2.4.10 | Moonachie, NJ | BULBRITE introduced the Purify02
family of Coil and T5 Quad CFLs for odors and damp smelling applications. Ideal for restrooms, closets, gyms, and
other damp-smelling rooms in the home, hospital, hotel, daycare center,
kennel,
pet store and other residential and commercial spaces, the Purify02 line
safely breaks down odors while providing energy efficient
light and a healthy alternative
to traditional chemically based air fresheners.
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2.4.10 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller partnered with JRuiter + Studio, Grand Rapids, MI, to produce Intent furniture. The concise set of parts can be combined into everything from a single or double pedestal desk to returns, credenzas, and storage and price, application, and aesthetics can be scaled according to choice.
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2.4.10 | Easthampton, MA | Chemetal introduced two steel designs: 380 Weathered Steel and 381 Aged Steel. 380 Weathered Steel looks like a piece of steel
soaked with sun, rain, and time until achieving its organic
hue. 380 Weathered Steel and the more linear 381 Aged Steel are produced using water, sea, and salt. Color and tone are closely monitored for manufacturing consistency, and each sheet is lightly top coated to prevent heavy “rust rub off.”
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2.4.10 | Marietta, GA | Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group issued a Call for Entries for its first carpet design contest. Supported by HNWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), D*scover aims to exhibit the talent of hospitality designers, while contributing toward the
education of future designers. Submissions are due March 12, 2010.
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2.4.10 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim's Spirit Collection safety laminated glass is now available in a variety of colors based on customer requests. The Color Collection features a combination of
transparent and translucent color interlayers together with various
glass surface options. The interlayers come in several degrees of opacity to
accommodate privacy and aesthetic requirements and can be enriched with a white pigment for a more translucent,
opalescent effect.
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2.3.10 | St. Petersburg, FL | Budd Bugatch of Raymond James & Associates provided commentary on December office furniture order and shipment statistics released by BIFMA. He noted that stabilizing economic conditions combined with easier prior year growth comparisons drove moderating percentage declines in December. Orders of $630 million for the month were down 12% compared with last year but up modestly from $620 million in November. December shipments decreased 20% year-over-year to $720 million, up from $640 million in November.
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2.4.10 | Buffalo, NY | Garrett Leather Corporation is a proud supplier to Super Bowl XLIV. Over 6,000 sq. ft. of Caressa Pewter was installed for seating in the suites at Sun Life Stadium in Opa Locka, FL, for this year’s Super Bowl.
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2.4.10 | Grand
Rapids, MI | True Textiles Inc. became the first commercial textile manufacturer in North America
to be awarded CarbonNeutral electricity certification. The company measured and reduced the carbon emissions
produced by the electricity used in the production of Terratex products
to net zero.
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2.2.10 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting raised more than $30,000 for Haiti relief efforts. The company is working closely with the American Red Cross to consolidate funds and get help immediately.
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2.2.10 | High Point, NC | Davis Furniture will be represented by J.Aristy & Associates for
Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Puerto Rico and Bermuda are not included. Juan Aristy is a 13-year industry veteran, working for
manufacturers in both casegoods and
seating.
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2.2.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Steelcase will reinstate employee pay to what it was a year ago. Last March, company
executives saw cuts of 10-12%, while all
salaried workers took a 5% pay cut.
Wages
for hourly workers were not cut. The cuts were to last for one
year. Beginning March 1, employees will see
their pay returned to what it was a year ago.
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