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Liberty Mutual Insurance Elects Nancy Quan to the Company’s Board of Directors

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David H. Long, Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Chief Executive Officer, today announced that Nancy Quan, Chief Technical Officer, Coca-Cola North America and Corporate Officer of the Coca-Cola Company, has been elected to the insurer’s Board of Directors.

“We are delighted to have a corporate leader of Nancy Quan’s impressive stature and list of accomplishments join our board of directors,” Mr. Long said. “I am excited about the positive impact that she will have on our board and worldwide operations.”

As Chief Technical Officer for the Coca-Cola North America businesses, Ms. Quan’s areas of responsibility include research & development and innovation; technical operations and commercialization; quality, safety and environment; and scientific and regulatory affairs.

“I am excited to join the Liberty Mutual Board of Directors,” Ms. Quan said. “Central to the belief of this great mutual enterprise is to help preserve and protect the things that people cherish and to help bring financial security at some of the most challenging times in people’s lives. This is something I believe in; and I am looking forward to working with the Liberty Mutual Board members and the management team to help achieve the Company’s goals.”

Ms. Quan is a graduate of Purdue University. She is co-chair of the Coca-Cola United Way campaign, and a Tocqueville society member. In her career, she has received various recognitions, including: Top 40 Women in Innovation, Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recently inducted to the Hall of Fame, Nutrition Department at Purdue University. She serves on the Advisory Board for the U.C. Davis, MBA Program, is on the Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Executive Committee for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the R-Tech Advisory Council for the Retail Industry Leaders Association, and has served on the Technical Advisory Board for Beverage Partners Worldwide, Ltd.

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Acura Electrifies SUV Lineup with Powerful and Efficient 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid

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Acura’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD.  With a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $51,9601, a premium of only $1,500 over the conventional MDX SH-AWD®, the MDX Sport Hybrid applies Acura’s innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system, a ground-breaking technology first offered in the RLX Sport Hybrid and more recently, the NSX supercar.

The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid is engineered for customers who desire the ultimate in driving refinement, technological sophistication and prestige in a three-row Acura SUV. Taking full advantage of the immediate, high-torque performance of its three powerful electric motors, along with the always-on capabilities of electric torque vectoring, the MDX Sport Hybrid substantially expands dynamic performance and fuel efficiency for luxury SUV customer’s everyday driving needs – all without sacrificing interior space or cargo volume.

Unique elements of the MDX Sport Hybrid’s design and engineering versus its non-hybrid counterpart include the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® powertrain with three electric motors and 7-speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT), an advanced Electro Servo braking system, new and model-exclusive Active Damper technology, and an expanded-range Integrated Dynamics System with four distinct modes, including new SPORT+ mode.

The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD is set to electrify the company’s SUV lineup.

The MDX Sport Hybrid’s Integrated Dynamics System engages with nine different dynamic systems within the vehicle, including its electric motors, throttle, steering, transmission and Active Dampers, to provide the driver with an expanded range of selectable performance characteristics to suit their varied driving needs and desires.

The MDX Sport Hybrid is offered in two sophisticated grades: the MDX with Technology Package and the MDX with Advance Package. Both grades have exclusive interior trim, stainless steel sport pedals and feature wood interior accents; wood trim accents are only available with the Advance Package for the other two MDX variants. The MDX Sport Hybrid with Technology Package includes versatile seating for seven passengers, while the Advance Package features a 6-passenger interior with second-row captain’s chairs and large second-row center console in place of a three-person bench seat.

New Features

  • Three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® powertrain
  • 3.0-liter, SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine
  • 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT)
  • 4-mode Integrated Dynamics System with SPORT+ mode
  • Active Dampers
  • Electric Servo Brake System
  • Exclusive interior trim
  • Body-color lower side sills and front/rear skid garnishes
  • SH-AWD® badge on rear and Hybrid badges on front fenders

Powertrain

The MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain boasts a total system output of 321 horsepower3 and 289 lb.-ft. of torque, up 31 horsepower over the non-hybrid MDX, making it the most powerful Acura production SUV ever built. EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/27/27 mpg2 (city/highway/combined) are up 8/1/6 mpg over the non-hybrid variant.

A 3.0 liter, 24-valve, SOHC V-6 power plant with i-VTEC® valvetrain and selectable idle-stop capability provides primary motive force, with a peak output of 257 horsepower (SAE net) at 6,300 rpm and 218 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net) at 5,000 rpm. Three electric motors – a front motor built into the 7DCT, and a rear Twin Motor Unit (TMU) – provide instant torque for a more responsive and vivid driving experience.

An advanced 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT) is standard, a feature in common with the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® sedan and in 9-speed form in the NSX. Unlike a conventional automatic transmission, the DCT offers ultra-quick gear changes and operates without a torque converter, improving efficiency. The 7DCT can operate in fully automatic mode, or it can be shifted manually via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The hybrid powertrain also features several advancements as part of the on-going development of Acura hybrid technology, including improvements in cooling and packaging of the IPU and PCU, as well as increased hybrid battery power density.

Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)

The MDX Sport Hybrid employs groundbreaking technology offered in the Acura NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid sedan. The MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system is optimized to provide both outstanding performance and class-leading fuel efficiency. Depending on the driving mode (COMFORT, NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+), the system utilizes the V-6 engine, 7DCT with built-in motor, TMU and battery pack to provide exhilarating and confidence-inspiring performance while maximizing efficiency.

The MDX Sport Hybrid’s electric SH-AWD® system operates independently of the gasoline engine as the two rear-mounted electric motors dynamically apportion both positive and negative torque directly to the rear wheels. This system provides for dynamic, immediate and always-on torque vectoring capabilities while eliminating the weight and energy losses associated with a conventional driveshaft and differential mechanism.

When cornering, the MDX Sport Hybrid delivers positive torque to the outside rear wheel, much like mechanical SH-AWD®, to create a yaw moment. In addition, the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® can simultaneously apply regenerative brake torque to the inside rear wheel during cornering to further enhance cornering control, a function unique to the Sport Hybrid powertrain. As the MDX Sport Hybrid doesn’t rely on engine torque, the electrified SUV can create a larger torque difference between the left and right rear wheels, even during small throttle applications, at low engine speeds or when decelerating. This substantially magnifies the positive handling benefits of SH-AWD® across a much wider range of driving conditions.

Safety Performance

All 2017 Acura MDX models come equipped with the AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies: Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). All models also come equipped with a multi-angle rearview camera, and the top grade adds blind spot information, front and rear parking sensors, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and new Auto High Beam.

Combining AcuraWatch™ with Acura’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 MDX delivers intelligent safety and confident driving performance at the top of the competitive segment, and targets top safety ratings; a five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already been achieved, and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is anticipated.

2017 MDX Sport Hybrid Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

TRIM

MSRP1

EPA RATING2

MDX Sport Hybrid with Technology Package

$51,960

26/27/27

MDX Sport Hybrid with Advance Package

$58,000

26/27/27

The MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with five consecutive years of 50,000 sales. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif. and the MDX Sport Hybrid is manufactured at the company’s Lincoln, Ala. plant using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

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Porcelanosa Launches Artisanal Wood-Porcelain Tile Collection

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Porcelanosa is one of the largest global distributors of luxury tile, kitchen, and bath products, and features the latest styles and designs across all of their showrooms. To help customers select products to build the space of their dreams, Porcelanosa is proud to introduce a new addition to their vast product selection.

Porcelanosa Seedwood Collection – Minnesota Honey (PRNewsfoto/Porcelanosa)

Seedwood is a new collection that pays tribute to sophisticated craftsmanship, creating everlasting pieces of art. With its high quality and beauty, Seedwood is a wood-look porcelain tile that evokes the true elements of natural hardwood. Its distinct features are found within the artistry of the tile. The manufacturing process imitates carefully handcrafted results, reproducing all of the details of wood knots with absolute precision. This allows for the collection to express the realism of nature through each of its series.

Porcelanosa Seedwood Collection- NOA Tanzania Wine (PRNewsfoto/Porcelanosa)

The four series of the Seedwood collection are Tanzania, Vancouver, Nebraska and Minnesota – which are available in different colors and have four complementary accent wall tile options: Ice, Desert, Noa and Eden. The aim of this aesthetic versatility is that any of the collection’s pieces can be combined with each other and can fit into any space. The visual appeal of top-quality wood has been combined with the technical properties of porcelain tile, guaranteeing a long-lasting life and easy day-to-day care. This profound strength makes Seedwood the ideal wood-look porcelain tile for walls and floors in both indoor and outdoor areas.

Porcelanosa Seedwood Collection – Nebraska Coffee (PRNewsfoto/Porcelanosa)

All of the Seedwood products feature natural matte, shaded finishes, with a total of eleven different colors that complete the collection. Seedwood is available in a 10″ by 59″ size, which is larger than most standard wood-porcelain tile sizes that are currently on the market.

“We are so excited to launch such an outstanding collection,” said Carolina Vasquez, Marketing Manager at Porcelanosa. “Each series in the Seedwood collection truly conveys the beauty and freshness of natural hardwood, and can completely transform any design.”

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New for NeoCon 2017 – The Scribble Collection

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Developed in Partnership with ICF Group/Nienkämper, the Scribble Collection provides workplace environments with “Endless Possibilities Inspired by a Single Continuous Line”

The power of simplicity is defined by small gestures of great importance. For II BY IV DESIGN it all started with an unassuming black and white sketch and a single continuous looping line. Intrigued by the play of positive and negative space captured amid the intersecting pattern, in 2015 partners Dan Menchions andKeith Rushbrook launched a career-long dream and the first piece created by their firm’s product studio, the SCRIBBLEtable.
“When Keith and I started our Interior Design practice in 1990, we dreamt of a studio that thrived on innovation and creativity,” reflects Dan Menchions, “a creative firm that could offer a broad range of design solutions. Through strategic manufacturing partnerships we have been able to deliver on this vision.”

New for NeoCon 2017, II BY IV DESIGN in partnership with ICF Group/Nienkämper has evolved the Scribble table into a collection that offers endless possibilities. The Scribble Collection includes the original round coffee table, as well as, new explorations in shape; an oval coffee table, a side table and a highly anticipated counter height meeting/dining table.

The Scribble Collection by II BY IV DESIGN – Debuting at NeoCon 2017, June 12-14 in Chicago (CNW Group/II BY IV DESIGN Inc.)

All pieces are offered in an iconic matte black with a low-iron, “Crystal” clear and tempered glass top; however finishing options are limitless. Available on-line and in stores, bases can be color matched to any Pantone color and at special request in a brushed steel or mirrored chrome finish. Adding to the versatility of the collection, tops can be fabricated in smoked or opaque glass, as well as, a revolutionary nanotech material (FENIX NTM) with low light reflectivity, anti-fingerprint, anti-bacterial and scratch resistant properties.

“Across our practice we have a commitment to uncompromising quality,” proudly states II BY IV DESIGN partner Keith Rushbrook. “Form and function have equal weight, the simplicity of our pieces belie the rigorous proof-of-concept that happens during product development.”

Also new this year for the II BY IV DESIGN and ICF Group/Nienkämper partnership is, the TEAR DROP table. The Tear Drop table is a small yet significant piece of furniture. Elegant and sculptural. A highly functional side table that is height adjustable making it perfectly adaptable for any setting. The shapely table is available in a variety of powder coat finishes, similar to the Scribble Collection, and in both fixed height and adjustable height options. Table tops are offered in laminate or wood veneer. Made for smaller spaces, this dynamic design is a clever space saving solution. The Tear Drop table is a uniquely adaptable design that brings an eclectic, sculptural element to any modern or classic interior from private offices, lounges, breakout areas and public spaces.

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Artemano: Unique, Beautiful and Environmentally Conscious

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With its continual introduction of recycled and exotic wood collections artemano once again proves to be at the cutting-edge of home décor. Designed in Canada, and closely sourced and handcrafted in the Far East, artemano products continue to set the tone and make their mark in the world of interior design. While artemano specializes in exotic solid wood, in modern and contemporary furniture and in interior design, it extends beyond furniture and accessories.

Artemano is an eco-responsible Canadian company that respects the environment, the planet, its diverse cultures and traditions. Its aim is to offer trees eternal life. In collaboration with more than 5 countries, the company abides by the regulations of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). artemano recycles and uses wood that is at the end of a first life cycle, generally used in the last step of production or destined to be discarded. Moreover, artemano is a member of Trees4Trees, an organization whose mission is to plant a tree for every tree used.

Timeless treasures for the ultimate bedroom.
artemano zen bed in natural. (CNW Group/Artemano)

With 14 stores, across eastern Canada, artemano’s roots are well-anchored in Canada, but our inspiration is drawn from faraway lands: rosewood and mango from India, suar and teak from Thailand are, recycled wood from no-longer inhabited homes in Indonesia and colourful planks of wood salvaged from old fishing boats.

Now in its fifteenth year in business, artemano has fostered strong partnerships with its suppliers. They are the ones in the field who seek out and process the raw materials that make up the artemano products. In developing partnerships with local artisans in remote Far East villages, artemano has helped transform their suppliers into entrepreneurs, who by following in artemano’s footsteps have grown their business, employed local citizens and contributed to the local South East Asian economy.

Artemano is a Canadian home furnishing brand that was founded in 2002. In 2004, artemano started creating its own signature collections by designing unique pieces. Every piece of wood is finely selected and designed as if it’s being purchased for our own home. artemano’s passion is to bring some of nature’s most striking creations into the homes. Each piece is unique and authentic, surpassing the role of being just a piece of furniture; our definition of art.http://www.artemano.ca/en/home.html

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