9.16.10 | Chicago, IL | MMPI is proud to announce that Alu-mont Furniture Company, a premier manufacturer of outdoor furniture, is opening a showroom on the 17^th floor of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Alu-mont, a division of Hanamint, will open its own showroom, just in time for the September International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market.

“We are excited to welcome Alu-mont to The Merchandise Mart in Chicago,” said Whitney Gillespie, vice president of Casual Sales and Leasing, MMPI. “Alu-mont’s focus on high-quality, premium outdoor products is a perfect complement to our casual offerings at The Merchandise Mart.”

Alu-mont takes an artisanal approach to the production of its casual furniture, which is produced from the finest materials available, and built by world-class craftsmen who are committed to the details.

Due to increased consumer demand for outdoor rooms and casual furnishings and accessories, MMPI has been expanding its casual industry at The Merchandise Mart. The expansion includes adding several new resources and many current tenants expanding in order to increase their space to showcase more collections.

Alu-mont’s new showroom is located in Suite 1791. The showroom will reach the design trade and their clients shopping The Merchandise Mart Design Center on a daily basis. Alu-mont will continue to be a part of the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market” on September 21-24, 2010. For more information about Alu-mont and its products please visit www.alu-mont.com.

For more information on The Merchandise Mart Design Center and its showrooms, please visit www.merchandisemartdesigncenter.com.

SHOW INFORMATION

The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL
Tuesday, September 21 - Friday, September 24, 2010

Permanent Showrooms: Floors 15, 16, 17 Tuesday-Thursday, September 21-23, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, September 24, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Temporary Exhibitors
Tuesday — Thursday, September 21-23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, September 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.casualmarket.com.

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