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HBF And HBF Textiles Names Showroom Manager For New York City

Bradford Powell — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.8.10 | Hickory, NC | HBF and HBF Textiles announced the appointment of Jessica Tran as Showroom Manager for HBF - New York. Ms. Tran comes from a strong dealer background with experience at BenharOffice Interiors in New York City and Evenson Best in Albany.

Vocon Jumps To 43 Among Interior Design's Top 50

Bradford Powell — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.8.10 | Cleveland, OH | Vocon jumped to number 43 among Interior Design's top 50 ranked U.S. interior design firms. Ranked 48 in 2009 this is the ninth straight year that Vocon has made the list. The firm secured a spot in the top 50 by increasing its overall project revenue, including interior design and architecture income growth.

Paul Brayton Designs Retains Option Creation

Bradford Powell — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.8.10 | High Point, NC | Paul Brayton Designs hired Option Creation as its exclusive representative for St. Louis, MO. The partnership will focus on promoting Paul Brayton Designs’ textiles to interior designers, architects, facility managers, etc. who work in the contract, healthcare, and hospitality industries in St. Louis and the surrounding areas.

Herman Miller Announces Alliance With Trainor Modular Walls

Alice — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.8.10 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller formed a partnership with Trainor Modular Walls. Based in Farmers Branch, TX, Trainor Modular Walls is a division of Trainor Glass Company producing modular full-height walls, door, and hardware, which will be distributed exclusively through Herman Miller’s North American dealer network beginning February 8, 2010.

KI Furniture Helps To Furnish Pediatric Center

Becky Roop — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.5.10 | Green Bay, WI | KI helped to furnish the recently completed Don & Lori Watts Pediatric Center. Part of the Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, WA, the new children’s department offers a higher level of care to pediatric patients, allowing local children who have cancer to receive treatment locally. Each of the private rooms feature a KI Daybed Sofa Sleeper that pulls out into a bed, allowing parents to stay comfortably with their children in the hospital and KI's Soltice Lounge Furniture also was used for the private family room with kitchen and dining facility.

Raymond James Briefs On Knoll

Alice — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.5.10 | St. Petersburg, FL | Investment analyst Budd Bugatch of Raymond James & Associates reaffirmed his company's "Outperform" rating on Knoll following its Feb. 4 earnings release and conference call discussing its 4Q09 results. Noting that Knoll is the industry leader in terms of profitability and describing its financial performance as "impressive", Mr. Bugatch raised Raymond James' 2010 estimate on Knoll's earnings per share from $0.61 to $0.67.

Haworth Reports On 2009 Global Sales

Alice — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.4.10 | Holland, MI | Haworth, Inc. reported that its 2009 global sales totaled $1.11 billion. This compares with 2008 sales of $1.65 billion. President and CEO Franco Bianchi noted that while the company's results reflect the economic crisis experienced by the entire industry, Haworth made progress in several key areas. It improved North American market share, launched several new products around the world, strengthened its position as a leader in providing fully integrated solutions, and maintained a strong financial position "despite difficult business adjustments and restructurings," Mr. Bianchi said.

Kimball Releases 2Q FY09 Earnings

Alice — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.5.10 | Jasper, IN | Kimball International reported net sales of $275 million for its 2010 fiscal year second quarter, a 16% decrease from second-quarter FY09 sales. The company's Furniture Segment posted sales of $108 million for the quarter, a 33% decrease from year-ago figures, and a net loss of $996,000. Net sales in its Electronic Manufacturing Services Segment equalled last year's second quarter figure of $167 million. CEO and President James C. Thyen noted "encouraging signs of stability" for EMS, but that signs of stability in the Furniture Segment "are not yet evident."

Ed Kodet Inaugurated As National AIA Chancellor Of The College Of Fellows

Becky Roop — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.5.10 | Washington, DC | Edward J. Kodet, Jr. was inaugurated as 2010 Chancellor for the AIA College of Fellows. Mr. Kodet is the founder and president of Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN. His responsibilities as Chancellor include presiding at the annual business meeting, Executive Committee meetings and Convocation of Fellows. He also will lead the Latrobe Prize, a $100,000 grant for research on sustainable design in the urban environment.

Bill Bouchey Joins M Moser Associates

Becky Roop — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.5.10 | New York, NY | Bill Bouchey joined M Moser Associates as design director for the New York office. In his new position, Mr. Bouchy, formerly principal at Mancini Duffy, will be responsible for leading the concept design of all projects, ensuring quality standards, and addressing client business objectives.

Final Plans Announced For Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Addition

Becky Roop — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.5.10 | Boston, MA | The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum revealed the final plans for an addition designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. Mr. Piano designed the new wing to stand 50 feet behind the existing building and to rise no higher. A first floor with transparent glass walls will afford views of Fenway Court, the museum gardens, and the adjacent Emerald Necklace park system by Frederick Law Olmsted. The museum seeks LEED certification and is expected to open in early 2012.

SmartFurniture Announces Design Contest

Alice — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.5.10 | Chattanooga, TN | SmartFurniture.com announced its Smart Space Design Contest, a competition to see who can design the best interior space using Smart Designer. Smart Designer is a 3D space planner for easily designing, planning, and purchasing rooms online in 3D. The contest, sponsored by Herman Miller will award a $2,500 SmartFurniture.com gift card to one of the five finalists chosen each week during February.

BULBRITE Introduces PURIFY02 CFL Bulbs

Alice — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.4.10 | Moonachie, NJ | BULBRITE introduced the Purify02 family of Coil and T5 Quad CFLs for odors and damp smelling applications. Ideal for restrooms, closets, gyms, and other damp-smelling rooms in the home, hospital, hotel, daycare center, kennel, pet store and other residential and commercial spaces, the Purify02 line safely breaks down odors while providing energy efficient light and a healthy alternative to traditional chemically based air fresheners.

Gotham Public Relations Wins 2 Agency Of Record Client Accounts

Becky Roop — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.4.10 | New York, NY | Gotham Public Relations Inc, a Marketing PR agency, was retained by Floorworks International of Toronto and Relative Space concept showroom in New York as Agency of Record. The Gotham PR team will serve as Agency of Record for each firms design and architecture business development, marketing PR and special industry events, as well as tradeshow support throughout 2010.

Herman Miller's Intent Furniture Meets Private And Office Needs

Becky Roop — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.4.10 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller partnered with JRuiter + Studio, Grand Rapids, MI, to produce Intent furniture. The concise set of parts can be combined into everything from a single or double pedestal desk to returns, credenzas, and storage and price, application, and aesthetics can be scaled according to choice.

NeoCon East Announces New 2010 Show Dates

Bradford Powell — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.4.10 | Baltimore, MD | NeoCon East returns to the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, December 15-16. NeoCon East features Government Interiors, which focuses on products and services geared to federal government procurement specifiers. The new December dates are endorsed by the U.S. General Services Administration. More than 250 exhibitors and more than 7,500 people are expected this year and more than 50 CEU accredited seminars will be offered.

Terratex First Textile To Achieve CarbonNeutral Certification

Alice — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.4.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | True Textiles Inc. became the first commercial textile manufacturer in North America to be awarded CarbonNeutral electricity certification. The company measured and reduced the carbon emissions produced by the electricity used in the production of Terratex products to net zero.

URS To Provide Environmental Restoration And Construction Services To Air Force

Alice — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.3.10 | San Francisco,CA | URS Corporation was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for environmental, engineering and construction services for the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment under the Worldwide Environmental Restoration and Construction contract. URS and the other qualified contractors can compete for, or be assigned, task orders, either as stand-alone companies or as part of multi-company teams.

WAC LIGHTING Raises $30,000 For Victims Of Haiti Earthquake

Alice — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.2.10 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting raised more than $30,000 for Haiti relief efforts. The company is working closely with the American Red Cross to consolidate funds and get help immediately.

EPA Project of the Year Goes To EMCOR Group's Energy Services Unit

Alice — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.2.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group's Energy Services Unit was recognized for its EcoLine TM Project. The project was named the "2009 Project of the Year" by the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program. The program recognizes landfill methane capture projects for innovation in generating renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The EcoLine TM Project converts landfill gas into a medium BTU quality gas, which is then used to produce environmentally clean electric power for both the University of New Hampshire and the local electrical grid.

Perkins Eastman Completes Langone Medical Center's Outpatient Surgery Center

Alice — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.2.10 | New York, NY | Perkins Eastman joined the medical staff and leadership of NYU Langone Medical Center in recognizing the completion of an Outpatient Surgery facility. Located at 333.E. 38th Street, NYC, the facility is designed for the needs of patients undergoing specialized orthopaedic surgical procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay. It includes operating rooms, ultrasonic decontamination machines, computerized steam sterilizers for surgical hardware, and carbon dioxide devices for sterilizing more delicate items.

Davis Furniture To Be Represented By J. Aristy & Associates

Bradford Powell — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.2.10 | High Point, NC | Davis Furniture will be represented by J.Aristy & Associates for Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Puerto Rico and Bermuda are not included. Juan Aristy is a 13-year industry veteran, working for manufacturers in both casegoods and seating.

Get Inside Design 101 Series Continues February 4

Alice Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.2.10 | New York, NY | The IIDA NY Get Inside Design 101 Series continues on February 4, 6 pm, with How To Specify Systems Furniture. Join IIDA at the Haworth Showroom, 125 Park Avenue, NYC, for a CEU lecture on the technical features of panel systems. This course will explain the "How To" of specifying systems furniture. It will also highlight the necessary information required by all systems furniture manufacturers in order to specify a project accurately.

IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Offers Three Shows In One

Alice Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.2.10 | Toronto, Canada | IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2010 returns September 22-25 at the Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, Canada. The 2010 show is three great shows in one: IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, Light Canada and the newest addition, the Green Building Festival. The show will share innovations, concepts, products and notable speakers who are at the forefront of the Canadian design, architecture and business sectors.

Steelcase to Restore Full Pay to Employees

Becky Roop — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2.2.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Steelcase will reinstate employee pay to what it was a year ago. Last March, company executives saw cuts of 10-12%, while all salaried workers took a 5% pay cut. Wages for hourly workers were not cut. The cuts were to last for one year. Beginning March 1, employees will see their pay returned to what it was a year ago.