Natuzzi planning first North American furniture plant
SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Italy a ' Natuzzi 's board has approved a three-year business plan to increase sales and profitability that includes opening the company's first production facility in North America. topix.com |
Don’t Knock It
Maybe it’s the chill that has descended over the world’s economy, but the warmth of wood especially plywood is looking mighty inviting. Mind you, this isn’t a sudden development: wood has been making a comeback in the furniture world for some time. Still, there’s something about the simplicity of plywood, and its throwback to Modernist idealism, that suits our craving for plain but honest and elegant furnishings right now. nytimes.com |
Afghan women create rugs for Steelcase, weave future for themselves and their children
Afghan women and their children sit with a loom the women use to weave rugs that ultimately will go to Steelcase subsidiary Designtex for sale to designers in the United States. topix.com |
Bata Plastics - Grand Rapids recycler with a mission
For Bata Plastics, Incorporated , in Grand Rapids, recycling is not just about turning scrap into usable material for manufacturing. topix.com |
Revenue at LSI Industries higher for fourth quarter
LSI Industries reported net income of $727,000, or 3 cents per share, for its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended June 30. topix.com |