officenewswire

Steelcase Inc. Joins EMerge Alliance

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.19.08 | Boston, MA | Steelcase became a participating member of EMerge Alliance. The alliance of product manufacturers, architects, building owners, engineering firms, government and code groups, and academic groups, will work toward the development of a DC power platform, starting at the ceiling plane, that can be reconfigured and will advance new technologies, such as LED lighting, wireless switching, sound masking and security systems.

Material ConneXion Has Moved

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.18.08 | New York, NY | Material ConneXion completed its move to 60 Madison Ave., 2nd Floor, NYC. Along with a newly renovated showroom and new spaces for workshops and meetings, the Material Library expanded the number of materials on view.

Haworth Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.17.08 | Holland, MI | Haworth celebrated its 60th anniversary at its headquarters in Holland, MI. A member reception featured Dick Haworth, Chairman of the Board, commemorating Haworth's West Michigan roots, its growth in becoming a leader in office furniture and organic workspaces, and the dedication of nearly 8,000 members. Originally known as Modern Products, the company's founder G.W. Haworth was driven by his dream to start his own business and to put his five children through college. The company name was changed in 1976, with the introduction of the world's first pre-wired modular panel.

Configura Signs Spacefile As Newest Manufacturer

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.14.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | Configura signed Spacefile International Corp. as its newest manufacturing client. Configura, maker of CET Designer, has begun developing a custom Extension loaded with Spacefile products. The Extension, known as Spacefile Spacetools, will be available to Spacefile dealers and designers this spring.

Mannington Commercial To Launch Design Contest

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.14.08 | Calhoun, GA | Mannington Commercial will launch a new design challenge December 1. tx:style, a competition for certified architects and designers with no more than seven years professional experience, will incorporate the internet for online interface with the voters who will decide the top honors. Entries must be uploaded by February 6. To enter Mannington Commercial’s tx:style competition, or to view the submissions and cast your vote, visit www.manningtoncommercial.com/txstyle.

Green Depot To Open Retail Space On The Bowery

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.13.08 | New York, NY | Green Depot will open a retail space on the Bowery in Manhattan to include practical lifestyle and design green solutions. Green Depot will open in early 2009 and will include:

Premium products in categories such as cleaning, baby, and zero-VOC paint.
Exclusive artist series featuring limited editions of inspired sustainable design solutions
A resource and design center for customers to find green building materials that are cost-effective and adaptable to their construction or renovation projects.
The only zero-VOC paint bar in New York City
A "Found" section, where the most innovative new green products.

Vista System's Sign System Installed In Alicante, Spain

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.13.08 | Sarasota, FL | Vista System International supplied its updateable signage system to Rotulos Gavalda for its new office complex in Alicante, Spain. The client requested an elegant, easy to update and vandal proof sign system for the main lobby, directory signs, specifying special events, and for wall and table signs for each office.

Nurture By Steelcase Wins Second Nightingale Award

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11.13.08 | Washington, DC | Nurture by Steelcase earned its second consecutive Nightingale Award at the Healthcare Design 08 Conference in Washington, DC. The award was given for its caregiver workspace solution, SYNC. SYNC work stations offer flexible and ergonomic solutions that accommodate increasing technology demands and the needs of caregivers and a clinical environment. SYNC adapts to a centralized or decentralized, new construction or retro-fit environment and can be moved, re-used or reconfigured as needs change. SYNC was designed in collaboration with HDR Architecture, Inc. The Nightingale Awards honor new healthcare products introduced to the U.S. market since November 2007. www.nurture.com