5.9.08 | Comfort, IN | The Wallcovering Source Group added three new patterns to its LANARK Wallcovering brand.Bistro, Enchanted, and Lotus Silk are all 54" wide vinyl wallcoverings for commercial interior spaces. The coverings are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Qulity Certified. http://lanark.com

5.7.08 | Dalton, GA | Invision Carpet Systems added two patterns, Hot Spots and Cool Bars to its collection. Both are offered in broadloom and modular and are made with Invista's Antron fiber. Hot Spots is a tip sheared loop that merges linear lines with circles of varying sizes, while Cool Bars brings a linear dimension through a bar pattern using a subtle color gradient.

5.6.08 | Green Bay, WI | Pallas Textiles designed the Viva Italia Collection in conjunction with designer Sue Ross. Viva Italia, available in 35 SKUs, comes in three patterns including: Trevi, Milano, and Ravenna. Versatile and sturdy, the collection works well in corporate, education, hospitality or healthcare environments.

5.2.08 | Dalton, GA | Invision Carpet Systems, a division of commercial carpet manufacturer J&J / Invision, released a new, nature-inspired collection called Altered Elements. The collection includes three lines: Weathered Steel, Tumbled Stone and Broken Slate, all available in modular tile and broadloom. www.invisioncarpet.com.

5.2.08 | Green Bay, WI | Pallas Textiles introduced the Viva Italia Collection, created in conjunction with designer Sue Ross. Viva Italia is available in 35 SKUs consisting of three patterns, including: Trevi, Milano, and Ravenna. 

5.2.08 | Granby, Quebec | Artopex introduced Nano, the newest member of their modular panel systems family. Nano integrates with all Artopex systems and is available in many finish and color combinations for numerous design choices. www.artopex.com

5.1.08 | Muscatine, IA | The Hon Company's F³ chair with ilira - stretch fabric and the Initiate with Nature Core segmented panel system received Platinum honors in the 2007-2008 ADEX competition sponsored by Design Journal magazine. The F³  chair's ilira – stretch fabric is a multi-directional, open-knit “mesh like” fabric that allows for enhanced airflow, resulting in a more comfortable sitting experience. The chair is endorsed by the World Chiropractic Alliance and is certified by Scientific Certification Systems as Indoor Advantage Gold for indoor air quality. HON’s Initiate segmented panel system provides the look of tiled panels, without the expense, and can be integrated with non-segmented panels for added flexibility. Nature Core fiberboard is made from a blend of synthetic fibers and an annually renewable agri-fiber, kenaf. Initiate is the first panel system in the industry to be certified by SCS as the Indoor Advantage Gold for indoor air quality.  

5.1.08 | San Francisco, CA | Castlemark Seating, headquarted in Tau Yuan, Taiwan, released a new collection, Edge1, now available directly to dealers and designers in America. Edge1, created by Gardner Klassen and David Valdiserri, is 96% recyclable and will be entered into Contract Magazine's Best of Neocon 2008. Visit Castlemark at Neocon on the 7th floor, stand #7-8076.  www.castlemark.com.tw.