Judges selected for AHFA's Sage Awards

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | Aug 11, 2008

Nine judges have been named for the 2008 Sage Awards, the new American Home Furnishings Alliance program created to recognize environmental excellence in the home furnishings and bedding industries. Sponsored by Cargill's BiOH Polyols, the program is receiving entries through Sept.

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AHFA establishes sustainable business practices award

News  |  www.kidstodayonline.com | Jun 19, 2008

The Sage Award was created to recognize excellence in the home furnishings industry in the areas of sustainable business practices, social responsibility and profitable growth.

http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6571568.html

AHFA to host Environmental Summit

News  |  www.homeaccentstoday.com | Oct 22, 2007

The American Home Furnishings Alliance will sponsor the home furnishings industry’s first Environmental Summit on Nov. 27. The daylong meeting will feature members of the Sustainable Furniture Council, the Rainforest Alliance, the U.S. Green Building Council and the U.S. Environmental Protection

http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6493090.html?industryid=48585

AHFA Suppliers on Demand

Lowering the Cost of Product Launch McCormick & Company, a world leader in the development and manufacture of herbs and spices, has been conducting detailed consumer research since 2000 – despite the fact that the company has virtually no frontline competitors in the flavoring market.

http://www.ahfa.us/publications/Suppliers_Newsletter/jan08/suppliersondemand.html

Nine judges named for Sage Awards

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | Jul 28, 2008

HIGH POINT — Nine judges have been named for the 2008 Sage Awards, the new American Home Furnishings Alliance program to recognize environmental excellence in the home furnishings and bedding industries.

http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/47316-Nine_judges_named_for_Sage_Awards.php

No risk from lead in leather, says lab

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | Jul 22, 2008

HIGH POINT — Lead in leather upholstery finishes presents no risk to health or safety, the University of Cincinnati Leather Research Lab has concluded in testing done for the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/47207-No_risk_from_lead_in_leather_says_lab.php

AHFA Foundation presents grants

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | Jun 30, 2008

Two North Carolina universities and the American Furniture Hall of Fame will receive more than $64,000 in grants from the American Home Furnishings Alliance Furniture Foundation for 2009 projects to benefit the furniture industry. Appalachian State University will receive $24,000 to fund eight

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AHFA seeks modifications to FR proposal

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | Jun 9, 2008

The American Home Furnishings Alliance has requested that the Consumer Product Safety Commission make several modifications to its proposed rule on upholstered furniture flammability. In comments filed with the federal agency, the AHFA commended the CPSC staff for focusing the proposed standard on

http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/46480-AHFA_seeks_modifications_to_FR_proposal.php

AHFA creates Sage Award for sustainable practices

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | May 19, 2008

The American Home Furnishings Alliance has created the Sage Award to recognize sustainable business practices, social responsibility and profitable growth in the furniture industry. The award will honor a manufacturer, designer or retailer who demonstrates leadership in reducing the industry's

http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/46197-AHFA_creates_Sage_Award_for_sustainable_practices.php

AHFA Marketing Meeting set for June in Atlanta

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | May 19, 2008

The American Home Furnishings Alliance will hold its Annual Marketing Meeting and Public Relations Workshop June 23–25 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta at Buckhead. The meeting is open to all industry marketing executives, including those from retail, supplier, importing and manufacturing companies.

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