Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Jacqui Albertine: A constant professional

"The NeoCon community comes together each year to discover what’s new in design. It is an annual tradition for many, one filled with longstanding, enduring and meaningful relationships. This year we lost a member of our community. We are saddened by the tragic death of Jacqui Albertine, an industry professional visiting NeoCon who was injured within the premises of a showroom tenant.

Woodworking Industry News

BIFMA appoints Van Winkle to board president

JASPER, Ind. -- Kimball International, Inc. has recognized the appointment of president and chief operating officer Don Van Winkle to the role of board president of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. Van Winkle succeeds Sylvain Garneau, Group Lacasse, in that capacity. Van WInkle previously served as board vice president/president elect.

Furniture

Andreu World designs win five awards for the best NeoCon product

CHICAGO -- Andreu World, an international design furniture brand, won four awards for best product design at the NeoCon trade show. The Flex Armchair, the Dado sofa, the Reverse occasional table, and the Duos stool are the four designs awarded with the Best of NeoCon award, the maximum distinction of this event, which highlights quality and innovation in product design for spaces of work.