Bush Industries claims three Pinnacle Award finalists

Jamestown NY- Three new furniture groups marketed by Bush Industries under its Eric Morgan brand of set-up case goods furniture have been nominated as finalists for the furniture industry's most prestigious design awards. Bush's Tuxedo Executive Office, Tuxedo Entertainment and Mason Hills Entertainment groups received this coveted recognition.

The American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) sponsors the Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards. The winners of the 2004-2005 competition will be announced on October 15 at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina.

All three Bush designs were created by Walt Shaw. Shaw is a 1974 graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh with degree in Product Design. He has extensive design experience with Bush Industries, Stanley Furniture, American of Martinsville, Bassett Furniture, as well as consumer electronics and related furniture for GE and RCA.

"I'm gratified to receive three nominations," said Shaw. "I'd like to thank ASFD for this prestigious recognition. I'm truly grateful."

30 percent more entries were received this year, according to Christine Evans, executive director of ASFD. The number of 2004-2005 submissions was an all time high as well. A panel of 12 independent judges evaluated the entries based on strict criteria that includes value to consumers, visual appearance and function, use of materials and application of production technology.

"When Bush returned to the Consumer Electronics Show in January of this year, we branded our participation as 'Leading by design,'" said Jim Schmidt II, V. P. of Merchandising and Marketing. "We knew we had cutting-edge designs and our Pinnacle nominations confirm this. We truly are leading by design. Walt Shaw and our design team are the best in the business."

The furniture groups nominated for Pinnacle Design Awards are:

Tuxedo Executive- Combining the look of Sheraton style with today's off-the-floor airy appeal, Tuxedo combines elements of the traditional past with contemporary styling. The five-piece group of Home Office furniture includes an executive desk, credenza, credenza hutch and two piers and renders a thoughtful blend of style and functionality. Features include durable melamine surfaces, sturdy hardware and ample storage and filing.

The three Pinnacle Award finalists will be proudly on display in the newly remodeled Bush Furniture and Eric Morgan showroom located at IHFC Wrenn 547, phone 336-882-4413.

Bush Industries, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of case goods and ready-to-assemble furniture for home and office, as well as a supplier of diverse surface technologies. The company is headquartered in Jamestown, New York, with manufacturing plants in New York State, Pennsylvania, Mexico, and Germany.