5.2.08 | Dalton, GA | Invision Carpet Systems, a division of commercial carpet manufacturer J&J / Invision, released a new, nature-inspired collection called Altered Elements. The collection includes three lines: Weathered Steel, Tumbled Stone and Broken Slate, all available in modular tile and broadloom. www.invisioncarpet.com.

5.2.08 | Green Bay, WI | Pallas Textiles introduced the Viva Italia Collection, created in conjunction with designer Sue Ross. Viva Italia is available in 35 SKUs consisting of three patterns, including: Trevi, Milano, and Ravenna. 

5.2.08 | Granby, Quebec | Artopex introduced Nano, the newest member of their modular panel systems family. Nano integrates with all Artopex systems and is available in many finish and color combinations for numerous design choices. www.artopex.com

5.1.08 | Muscatine, IA | The Hon Company's F³ chair with ilira - stretch fabric and the Initiate with Nature Core segmented panel system received Platinum honors in the 2007-2008 ADEX competition sponsored by Design Journal magazine. The F³  chair's ilira – stretch fabric is a multi-directional, open-knit “mesh like” fabric that allows for enhanced airflow, resulting in a more comfortable sitting experience. The chair is endorsed by the World Chiropractic Alliance and is certified by Scientific Certification Systems as Indoor Advantage Gold for indoor air quality. HON’s Initiate segmented panel system provides the look of tiled panels, without the expense, and can be integrated with non-segmented panels for added flexibility. Nature Core fiberboard is made from a blend of synthetic fibers and an annually renewable agri-fiber, kenaf. Initiate is the first panel system in the industry to be certified by SCS as the Indoor Advantage Gold for indoor air quality.  

5.1.08 | San Francisco, CA | Castlemark Seating, headquarted in Tau Yuan, Taiwan, released a new collection, Edge1, now available directly to dealers and designers in America. Edge1, created by Gardner Klassen and David Valdiserri, is 96% recyclable and will be entered into Contract Magazine's Best of Neocon 2008. Visit Castlemark at Neocon on the 7th floor, stand #7-8076.  www.castlemark.com.tw.

4.31.08 | Torrance, CA | Virco released a new furniture line for colleges and universities called Text. Designed by Peter Glass and Bob Mills, Text offers performance and style at a moderate price. Text tables and desks combine ellipticallegs, swooping yokes and arched feet, withheavy-gauge tubular steel and proven Virco construction for extendedproduct life. All Text modelsare GREENGUARD certified for indoor air quality. For more information: T: 1.800.448.4726.