A multidisciplinary jury of 42 architects, designers, specifiers, enterprise clients, and facility managers (FMs) — including leaders from Gensler, Corgan, CannonDesign, Marmon Mok, Shepley Bulfinch, Aflac and Walgreens — convened on-site at THE MART to evaluate submissions throughout the NeoCon show floors. An additional panel of eight business media professionals and two facility managers determined the Business Impact Awards. See the full jury list here.

The jurors were incredibly thoughtful and rigorous in their evaluations this year. The winning products aren’t just keeping pace with industry trends — they’re actively driving critical design movements, from circularity and neuro-inclusive thinking to the integration of AI and advanced material innovation. We saw manufacturers embrace empathy, rethink flexibility, and experiment with form and function, addressing the evolving ways people live, work, heal, learn and connect now.

Eileen McMorrow, director of Best of NeoCon

The Best of Competition-winning ASTORIA collection by HALCON is tailored for the modern workplace and crafted to create elevated spaces for connection, conversation and community. Jurors praised the well-appointed assortment for its exceptional design and everyday usability, highlighting its sculptural bases, refined materials and thoughtfully concealed rolling casters. With flexible configurations, integrated technology options, and meticulous attention to detail, ASTORIA offers a compelling solution for today’s dynamic environments.

“Elegance is the key word when it comes to ASTORIA. It makes the capabilities seem too good to be true. Here, you will not be sacrificing design for functionality,” notes the jury. The line was also recognized for Gold Awards in the Collections for Collaboration, Tables: Café, and Tables: Conference categories.

Best of Competition finalists included Davis Furniture’s JeLa Guest, Extremis’s Panigiri, Isomi’s Knit One, and Keilhauer’s Unifi.

Other manufacturers, such as Arktura, DARRAN, Extremis, Formica Corporation, Keilhauer, Mizetto, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Safco, and Shaw Contract earned Innovation Awards for products bringing bold new ideas to market through breakthrough technologies, novel features or reimagined approaches to familiar challenges.

Products from Andreu World, HÅG, Haworth, Isomi, KFI Studios, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Nienkämper, Patcraft, and The Good Plastic Company were recognized with Sustainability Awards, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental responsibility through the use of recyclable or biodegradable components, eco-conscious manufacturing practices, and alignment with industry certifications and standards.

Returning for the fourth year, the Business Impact Awards recognized design solutions driving organizational performance through smarter workflows, cost savings, space optimization, and other strategic outcomes. Judged by a panel of business journalists from Bloomberg, Newsweek, Vogue Business, Forbes and Morning Brew, among other notable publications — alongside seasoned facility managers from Northwestern Mutual and Aflac — the awards were based on first-hand product evaluations conducted on-site at THE MART, the largest privately held commercial building in the U.S. Each product was thoroughly vetted on criteria including adaptability, sustainability alignment, technology integration, productivity, wellness and user experience, and contribution to the bottom line.

This year, 26 Business Impact Award finalists were selected, with 10 award recipients ultimately honored across categories ranging from furnishings and materials to architectural systems and integrated technologies. The Business Impact Winners for 2025 were:

• Clarus’ Lynk
• CMS Electracom’s Freedom FR210 Series
• Framery’s One Lounge
• Haworth’s Closed-Loop Manufactured Fern
• Keilhauer’s Unifi
• Kwalu’s Ellie Recliner + Sleeper Sofa Collection
• Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering’s Renaturation
• Safco/Onsemble’s Modix System
• Schiavello’s Focus Quiet Room Plus and
• Visplay’s Omnio Office

Competition-wide, the most awarded companies were Andreu World (9), Keilhauer (6), Davis Furniture (4), Patcraft (4), and Schiavello (5) — each earning accolades across multiple product categories.

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May 27, 2025 — Provided by SAFCO — As education increasingly emphasizes practical, career-focused learning, vocational programs are gaining traction. Trade school enrollment has risen nearly 5% since 2020, outpacing traditional four-year colleges. Rising tuition costs, demand for skilled labor, and clearer career paths are drawing in Gen Z and non-traditional students. Social media is also reshaping perceptions, showcasing the success and hands-on appeal of the trades.

While vocational education was once stigmatized, attitudes are shifting. A Jobber survey found that 74% of young people still perceive a stigma, but growing workforce needs are changing the narrative. Skilled trades like HVAC are seeing 15% annual job growth, with wages up more than 20% since 2020. Technical fields such as healthcare and IT are also expanding — nurse practitioners alone are projected to grow 46% by 2031.

Despite this momentum, many vocational facilities remain outdated. SAFCO’s TechWorks line offers modern, tech-enabled solutions built for adaptability. With durable benches in multiple sizes and a modular frame supporting shelves, pegboards, lighting and power, TechWorks is ideal for labs, classrooms and engineering spaces. Reconfigurable and resilient, it helps institutions create future-ready environments that support engagement, skill-building and long-term success.

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The annual CID Awards program offers designers, architects, builders, installers, contractors and other industry professionals a prime opportunity to showcase and be celebrated for their masterful design work and superior installation skills. The 2025 award recipients were honored at the CID Awards Reception and Ceremony, held April 30 in the Galvanize Lounge at Coverings 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

This year’s winners were recognized for their exemplary achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone across residential, institutional and commercial projects. Projects were judged by a panel of editors and industry leaders who evaluated the project submissions based on 10 categorical designations: Artistic Design, Artistic Installation, Commercial Ceramic Tile Design, Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation, Commercial Stone Design, Commercial Stone Installation, Residential Ceramic Tile Design, Residential Ceramic Tile Installation, Residential Stone Design and Residential Stone Installation.

2025 project entries receiving special recognition were selected across the following eight award categories: Commercial Ceramic Tile Design, Commercial Ceramic Tile Pool Design, Commercial Stone Installation, International, Residential Ceramic Tile Design, Residential Ceramic Tile Installation, Residential Stone Design and Residential Tile Pool Design.

2025 CID Award Winners – Design and Installation:

Artistic Design
Watsonville Brillante
Community Arts & Empowerment with support from LATICRETE
Watsonville, CA

Artistic Installation
Wavetronix Glass Murals
Unique Mosaics LLC
Springville, UT

Commercial Ceramic Tile Design
Johnson Lexus ArtWork and Craftsmanship
MVE+ Partners Inc.
Durham, NC

Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation
Johnson Lexus ArtWork and Craftsmanship
Art Tile of NC
Durham, NC

Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation
Wind Creek Casino Chicago Southland
Bourbon Tile & Marble
Chicago, IL

Commercial Stone Design
Charleston Place Hotel
Sunray Flooring Company
Charleston, S.C.

Commercial Stone Installation
Tre Dita Restaurant
Bourbon Tile & Marble
Chicago, IL

Residential Ceramic Tile Design
Clarkston Primary Bathroom
Armina Interiors
Clarkston, MI

Residential Ceramic Tile Installation
A Sophisticated Spa
DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting
Atlanta, GA

Residential Stone Design
Ebony Acres
Rob Bowen Design
Safety Harbor, FL

Residential Stone Installation
Private Residence – Central Florida
Stone Tile Group
Orlando, FL

2025 CID Award Winners – Special Recognitions: 

Special Recognition: Commercial Ceramic Tile Design
Tikka Charcoal Grill
Olbos Studio
Hicksville, NY

Special Recognition: Commercial Ceramic Tile Pool Design
Thompson Hotel Custom Pool
Nuovocorso SpA
Houston, TX

Special Recognition: Commercial Stone Installation
St John’s Catholic Chapel Champaign, Illinois
Daprato Rigali Studios
Champaign, IL

Special Recognition: Commercial Stone Installation
Taylorsville, Utah Temple
KEPCO+
Taylorsville, UT

Special Recognition: International
Flow House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Special Recognition: International
National Children’s Museum of South Korea
Office Ou and Junglim Architecture
Sejong, Republic of Korea

Special Recognition: International
Resonance Pattern Series
SCG Decor Public Company Limited
Phuket, Thailand

Special Recognition: Residential Ceramic Tile Design
TUR APARTMENTS
OOIIO ARQUITECTURA
Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain

Special Recognition: Residential Ceramic Tile Installation
Hill Country Glamour
GB IV Designs
Dripping Springs, TX

Special Recognition: Residential Ceramic Tile Installation
Hofer Relaxation Area
Tile Creations LLC
Huron, SD

Special Recognition: Residential Stone Design
CRYSTAL COVE
CANTERA INC.
Newport Coast, CA

Special Recognition: Residential Tile Pool Design
Frank Lloyd done Wright
Mosaicist, Inc
Arlington, TX

The judging panel for the 2025 CID Awards included: Andrea Lillo, Designers Today; Bart Bettiga, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA); Catherine Hoy, Frank Advertising, representing Tile of Spain; Chris Abbate, Novità Communications, representing Ceramics of Italy; Eric Astrachan, Tile Council of North America (TCNA); Jennifer Richinelli, Stone World and Stone & Tile Insider; Kathy Meyer, Tile Council of North America (TCNA); Laura Rote, Green Building & Design; Nyle Wadford, Neuse Tile; Rocamador Rubio, Trade Commission of Spain, representing Tile of Spain; Sara White, Novità Communications, representing Ceramics of Italy; and Scott Carothers, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).

The 2025 CID Awards are sponsored by Stone World, Stone & Tile Insider and TileLetter.

To learn more about the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, please visit Coverings CID Awards. For more information and to register for Coverings 2025, visit: Coverings.

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“With so many influential and global brands expanding and new companies joining, THE MART continues to be our industry’s center of design, the ultimate hub for companies looking to elevate their market position,” says Byron Morton, vice president and co-head of Leasing. “And NeoCon is more than just an event — it’s a continuous source of energy that flows throughout the year; a driving force of innovation and business growth.”

Showroom expansions are increasing across floors

Top-tier brands have deepened their investments in THE MART, expanding showroom footprints to better showcase growing portfolios and evolving innovations, including wallcoverings, textiles, and specialty surfaces company Wolf-Gordon (showroom 3-100); storied contemporary furniture manufacturer Davis Furniture (3-115); sustainable leather manufacturer Green Hides (1062); acoustics innovator Turf (1048), which will unveil the 20,000 square-foot Turf Design Experience Center; and B Corp and carbon neutral Spanish furniture leader Andreu World (300), which has doubled its size with a new 20,000 square-foot space.

“For over 50 years, NeoCon has provided us with a platform to share fresh ideas and build meaningful connections within the design community,” says Danny Davis, president of Davis Furniture. “Expanding into a newly renovated showroom allows us to create an inspiring space that empowers our clients to push the boundaries of design and creativity.”

Green Hides is equally enthusiastic about its enlarged presence. “THE MART has been pivotal in our growth, we’re beyond excited to expand and open a larger showroom. This new space on the 10th floor will better represent our brand and showcase our expanding capabilities,” says Keith Hill, vice president of Green Hides. 

“The opening of the Turf Design Experience Center represents a major milestone for our team and stays true to Turf’s Chicago roots as a local manufacturer,” comments Rob Perri, vice president, Brand Companies, Armstrong World Industries, parent company of Turf. “It is not only a testament to our dedication to innovation, quality, sustainability, and exceptional design but also an invitation to designers, specifiers, architects and more to experience the limitless abilities of Turf. The expanded showroom and new offices are more than just physical space — they’re an experience of the future of Turf.”

For global furniture manufacturer Andreu World, this expansion cements the brand’s 70-year commitment to a fully circular economy. “Driving a positive impact on both people and the planet, the new space strengthens our long-standing relationship with THE MART and our sustainable business growth,” says Jesús Llinares, Andreu World CEO. “It allows us to further our mission of bringing sustainable, forward-thinking design to a broader audience, aligning perfectly with THE MART’s legacy and commitment to innovation.”

New showrooms bring notable brands

Several companies will unveil new permanent spaces this year. Since 2024, THE MART has completed more than 175,000 square feet of leasing transactions, introducing an array of captivating brands and innovations to explore during NeoCon and year-round. Among the newcomers positioning themselves for long-term expansion within the North American market are: ergonomic seating manufacturer HÅG (1085); sustainable acoustics brand Baresque (Zintra + FUNC. + Botton + Gardiner) (394); West Elm Work (10-165); Spanish furniture manufacturer Viccarbe (10-152); architectural systems and ceilings solutions provider Arktura (10-154); and K-12 education furniture specialists Smith System (11-111).

For Baresque, the new move represents a pivotal moment. “Marking our 10th year at NeoCon, we’re thrilled to elevate our presence from a temporary booth to a permanent showroom — a testament to the Baresque Group’s enduring commitment to innovation and excellence in the commercial design industry,” states Angus Blaiklock, executive director of Baresque. “This space allows us to deepen our connection with architects, designers, and specifiers in a way that inspires.”

Arktura’s vice president of sales and marketing, Patricia Kisereu, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the transformative nature of their new showroom. “This isn’t just a showroom; it’s a vortex of possibility. We’re redefining how the industry engages with materials by creating a space to explore capability — bringing something bold, rebellious, and unlike anything seen before.”

7th floor offers new exhibitors

New and returning companies comprise the 7th-floor Exhibit Hall which will feature dedicated, amenity-rich spaces for immersive activations and curated experiences and companies including: design-forward European brands like Ferroluce SRL, PLYCOLLECTION and Visplay GmbH; architectural products, flooring, and technology innovators such as Formica, Slalom, AHF Products, Behr Paint, Configura and Cyncly; global sourcing exhibitors like Kano Global, Modernsolid Industrial and Merryfair; and furniture and fabric specialists including Offices to Go, Ultrafabrics,  Mantra Inspired Furniture, Virco, Cane-line, Emu, Nardi and FEEK.

Facility managers and designers can register for NeoCon 2025

Show registration is free for all attendees. To register, head to NeoCon. Keynotes will be delivered live onsite during the show and will also be available for streaming on NeoCon.com. Programming registration for keynotes, featured presentations, CEU seminars, talks and workshops opens April 1, 2025.

For showroom, exhibitor, and general NeoCon news, images and real-time information, follow NeoCon on: Instagram (@NeoCon_Shows), LinkedIn (@NeoCon-Shows), and Facebook (@NeoConShows).

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While all contract brands thrive on selling their standard products as they are designed and built, Versteel has developed a reputation for being responsive to creating modified products as needed. Schwinghammer routinely is asked, “Can you make it like this? Can you give us one of these?” The brand is nimble and comfortable with such requests. For example, a client liked a line of tables then wanted matching chairs, so the Versteel team designed and manufactured chairs to meet the demand.

The well-known flexibility of Versteel tables — the ability for them to move up, down, tilt, wield hidden power supplies–makes them one of the innovative products that roll out of its factory. “We have been doing electrification for a long time,” says Schwinghammer. “Whether it’s plugged-in or battery-powered, we can provide it and hide it by design,” he explains.

“Our Niche is You,” Versteel’s slogan, is about the brand’s customer focus and ability to meet their needs. “There is strength in our quality that is connected to product longevity and durability,” says Schwinghammer.

How does ‘Our Niche is You’ connect to Versteel’s next product launch?

Schwinghammer: We will be introducing a family of products in 2025 that represents a forward-looking collection encompassing what we already offer with work, meeting and lounge tables that contribute to a multi-functional setting. The products will work together or apart. They will create shared or private work areas, storage, and space division.

One of our newest design groups decided this could work because we are all uncertain as to how we are going to work in the near future. Management may change to hybrid working or more private offices using more dividers. There’s a need for furniture that can be used in a private office or moved out to function in an open space or work area. We are adapting and positioning it differently.

Quality has been a Versteel hallmark over its 40 plus years producing contract furniture. How does Versteel convey its quality to the industry?

Schwinghammer: We did it a long time ago. Quality was instilled in our employees; it is their passion. They know when a result is not ideal, and they are constantly working to attain a better result.

We are very proud that all Versteel manufacturing is in the United States. We spin that message, and we boast that we have control under our roof. It speaks to the people, to our clients and is all-encompassing for the production floor.

Our sample maker is an outstanding example of one who is fully vested in quality. It’s demonstrated in the products. On the new Versteel website and social media, we highlight the people and how long they have been with the company.

This is the 41st year for the individual who runs manufacturing. We have documented his process; he’s been at it since 1984. Versteel has people who know how to run the machines and the ability to work with the manufacturers’ technicians to maximize the output.

Which specifier segment is most concerned — and vocal with the reps — about quality?

Schwinghammer: In universities, facility managers and designers make the most requests for quality. They want a product that will stand up. It is as good as they thought it would be. We support our customers by extending a lifetime warranty as we know the products are built to the highest standards.

How does Versteel look at manufacturing quality in BIFMA/BIFMA-compliant terms?

Schwinghammer: BIFMA is an “entry point” into the market with its standards committees. They remind manufacturers to retest and recertify products every eight years. When Versteel is producing a new chair, we source third-party certification and conduct our own testing. It’s in excess of BIFMA. All the chairs Versteel makes can meet bariatric requirements, making healthcare facilities a strong market for us.

For their style and durability, Versteel tables and seating are commonly specified in high-traffic and potentially high-abuse settings found in education and healthcare. What are clients commonly concerned with regarding durability?

Schwinghammer: From a durability standpoint, most of our products function intuitively. They work and continue to work without issue. For example, a folding table mechanism we patented blew past 25,000 cycles (ANSI BIFMA requires 10,000). Facility managers know it is durable and can be used for their projects. Those folding tables are still in use, designed to never wear out. Older folding tables tend to get replaced by the tilt/nest tables.

Higher education institutions are striving to create very comfortable and “adult” surroundings on campus settings. What’s the solution?

Schwinghammer: Gathering has been conveyed to us as being as important as studying. Administrators are creating a common space for all types of academic disciplines for working on projects and collaboration. Catwalk, our modular seating system with ledges, is a way of creating seated areas to also accommodate ‘piles of students’ with perfect hang-out or collaboration spots. Perch where you want to is Catwalk’s theme and when specified, Catwalk allows the students to organically use the furniture.

Students are learning and sharing in many ways, but testing is still a critical demand. In one city, there is a facility of 260 study carrels, exclusively used for testing. To create that we also had to modify a whole row to accommodate sensory deprivation issues.

Are users in educational institutions becoming kinder and gentler, or are the FMs making greater demands for durability?

Schwinghammer: Seating and furniture pieces that are both softer and field-replaceable, usually due to abuse, are in demand. We are frequently asked by the facility manager, and we assure them we can send a team to replace or repair pieces.

We know that wheels and casters are always needed in learning environments. However, with some casters, the manufacturing team has specific performance issues. They didn’t always hold up, and Versteel got tired of that issue. A few years ago, we worked with a caster company to design and engineer a unique caster. We are now able to use the highest-quality caster by creating and sourcing it directly.

What are the high points for Versteel’s specification in healthcare? 

Schwinghammer: We aim to meet Healthcare Without Harm’s Healthy Interiors Furnishing and Furnishings Criteria v. 2.3, and are also BIFMA Compliant. There are customers who only buy for cleanability, durability and the ability to replace. Our role in healthcare is ancillary, as we mostly provide guest seating. We often get specified through hospitals associated with universities already using Versteel. The brand transitions to medical consulting areas, cafeterias, and training rooms. We know that durability was an issue during Covid; we saw our tables and chairs made with chrome from over 20 years ago that withstood this intense period of use 24/7.

The Versteel site indicates that the brand pursues sustainable materials, stating its goal to exceed 70% material efficiency based on the circular economy principle that targets zero waste and pollution.

Schwinghammer: We find the circular economy is client-driven. The design side may tell you I am concerned about it, but we know the end-user feels differently and wants to be involved in sustainable product specifications. Many of our tables and chairs have as high as 99% material efficiency as a result of intentional design considerations and partnering with sustainable suppliers.

We have a key supplier of chair shells that uses the Restylon process that allows for the use of primary and reground plastics, resulting in a higher-quality product while also minimizing the scrap factor. Further, this leads to reducing our carbon footprint.

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These desks not only provide a compact storage solution, but also allow classrooms to easily transition from group work to individual activities – supporting the flexible, active environments teachers are creating. It’s about making the classroom a more adaptable, inspiring place for both educators and students.

Kyle Boudreau, senior product marketing manager at KI

Featuring a lightweight design, Ruckus stacking desks can be stacked four high and stored, making it ideal for classrooms or other areas where space and adaptability are crucial.

Customize with a choice between rounded or square worksurface corners, and a variety of frame colors, laminates, and edge finishes. These desks integrate seamlessly with other Ruckus furniture pieces, providing teachers with cohesive solutions that are both durable and beautiful. Click for more information about Ruckus stacking desks from KI.

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Nexa helps the facilities team uncover hidden leaks, pressure and flow issues, energy waste, and countless other risks lurking in plumbing and hydronic systems. A combination of hardware, software, and support empowers FMs to improve the experience of everyone in your building.

Most commercial facilities are dealing with personnel challenges. The majority we speak with are under-resourced, which leaves directors of engineering and facility managers with the daunting task of putting out multiple fires- sometimes in succession or concurrently. It can feel relentless and overwhelming. It’s incredible to hear from our users that they’re not only blown away by Nexa’s ability to expose the hidden insight and risk within their plumbing and hydronics systems, but also by the Nexa Customer Success Team, which acts as a force multiplier for their engineering staff. Nexa’s providing them advanced warnings of trouble within their systems, performance metrics, etc., but they’re also getting diagnostic guidance and expert troubleshooting support. It’s changing the way they do their jobs and helping restore a sense of order to their day. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase “After using Nexa, I’d never do this job without it.”

Greg Berry, Digital Sales Manager

Nexa offers real-time monitoring, alerts, and insights to prevent costly water-related incidents and reduce water and energy consumption. Its intuitive interface features a system schematic, customizable alerts, and detailed analytics, enabling teams to quickly identify and address issues. When used in conjunction with Nexa compatible equipment, like water heaters, digital mixing valves, or shutoff valves, facility managers can get even more insights into their water system and remotely manage specific equipment operations. Nexa is available in desktop and mobile app format.

Watts designs and manufactures a line of flow control, water safety, water filtration and treatment, radiant heating and drainage products for commercial, institutional and residential markets.

For more information, visit NexaPlatform.com.

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Innovative furniture manufacturer KI will spotlight the transformative power of furniture and design to engage students and educators alike at EDspaces 2024, the premier event for education facility planning and design. Attendees who visit the booth will see a new education seating collection unveiled and have the opportunity to vote in KI’s third annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway Contest.

We’re excited to feature innovative products that can help combat the recent rise in chronic absenteeism and decline in student engagement. Students thrive when they have agency in their classrooms, and we’re proud to offer research-backed design and furniture solutions that empower them to do so.

Bryan Ballegeer, KI’s vice president of Education Markets

Paramount among these solutions is Cogni, a brand-new collection launching in January 2025. The Cogni collection is an adaptable, ergonomic line of chairs and stools designed to support every body type, with features that enhance student engagement and safety such as a sensory surface and a heel-wheel option with anti-tilt mechanism.

Attendees who visit the KI booth space will be able to help select the winners of the company’s Third Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway Contest. Hundreds of educators nationwide have entered the contest using KI’s Classroom Planner Tool to design the classroom of their dreams. EDspaces attendees can review those submissions and vote for who they think should walk away with a $40,000 classroom makeover. 

KI will also host an EDsession, Temple of Knowledge: The Transformation and Future of the College Library, on Tuesday, November 12, at 1 p.m. Central in Classroom 362 BC. Ballegeer will dive into research by Studio Fynn and the University of Pennsylvania that looks at the future of college libraries and media centers.

KI will cap off day one of EDspaces with a happy hour on November 12 from 3-5 p.m. Central in its booth, #1433. Join for drinks, appetizers, and the chance to network with education professionals.

KI looks forward to meeting educators, administrators, architects, and designers from across the country at EDspaces. We’ll share our vision for how research-driven furniture and design solutions can support the needs of students and amplify teachers’ voices.

Angela Allen, director of Product Marketing at KI

In addition to Cogni, featured education seating products include the following:

Nav & Cheevo Esports Chairs: Crafted for the discerning needs of esports enthusiasts, Nav & Cheevo provide the long-lasting comfort gamers are looking for at competitive and accessible prices.

Zeker Modular Seating: With its plush design and versatile modularity, Zeker offers a variety of curved and linear seating configurations. Zeker’s rounded edges and organic forms create warm, inviting spaces that prioritize comfort and placemaking.

MyPlace Active Base Ottomans: Part of the MyPlace collection, these innovative ottomans promote flexible learning and offer a subtle rocking motion for students who need to wiggle or fidget to concentrate. The flat center provides a “home base” to sit still when desired. 

Sway Lounge Seating: Sway chairs prioritize comfort and individuality by allowing users to move front to back and side to side with a 360-degree swivel. 

Also in booth 1433 are two KI brand subsidiaries:

KI Wall: KI Wall is a KI spin-off brand of solid and glass wall systems. Among its most notable offerings is WiggleRoom Super Structure, a freestanding post-and-beam system that can be used to create group project rooms, lounges, and single or linked workspaces. It is a Certified Autism Resource and can be customized with PET felt material or outfitted with a user-controlled light system to minimize auditory and sensory distractions.

Pallas Textiles: Pallas Textiles fuses weaving with modern textile techniques into sophisticated, stylish, and timeless upholstery, panel fabrics, and privacy curtains. The newly launched In Good Company collection features six marine-inspired textiles woven with SEAQUAL YARN, which contains upcycled marine plastic. A portion of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to the SEAQUAL Initiative in support of ocean cleanup.

Additional show details about KI’s booth and activities at EDspaces 2024 can be found at KI.

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Improve air quality and system efficiency, more easily and faster with the CC-400 CoilPro® from Goodway® — the ultimate solution for hassle-free coil cleaning. It delivers a perfect balance of 400 PSI cleaning pressure and 3+ GPM flow rate, providing deep, effective cleaning for even the thickest, dirtiest coils — all without the risk of damaging fins. Hard-to-reach coils? No problem! The CC-400’s sectional 3-piece wand and 90-degree nozzle attachment allow you to target those tricky spots behind coils effortlessly. But that’s not all. With advanced chemical integration, you can easily apply cleaning agents like Coilshine® for an extra layer of cleaning performance, all packed into a lightweight, handheld design. The CC-400 CoilPro takes the challenge out of coil cleaning, offering the perfect blend of power, precision, and convenience — delivering top-tier results for facilities that demand the best.

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Elevate your facility to the next level with Flotex, a truly unique flocked floor covering that combines the durability, cleanability, and performance of a resilient floor with the comfort, acoustics, and slip-resistance of carpet. Flotex is 100% waterproof and can withstand extreme wear and high traffic, making it ideal for convention centers,
public spaces, and education environments.

Flotex floor coverings are manufactured with up to 46,000 upright nylon 6,6 fibers per square inch that resist crushing and matting. The straight nylon fibers capture fine dust and allergens that are easily released when vacuumed. Flotex releases up to 76% of original soil after vacuuming compared to 46% for loop pile carpet.

When spray extraction cleaning is used, Flotex releases up to 97% of the original soil compared to 64% for loop pile carpet. That is why Flotex is the only textile flooring with a British Allergy Foundation approval. Plus, Flotex’s dense, upright nylon fiber completely dries after wet extraction in 4 to 6 hours verses up to 24 hours for traditional carpet.

If you are looking for an easy-to-clean, highly effective hygienic floor that is safe, extremely durable and stain
resistant with 40 years of proven history, it is Flotex from Forbo Flooring Systems.

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