3.11.10 | Dalton, GA | J&J Industries received the 2009 Evergreen Award from
the U.S. General Services Administration. The award recognizes efforts in
recycling, affirmative procurement and waste reduction. J&J
Industries’
environmental initiatives are centered around EnAct,
their organization-wide focus on reducing, recycling,
reusing and creating a healthier environment.
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3.11.10 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim Wall Systems introduced its SF60S Single Glazed Store Front channel glass frame system. The system is designed for single-glazed walls with open or sealed joints and is fully tested for air and water infiltration, structural design load, and seismic displacement. It can also be used as a rain screen with open or sealed joints and with or without a structural wall behind it.
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3.11.10 | Green Bay, WI | KI employees rallied support for their Haitian co-workers at the Montreal facility. Nearly 20% of workers at the Montreal plant are of Haitian decent, most of whom still have immediate family members in their native country. Multiple fundraising efforts, including a bake sale and various raffle activities were held and several thousand dollars were sent to Montreal for the direct benefit of Haitian employees and their families.
3.10.10 | Kalamazoo, MI | Landscape Forms hired Kevin Bloomfield as the Direct Sales Representative for Landscape Forms UK. He will be based in London for international Sales and Business Development. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Bloomfield served as Senior A&D Sales Representative for Vitra UK.
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3.10.10 | Yorkville, NY | 2ND AVE. LIGHTING announced that it is under new management. The Mesa, AZ, company was acquired by Meyda Lighting and will operate in the Meyda manufacturing and distribution facilities
at One Meyda Fine Place, 55 Oriskany Boulevard in Yorkville, NY. 2ND AVE. LIGHTING is a manufacturer of interior/exterior custom lighting designs, including chandeliers, wall
sconces, pendants, lanterns, and street lighting.
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3.10.10 | Hickory, NC | HBF introduced enhancements for its LOGICmeet Conference Series. Designed to meet a variety of a multitude of conferencing requirements, the back-painted glass tabletops and wood veneer bases expand the options available for these areas. In addition to the new white back-painted glass tops, top surfaces are offered in seven veneers, solid surface and laminate materials. The wood veneer panel base option and the metal panel base, in a satin pewter finish, are available with any top surface.
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3.10.10 | Elmsford, NY | Luxo’s Ninety LED task light will be featured in the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum exhibition National Design Triennial: “Why Design Now?” The series runs May 14, 2010 -January 9, 2011. Ninety, featured in the Energy category, uses four 1.4W LEDs while providing 100 footcandles at a height of 16" above the worksurface.
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3.9.10 | Jasper, IN | Indiana Furniture is the second area company to join the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM’s) Voluntary Idling Program, making a commitment to reduce vehicle emissions. As part of its VIP commitment, the company will post “No Idling” signs at their facility, reduce unnecessary idling on the trucks they operate, and encourage their vendors to reduce unnecessary idling. Indiana Furniture is the 26th company to join VIP.
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3.9.10 | Crossville, TN | Crossville introduced Urban Renewal, a tile with a dimensional composite body and a metal finish that looks like heavy metal but is lightweight and easy to install. With a 50% post-consumer recycled content it is suitable for interior and exterior vertical applications. It comes in four finishes and all pieces are given a protective, clear coating for durability and a maintenance-free finish.
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3.9.10 | Calhoun, GA | Mannington Commercial launched the Palma Collection. The collection comes in two patterns - Scena and Portela - and is designed as a coordinating mix of sophisticated geometrics. Scena uses texture and
shading to create a pattern reminiscent of hardwood floor planks;
Portela overlays ornate, abstract curvilinear shapes for a dynamic
interplay of scale, texture and color. The patterns come in sixteen colorways, ranging from formal neutrals to deep accents and are engineered with Antron Lumena type 6,6 nylon.
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3.5.10 | Green Bay, WI | KI Houston sponsored a continuing education credit seminar, entitled Storage Planning for Today’s Evolving Workplace with speaker Craig Crock, Southwest Solutions, Dallas, TX. Other participants included Shaw Contact Group, Pallas Textiles, Spacesaver, Southwest Solutions Group and Koroseal. The CEU, attended by about 40 people, was followed by an evening of celebration with dining and music.
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3.5.10 | St. Petersburg, FL | Investment analyst Budd Bugatch of Raymond James & Associates provided commentary on January office furniture order and shipment statistics released by the Business and Institutional Manufacturers Association (BIFMA). Orders of $480 million for the month were down 15% compared with last year and also down from $630 million in December. January shipments decreased 12% year-over-year to $555 million, down from $720 in December. Mr. Bugatch noted that while the January statistics "were somewhat discouraging," the year-over-year rate of decline on a trailing twelve-month basis for both orders and shipments actually showed slight improvement.
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3.5.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Burch Fabrics Group released Dynamic, its first collection featuring INCASE. INCASE, manufactured by Crypton, is a high performance treatment that uses silver ion technology for spills, stains, odors and microbes and doesn't require a moisture barrier. The collection of textural solids, lively circles, modern geometric forms, and intertwining lines, is constructed with 100% recycled polyester.
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3.5.10 | Holland Landing, ON | Inscape Corp. reported a "modest return to profitability" in the third quarter of its 2010 fiscal year despite continued decline in sales. Net income for the quarter totaled $0.1 million or $0.01 per share compared to a breakeven result in the same period of FY09. Total sales for the quarter were $17.9 million compared to $22.9 million in 3Q09, a 21.7% decrease.
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3.5.10 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller received the No. 1 ranking in Fortune magazine's "Most Admired" companies. It is the 22nd time in 24 years that the company has been recognized among executives and board members of peer companies and industry analysts. Herman Miller had the further distinction of being the
only Michigan-based company to place first among the magazine's distinct
industry listings. The "Most Admired" list is included in Fortune's March 22 issue.
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3.5.10 | Los Angeles, CA | Bentley Prince Street launched Cathedral Square made from 100% New Zealand wool. The tufted textured loop broadloom with Action-Bac is renewable and durable for reducing its impact on the environment.
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3.5.10 | Spring Lake, MI | Rick Glasser was named Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for izzy+. Mr. glasser has 22 years of experience in product and marketing management. Previously, he was director of distribution and market development for Haworth.
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3.4.10 | Des Plaines, IL | Juno Lighting Group launched energy efficient Trac 12 LED Mini-flood Fixtures and LED Mini-cylinder Spotlights. The Trac 12 LED Mini-Flood offers effective flood and task lighting, approximating the lumen output of a 20W halogen flood, but utilizing less than 25% of the energy. All of Juno's LED trac fixtures are mercury free and are fully dimmable.
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3.4.10 | Wayland, NY | Gunlocke is still accepting entries for its "Office Needs for Good Deeds" contest, an office makeover for a non-profit organization worth $75,000. To help improve the style and productivity within its space, the winning organization will receive a makeover up to 1,200 sq. ft. for its offices featuring Gunlocke's casegood line, Silea. Submissions will be accepted until April 16, 2010.
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3.3.10 | Los Angeles, CA | Herman Miller's LA showroom will host a celebration on March 13, 2010, to commemorate its recent LEED CI Platinum recognition. The showroom will be open to the public for tours from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and a plaque dedication ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. with a presentation led by representatives from the Los Angeles USGBC chapter and Herman Miller. Those interested in attending the event must reply by March 10, 2010.
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3.3.10 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim Wall Systems' Lamberts channel glass is featured at the Montclair State University Student Recreation Center. Energy-efficient, programmable LED lights illuminate the curved interior channel glass wall for a visual draw to students and visitors. The 20-foot tall, single-glazed channel glass walls provide a sweeping backdrop to the curved center staircase and the computer-controlled LED system can display an infinite array of light shows.
3.3.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids Chair Company announced the completion and opening of a 28,000 sq. ft. table plant. The woodworking facility was developed in response to an increase in table orders from the company's healthcare, education, hospitality, corporate and government customers. All wood in the rehabbed industrial building is certified by FSC and a water-based wood-finishing system eliminated solvents.
3.3.10 | San Francisco, CA | Antolini, a producer of natural stone products, debuted its Signature Stone Collection. The collection includes varieties of granite and quartzite and is considered to be the first branded natural stone. While natural stone has been used in decor and construction for thousands of years, Antolini is the first producer to put its name on its products.
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3.2.10 | Wayland, NY | Gunlocke announced several key organizational changes. Jim Foster was named vice president, finance; Jason Wolfanger was promoted to director of management development; Arelis Caba was hired as web designer; and Michael Lewis was hired as a supply quality manager.
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3.2.10 | Jasper, IN | Chris Rogers joined Indiana Furniture as Director of Marketing. In his new position, Mr. Rogers will oversee all new product development, marketing and public relations campaigns. Mr. Rogers served 11 years as Regional Manager, Director of Marketing and Director of Design for OFS Brands, Inc.
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