JUNE 8, 2009
NEW: THE NEW QUADRI FRAME SYSTEM
A collection of frames for freestanding, ceiling-suspended, wall-mounted, or wall-leaning graphics and graphic/product presentations.
To Learn more about Quadri, go here >>
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
NEW: THE SOFFITTO SYSTEM. A CEILING-SUSPENDED COLLECTION THAT USES THE SAME TRACK SYSTEM AS OUR CABLE SYSTEMS
The Soffitto System is a new, track-based, vertically-suspended system for display. All Uprights are suspended from an aluminum track which can be screwed into a ceiling or window soffit at any location. The Uprights have a glide, which keeps the Upright hanging vertically plumb. All Uprights can be slid along the track to any location, or completely removed by sliding off the end of the track for a change in layout. The Uprights and their glides are polished stainless steel. Because they use the same tracks, the Soffitto System is interchangeable with our Cable Maxi and Cable Mini Systems.
To Learn more about Soffitto, go here >>
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
DDI MAGAZINE'S EDITOR'S CHOICE PROCUCT OF THE YEAR: RECLAIMED WOOD ICONIC PANLES
Iconic Panels in Reclaimed Western Redwood, Asian Teak, and Douglas Fir were chosen as one of the Editor's Choice Product Of The Year in this the September issue.
To learn more of Reclaimed Wood Iconic Panels, go here >>
JULY 7, 2009
ICONIC LOUISE PANELS USED IN SAKS FIFTH AVENUE DOLCE & GABBANA SHOP
Iconic Panels in Gloss White and Matte Black Louise Pattern were recently installed in Saks Fifth Avenue in the Dolce & Gabbana area of "The Workshop", adding a perfect modern backdrop to the simple hangrails and sophisticated apparel.
To see more photos of the installation in our Photo Database, go here >>
JANUARY 30, 2009
B+N INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF GRAPHIC CUBE | PEDESTALS
Brushed Stainless Steel Cubes that can be used open or with graphic panels.
Graphic Cube|Pedestals are display and merchandising cubes which have the ability to hold graphics on any, or all, of the four sides. The frame is constructed from brushed stainless steel, and has channels which allow graphics to be easily slipped into place. Levelers on the bottom ensure they stay balanced on uneven floor surfaces. The top is made from a solid piece of brushed stainless steel, and registers into place on top of the frame. It creates a perfect spot for highlighting product, and can hold up to 80 pounds (on the 22" version) and 60 pounds (on the 30" version). Graphic Cube|Pedestals can also be used without graphics for an open and light contrast to a Cube|Pedestal with full graphics. With several combined together, they produce a strong, impactful display, and provide easy adaptation for seasonal messaging or new promotions.
More about Graphic Cube | Pedestals here >>
DECEMBER 15, 2008
B+N INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF LIGHT PLATFORMS
Modular, Illuminated Platforms For Highlighting Product
Light Platforms are modular, internally-illuminated display boxes that can connect together, or be used individually. The simple, open style legs are polished stainless steel (available also in gloss white powder coat). The legs have two sets of mounting holes, which allow them to share two Light Platforms, or be moved inward for a single Light Platform. Light Platforms can be ordered with either fluorescent bulbs, which can be easily changed by lifting the top, or with programmable color-changing LED’s. Fluorescent Light Platforms “daisy chain” their power feeds through a hole in the bottom, so that there is only one cord to plug in. Color-changing LED Light Platforms have individual power feeds.
Light Platforms are 23 3/4 " square white acrylic, and offered in two heights: 9" and 12" (including legs). Using various heights along a run adds interest to a long display. Please note that Light Platforms are for display only, and can support up to 75 lbs. Never stand on them, as they are not designed to support the full weight of a person.
More about Light Platforms here >>
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
NEW RECLAIMED WOOD FIXTURES
Perimeter and floor fixtures made from reclaimed, FSC-Certified Douglas Fir, Western Redwood, and Asian Teak
This collection includes three species: Old Growth Redwood (revitalized wine tanks from northern California – when the veneers are being sliced you can still smell the wine that aged in the tank), American Black Walnut (procured from from urban salvage in Oregon), and Old Growth Douglas Fir (recycled from warehouse deconstruction – beams are picked from the best, tightest grain). Beyond the unparalleled patina of the aged wood and the hard, straight grains, reclaimed timber helps us re-use and recycle materials that would otherwise be landfill.
The reclaimed timber veneer is recycled, and panel substrate are both FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. The MDF substrate is recycled wood, and meets the most stringent formaldehyde emission standards in the world. The wood is provided unfinished. The panels we procure is FSC Mixed Credit (sw-coc-001962). These choices can help projects earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits.
To Learn more about Reclaimed Wood Fixtures, go here >>OCTOBER, 2011
B+N ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITION TO THE ICONIC PANEL COLLECTION: LUCIENNE
Inspired by designs of the stylish couple who brought modernity and charm to their playful textile patterns and creative furniture during the era of postwar Britain.
See more about Lucienne Panels here >>
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
B+N ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITION TO THE ICONIC PANEL COLLECTION: KUBA
A mix of the patterns of African ceremonial Kuba Cloth
and Eighties Pop Art, our latest Iconic Panel pattern takes a tribal spin on modern interiors.
See more about Kuba Panels here >>
JUNE 30, 2010
B+N ANNOUNCES BUTLER TABLES
An oversized, modernized, and ultimately flexible take on a classic piece
Butler Tables have always been a mainstay in residential applications. We have now blown the scale up and have created a wonderful table for retail applications.
Butler Tables are highly versatile, and easily set up and taken down. Our stock offerings have trays as tops, but feel free to pair the base with a glass or wood top as well. Butler Tables are available in the materials listed to the right. B&N is offering an extremely durable vinyl laminate, acrylic, and high grade leather vinyls that perfectly mimic Buffalo, Crocodile, and Shagreen.
See more about Butler Tables here >>
July 21, 2010
THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: B+N PARTICIPATES IN A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION PUBLISHED IN DDI
"The bright side [is] we all seem to be more creative, and we all have collaborated much more that we would have otherwise. These new alliances make us all smarter business people, and as the economy shifts out of the recession, those of us that [survive] should be positioned to thrive".
-- Brad Somberg, B+N President
To read the entire article,, go here >>
JUNE 26, 2009
B+N ANNOUNCES TWO NEW ICONIC PANEL PATTERNS: BARCELONA AND CHINOISERIE
Barcelona: Influenced by our recent trip to Spain, this flourish of the hand pattern interprets the ruffles and flounces of the hems, as seen in the dresses of traditional Flamenco dancers.
Chinoiserie: Inspired by the style originated in the 17th century, and which incorporated fanciful imagery of trees, birds, bridges, and temples. Its whimsical origin attempts to imitate Chinese porcelain and the use of lacquer-like materials and decoration.
To Learn more about these new patterns, and all Iconic Panels, go here >>
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
B+N ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ICONIC FURNITURE, A COLLECTION OF TO-THE-TRADE PIECES THAT FIT PERFECTLY WITH OUR ICONIC PANELS
Iconic™ Furniture incorporates three of our most popular Iconic Panel patterns in five stock colors and finishes. The virtually indestructible qualities of Iconic Panels are combined with warm walnut or high-gloss lacquered bodies, resulting in an elegant, modern, and wear-resistant collection of fine furniture. Shown here, the Dresser Collection,and Queen Bed with a Freestanding Headboard and Night stand Panels, all in Helsinki Pattern with Walnut bodies. Iconic Furniture can be incorporated into both retail and hospitality projects.
To Learn more about Iconic Furniture, please visit our new website featuring the entire collections at www.IconicRoom.com.
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
RECLAIMED WOOD ICONIC PANELS FEATURED AS EDITORIAL ON NEW "GREEN" PRODUCT IN BOTH METROPOLIS FEBRUARY AND VM&SD
Click on either image to download a PDF version of the complete article.
This collection includes three species: Old Growth Redwood (revitalized wine tanks from northern California – when the veneers are being sliced you can still smell the wine that aged in the tank), American Black Walnut (procured from from urban salvage in Oregon), and Old Growth Douglas Fir (recycled from warehouse deconstruction – beams are picked from the best, tightest grain). Beyond the unparalleled patina of the aged wood and the hard, straight grains, reclaimed timber helps us re-use and recycle materials that would otherwise be landfill.
The reclaimed timber veneer is recycled, and panel substrate are both FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. The MDF substrate is recycled wood, and meets the most stringent formaldehyde emission standards in the world. The wood is provided unfinished. The panels we procure is FSC Mixed Credit (sw-coc-001962). These choices can help projects earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits.
To Find out
More about Reclaimed Wood Iconic Panels, please click here >>
DECEMBER 15, 2008
BRAD SOMBERG, PRESIDENT OF B+N, ELECTED TO A.R.E. BOARD
Brad Somberg has been elected to serve on the board of A.R.E., the Association of Retail Environments. Founded in 1956 and based in Hollywood, Fla., A.R.E. has stood for quality and professionalism for 50 years. A.R.E. members are proven industry leaders—companies that are well known for excellent craftsmanship, topflight service, and cutting-edge innovation.
Member companies offer a full range of products and services for retail environments, and include store fixture suppliers, retail design firms, suppliers of visual merchandising products, and suppliers of materials and equipment for the retail environments industry. Member capabilities extend beyond fixture manufacturing to include importing, exporting, consolidating, installing, project management, engineering, design, and more.
To learn more about the important role A.R.E. plays in our industry, go here >>
NOVEMBER, 2011
B+N ANNOUNCES A NEW ARCHITECTURAL PANEL PRODUCT: INFUSED VENEER
Infused Veneer™ is a collection of panels from B+N Industries. This revolutionary product infuses imagery and graphics on to various wood veneer species, such as maple, cherry, and walnut. These 48" x 96" architectural panels can be used as decorative walls, display walls, in fixtures, and can utilize any of our panel-based merchandising product, such as the Puck™ System.
See more about Infused Veneer here >>
Come see our new product in New York during the Retail Design Collective, December 7-9, 2011
See more about Retail Design Collective >>
NOVEMBER, 2011
PAVE ANNOUNCES FINALISTS IN THE
2011-2012 PAVE THE WAY 3D DESIGN CHALLENGE
Competition sponsored and presented by B+N Industries
The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) is pleased to announce the top 12 projects for the 2011-2012 PAVE the Way 3D Design Challenge, sponsored by B+N Industries.
This competition, now in its third year, offers students a chance to see their designs come to life,
gain exposure at a major industry trade show, and win cash awards. PAVE received 190 entries from 10
countries.
The top 12 projects are from the following students:
Maggie Benson, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Alexia Butts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
Elyse Falato, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
Kelvin Harly and Ayako Otani, California State University at Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Anastasia Ivanova, Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences, Kouvola, Finland
Aurielle Jones, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
Sangin Kwon and Minwook Gwon, Sangmyung University, Cheonan, South Korea
Michael C. Lewandowski, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nikola Matovicova, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Alan Oakes, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Stewart Macintosh Wegman, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
Justin T. Willard, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Brad Somberg, president of B+N Industries, believes the competition has reached a new level of sophistication,
noting that the judges were amazed at the level of thought and inspiration that went into this year's entries.
"You could see the amount of research and emotion that the students used to recreate the notion of cosmetic
makeovers. We are all excited by not only the student's entries but also by the educators that are guiding these
students and supporting their visions. Thank you to everyone that embraced this challenge and especially to
those that made it to the finals," he says.
The challenge was to design a functional makeover station and include a 3D rendering of the design for judging.
As sponsor and presenter of the challenge, Burlingame, Calif.-based B+N Industries will now work with the
students with the top 12 designs to produce prototypes of their designs for display at GlobalShop 2012, where
the prototypes will be displayed in booth #4013. The student winners will be announced during A.R.E.'s Design
Awards program Wed., Feb. 29, 2012, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Judging the competition were: Jason Friend, Designer, B+N Industries, Burlingame, Calif.; Kelvin Lee,
Industrial Designer, B+N Industries, Burlingame, Calif.; Kevin McPhee, Creative Director, B+N Industries,
Burlingame, Calif.; Alison Embrey Medina, Executive Editor, DDI Magazine, Atlanta, Ga.; Deborah Probst,
Senior Director, Store Design & Construction, Bare Escentuals, San Francisco, Calif.; Brad Somberg, President,B+N Industries, Burlingame, Calif.; and Shawn Thrapp, Event Production and Director of Visual
Merchandising, Nordstrom, San Francisco, Calif.
Visit www.paveinfo.org for details on the competition.
Visit www.paveinfo.org for details on the competition >>
March 30, 2011
PAVE THE WAY: 2011 3D DESIGN CHALLENGE WINNERS
Above: The First Place Winner
Catherine Morse and Gregory Vanderpol
Hermes Talaris Saddle Display
California State University, Long Beach
To see all the 12 finalists. Go here >>
To learn more about PAVE and A.R.E., Go here >>
JANUARY 27, 2011
B+N ANNOUNCES THE GIANT PEGBOARD SYSTEM
As shown during the Retail Design Collective 2010
See more about The Giant Pegboard System >>
JANUARY 27, 2011
B+N ANNOUNCES CANTILEVER NESTING TABLES
As shown during the Retail Design Collective
See more about The Cantilever Nesting Tables >>
Summer, 2010
B&N FEATURED IN RETAIL ARTICLE IN SURFACE AND PANEL MAGAZINE: RETAIL OF THE NOW
Download the article here >>
May 24, 2010
SAK'S FIFTH AVENUE ELEGANT OUTLET STORE
B&N'S Iconic Panels Help Define Merchandising Area
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH has opened its newest outlet location at Park Lane, a 33.5-acre mixed-use development located across from NorthPark Center in Dallas. Featuring enhanced lighting and visual merchandising, the 28,000-sq.-ft. OFF 5TH store continues the evolution of the original prototype store opened in 2008.
May 17, 2010
HOW RETAILERS ARE KEEPING FRESH LOOKS DURING CURRENT ECONOMIC TIMES
B&N President Brad Somberg Weighs In
With the economy showing signs of recovering, phones are ringing again at offices of visual-display companies. But their way of doing business has changed, said Brad Somberg, president of Burlingame, Calif.–based design company B&N Industries and a 30-year veteran of the visual-display game.
“I think money is being infused back into the marketplace, but it is more intelligent” said Somberg, who also serves on the board of directors for trade group Association of Retail Environments. “For every dollar spent, [retailers] are expecting more value for their dollar,” he said.
Read more here at Apparel News.Net >>
