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Steelcase goes PVC-free
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Steelcase, Inc., global leader in the office furniture industry, has announced that all 17 of its active solid colors and seven wood grain 3mm and 1mm edge bands are PVC-free on 12 of its systems furniture product lines.
The product lines where PVC-free edge banding is now standard include: c:scape(R), media:scape(R), Universal Worksurfaces (including knife-edge tops), Universal Storage, Duo(TM), i2i(R) tablet arm chairs, Elective Elements(R) 6, Details(R) AdjusTables, Kick(R), Currency(R), Groupwork(R), Jenny(R) tables and tablet arm chairs. Additionally, Steelcase offers PVC-free power solutions for its Answer(R), Montage(R), Tour(TM), EE6 and c:scape(R) products. Steelcase has offered PVC-free edge banding internationally in Europe since 1995 and leads its industry with this offering in North America.
For more information, see www.steelcase.com
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AIA works with Hanley Wood
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reached agreement on a five-year integrated media partnership with Hanley Wood, LLC.
The wide-reaching agreement, effective January 1, 2011, creates an integrated media offering that encompasses print, online, the AIA convention, and digital platforms to serve the AIA in achieving its goals to meet the professional development and communication needs of its members. Both parties strongly agreed that the editorial independence of Hanley Wood publications, widely recognized by the industry as a long-standing hallmark of credibility, will be central to the ongoing success of the partnership. The agreement also recognizes the key role that the many AIA Chapters play in serving members and includes support for the dedicated professionals who manage them.
For more information, see www.aia.org
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Hycrete offers warrantee against some flooring failures
CARLSTADT, N.J.—Hycrete, a firm dedicated to solving problems associated with water in concrete, has introduced a full performance warranty against moisture vapor related flooring failures.
Hycrete System V combines hydrophobic concrete admixtures and field service to protect flooring and building interiors from moisture vapor-related problems. Specifiers, contractors, owners, and the market as a whole now have access to an elevated level of insurance and peace of mind. Using Hycrete System V reduces the potential for costly shut down times, interior damage, and revenue loss.
For more information, see www.hycrete.com
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IBM buys from AT&T
ARMONK, N.Y. and DALLAS—IBM and AT&T have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Sterling Commerce from AT&T for approximately $1.4 billion in cash.
The acquisition of the Dublin, OH-based company will expand IBM's ability to help organizations create more intelligent and dynamic business networks by simplifying and automating the way they connect and communicate with customers, partners and suppliers both on-premise or through cloud computing delivery models.
For more information, see www-03.ibm.com
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CGI acquires Stanley
FAIRFAX and ARLINGTON, Virg.—CGI Group Inc., a provider of information technology and business processing services, and Stanley Inc., a provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian government agencies, have entered into a definitive merger agreement for CGI to acquire Stanley through a cash tender offer at $37.50 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.07 billion.
The per share purchase price represents a premium of 23.3% over Stanley’s 30-day volume weighted average stock price and 38.3% over its 60-day average.
For more information, see www.cgi.com
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