I&S Profiles Robert DiLeonardo

As the award-winning firm bearing his name celebrates its 40th anniversary, Robert DiLeonardo talks about family, values, and the art of being both timely and timeless.

Having not only survived but flourished despite the often turbulent economic times encountered over the past 40 years, it’s safe to assume that a firm like DiLeonardo International is not just here to stay, but charting a course for others to follow. Read full article »

Aceray Injection Molded Seating

Committed to delivering distinguished styling, Aceray is proud to introduce an array of contemporary & unique seating designs suitable for furnishing hotels, cafés, bars, restaurants, corporate environments, reception areas, health care facilities, schools, store displays, museums, public spaces, private residences and more.

Call 303. 733 3404 or visit www.aceray.com.

FurnitureLab to Host “Re-Imagining the Breakroom” Table Design Contest

FurnitureLab, a nationally recognized contract dining furniture manufacturer, is hosting a table design contest with a chance to win $500 towards travel and accommodations in Chicago for the 2012 NeoCon World Trade Fair June 11-13, a personalized plaque, promotion at the FurnitureLab NeoCon Booth (#6036), and a full-size version of their winning table.

Indiana Furniture Expansion Project Underway

Jasper Mayor Terry Seitz, along with state and local officials, joined representatives of Indiana Furniture, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, to celebrate the groundbreaking for their new 30,000-square-foot expansion to their existing Plywood facility, which includes state-of-the-art equipment.

Silestone Partners with Sherwin-Williams to Host Color Inspiration Event Series

Silestone, a manufacturer of natural quartz surfaces, announces it is partnering with Sherwin-Williams to host eight Color Inspiration events at regional Cosentino Centers across the country. Through this partnership, both companies will celebrate concepts in color and provide interactive tools to create the perfect palette for design.

Centiva Announces Sustainability Certification

Centiva announces the certification of its Contour and Victory Series products to the NSF/ANSI-332 Sustainability Assessment for Resilient Floor Coverings. These products achieved the silver level certification in the NSF 332 Assessment process conducted by UL Environment.

Infuse your next design with the understated brilliance of noraplan^® unita. This new material combines the resilience of rubber with the timeless character of stone—bringing you a palette that echoes the rugged terrain of a vast natural landscape. With real granite chips and 16 earthy colors, noraplan unita is distinctive enough to complement your modern designs.

See it for yourself at www.nora.com/us/unita.

Brentano’s classic upholstery, Dahlia, has been redesigned for outdoor use in the 2012 Back to Basics collection. Its new identity, Zinnia, is woven from 100 percent high energy-dyed polyester that passes 30,000 double rubs while offering both Teflon and antibacterial finishes.
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