GREEN BAY, WI –Several lines of auditorium seating and classroom furniture from KI now have GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification for low-emitting products from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. The newest lines designated as GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified include: Aria, Concerto and Lancaster auditorium seating and 360˚, Intellect and Ivy League classroom furniture.

OLIVE BRANCH, MS – Helmitin Adhesives announced the promotion of Tim Mizell to National Sales Manager. Mizell joined the company in 2005 as Industrial Sales Manager.

  Dan Forrest, System Sales Manager, Solid Wood Technologies, Stiles Machinery  

CUPERTINO, CA -- Packeteer, a provider of WAN Application Optimization, announced Jan.

MEMPHIS, TN -- Gates Lumber Co., a manufacturer of windows, doors, custom millwork and more, named Bobby Buzard, president and Ginny Buzard-Nabors, executive vice president, according to The Commercial Appeal. George Buzard, who has served the family-owned business as president since 1985, will now serve as CEO and continue overall company management.

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- Prestige Railings & Stairs Ltd., a manufacturer of wood and iron railings and custom hand-turnings, and Royal Oak Circular Stairs Ltd., a manufacturer of custom curved stairs and millwork, appointed Gerry Landers as sales manager for the sister companies, according to Business Edge.

The Nina, from Dott. Bonacin , now imported by the Delmac Machinery Group.

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PELLA, IA – Pella Corp., a manufacturer of windows and doors, was named to FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” listing for the eighth consecutive year. The decision is based on the way in which the company provides benefits, development opportunities and a good working environment for its employees. Pella ranked number 59 overall in the 2007 ratings of companies of all sizes.

HIGH POINT, NC – Entries are being accepted for the 2007 ASFD David Kline Memorial Scholarship Design Contest. The contest is co-sponsored by Hafele America of Archdale, NC, and the American Society of Furniture Designers. The award honors David Kline, a career furniture designer and past member of ASFD. The contest is open to all students in North America who are currently enrolled in an accredited design program.