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BULBRITE Introduces PURIFY02 CFL Bulbs

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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Herman Miller's Intent Furniture Meets Private And Office Needs

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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Chemetal Introduces Two Steel Designs

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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Design Contest With NEWH

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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Bendheim's Spirit Collection Now Available In Hundreds Of Custom Colors

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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Raymond James Brief On BIFMA December Report

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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Garrett Leather Installed For Super Bowl XLIV

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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Terratex First Textile To Achieve CarbonNeutral Certification

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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WAC LIGHTING Raises $30,000 For Victims Of Haiti Earthquake

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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Davis Furniture To Be Represented By J. Aristy & Associates

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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Steelcase to Restore Full Pay to Employees

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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