7.28.08 | Farmingdale, NY | Lamar Lighting, a manufacturer of fluorescent lighting fixtures, introduced Switch-smart, a self-powered wireless switch using no batteries or wires. The Max-E Series of recessed troffers with individual user control provides an easy way to meet LEED Credit 6.1 (Controllability of Lighting Systems). 

7.28.08 | Chicago, IL | AGATI Furniture announced the launch of a new product catalog with environmentally friendly ink, and re-designed for easier use in print or electronically. For convenience, the collections are accompanied with fabric cards and finish samples. AGATI encourages designers to use the catalog, available in its entirely, online at www.agati.com/downloads.htm.

7.25.08 | Dalton, GA | Pamela Rainey was promoted to Design Manager for Shaw Hospitality Group. Previously, Ms. Rainey served as Senior Stylist. During her two year tenure, Ms. Rainey received a Best of Show in the IIDA/HD Design Award Competition and a Product Design Award at HD 2008 for two carpet collections. To see Ms. Rainey's designs, visit www.shawhospitalitygroup.com.

7.25.08 | Green Bay, WI | KI's Strive Seating Collection was presented by designer Giancarlo Piretti at Strive in the City events held in Miami Beach and Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Piretti described the collection as the culmination of his 40-year career. The Strive Collection, with its flex back design, offers comfort, style, and affordability to a mass audience. 

7.25.08 | East Greenville, PA | Knoll announced the 2008 scholarship recipients through the Knoll Educational Scholarship Program (KESP). KESP is managed by Scholarship Management Services, part of Scholarship America. Scholarship criteria include academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and an outside appraisal.  Knoll associates are not involved in the award process. For a complete list of recipients, visit: officeinsight.com.

7.25.08 | Phoenix, AZ | Bill Muster was promoted to Director of Consumer Sales for OmniMount. Mr. Muster rejoined the OmniMount sales team in April as General Manager of Consumer Sales. Mr. Muster has served as the national manager and then the general manager of consumer sales in his six years with the company.

7.24.08 | Canton, GA | Grant Design Collaborative, a company’ that designs business experiences from product to market, debuted a collection for Jaipur Rugs in the July/August issue of Las Vegas Home + Design. Grant Design Collaborative also created a new brand identity for Jaipur, plus showrooms for Jaipur in Las Vegas and High Point. www.grantcollaborative.com/

7.24.08 |Holland, MI | Haworth, Inc. joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Program, a nationwide initiative designed to promote cleaner, more fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible transportation options. As a SmartWay Transport Partner, Haworth met a minimum target of 50% of shipments, by weight, carried by SmartWay transport carrier partners. Haworth's SmartWay membership also required an action plan that includes a "no idling" policy for carriers on Haworth property; increasing intermodal (rail/truck) shipments for long distance deliveries; recruiting more carrier partners into the SmartWay program; and incorporating partnership status into the company's new carrier prequalification process. 

7.24.08 | Mt. Olive, NJ | MAiSPACE offers a broad range in colors, styles and configurations in systems furniture, cubicles, private offices, reception areas and conference rooms at price points averaging 40% below those of many of competitors while providing a lifetime warranty and guarantee against obsolescence. Included in the MAiSPACE value package are stackable panels with floor to ceiling capabilities, lay-in plug-and-play voice, data and power cabling, ergonomic seating, tables and freestanding furniture. MAiSPACE integrated interiors typically are completed at an installed price from $12 to $15 per sq. ft. 

7.24.08 | Phoenix, AZ | –OmniMount, a manufacturer of consumer and commercial mounting solutions, announced that the Prism 50 was named the recipient of the Electronic House Product of the Year Award for 2008. The Prism 50 was recognized for its technological innovation, value, and variety of features.  OmniMount will be honored at an awards ceremony held at this year’s Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association Show (CEDIA EXPO) in September, in Denver, Colorado. 

7.24.08 | Boonton, NJ | Vera Whitmore was hired by Dauphin North America as a Product Support Specialists for its New York showroom, where she will focus on the dealer market. Ms. Whitmore's background includes 17 years working in the New York City Police Department, selling custom interiors for commercial and residential clients, and most recently marketing consumer goods representing companies such as Kodak, Disney, Philips Electronics, and Toshiba.

7.24.080 | Grand Rapids, MI |  Steelcase negotiated a  business alliance agreement with Lab Crafters Inc., a 30-year-old company in Ronkonkoma, NY, that designs and manufactures fume hoods, casegoods, and other integrated solutions for laboratory environments. The alliance will provide Steelcase new capabilities to meet customers' needs for product solutions in a wide range of laboratory settings. www.steelcase.com  www.lab-crafters.com