7.9.08 | Sarasota, FL | Vista System was recognized by SEGD, Society for Environmental Graphic Design Green Committee, as a company that employs Green practices in Longevity, Resource and Waste Management, Air and Environment Quality Energy Efficiency, Education and Interpretation. 

7.8.08 | Dalton, GA | Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., announced the acquisition of Zickgraf Hardwood Flooring Company, LLC. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Based in Franklin, N.C., Zickgraf has been in the hardwood flooring business for more than 55 years, according to a news release.

7.8.08 | Chatfield, MN | TUOHY, a manufacturer of office furnishings,will be represented in Toronto, Canada by H Squared Canada. H Squared is aneight year old, multi-line furniture representative for themedium to high end corporate and hospitality market.  

7.8.08 | East Greenville, PA | In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Knoll was invited to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Knoll associates ended the day's session of trading on May 20, 2008, with a bang of the gavel that set off the closing bell. 

7.8.08 | Hackettstown, NJ and Louisville, KY | GE Monogram will sponsor a new award category in the National Kitchen & Bath Association Design Competition. The Best Sustainable Kitchen Award will honor those designers who have created the most environmentally-responsible kitchens throughout the year.  In its 37th year, the NKBA Design Competition is open to NKBA members, celebrating their design skills in planning safe, functional, and personalized spaces. The 2009 Call for Entries will be announced by the NKBA later this summer. In further NKBA news, GE will sponsor the NKBA Student Charette, a competition that awards more than $20,000 in scholarships to design students from NKBA Accredited and Supported colleges. Given a list of GE appliance specifications, the kitchen floorplan, and the homeowner's wish list, students are allotted only three hours to design the perfect kitchen that meets all the client's needs using the available appliances in the space provided.

7.8.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | Scott Group Custom Carpets hired Dan Bogo as National Sales Manager to drive the company's growth and expand its services to the architecture and esign community. Prior to joining Scott Group, Mr. Bogo was vice president of sales for Interface Fabrics. www.scott-group.com

7.8.08 | Green Bay, WI | KI’'s manufacturing plant in Pembroke, ON, Canada earned ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2000 certifications from the International Organization for Standardization. The scope of registration for both ISO certifications is the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of office filing, desking and storage systems. www.ki.com

7.7.08 | Spartanburg, SC | Milliken & Company announced price increases of up to 15% for all of its products and services effective immediately, citing unprecedented increases in raw materials, energy, freight, and other costs.

7.7.08 | Kitchener, ON | Krug received two Platinium ADEX awards, sponsored by Design Journal, for its Jordan Healthcare Seating and its Corfu Multi-purpose and Management Seating. The Jordan collection now includes recliners, gliders, and will soon introduce Jordan sleepers and sleeper recliners. It is defined by a research-based curvature in both the seat and back that encourages correct, comfortable sitting posture. The Corfu collection, a combination of recycled components, comes in three styles - plastic seat and back, fully upholstered seat and back, or wood seat and back.