Whittier Wood Marks 50 Years in the Furniture IndustryFurniture World News DeskWhittier Wood Products is celebrating 50 years in the furniture industry in 2025. Founded in 1975 when Gordon Whittier purchased a small wood component factory in Eugene, the company has grown from its early focus on craftsmanship into a significant manufacturer of solid wood furniture.Initially specializing in ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, the company expanded its capabilities over the years. Key leaders, including Gordon Whittier, Evert Slijper, and Scott Whittier, guided th...
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Hot Spot Tours Announced for Spring MarketFurniture World News DeskThe High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup of first-come, first-served Hot Spot Tours for Spring Market, scheduled for three days during the trade show, Apr. 26-28.Guided showroom tours led by the High Point Market 2025 Style Spotters and other design influencers are open to High Point Market buyers who RSVP in advance for the space-limited events. To join a tour, participants must additionally register to attend High Point Market.Saturday, April 26Tour with Style Spotters Jew...
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Submissions Open for 11th Annual ANDYZ AwardsFurniture World News DeskSubmissions are now open for the 11th annual ANDYZ Design Awards, recognizing the best in residential and commercial design projects across 14 categories. Applicants are encouraged to apply on or before April 1 to take advantage of the early bird deadline, with the final application deadline following May 1. Award winners will be announced at the ANDYZ Awards Celebration Event on the first day of Summer Las Vegas Market, Sunday, July 27.“Year after year, interior designers, students and showrooms submit projects that no...
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AICO Hosts Blood Drive in Support of City of HopeFurniture World News DeskMichael Amini / AICO (Amini Innovation Corp.) recently hosted a blood drive at its corporate offices, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with City of Hope and its efforts to support cancer patients in need of blood transfusions.AICO has partnered with City of Hope for nearly 20 years to help meet the organization’s annual demand of 37,000 units of blood. In 2009, the Michael Amini Transfusion Medicine Center was established as part of this commitment. The LEED-certified facility is one of ...
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