4.15.08 | Poulsbo, WA | Watson Desking, a division of Watson Furniture Group, received the Platinum ADEX Award for MIRO, its line of worksurfaces and modular storage components, designed primarily for the private office. ADEX is sponsored by Design Journal Magazine and the Platinum level is reserved for products that demonstrate superior levels of design, appearance and configuration in all areas. Winners will appear in the April 2008 issue of Design Journal Magazine. www.watsondesking.com/

4.11.08 | Yorkville, NY | Meyda Lighting, designer and engineer of the world's largest LED free-hanging chandelier, recently completed its installation in the Stanley Center for the Arts in Utica, NY. The Stanley Chandelier is illuminated with 170 Phillips Lumileds Luxian light emitting diodes in the main body, and 104 candelabra based LEDs in the bobeches, which is equivalent to eleven 100-watt incandescent light bulbs. Life expectancy of the LED is 50 years. www.Meyda.com

4.11.08 | Chicago, IL | AGATI will furnish the addition and renovation of the library of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA., designed by Pam Neiman of the Neiman Group. Over 2,000 new places to sit will be provided by AGATI chairs and lounge seating, which will include the Talbot chair, Rio lounge chairs, banquettes, Brown tables and carrels. 

4.10.08 | Passaic, NJ | S.A. Bendheim Co. celebrated its 80th year in the specialty glass industry. The business began in wholesale stained glass and has grown into five divisions, a New York City showroom, and glass processing and distribution facilities in NJ and CA. Currently Benheim imports and distributes more than 2,000 types of specialty glass.