8.21.08 | New York, NY | Sure Fit Inc., a marketer of ready-made furniture covers, announced the launch of its 2008 Ugly Couch Contest, the search for the ugliest couch in America. Photo entries for the contest will be accepted until September 30 at www.SureFit.com and by mail for a chance to win a $5,000 living room makeover by designer and host of HGTV’s Myles of Style Kim Myles, courtesy of Sure Fit Inc. 

8.21.08 | Green Bay, WI | KI, in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers, is sponsoring Smart Office 4 on September 17-18, 10-4pm in its London showroom in High Holborn. Smart Office 4, part of the London Design Festival, is an exhibit of eight furniture design students who were challenged by Dr. Lynn Jones of the Buckinghamshire New University to respond to the word, "workspace."

8.20.08 | Sarasota, FL | Vista System International supplied its Braille and Tactile (ADA) sign system for SB Skiltagerd at the Thorlakshofn Sport Center in Iceland. 

8.20.08 | Holland, MI | Trendway announced that Kopmeyer Associates, Inc. will be its sales representative firm for Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and southern Illinois.
The firm was established in 1982 by John Kopmeyer. www.trendway.com

8.20.08 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller, Inc. announced an allianceagreement with POSH Office Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd. POSH is a designer and manufacturer of office systems, which include seating, systems furniture and storage solutions, for the AsiaPacific region. The agreement will become effective October 1, 2008

8.20.08 | High Point, NC | HPFI, High Point Furniture Industries, hired new representation for Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Alvarez & Associates, based in San Antonio, TX, will represent the company's products in Texas and RLC-Rick Lowe & Company will cover Arkansas and Louisiana. 

8.20.08 | New York, NY | KnollTextiles introduced its latest Crypton Green fabric line for the fall collection. Creative director, Dorothy Cosonas designed two upholstery fabrics, Kaleidoscope and Compass and two cubicle curtains, Lanterns and Garland. Included in the collection is a third cubicle curtain, Sanctuary, designed by the design studio. All are Greenguard certified and may contribute to LEED certification.

8.20.08 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller received Honorable Mention in the Diversity Award category by Premier Healthcare Alliance. The Diversity award recognizes companies for exceptional progress in developing and nurturing programs in their organization and communities.

8.19.08 | Holland, MI | Trendway announced that net sales were up nearly 14% in 2007 and that order volume increased 18% from 2006. Trendway credits its success to quality performance from its products, customer service, highlighted by the company promise of on time or free delivery, and the ongoing support of its dealers and sales representatives.