Allsteel Inc. and IIDA are partnering to sponsor the keynote speaker at NeoCon, Monday, June 11: former mayor Richard M. Daley whose leadership helped make Chicago one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world headlines the opening event.

MultiCam Inc., a global CNC cutting system manufacturer, appointed Lance George south central sales manager in Memphis, Tenn.

Chris Haltom joined global CNC cutting system manufacturer MultiCam Inc. as North American sales manager.

MultiCam Inc., a global CNC cutting system manufacturer, appointed Derriest Alexander five-axis router product manager. An experienced CAD designer, he’s overseeing this new product line through sales and application support, training and product development.

MultiCam Inc. appointed Derriest Alexander as five-axis router product manager. An experienced CAD designer, he’s overseeing this new product line through sales and application support, training and product development.

The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) has reported that 41 commercial and institutional furniture manufacturers now have more than 1,800 furniture products level program certified.

The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) has collaborated with NSF International, an independent global organization that writes standards, tests and certifies products for the commercial furnishing, construction, food, water and consumer goods industries to develop a Product Category Rule (PCR) for the seating industry.

CNC manufacturer MultiCam named Chris Haltom North American sales manager; Lance George south central sales manager in Memphis; and Derriest Alexander product manager for five-axis CNC router product lines.

The International Woodworking Fair has released the 2012 finalists for the Design Emphasis competition for student furniture designers.

The International Wood Products Association would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the House Committee on Natural Resources for passing HR 3210.