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Elgin, Ill-based The Middleby Corp. plans to acquire Milwaukee-based U-Line Corp., the companies announced today.

U-Line designs and assembles built-in refrigerators and ice makers that fit under countertops. The corporate headquarters has been in Milwaukee since it was founded by Henry Uihlein in 1962, and the headquarters will remain in Milwaukee. The brand, operations and leadership will also be retained as they are.

U-Line, which has 169 employees, also has an office in Laguna Beach, Calif. and a European office. Its products are shipped all over the world, and its annual revenues are about $60 million.

Middleby, which has about 4,500 employees globally, manufactures, markets and services equipment used in commercial foodservice and food processing, and residential kitchen equipment under brands including Blodgett, Toastmaster and Viking.

U-Line is a well-established brand and a category leader in innovation, quality and performance in the high-end residential markets (it serves), said Selim Bassoul, chairman and chief executive officer of The Middleby Corp. U-Line has an outstanding reputation and provides a strong strategic addition to our growing residential platform. We are excited about the fourth quarter launch of a fully redesigned and expanded lineup of new products at U-Line and believe the company is well positioned for growth. The transaction price was not disclosed.

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Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) October 15, 2014

Hardwood is the preferred choice for homeowners and businesses, according to a recent Forbes Magazine news article. To increase a home's value and to add years to its flooring, a periodic hardwood floor buff and coat will do wonders. With a regular wood floor buff, along with hard wood floor coating, a home or office will retain remarkable beauty and sense of space. That's why it's imperative to have a wood floor buff and coat professional do the job right the first time.

Further proof of its popularity can be found in the 2014 House and Home Survey. The study included nearly 20,000 respondents, finding the highest percentage of participants choose hardwood over carpet and tile. In addition, a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found the same results, homeowners, soon to be homeowners, and businesses preferred wood flooring over any other kind of flooring.

The results should come as no surprise considering the benefits of hardwood flooring. First and foremost, is its incredible durability, lasting several decades with the proper care and periodic maintenance. Unlike carpet, hardwood can be refinished, rather than completely replaced. In contrast to a tile floor, it does not have a high maintenance issue of costly grout cleaning. What's more, hardwood does not collect as much dust and does not trap allergens.

Wood flooring care is simple and straightforward. To make it last for years and years, buffing and coating, along with refinishing, are easy options, especially when done by an experienced, professional service. With hardwood flooring buff, things such as scratches and worn finishes are removed. Wood floor buffing is done in conjunction with refinishing, or singularly to restore shine. It is an alternative to replacing hardwood and is relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to removing and replacing tile or carpet.

An experienced and professional service can easily evaluate the condition of hardwood and have the necessary skill set to make it look new.

For more information about this experienced and professional wood flooring contractor, or to schedule repairs by this hardwood floor company, or learn about custom wood styles or the companys inlay and medallion installation services, phone Keith Allman at 414-378-2066. Estimates and appointments are currently available through the companys website, RoyalWoodFloor.com. The company provides top craftsmanship and cares for many types of custom and domestic wood. Visit the companys website for examples of previous work.

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Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) October 14, 2014

Florock Polymer Flooring, manufactured by Crawford Laboratories, Inc., Chicago, is pleased to welcome Jose Ibarra as Business Development Manager for the State of California, key areas within Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. Ibarra joins Florock after 14 years as a consultative sales representative for competitor Crown Polymers, LLC. With his wealth of technical experience, thorough understanding of the industry, and record of success, Ibarra is exceptionally well-prepared to expand Florocks market share in the region.

The innovative Florock line includes seamless, fluid-applied flooring systems for nearly every commercial, industrial and institutional application, including antimicrobial, USDA-compliant, low odor and quick-curing products, as well as moisture-tolerant, thermal shock resistant and chemical -resistant floors. High performance decorative products, such as the recently-launched Florotallic Faux Stain Metallic System, known for its exceptional beauty and impressive durability, are continually being developed in the companys R&D laboratory in response to market needs and design trends.

In addition to one of the most complete commercial resinous flooring lines available, Jose Ibarra can now offer customers fast shipping, convenient local pick-ups and regional training workshops, thanks to Florocks California warehouse and office. Bilingual, he is able to provide consultative services to both English and Spanish-speaking contractors, architects and facility managers. When asked about his decision, Ibarra replied, I made the move, because Florock offered a company with a solid foundation, where I could build a career and continue to provide the best service in the market to meet my clients needs. Its like a breath of fresh air to know that I have all the resources I need to work with confidence. Every one of my clients and colleagues will benefit from my new position with Florock.

David Schmetterer, Florock President, said, Jose is a true professional with the knowledge, skills and connections it takes to grow the territory. Hes made a very positive impression on me and my staff -- he fits in perfectly with our company culture of innovation, integrity and exceptional service. Were very excited to have Jose onboard and look forward to supporting him as he takes on his new role. Jose is committed to our goal of being the flooring leader in the region and to providing optimal flooring solutions to our clients. Theres no doubt he will succeed in both.

Experienced Florock Representatives are locally available nationwide. Call 1-800-FLOROCK (1-800-356-7625) to find one near you. ____________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT FLOROCK, MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. BY CRAWFORD LABORATORIES, INC. -- Serving facilities nationwide, Crawford Laboratories, Inc., is a respected leader in the manufacture, research and development, and installation of solutions-oriented concrete floor coatings and toppings. Independently owned for over 60 years and located in Chicago, Illinois, Crawford Laboratories was founded on the principles of cutting-edge technology, innovation and impeccable integrity. Please visit http://www.florock.net for more information.

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Trends Contemporary art Fairs United Kingdom From rainbow carpets to nail bars, dealers are finding new ways to stand out from the crowd

By Melanie Gerlis and Julia Halperin. From Frieze daily edition Published online: 15 October 2014

Visitors to Frieze London this year are greeted by a childrens playground, a red forest and a nuclear bomb sheltera far cry from the typically pristine white booths. The standscourtesy of Carsten Hller at Gagosian Gallery (FL, C3; FM, C2), Angus Fairhurst at Sadie Coles HQ (FL, D2) and Michael Smith at Dan Gunn (FL, G27)show the adventurous ways in which galleries are showing their wares. Even White Cube (FL, D4) is not quite a white cube, having painted its walls grey.

Other dealers with a creative spirit include Anton Kern (FL, E3), who has carved two diamond-shaped holes in his empty grey walls. These encourage visitors to peek at three sculptures made this year by Mark Grotjahn (one sold yesterday for $500,000) and a collection of mid-20th-century beaded Tabwa masks (seven sold for between $9,000 and $40,000). Esther Schippers stand (FL, C12) is enlivened by cherry-blossom wallpaper made by Thomas Demand (45,000; one of an edition of three sold yesterday), while Lisson Gallery has a rainbow gradient carpet (made in 2014, priced at $115,000) courtesy of Cory Arcangel, who has also made clothes for his dealers to wear (FL, B5; FM, E7).

Some booths are doing their best not to be booths at all. At Hauser & Wirth (FL, D6; FM, B5), the artist Mark Wallinger has recreated Sigmund Freuds study, while the Venezuelan artist Sol Calero has transformed Laura Bartletts stand (FL, H3) into an internet cafe (Ciber Caf, 2014, priced at 90,000).

Its a tactic that makes Frieze Londonwhich has also had a welcome revamplook sharper, and acts as an antidote to fair fatigue. This keeps the viewers experience fresh; and lets face it, its hard to keep asking your artists to produce for each fair, says the New York-based art adviser Wendy Cromwell. It also boosts morale for the bigger dealers, like Hauser & Wirth, which exhibits at nine fairs a year. Its a breath of fresh air and has been a huge amount of fun, says Neil Wenman, a senior director of the gallery. Its sales yesterday included one of the stands centrepieces, Rashid Johnsons Untitled (daybed 5), 2012, for $90,000.

There are, however, generally fewer works on the more curated stands, so it can be commercially riskyand bespoke carpets, wooden floors and stage lighting do not come cheap. Christoph Gerozissis of Anton Kern says that the tweaks he made to his booth added around 20% to the cost, which can already run into six figures.

This option is not available to all. Cromwell says: Large-franchise galleries can afford to break the mould and take the risk. Smaller galleries that are selected for Friezes Focus section on the back of one project cannot afford not to. But those in the middle tier have to rely on the tried-and-tested format, which lends itself to more immediate results. They cant afford to invest in a booth without selling, says the Brussels-based collector Alain Servais.

The risks seem less dramatic now that the way in which people buy art has changed. Fewer buyers pluck works straight off the walls, with dealers backrooms and iPads increasingly serving as selling platforms. I dont feel I am missing out on anything; I ask the dealer if there is anything [else] to show me, says the Miami-based collector Martin Margulies. And much of the choosing happens outside the fairs. I have never bought at a fair before, says the art adviser Constanze Kubern. I do all my buying before or after.

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