Making the best even better, Benjamin Moore had added Aura Bath & Spa paint to its highly acclaimed line up of ber-performance waterborne interior coatings. Setting this new formulation apart is its matte finish, a sheen that, until now, was prohibitive in a high-moisture environment and overruled by the experts in favour of glossier options."With…
Future Fine Furniture in Weston, Ont., has launched a new designer collection. Only quality components are used, including an eco-friendly green foam. Frames are constructed from hardwood and kiln dried lumber, under strict supervision and are all double dowelled, glued, screwed and corner blocked."These pieces are not mass produced," says owner Armando Infusino. "Each one…
Think green. Scavolini’s mission for 2009. With the start of the new year, Italy’s leading kitchen brand since 1984 confirms their great sensitivity towards environmental and ecological matters, and their solid commitment to protecting the environment. Although Scavolini have always ‘done their bit' by reducing waste and discards, complying with standards, and monitoring and…
Next May, the industry's leading experts unite in one spectacular educational programoffered exclusively at the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI). In its 20th Anniversary celebration, LFI presents the largest and most comprehensive lineup of seminars, courses and workshops designed to educate attendees on the industry's latest…
On November 13, Haworth, Inc. celebrated its 60th anniversary at its global headquarters One Haworth Center. A member reception featured Dick Haworth, Chairman of the Board, commemorating Haworth's West Michigan roots, growth to becoming a world leader in the design and manufacture of office furniture and organic workspaces, and dedication of nearly 8,000…
An enthusiastic crowd packed the Design Exchange, in Toronto, Sept. 24 to honour the winners of the 11th annual Best of Canada Design Competition and discover the top winners of the Judges' Choice and People's Choice awards. Selected as the Judges' Choice winner was the Brampton Soccer Centre by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects,…
Tuohy has announced that its collection of modern office furnishings is now being represented in Toronto by H Squared Canada. Although available in the Western Canadian regions of Vancouver and Canmore, Tuohy has never been represented in the eastern Ontario area. "We are extremely pleased to be associated with such a…
For the second year in a row, Global was presented with the highest and most prestigious award by the Office Furniture Dealer Alliance (OFDA) -- MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR GOLD. The annual OFDA Dealer's Choice awards are presented to aligned and non-aligned manufacturers for their commitment and outreach to the dealer channel. The…
After receiving input and feedback from various designers, architects, spec writers and consumers, GROHE Canada, the world's leading single-brand manufacturer and supplier of kitchen and bath faucets, has just launched their new and improved, user-friendly website. The new site, which features beautiful new high-resolution photos, vibrant true-to-life colours, and easy navigation, is…
Teknion Corporation recently announced the opening of a new showroom in Boston located on the fourth floor at 263 Summer Street in a historic section of town close to the financial district. "We opened a showroom on Summer Street three years ago, and it resonated so well with Boston's A & D community that…