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The AHFA Public Relations and Communications departments can provide timely information to reporters on a broad range of industry issues and trends and can refer reporters to manufacturing executives at small and large companies, as well as to AHFA policy experts in Washington, D.C. For more information, call 336/884-5000, ext. 1016 or 1006. Writers and editors seeking the latest in home furnishings fashions and trends should go to www.ahfanews.com.

08/12/2010   AHFA Introduces Carbon Calculator
       

07/07/2010   ICFA to Sponsor Google SketchUp Webinar
       

06/24/2010   Congress Passes Federal Formaldehyde Legislation
       

06/14/2010   Global Supply Chain Issues Headline July Conference
       

06/14/2010   Nominations Open for ICFA "Sales Representative of the Year"
       

06/09/2010   ICFA Seeks Design Excellence Entries
       

06/03/2010   ICFA Announces Apollo Award Finalists
       

05/28/2010   Beyond Bohemian: Earth-Friendly Furniture Choices Go Mainstream (Finally!)
       

05/25/2010   Larry Shaw and Ron Ball to be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards
       

05/20/2010   Home Furnishings Industry Makes Measurable Environmental Improvements
       

04/16/2010   Hickory Chair Achieves Sustainable by Design Certification
       

04/09/2010   AHFA Offers Tools & Tactics to Accelerate the Recovery
       

03/02/2010   AHFA Gives Voice to Industry Concerns in Washington
       

02/26/2010   Experts in Lean Manufacturing and Benchmarking Headline May Summit
       

01/28/2010   Webinar Highlights Online Marketing Opportunities
       

12/16/2009   AHFA Presents 2009 Environmental Awards
       

12/14/2009   Specialized Furniture Carriers Name 2010 Officers
       

12/09/2009   Copeland Furniture Named 2009 Sage Award Winner
       

11/18/2009   AHFA Commissions Research for Sustainability Summit
       

11/16/2009   John Bray to Lead AHFA in 2010
       

11/16/2009   Hassell H. Franklin Receives Distinguished Service Award
       

11/04/2009   ICFA Names 2010 Executive Committee & Board
       

10/29/2009   Bassett Upholstery Facility Achieves EFEC Registration
       

10/20/2009   Sage Award Finalists Announced!
       

10/08/2009   Century Furniture Achieves Environmental Recognition
       

10/05/2009   2009 Sustainability Summit Promises Innovative Solutions & Essential Insights for a New Decade
       

09/16/2009   Hooker Pilots 11 U.S. Facilities Through AHFA's EFEC Program
       

09/10/2009   Flexsteel & DMI Elevate Environmental Efforts by Implementing EFEC
       

08/28/2009   ICFA Announces Changes to Its Governing Board
       

08/28/2009   ICFA Slates Annual Meeting, Plans Member Lounge at Casual Market
       

08/17/2009   ICFA Establishes Retail Council
       

08/17/2009   ICFA Celebrates 50 Years of Industry Service
       

08/13/2009   Specialized Furniture Carriers Association Becomes AHFA Division
       

07/24/2009   EFEC Implementation Yields Energy and Waste Disposal Savings for La-Z-Boy Residential
       

07/14/2009   AHFA Proposes Second Revision to Tip-Over Standard
       

05/29/2009   Casual Industry Honors Frinier, Thompson With Lifetime Achievement Awards
       

05/29/2009   AHFA Announces Scholarship Recipients
       

05/28/2009   ICFA Announces Finalists for 50th Annual Apollo Awards
       

05/19/2009   Sam Moore Marks Environmental Milestone
       

05/18/2009   AHFA Will Use Consumer Website to Help Educate Parents About Furniture Tip-Over Hazards
       

05/18/2009   Experts Offer Strategies for Marketing in a Down Economy
       

05/12/2009   Summit Explores 21st Century Manufacturing Issues
       

05/11/2009   AHFA Furniture Foundation Awards Scholarship Funds
       Appalachian and North Carolina State Share $56,000

04/20/2009   AHFA Calls for 2009 Sage Award Entries
       

04/03/2009   American Drew and Lea Industries Achieve Sustainable by Design Designation
       

03/24/2009   Fairfield Chair Achieves EFEC Registration
       

03/24/2009   Kincaid Achieves Sustainable by Design Designation
       

03/20/2009   ICFA Adopts New Award Criteria
       Changes Will Impact Both Apollo and Design Excellence Programs

03/12/2009   International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Show Dates, New Hours
       

02/18/2009   AHFA Members Urge Lawmakers to Respond to Furniture Industry Concerns
       

02/02/2009   AHFA Advises EPA on Proposed Federal Formaldehyde Rule
       Alliance Urges Uniform U.S. Standard That Recognizes Existing International Standards

01/19/2009   AHFA, ISPA & NHFA Join Forces for Economic Stimulus
       Group Proposes Tax Incentives for Home Furnishings and Building Products Purchases

12/05/2008   AHFA Presents 2008 Environmental and Safety Awards
       Hooker and C.R. Laine Recognized for Environmental Leadership

11/24/2008   Robert H. Spilman Jr. Receives Distinguished Service Award
       

11/24/2008   AHFA Elects 2009 Chairman
       

11/14/2008   Hickory Chair Named First Sage Award Winner
       

10/31/2008   AHFA Launches Enhanced Internet Search Tool for Furniture Shoppers
       Multi-Brand Platform Will Simplify Consumer Research and Drive Traffic to Retail Stores

10/21/2008   Sage Award Finalists Announced!
       

10/17/2008   Sustainability Summit to be Held at Nation's 'Greenest' Hotel
       

10/03/2008   AHFA Member Companies Lead Industry in Making Measurable Environmental Improvements
       

10/01/2008   C.R. Laine Achieves First Sustainable by Design Certification
       

09/26/2008   Another Chance to Get Current on 'CARB'
       AHFA Plans Another Education Program on the California Formaldehyde Regulation

09/25/2008   Federal Agencies Struggling to Implement Timber Law Changes
       Compliance for Furniture Industry Could Be Pushed into 2009

09/25/2008   ICFA Honors 2008 Apollo Award Winners
       

09/25/2008   ICFA Announces 2008 Design Excellence Winners
       Best of Show Goes to Janus et Cie

09/04/2008   ICFA Expands Presence at Chicago Market
       

07/30/2008   Sage Award Judges Announced
       

07/18/2008   Congress Moving Quickly on New Lead Regulation
       

07/03/2008   Denver Retailer and O.W. Lee Founders to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
       

07/01/2008   International Casual Furnishings Association Announces 2009 Pre-Market Dates
       

06/03/2008   Lower the Risk of Bunk Bed Injuries
       New Design Requirements Make Bunk Beds Safer Than Ever, But Caution Still Needed

05/22/2008   ICFA Announces 2008 Apollo Award Finalists
       

05/08/2008   Consumer Research Headlines AHFA Marketing Meeting
       Experts Will Offer Insights to Help Companies Stay Afloat

04/25/2008   AHFA Announces Environmental Award Program
       Cargil BiOH™ Polyols Will Sponsor
the Annual "Sage" Award

04/07/2008   Top Journalists Receive 2008 HOME Awards
       

03/31/2008   AHFA Restates Shipment Data
       New Department of Commerce Figures Significantly Alter Furniture Production Estimates

03/26/2008   AHFA Slates Environmental Seminars for April Market
       MMPI’s EcoStyle Pavilion Will Host AHFA’s ‘More at Four’ Program

03/25/2008   Bernhardt Facilities Pass EFEC Audit
       

03/14/2008   Proposed Code Change Will Require Sprinkler Systems in Furniture Stores
       

03/07/2008   AHFA Will Recognize Appalachian Hardwood Program for Certified Sustainable Wood
       

02/28/2008   New International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Executive Committee
       

02/06/2008   New International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Board of Directors
       

01/28/2008   AHFA Announces Date for 2008 Sustainability Summit
       

01/22/2008   AHFA Slates Flammability Workshop
       CPSC to Address Performance Requirements of New Upholstered Furniture Flammability Rule

01/04/2008   AHFA Companies Pledge Environmental Improvements
       

11/13/2007   AHFA Unveils Environmental Certification Program
       Certified Companies Can Begin Earning 'Sustainable by Design' Designation in 2008

11/13/2007   Dreher Receives Distinguished Service Award
       

11/13/2007   American Home Furnishings Alliance Elects 2008 Officers
       Kurt Darrow to Serve as 2008 Chairman

10/16/2007   YHFP Launches New Online Job Service
       

09/28/2007   SCFMA Announces 2007 Design Excellence Winners
       Best of Show Goes to Brown Jordan's Zephyr Loung Chair

09/28/2007   SCFMA Honors 2007 Apollo Award Winners
       

09/28/2007   SCFMA Sets 2008 Pre-Market Dates
       

09/21/2007   Plans Announced for New International Casual Furnishings Association
       

07/20/2007   SCFMA Announces 2008 and 2009 Market Dates
       

06/29/2007   Suppliers Division Names Scholarship Winners
       

06/29/2007   Global Energy Expert and Top Management Guru Headline Compact Industry Conference
       

06/15/2007   Casual Industry Announces 2007 Lifetime Achievement Honorees
       William H. Lyon and Catherine A. Galbreath to be honored at September event

05/09/2007   AHFA Formulating Compliance Strategy for New California Regulation
       

04/23/2007   AHFA Receives Second 'Golden Thinker'
       

04/19/2007   Furniture Foundation Announces Grants
       

03/26/2007   Top Journalists Receive 2007 HOME Awards
       

02/22/2007   SCFMA Extends Casual Market Schedule
       

01/29/2007   Young Home Furnishings Professionals Merges with AHFA
       

01/23/2007   AHFA's Hirschhaut Honored as 'Golden Thinker'
       

12/20/2006   American Home Furnishings Alliance Presents Environmental/Safety Awards
       

12/11/2006   Enhanced Website Helps Consumers Shop for Furniture
       Room planner and furniture locator simplify the selection process

11/01/2006   AHFA Champions Industry's Leadership on Flammability Issue
       

08/21/2006   Outdoor Furniture & Accessories Show Will Stay in Chicago
       

11/09/2005   AHFA Contracts with Stratus for Plywood Research
       

08/16/2005   AHFA Announces Safety Management Program
       

05/09/2005   AHFA Program will Mitigate Spike in Shipping Rates
       

02/22/2005   AHFA Helps Companies Gain Environmental Recognition
       

02/16/2005   SCFMA Announces Changes to Apollo Program
       

12/10/2004   Sanctions Could Affect U.S. Furniture Products
       

11/05/2004   AFMA Reorganizes to Embrace Emerging Business Models
       New Organization Reflects Strengths of the Global Furniture Industry

10/28/2004   FIDX Announces New Chairman
       AFMA's Andy Counts to Lead Technology Group

07/14/2004   AFMA Testifies before U.S. Senate on Flammability
       

06/15/2004   AFMA-Backed Corporate Tax Bill Advances in House
       

05/25/2004   AFMA Submits Comments on Regulatory Reform Ideas
       

05/13/2004   SCFMA Adopts New Membership Criteria
       Parent Association Also Reviewing Membership Requirements

04/06/2004   AFMA Urges Senate to Act on 'Competition in Contracting' Proposal
       

04/01/2004   AFMA Submits Recommendations on Ozone Control
       

02/18/2004   SCFMA Adds Category to Design Excellence Competition
       

01/19/2004   Administration's Manufacturing Recommendations Reflect AFMA Input
       

08/26/2003   AFMA Recommends Steps to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing
       

07/01/2003   Congress Hears From Industry on China's Currency Policy
       

05/28/2003     Congress Hears From Industry on Impact of China Imports
       

07/25/2002   New Rule 181 Furniture Packaging Performance Test Video Available
       

05/29/2002   Senate Passes Trade Promotion Legislation with Worker Assistance Provisions
       

03/08/2002   Congress Passes AFMA-Backed Capital Cost Recovery Provision
       

09/18/2001   EPA Revises Emission Factors for Dry Wood Combustion
       All emission factors were revised and new factors added.

06/13/2001   ASTM Releases Revised Bunk Bed Safety Standards
       



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