6.13.08 | Jasper, IN | National Office Furniture attained certification under a new Sustainability Standard (SS) published by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA). A number of National’s' products received a Silver level certification, while some of the most popular series received a Gold level certification.  National is the only company to date to receive Gold level certification. The Sustainability Standard establishes measurable criteria for sustainability, covering materials, use of energy, human and ecosystem health, and social responsibility. www.nationalonline.com

6.13.08 | Kennesaw, GA | Lees Carpets took home a gold level Best of NeoCon award, marking a milestone in the company's successful showing at NeoCon 2008. Lees was honored in the modular category for Places and Spaces, a printed and tufted carpet collection, and its fourth creative collaboration with HOK.  A Tale of Four Cities, Lees' Places and Spaces unites HOK's design team from four of the architecture and design firm's U.S. offices: Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. The modular collection tells the tale of the cities that provided its inspiration. The patterns include:

• Haze and Headlights, Los Angeles
• Monroe Harbor, Chicago
• Parkway, Washington, DC
• Glaze and Weave, Atlanta

6.13.08 | Jasper, IN | Kimball Office captured the top award in the Workplace Productivity category in Buildings magazine's annual Product Innovations Awards program for Hum. Hum uses four core elements to facilitate easy shifts between individual work and teams, and back again, without changing place or losing context. Personal Workspaces are height-adjustable convex tabletops that enable smooth transitions from solo to group work and See Me Screens use an openwork pattern to filter distractions without isolation. Meet Me Spaces also are positioned where two Personal Workspaces abut, creating a natural point for teammates to exchange ideas.

6.13.08 | Norwalk, CT | Maxine Lum Mauricio, Assistant General Counsel of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), was  selected as one of Connecticut’s young business leaders by the Fairfield County Business Journal and was named a "40 Under 40” executive for 2008. The “40 Under 40” awards program recognizes 40 young business leaders under 40 years of age who are helping build Fairfield County’s future economy and quality of life. As Assistant General Counsel of EMCOR, Ms. Mauricio advises the Company on a wide range of matters including contracts, acquisitions, and general legal compliance. 

6.13.08 | Jasper, IN | National Office Furniture offered eco-friendly new product ideas at its NeoCon showroom. Guests took in the official introduction of Aurora^™, an executive seating line with mid back and high back desk models and complementary guest chairs. They also saw new additions to the Fuel line of ergonomic task seating, including a big and tall chair and an intensive use model. Adding to the buzz was Myriad^™, a collection of chic new occasional tables featuring mixed materials of metal and glass. In addition to new products, attendees enjoyed an evening of disco music by the Afrodisiacs and 32 guests won eco-bags, which includes an iPod touch and a voucher for $100. www.nationalonline.com

6.13.08 | Elmsford, NY | Luxo received Contract magazine's Best of NeoCon Gold for its Luxo's Ninety LED task light and Buildings magazine's Innovations Grand Prize award for energy-efficiency. Ideal for general office work and illuminating large work areas, Luxo's Ninety offers better lighting ergonomics and provides a 45,000 hour life span.  www.luxous.com.

6.13.08 | New York, NY | Humanscale’s NeatLinks was named a Grand Prize Winner in theComputer Solutions category in BuildingsMagazine’s 2008 Product Innovation Awards. The award recognizes thenew cable management system as an innovative solution totoday’s facilities challenges. Buildings will feature NeatLinks inthe October 2008 issue and on the publication’s website. Designed to house and route cables, power strips and ballasts(bricks), NeatLinks protect technology investments and keep wires off the floorto promote a more organized workspace. NeatLinks offers easy mounting, larger channels for cable management and is available in gray or black. www.humanscale.com.

6.13.08 | Jasper, IN | The Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA) presented Kimball Office with its inaugural Aligned Manufacturer Service Award in recognition of the company's exceptional and consistent support and service to the independent furniture dealer community.

6.12.08 | Yorkville, NY | Meyda Lighting offers  custom lighting capabilities to create nearly any type of lighting fixture. Based on client concept and needs, a custom fixture can serve as the centerpiece (and conversation piece) for any venue. Meyda is able to fabricate frames and hardware, including borders, trims, arms and finials, diffusers and shades to various shaes and colors, and embellishments are created with custom molds and tooling. Meyda also develops custom wiring for the project and chooses from an array of lamp options, including incandescent, compact fluorescent, light-emitting diode (LED), metal halide, candelabra, halogen, fluorescent, xenon, and fiber optics.

6.11.08 | Chicago, IL | Sonata™, from Nurture by Steelcase won the Gold Award in the Healthcare Furniture category in the Best of NeoCon 2008 competition. This is the third straight year that Nurture by Steelcase, has taken the Gold Award for Healthcare Furniture at NeoCon.

6.11.08 | Muscatine, IA | The HON Company received a  Best of NeoCon® Silver Award for Education Solutions for its new SmartLink classroom furniture system. The system is designed to foster an interactive learning environment and provide a total package solution for an ever-changing classroom. SmartLink’s four key products include a mobile teacher’s station, versatile modular storage, a unique wall rail system and student desks. 

6.11.08 | Muscatine, IA | The HON Company received the inaugural Chairman's Award through the Office Furniture Dealers Alliance Dealers Choice Awards program. The award, which will be given out on an as-earned (as opposed to annual) basis, honors companies that have upheld long-term commitments to OFDA dealers and partners. www.HON.com

6.11.08 | Passaic, NJ | S.A. Bendheim, Ltd. launched a new website www.restorationglass.com, featuring extensive information about its mouthblown window glass. Online visitors can view a slide show and a QuickTime video demonstration on old traditions uses in the production of Restoration Glass. It also includes "How to Measure" guidelines and an online shop to purchase cut-to-size standard or safety laminated Restoration Glass. 

6.11.08 | Green Bay, WI | KI made concealed sliding door components, streamlined panel-to-panel connections and flush connectors with a no-base detail, standard offerings for its Genius architectural walls.

6.11.08 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller, Inc., earned "Best of Competition" among all category entries at NeoCon, June 9-11.  In addition, the company garnered a Gold award for Teneo Storage Furniture in the Filing and Storage category, a silver award in Healthcare Seating for its Nala patient room chair, two silver awards for Conference Room Casegoods from its subsidiary company Geiger International. Office Furniture Dealers alliance also presented Herman Miller with the 2008 Manufacturer of the Year Gold Award. This is the second time in three years that Herman Miller has received the top prize among major manufacturers.