JANUS et Cie Opening
 
Opening June 12, 2006!
The Merchandise Mart welcomes JANUS et Cie, one of the most sought after names in the design industry. JANUS et Cie’s newest showroom, located on the 18th floor, is the sixth for the national company, which is experiencing explosive growth. The 5,900-square-foot space, which showcases JANUS et Cie’s extensive interior and exterior collections, is designed to reflect the diversity of the company’s products and highlight all of its wonderful designs in a lush garden setting.
JANUS et Cie provides more than furniture. Its expert staff serves clients from all segments of the market, offering elegant solutions for any design setting. The showroom staff is ready to advise on the placement of a single piece or the outfitting of an entire hotel or restaurant. Celebrate the grand opening on Thursday, June 15 from 6–9 p.m. Suite 1876
Michael Jansen Available at Pacific Showrooms West
 Michael Jansen’s new “Urban Tribe” collection will take you into a brave new world with its clean, machined lines. “As the world melds together, there will be more and more discussion between disparate regions that will continue to change the way we live. My work comments on the ongoing dialogue between the East and West, between the rural and urban,” explains Jansen. Stop into Pacific Showrooms West to see these bold pieces imbued with imagery and comforting forms. Suite 16-128
Baker Knapp & Tubbs
 Baker Knapp & Tubbs invites you to experience Baker's Collector's Edition, a series of remarkable, individual forms inspired by classic 17th, 18th and 19thcentury European designs. Hollis S. Baker traveled the world seeking out the finest examples of carving, gilding and unique form. The Collector's Edition was built to capture that appreciation for superb design, a stylized mix of hand-chosen pieces, gathered to be passed from one generation to the next. Suite 6-187
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Hinson to Expand on 6th Floor
 Hinson & Company will be adding 2,000 square feet to its existing 6,500- square-foot space on the 6th floor. The first phase should be completed by NeoCon® World’s Trade Fair. The additional expansion will be devoted exclusively to Hinson & Company product, while the existing redesigned Hinson space will now accommodate Fonthill, Grey Watkins and Today’s Interiors, along with other collections that Hinson currently represents. These include Zimmer & Rohde, Carleton V and Bassett-McNab. Additional collections that Hinson will represent will be announced shortly. Hinson originally moved into The Merchandise Mart in 1987, and this is the company’s third major expansion. Hinson & Company is a prestigious resource for fine fabric and wallpaper, Mrs. MacDougall Antique and Reproduction furniture, lighting and decorative accessories, as well as Hinson Lighting which includes the renowned swing arm lamp originally designed by George Hansen. They also represent other prestigious collections. Suite 6-117
Hartmann & Forbes Launches Project-Green™ Initiative
 Hartmann & Forbes has launched its Take-Back initiative in which it will collect its used shades from consumers and recycle them at a Portland, Ore. recycling facility. This is the final step in Hartmann & Forbes’ closed-loop manufacturing process. Founder Michael Jones estimates that if the entire industry adopted similar take-back programs and if consumers used them to their fullest capacity, the industry would keep an estimated 104,000 tons of material out of landfills in the U.S. alone. Find out more at William Switzer & Associates, Suite 1850.
Heltzer Furniture Acquired
Newly formed Heltzer Holdings, an affiliate of David Sutherland, Inc. has acquired ownership of Chicago’s Heltzer Furniture company. After a close association for almost two decades, both parties took the lead to leverage synergies and promote growth for this important manufacturer of furniture collections. Partners of Heltzer Holdings include David Sutherland, Ann Sutherland and Eugene Freeland. Freeland will serve as operating president of Heltzer Holdings, while founder and former President of Heltzer Furniture, Michael Heltzer, will continue as designer for the collections. It has been stated that no staff changes will be made at the Chicago locations. David and Ann Sutherland have been manufacturing indoor and outdoor furniture and textiles for over 10 years with well-known brands Sutherland and Perennials Outdoor Fabrics.
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