NEW CONTRACT AND RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS DEBUT AT THE 2005 NEOCON® WORLD’S TRADE FAIR AT THE MERCHANDISE MART
CHICAGO (June 13, 2005) – The 37th annual NeoCon® World’s Trade Fair, North America’s largest commercial interior design show and conference, will return to The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Monday, June 13, through Wednesday, June 15, 2005. NeoCon® offers an innovative showcase of products for the office, health care, hospitality, residential retail and governmental environments.
During NeoCon, exhibitors showcase cutting-edge products, setting the precedent for the contract furnishings industry. Designer products premiering at NeoCon® include:
Seating:
• Spynamics by Albion Chairs is designed with memory foam in the seat, back and headrest along with an optional detachable pelvic cushion to provide a triangulation of orthopedic support for those with back complaints. Grande is a new office chair designed specially for people of above average weight and height.
• Lexicon by Brandrup Furniture uses boundary screens to partition environments and reduce ambivalent noise to allow controlled, semiprivate spaces.
• Powder Coat Base by Ergo Genesis is durable, chemical- and mar-resistant seating that meets all OEM automotive specifications. S’port Lumbar is egonomic seating designed for unbeatable lower back support by following the natural curve of the spine.
• Global will introduce seven new products: Wind, a contemporary update of the classic “tuxedo,” ideal for the office; Sirena, a sleek, yet subtle, chair that makes a welcoming statement for reception areas; Supra X, a fresh addition of high style ergonomic models for the Supra series; Softcurve, a new leather series of 16 models combining graceful curves with egonomic functions; Caprice, guest seating elevated to the next level with a generous yet tapered seat and back design; Shadow, a chair that gently flexes and responds to movements throughout the day; and Karizma, which uses a unique suspension system to adjust to every move.
• Areo by Heller is a stackable chair designed by Mario and Claudio Bellini that is now produced in transparent polycarbonate as well as nylon polymer.
• Liberty Side Chair by Humanscale is a companion to the multi-award-winning Liberty chair, using Liberty’s form-sensing mesh technology in the backrest along with three panels of non-stretch mesh bonded together to create a contoured shape that provides perfect lumbar support.
• Cella by Herman Miller is a task chair that is budget-friendly, yet its cost does not compromise the ergonomic benefits found in its siblings, Aeron and Mirra.
• Scoop by HighMark is seating with a sleek, contoured profile, immaculate lines and supple, soft comfort. Multiple configurations will meet all seating and budget requirements.
• The Wink by Human Care is a new sleep chair with a footprint less than 90 square inches developed for LDR, pediatrics and surgery areas to accommodate spending the night.
• Imprint Chair by ICF is a revolutionary shell chair produced in pressed, visual wood fibers to combine nature with technique.
• Silver by Interstuhl Buromoebel GmbH & Co. KG is executive and conference seating designed with handcrafted upholstery to make a chair that is not only comfortable, but an object of art.
• Full House Sleeper Sofa by IOA Healthcare Furniture opens to a 51” wide sleep surface, ample enough for two overnight guests in a hospital patient room.
• plu’MO by Jane Hamley Wells is a stunning sculptural chair for locations that require high visual impact. beSKWERE 4, an award-winning design from Europe, creates a strong visual impact in tight locations.
• LiquiCell® by Liquicell Technologies is a thin, light-weight and durable padding that can easily be applied to seating to significantly reduce long-term seating discomfort.
• Balance™ by Neutral Posture is a chair combining the active ergonomics of seven adjustments and the passive ergonomics of a mesh support back, with the sleek look of European-styled controls and the dynamic lines of a curved back.
• SXO by Nightingale uses intella-glide synchro, a built-in cargo pocket, side-tension adjustment and enersorb foam to create a fresh-looking chair that’s easy to use.
• OLIVIA on castors by Rexite is a new swivel armchair designed by Raul Barbieri with the unmistakable icon of OLIVIA chairs adorning the back.
• B322 Poly Slat Bench by RPI is an indoor/outdoor bench composed of powder-coated steel frame and recycled plastic lumbar, eco-friendly artificial wood slats.
• Anywhere by Seatability is a folding chair that unites portable convenience with ergonomic comfort. At Ease is a chair designed for the porch, the pool, the office or the living room– anywhere you love to lounge. Executive uses the elasticity system to mimic a user’s personal body structure to move with him/her throughout the day. Unwind Glider is a chair and matching ottoman with the latest in ergonomic technology and comfort.
• Luci Guci by Trinity Furn. Inc. includes both side and stacking chairs with four wood slat and upholstered back options.
• Jenny extensions by Turnstone Furniture is an expansion of the Jenny lounge collection that offers more design choices, such as wood arms and feet for warmth and elegance, metal feet for a contemporary feel and a club chair with clean lines that conforms to small spaces.
Decorative Accessories/Artwork:
• Digital Canvas by Evolving Art is an elegant way to display art using LCD technology with a single image or slideshow of up to 100 images to keep interiors fresh.
• Cast-Glass by Meltdown Glass Art & Design is a new product line available in limitless colors to create customized art glass.
• Customized Framed digital prints by Peterson Picture is wall décor to meet anyone’s requirements with customized subject, color, size and frame.
• City Skyline by Water Wonders, Inc. is a custom fountain featuring a brilliant city skyline or image of your choice, etched into silver mirror, with hand-painted detailing as an accent.
New Files and Storage Products:
• Reach™ by Allsteel is a space-efficient office solution that gives workers improved functionality and more work space in a compact footprint. Instead of hanging storage
from a wall, or pushing it up against a wall, Reach™ uses storage to create the wall.
• Shredder File by Innovative Storage Designs, Inc. is a three-drawer cabinet made of heavy-duty steel with a built-in, six-sheet shredder for unwanted documents.
• Classic Series by Montisa is a file cabinet with automatic drawers and built-in posting shelves, giving new meaning to out-of-the-“box” thinking.
Casegoods:
• AICO Office Systems introduces eight lines of casegoods: Boulevard, Eden, Excelsior, Milano, Monte Carlo, Park Avenue, Tresor and Villagio: elegant wood casegoods for the private office and conference room composed of a blend of stone, marble, leather, metal, glass and carvings.
• Basis by Decca Contract is a line of casegoods designed with craft in a modern idiom to enhance private offices for legal and financial institutions.
• Drop-In Nameplate System by Smith Graphics is an elegant nameplate system that is quality, consistent, cost-effective and simple to maintain.
• Geneva Casegood Collection by Tuohy Furniture Corporation includes executive and mid-management casegoods, suitable for private office and administrative assistant areas in a stylistic reference to modern design.
Lighting:
• Turbo by JOLT Lighting, Inc. is a frosted bulb that remains much cooler to the touch than other halogen heads due to its innovative double-wall construction and radial vents.
• Linea Sconce by Light Space, a division of Boyd, is a glare-free source of fluorescent lighting that provides high light output in a sleek and compact housing for corridors, reception areas and other public spaces.
Textiles:
• Architex debuts a new textile collection of 31 patterns designed by Angela Adams. The collection offers several price points, qualities and performance characteristics that allow the client to choose the most important criteria and still maintain the same high level of design in any market.
• FO1 by Carnegie is a multi-purpose textile that incorporates fiber optic yarns and the industry proven Xorel polyethylene yarn for a new dimension in textiles.
• Eco-Intelligent Polyester by Designtex is the first yarn-dyed version of eco-intelligent polyester. Three Ingeo Panel Systems are made with environmentally conscious fabrics initially derived from corn kernels.
• Crypton® Luxuries Program is a collection by Jennis Fabrics USA, Inc., a quality wholesale distributor of fabric and supplies. Product lines are a leading edge in each of the different industries served.
• Chromatic Collection by Luna Textiles is a collection of four multi-hued upholstery patterns derived from inspiration and influence from the 1960s and 1970s fashion and art.
• Tradewinds Collection by Pallas Textiles is a collection of upholstery textiles that use innovative yarn techniques to provide texture and movement and are easy to maintain in high-traffic areas in corporate, institutional and hospitality facilities.
• Shadowed Dots by Paul Brayton Designs is a soft and subtle new upholstery textile in eight sophisticated colorways. Orbit, a heavy-duty upholstery textile, is rated to exceed 100,000 double rubs available in 12 trendy colors.
• Embossed Leathers by Premier Leather and Suede is a full line of leathers including hair-calf, a variety of suedes, specialty leathers, lizard, ostrich, crocodile and other embossed prints on leather.
• SoftWalls by SoftWalls, Inc. is an Acoustical/Tackable Stretched-Fabric Wall and Ceiling System that is mainly composed of recycled materials.
• Torale by Toray Ultrasuede, Inc. is an aesthetically superior upholstery and wallcovering fabric, offering a new alternative to leather.
• Charette Collection by Unika Vaev is a collection of three colorful patterns in heavy-duty, solution-dyed nylon.
• Asana by Victor Innovatex is an Eco Intelligent® Polyester open-line fabric, designed and manufactured to work across a wide range of panel application in a range of beautiful neutrals.
Flooring:
• Bloomsburg Carpet Industries, Inc. announces five new, 100 percent wool carpeting lines: Benton, a unique textural velvet, crafted of the finest New Zealand Wool; Caravan, a tightly packed level loop pile for long stretches and wide open spaces; Penntex, a woven through to the back velvet weave with a cut and loop texture that adds depth and dimension; Sintra, a tufted random tip shear that comes in playful colors, and Montage, a space-dyed velvet with rich color and depth.
• Ceres Natural Flooring presents a new recycled rubber flooring collection that is Mother Nature approved and coordinates with the new Perfect Balance colors.
• Palais Series by Crossville, Inc. is a combination of three French limestones: Crema Marfil, Beaumanniere and Casablanca. It creates elegant tile floors, walls and countertops in four of nature’s own colorways.
• Sustainable Performance with NANO-TEX™ Resist Spills by Designtex is a water- and oil-repellent fabric protection system that uses nano-whisker architecture that adds high-tech performance characteristics.
• ECOmax by ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring is a modular, yet extremely durable pedestal tile system ideal for rooftops, patio walkways, pool surrounds and playground areas. ECOmax can also be used indoors as an alternative to raised access flooring that allows for cable transport beneath the tiles.
• Marmoleum Global 2 by Forbo Flooring is a linoleum collection with a new Topshield finish that considerably reduces the need for initial maintenance and chemicals, while providing lower cleaning costs and better long-term appearance retention than other resilient flooring.
• Estate by Fortune Contract is a broadloom carpet with a trim and orderly pattern, suited up with a men’s wear appeal; Sharp, a broadloom carpet with a multi-color design that’s organic, but still edgy; and Flagstone, a broadloom carpet with a modern and sophisticate pattern that marries geometric organization with random natural composition.
• Kinsale II, Market Square and Regetta Products, Symmetry and Titans Collection by Honeywell Zeftron® Nylon are made with Zeftron Solure™ nylon for unsurpassed aesthetics, performance and renewability characteristics.
• Hybrids Fusion™ and Microcare® by Hybrids + Fusion and Microcare introduce four new innovations: nano silver UPH fabrics against the MRSA-bug, black color changeant carpets and felto ultra sonic, a superstretch UPH fabric with ultra sonic pattern and 3D acoustical fabrics for screens.
• Kale Stone by Kale Eksport is a Twin Press porcelain product with a natural stone look that offers the hardness closest to a diamond. Highly resistant to force and abrasion.
• Product2Faced by Lees Carpet is broadloom carpeting offered in patterns and coors that completely evolve with differing views. The first truly interactive carpet that creates a sense of kinetic energy, motion and unprecedented dimension in carpet design.
• Robust Super scraper Carpet and Module by Tek Stil Concepts, Inc. is the ultimate soil, mud or snow remover for indoor-outdoor entrance carpet that is extremely aggressive and crush resistant.
• Technistone® Quartz Surfacing by Terrazzo and Marble Supply Companies is a quartz and stone compilation which combines 93 percent quartz, granite or recycled mirrored chips with 7 percent of stain resistant resin, the next generation in flooring, countertop and vertical applications
• 2Tec2 by Van Dijk Carpet, Inc. is a highly styled, woven vinyl contract floorcovering constructed of 80 percent vinyl and 20 percent fiberglass. 2Tec2 is UV stable for indoor and outdoor use.
• BlueFusion by Wilsonart Flooring is a type 2 PVA adhesive that extends the life of laminate flooring and will soon become the industry standard of adhesive choice. Unlike glues and other bonding agents, it requires no clean up and does not require the flooring product to acclimate or cure before the floor is ready to use.
Laminates and decorative surfaces:
• Tefor® by ABET LAMINATI is a 100 percent recycled surfacing material in basic black and six new design-driven colors, which can be used for interior applications including retail shelving, backsplashes and vertical cladding.
• GlassKote by GlassKote USA is glass coating technology offering “living colors for glass,” giving designers and homeowners a sensational new material with few boundaries or limitations of application or design.
• Recycled Glass Tile by Granite and Marble Resources is great for use on your “green” projects for use on walls and floors. Available in many sizes and colors.
• Lamin-Art presents 10 new premium wood high-pressure laminates of realistic looking exotic and endangered species as well as dramatic interpretations of native woods in a collection of rich color, refined grain structure, uncommon depth and large pattern repeats.
• Chess Collection by Lamitech is a collection of high-pressure, decorative laminates in a popular checkerboard pattern combined with seven vibrant colors.
• ReStor-It™ Furniture Touch-Up Kit by Master Caster Co. includes three filler sticks and five touch-up markers to conceal minor scratches, worn edges, blemishes and imperfections on any wood or wood laminate surface.
• Montage™ Visual Effects Glass by Oldcastle Glass® offers architects and designers the opportunity to create their very own vision with a nearly limitless range of visual possibilities in decorative glass designs.
• Tabu FSC Certified Veneers by Olga Fedotova presents a range of FSC-certified dyed wood veneers in three lines: Lolo, Pama and Jata, available in 14 different colors.
• Bubinga by Nevamar Company is an Equatorial African rosewood that is a rich brown-red, with orange and hints of purple veining evident in the grain.
• Belbien by SurfaceQuest® is an architectural overlay with a pressure-sensitive, self-adhesive backing. The product has been used in Japan for 25, years but is new in the last five years to the United States.
• Glass Countertops by Think Glass are fused 1.5 inch thick glass with a choice of textures and colors, the ultimate in hygienic and design countertops.
Architectural Products:
• Boomerang by 3form introduces a flexible, tool-free divider system that encapsulates and divides space while infusing it with color and light. K_now Panel Collection achieves a subtle and beguiling contrast between color and pattern by placing a uniquely designed pattern on top of a similarly colored fabric.
• Brick, Boards and Sticks Collection by Joel Berman Glass Studios uses a newly developed modular mold system with a selection of organic texture components to allow designers and facility managers to have a hand in creating a custom kiln-cast glass design that is suitable for a variety of applications.
Educational Systems:
• SyntheSIS by SIS-USA, Inc. is an educational system with a 1-2-3 wall system that replaces traditional walls and millwork. It supports storage, communication boards and dividers. Adjustable desks, chairs and activity tables move on hidden castors for alternative layouts.
Technology:
• ICE by DIRTT is expert graphical software used for designing modular workspace.
• Digital Library by engineGrafix can store the complete binder information of hundreds of manufacturers and print high-quality images in color or grayscale.
• PANTONE Color Cue™2 by Pantone, Inc. is a spectro-colorimeter (color sensor) that instantly identifies the closest PANTONE color of any surface or material with the click of a button.
• connectrac™by Strong Products Group is a floor-mounted electrical raceway system that is an innovative office network/power connectivity solution, giving new freedom and creativity to design workplaces with an unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing solution.
Office Furniture:
• COW-10 by Altus is an ergonomically designed, adjustable laptop cart that puts a computer on wheels.
• KCG-220 Dual Array by Chief Manufacturing is a great way to increase space efficiency and customize work areas. It provides user ergonomics and aesthetics for high-density monitor applications including graphic illustration, financial trading, broadcasting and call centers.
• Pericurve by Holcomb and Hoke MfG Co., Inc. is a flexible panel system used for space division in any interior environment that requires space to be defined in a simple, cost-effective and aesthetic matter.
• Mobile Conference Room Kitchenette by Ironwood Mfg., Inc. is a two-piece combination to bring refreshments to your conference area; Deluxe Machine Stand is a mobile cart for any office machine, postage meter or can be used as a beverage cart; Desk Top Organizer 29” is a very affordable, utilitarian, classic desktop organizer for small spaces; Library Table is an affordable and functional table for classrooms, libraries and work areas; M3060 Desk Shell is a work area with maximized legroom and privacy; Desktop Organizer CD Storage is a desktop organizer featuring a spring-loading CD rack; and Parlor Table is an attractive focal point for information brochures or other relvent literature.
• Edison and Calvin by izzydesign are alternative office furniture that work as a team to create dynamic vertical and horizontal work spaces.
• Sutton by Krug is a line of modern classical lounge tables and chairs; Sera is a line of Art Deco lounge tables and chairs; Rivoli is contemporary seating with modern geometric elements; Carlyle Bench is an early twentieth century classic; VIRTU Occasional Tables gives a modern look; and VIRTU Casegoods is a contemporary line supported by satin aluminum stanchions throughout.
• Axcess™ Cabinets by New Product Specialties Group are two - and three-tier high cabinets for an elegant designer look for the office in a high-capacity, easily customized, extremely flexible storage system. Axcess Walmaster™ is a heavy-duty rail system that mounts easily to walls or most panel systems to create cleaner, more productive work areas.
• SLR-22 and SLR-27 Poly Slat Waste Bins by RPI are composed of powder-coated, steel frame and recycled plastic lumbar, eco-friendly artificial wood slats.
• Smart Furniture by Smart Furniture, Inc. is a collection of 10 components that combine to create an infinite number of furniture options. Smart Panel is a system for the office environment to create privacy and functionality in the form of a dry erase board, bulletin board or photo frame.
• Go Series by THREE H Manufacturing, Ltd. is a multi-user divided table with variable position side dividers that can be repositioned anywhere along the desktop to facilitate easy workspace reconfiguration.
Wallcoverings:
• Kaleidoscope by Artisan House is distinctive, three-dimensional metal artwork featuring Artisan House’s signature bright and vibrant colors in combination with rich, hand-finished metal patinas.
• Astek Wallcovering, Inc. presents Five Wallcoverings, Digital Custom Prints on the finest imported wallcovering from Japan to Germany.
• BARKSKIN® by Caba Company is a natural, handmade wood material used as wallcoverings, furniture veneer, screens, lampshades and more with an organic beauty that brings warmth to any project.
• Ecco-La by Cortina Leathers is one of the first contract leathers produced using a new, responsible tanning technique. Chrome-free tanning employs an organic mineral that is 100 percent biodegradable and will not produce a metal-containing ash if incinerated.
• Custom Vinyl Wallpaper Murals by Gospel Graphics are created from artist renderings, photographs, or your own artwork with Bible scripture or a quote of spiritual inspiration.
Interior Signage:
• Adapt Architectural Signage System by Takeform Architectural Graphics is an easy way to create signage that reflects the building architecture, matches the materials and finishes off the décor.
• MCFT by Vita Systems International is a modular, curved, frame system that offers the advantages of a modern modular system with the ability to provide a highly customizable solution that meets the requirements of each signage project.
Ceiling, Wall Panels:
• Tin Tile Ceiling/Wall Panels by ACP Acoustic Ceiling Product are classic and contemporary panels designed to work in existing ceiling systems or new construction.
• Soundscapes™ Acoustical Canopies by Armstrong Ceiling Sytems are a highly absorbent, mineral fiber canopy for open spaces where improved acoustics with a sleek, upscale look are needed.
• Earthtex by Designtex is a sustainable panel with the same reliable qualities of durability and practical maintenance as other products, but without the PVC.
• Decowall by National Partitions introduces an attractive, prefabricated, floor-to-ceiling, modular wall system that quickly and easily installs to your exact specifications to redefine office space.
• Envision Shelving & Display Collection by Peter Pepper Products, Inc. is a versatile, flexible and functional solution for maximizing wall space. This modular system provides unlimited design solutions for shelving, storage, presentation and display.
Polywood Shutters by Sunburst Shutters are interior shutters made from an engineered wood substitute that has the appearance of real wood but without the problems often associated with wood-fading, cracking or warping.
Automotive:
• Saturn Sky by Saturn is a two-seat convertible roadster vehicle.
For more information about NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2005, please visit www.merchandisemart.com or call 800.677.6278 (MART).
NeoCon is a registered trademark of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI). MMPI is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.
MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart, 350 W. Mart Center, and 33 North Dearborn in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the
L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Washington Office Center in Washington, D.C.
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