Larson-Juhl has been awarded chain-of-custody environmental certifications for moulding and matboard products from two worldwide organizations, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The Biltmore™ Frame Collection by Larson-Juhl® is PEFC certified and The Artique Biltmore™ Collection of Solid Color Core matboards is FSC certified.
    “Part of Larson-Juhl's mission statement has always been to improve the world we live in, and I'm proud to say Larson-Juhl has a long history of being environmentally responsible,” says Larson-Juhl President and CEO, Steve McKenzie. “We now, however, realize that being green is only part of the story. In addition to the environment, when we think of our world's resources, people and financial resources are also extremely important.”
    Third party independent auditors oversee harvesting through manufacturing, distribution, and sales to ensure that a product is certified as claimed and validate a chain-of-custody certification. Products that achieve certification can feature the logo and unique certification number designated to the company to prove validation.
    Larson-Juhl selected the PEFC and FSC certification organizations since they best complement the company's product offering, market demands, and factory locations while ensuring the wood used is from well-managed forests.
    Both Larson-Juhl's Lira and Archobalegno manufacturing facilities have received PEFC certification. In addition, all Larson-Juhl U.S. distribution centers are now FSC certified.
    For more information call 800-438-5031 or visit www.larsonjuhl.com.

Wizard University Offers Webinars
Wizard University, Wizard International's school of education, now offers live webinars in addition to hands-on training classes, step-by-step articles, and how-to videos about Wizard products and services from industry experts. Students will also learn about Wizard CMCs or MatDesigner® and Integrated Framer® Suite.
    The web-based seminars or webinars are live online workshops that can be viewed at the convenience of the student's own location. Students can ask questions, watch live step-by-step demonstrations, and practice techniques using reference materials and project instructions. Students must have a computer with high-speed Internet connection and a phone line for audio access.
    Call 888-855-3335 or view the in-depth class descriptions and schedule online (user must have a Wizard website account) at www.wizardint.com in the Education section.

Jane Seymour Promotes Fredrix Float Canvas
Fredrix® Artist Canvas has announced that Jane Seymour, Golden Globe and Emmy® award-winning actress/artist, has partnered with the company to promote Float™ Canvas. The canvas features a unique design with steeply angled stretcher bars that enhance art with a dramatic floating effect when hung on the wall.
    “I have been painting on Fredrix canvas for some time and have always been very impressed with the quality of their products,” says Seymour. “When I began painting on Float canvas, I knew that it would work very well with my style. The painting surface is excellent, and the angled edges of the canvas add a wonderful new dimensional aspect to my art.”

Rhonda Feinman Custom Frames has a new website, www.rhondafeinman.com. The site contains highlights of its extensive collection of handmade, genuine gold leaf picture frames, custom made to specifications. Featured frames include Italian sgraffito designs and Spanish hand carved styles. There is also a large collection of French frames, from Louis XIII through Louis XVI, all in carved wood. American frames from the Colonial period through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are also represented.

SoftTouch Solutions has launched a new, revamped website, www.frameready.com, in conjunction with the release of its new software, FrameReady 7.0. This POS pricing and retail management software is available in all versions: FrameReady, FrameReady Lite, and FrameReady Multi Site. The website features a new navigational tour, free trial new downloads, and Online Training Center videos.

Walker Joins Impex   
Mark Walker has been appointed to IIHMC-Impex Industrial Hardware Mfg. Co.'s sales team covering the states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Kansas. He will also be involved with product development and testing.
    He is available for individual location consultations and can be reached through IIHMC at 800 933 0163, directly at 214 207 0668 or via e-mail at mdwframe@sbcglobal.net.

Max Moulding Welcomes LaJeune
Scott LaJeune has joined Max Moulding as the vice president of sales. He will be responsible for all product sales as well as the company's sales force. He has spent over 30 years in the custom framing business and has held various management positions with APF-Munn Framemakers, NielsenBainbridge, Nurre Caxton, and Roma Moulding. He can be reached at 888-883-6055 or via e-mail at scottl@maxmoulding.com.

Fletcher-Terry Appoints Rasmus
The Fletcher-Terry Company has appointed David Rasmus to the position of director of sales—Americas. He will be based on the West Coast, and will be responsible for the planning and implementation of sales strategies He brings over 20 years of experience in the sign/digital print industry. He can be reached at 800-843-3826.

Nickell Adds to Sales Team
Nickell Moulding has added Charles (Chuck) Young and Mike Miller to its sales team. Young will be responsible for the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and southern Indiana. He can be reached at 859-806-5322.
Miller will represent South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. He can be reached at 864-268-5355 or at Nickell at 800-838-2151.

Correction
The February issue had an incorrect photo of Gritsko JohnKlein, new sales representative for M&M Distributors. He can be reached at 800-526-2302 or 732-780-7747, ext. 217, or via e-mail at gritsko@mmdistributors.com.