PPG Participates in 6th Annual "Bras for a Cause"

On Saturday, April 18th The Soroptomists of Glendale held their 6th annual "Bras for a Cause" fundraiser. Each year people design and build bras which are auctioned off at the event to raise money for breast cancer research.

PPG participated for the first time this year for the "Go To Work" theme with their entry UNDER CONSTRUCTION (pictured at right).

The bra, designed and built by the PPG design team took home the award for "Most Unique." The design featured authentic construction materials and tools donated by LittlePinkTools.com, which donates 10 percent of its proceeds to breast cancer research.

Click here to read more about the event

10 Ways to Maintain Profitability During Difficult Times

  By Marty Mcghie
The Big Picture
www.bigpicture.net
December, 2008
  1. Develop a Strong Management Team
  2. Strive for Process Excellence
  3. Create A Sales-Driven Organization
  4. Build an Inspired Sales Team
  5. Manage Your Cash
  6. Manage Your Inventory
  7. Take Care of Your Entire Team
  8. Have Capacity? Get Creative
  9. Market To Your Customers
  10. Exceed Customer Expectations

To read the full article, click here.

Is Building “Green” Really More Expensive?

By Elena Babaeva - Nashville Business Journal, 2/09

A study sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council and other real estate and architectural groups has found that building green costs an average of 2.5 percent more up front.

The study found however that the financial savings over the life of the building would, conservatively, exceed this initial investment tenfold.

To read the full article, click here.

 

 

Healthcare Solutions

Haworth has formed a partnership with Unicell, a leader in modular medical environments to expand its healthcare solutions line.

To view the Haworth healthcare brochure, simply click here.

Haworth Renovates Santa Monica Showroom

Haworth recently unveiled its renovated LEED Gold rated Santa Monica showroom. The new facility features the Patterns collection.

Based on an instinctively familiar form, Patterns elevates a simple folded plane
to sophisticated design. With its broad material options and a aluminum inlay, Patterns injects a level of refinement.

From sleek, low benches
and clean studio desking to architecturally intriguing workwalls and portals,
Patterns offers a new dimension to the floorplate. Use Patterns to create
unique interiors and eliminate the sea of sameness.

To review Patterns Product Sheet, simply click here.