comes in ten colors, features Ultra Nylon, and is available in broadloom and eKo modular.

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EwingCole Plans For Cancer Center

2.9.10 | Philadelphia, PA | EwingCole is designing a 59,000 sq. ft. Cancer Center for Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. The two-story facility consolidates and expands the services currently offered at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center including hematology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, oncology surgeons, and all ancillary support services. 

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