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Jensen Leisure finds Bolivian ipe opens doors By Kristine Ellis, 1/1/2010
By early December a sea of Jensen Leisure Outdoor Furniture pallets fill the shipping area of the IMR factory in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, waiting to be loaded into containers for their journey north to the United States. It’s been two years since the company formerly known as Jensen Jarrah entered into a joint venture with the Roda Group, IMR’s parent’s group and a leading ceramic... More
Glen Raven plant gets green certification 08/17/2009
Glen Raven’s Anderson, S.C., manufacturing center earned an internationally recognized certification for environmental excellence. In achieving ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system standards, the Anderson facility underwent a series of inspections by an independent auditor covering all phases of the operation.
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08/17/2009
Outdoor Lifestyle has turned its attention to environmentally friendly materials in its outdoor cushions, first exhibited at the Preview Show. The cushions use a soy-based foam and regenerated fiber fill made from recycled plastic waste.
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Offer green products, not green-wash By Donna Myers - 07/01/2009
Everywhere you turn these days you're confronted with the greening of America. Going green is now a mainstream concept and manufacturers, retailers and consumers are expected to get onboard, though some still may be skeptical. It is a confusing arena where there are few widely recognized rules or regulations.
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National Wildlife Federation publishes Garden Furniture Scorecard 05/29/2009
As Americans gear up for the warm summer months they will discover many garden furniture brands claiming to be eco-friendly, green or sustainably harvested. Unfortunately, few of these products have been rigorously audited to verify such claims.
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Groovystuff to show why certification matters 04/20/2009
Committed to sustainable manufacturing and environmental accountability, Groovystuff invites High Point Market attendees to find out why certification matters during a session set for April 26, 4:30–5 p.m. in its showroom at The Suites at Market Square, G-1148.
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Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline, and accelerate product design, development, and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized...
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Red Gold, LLC is one of America's largest producers of tomato products. Offering premium quality ketchup, tomatoes and tomato juice at a more affordable price than other national brands, Red Gold is the right choice for today's foodservice economy...
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Shopatron is the world's leading provider of global eCommerce for consumer goods. With Shopatron, orders placed on branded websites are offered to a managed network of global partners for fulfillment, typically for assignment to local retailers...
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Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc January 25, 2010 Warm Up Resort Style
It is always fun to add warmth to your designs with the addition of a hand-woven thro... More
Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc January 19, 2010 Trendy Colors Staged to Make A Splash
Trendy colors are staged to make a splash in 2010. As we try to recover from this... More
Outside Views Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc January 14, 2010 What A Difference A Year Makes
What a difference a year makes!!
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Join Casual Living for a video tour of showrooms and new products at the recent International Casual Furniture Association's Market at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Click here for more details.
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