4.24.08 | Garden City, NY | W.A.C. Lighting added two new designs, Dazzle and Prisma, to its “Crystal Solitaires” group of Quick Connect Crystal Pendants. Crystal Solitaires are crafted with Multifaceted Optical Crystal Shades that have been hand-cut and hand-polished and use Quick Connect components to adapt to the Low Voltage Monorail System, Monopoints, Multipoints, and the Line Voltage Flexrail2 System, as well as Line and Low Voltage Track Systems, including the Linear System. www.waclighting.com

4.24.08 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Replacement Steps is a product used in the renovation or new construction of exterior stairs that is durable, safe, attractive, cost effective, and maintenance free. The steps do not crack or scale and have a weight bearing capacity that exceeds 1500 lbs per sq. ft. Replacement Steps stand up against weather and chemicals and have an estimated life span of over 30 years compared to as few as seven years for current standard exterior stairs. www.replacementsteps.com

4.23.08 | East Greenville, PA |  Knoll, Inc. formed a high end textile brand, Knoll Luxe, for the corporate and hospitality markets.  Designed by Dorothy Cosonas, the Greenguard certified line incorporates the modern, minimalist style of Florence Knoll who started the industry’s first commercial textile program in 1947. Over a year in development, the premier collection of Knoll Luxe consists of ten patterns in 71 colorways. Knoll Luxe will maintain a separate identity through graphics and marketing materials and will have a separate website. www.knoll-luxe.com.

4.17.08 | Garfield, NJ | Bella-Dura performance fabrics, created by Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills, Inc., received a Silver certification and are classified as “preferred products” by MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry). A limited  color-line has achieved Gold certification through MBDC.  These certifications confirm that Bella-Dura™ meets or exceeds MBDC’s strict standards for human and environmental health, environmentally preferable materials, strategy for renewable energy, and a comprehensive material re-utilization program.

4.17.08 | Bella-Dura fabrics received Silver Cradle-to-Cradle certification and are classified as preferred products by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry. A limited  color-line has achieved Gold certification through MBDC. These certifications confirm that Bella-Dura meets or exceeds MBDC's standards for human and environmental health, environmentally preferable materials, strategy for renewable energy, and a comprehensive material re-utilization program.  Bella-Dura fabric is easy to clean and is permanently stain, microbial and mildew-free. www.bella-dura.com

4.16.08 | Holland Landing, Ontario | Inscape's 7900 Series of filing and storage products was designated Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute. The 7900 Series was tested to confirm it does not release harmful chemicals into the air, thus contributing to indoor air pollution. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is the only industry independent certification program for low emitting products. Access to the GREENGUARD Product Guide™, at  www.greenguard.org, is provided at no charge.