Pixels turns a CGC metal ceiling or wall-mounted panel system into a "canvas" upon which images can be displayed.

Pixels debuts

CGC Inc. has announced the launch of Pixels (TM), the first design product of its kind in Canada, aimed at the commercial marketplace. Pixels turns a CGC metal ceiling or wall-mounted panel system into a "canvas" upon which images can be displayed, transforming blank surfaces into customized, interactive visuals. "Pixels exemplifies CGC's tireless commitment to innovation and industry…

February 15, 2011

From left: Wayne Tuck, senior vice-president of sales & marketing, Beaulieu Canada; Karel Vercruyssen, CEO, Beaulieu Canada; Joanne LaPointe Braun, director, CURE Foundation; Roslyn Smolash, director, CURE Foundation; Odile St-Pierre, executive administrative assistant, Beaulieu Canada.

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Beaulieu Canada at its best

Beaulieu Canada, Canada's largest carpet manufacturer and flooring distributor, recently presented JoAnne La Pointe Braun, director of CURE Foundation, with a check for $25,000. The donation was made just one year after the start of Beaulieu Canada's partnership with CURE. The foundation was established in 1996 and supports breast cancer research, education and equipment. …

February 9, 2011

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Caesarstone Canada Wins 2011 Design Award For “Best Green Sustainable Product”

Quartz surfaces manufacturer Caesarstone has their recycled product has been honored by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) with the 2011 Design Award for the Best Green Sustainable Product in the kitchen and bath industry. Caesarstone Canada was recognized for this achievement on Saturday, February 5th at the NKBA Gala during the awards ceremony…

February 8, 2011

Pictured is the M Bath from the M Collection by WETSTYLE.

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Nexterra Green Homes announces five partners for LivingHomes project

Toronto-based Nexterra Green Homes has named five partners whose products match the LivingHome project goals of sustainability, environmentally sound materials, modern design and energy efficiency. An announcement was made in Toronto at IDS11, followed by a five-booth tour that included Euro-Line Appliances, WETSTYLE, aquabrass, Benjamin Moore and CaesarStone, The first home being installed in…

January 31, 2011

THINK SMART incorporates all the unique components required for the Education environment - such as student desks, library shelving, modular lockers and teacher's desks - all of which seamlessly harmonize across all other Groupe Lacasse brands and collections.

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Groupe LaCasse goes to school

The New Year begins with a resounding bang for Groupe Lacasse as the company launches THINK SMART, a complete furniture offering to address the varied needs of the learning environment - from the Dean's office and teacher's planning areas to classrooms and media centers, as well as the infirmary, student cafés and locker rooms. Groupe Lacasse…

January 7, 2011

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Awards for Allsteel

Allsteel Inc. has earned two 2010 GOOD DESIGN Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Allsteel was honored in the furniture category for Stride Benching, a recent addition to the Stride family that was first honored with a GOOD Design Award in 2009. Also recognized was…

January 5, 2011

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Interface raises sustainability bar

Interface Inc. has announced that, as part of its "Mission Zero" commitment to eliminate negative environmental impact by 2020, the company pledges to obtain third-party validated environmental product declarations (EPDs) on all InterfaceFLOR products globally by 2012. The worldwide leader in design, production and sales of environmentally responsible modular carpet has also unveiled a report…

November 25, 2010

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Levitt Goodman’s Longhouse wins big

Canadian architecture firm Levitt Goodman Architects has just received notification from Interior Design Magazine in New York that its Longhouse for the Native Child and Family Services Building in Toronto has been honoured with a prestigious Interior Design Best of Year Award. Levitt Goodman is one of four firms to win an award in the…

November 17, 2010

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Voila: Vika

Sweden's acclaimed designer Monica Förster taps into one of her country's most prized natural resources in the subtle gestures shown in her latest accomplishment, the Vika seating collection. This commission for Bernhardt Design marks her first major collaboration with an American company, subsequent to building a highly respected body of work for numerous leading European…

November 15, 2010

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Teknion Announces Executive Changes

Teknion Corporation has announced that Frank Delfino, President, World Markets, will retire from his current position with the company effective May 1, 2011. Delfino, who joined Teknion Furniture Systems in March of 1995 as EVP & COO, will be appointed as Chief Strategic Officer and special advisor to David Feldberg, President and CEO of Teknion Corporation,…

October 20, 2010