7.11.08 | Dalton, GA | J&J Industries introduced Frequency, from the Good Vibrations range. Frequency is a broadloom or modular 24-by-24-inch carpet tile system suited for a variety of commercial settings. Along with complementary patterns Static and Wavelength, Frequency is available in nine shades, including Quiver, Ripple, Pulse, and Throb. www.jj-invision.com.

7.3.08 | Muscatine, IA | The HON Company introduces a new design vision for its entire catalog of contract furnishings with new, coordinated master color palette and fashion-forward options in each category. As part of its textiles makeover, HON is offering two programs. Select Textiles” updates the company'’s standard fabric offerings with a collection of seating fabric options from manufacturers Maharam and Momentum. “The Smart Textiles” program also will feature selections from Maharam and Momentum, as well as other fabric manufacturers. 

6.26.08 | Dalton, GA | Shaw Hospitality Group won the IIDA/HD Product Design Award in the flooring/carpeting/rug category for its Floor Architecture Collection at HD 2008 Expo & Conference. The award is given for excellence and innovation in product design for the hospitality industry. The collection, designed by Shaw Hospitality Senior Stylist Pamela Rainey, was inspired by her series of black and white photographs that depict Mid-Century Modern architecture in Palm Springs. Each of the carpet samples on view in the exhibition booth’s curatorial display was paired with the corresponding black and white photograph.