In addition to making visually pleasing products, companies displaying at NeoCon also are seeking to provide a physical environment conducive to the modern world of work.

Expanded production of acpi's Studio Full Access frameless cabinetry will begin in July with the startup of a 200,000-square-foot second manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. The frameless line is sold under the Advanta Cabinets brand for the multifamily housing market.

Office worker behavior research leads Gensler and West Elm commercial unit to develop "workplace wellness" approach to improve employee productivity.

High temperatures have prompted the Utah Division of Air Quality to issue mandatory action aimed at curbing pollutants from industrial coating.

Motion furniture manufacturing giant Southern Motion has been acquired by Gainline Capital Partners LP.

Kebony USA has appointed Taylor Young as western regional sales manager.

Houzz's new trade program offers home design and renovation professionals multiple ways to profit through trade-only discounts, shopping credits and a dedicated account support team.

IMOLA, Italy – Cefla’s total sales reached $525 million (468 million Euros) for the year, a gain of 5.5 percent as the company marked its 85th anniversary. The Cefla shareholders' meeting approved the 2016 financial statement, its best ever and continuing an upward trend begun five years ago. Net profits also gained 9.4 percent compared to 2015, despite high investment levels throughout the year. Employment levels also rose, with workforce numbers touching 1,900, an increase of some 200 over the last three years.

MUSCATINE, Iowa -  HNI Corp. has appointed Jeff Lorenger to president of its Office Furniture segment. He will report to Stan Askren, chairman, president and CEO of HNI Corp. The Office Furniture segment includes the Allsteel, HON, Gunlocke, Lamex, Paoli, BPergo, HBF, HBF Textiles and Maxon brands. Lorenger has held multiple executive level positions since joining HNI in 1998.  He holds a BBA, MBA, and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Iowa.

By the end of this summer, the Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab will be in business, and a special industry-education partnership is making it happen.