idX Corporation is continually breaking new ground in the custom millwork and retail fixtures industry. From new acquisitions and personnel developments to charitable donations and industry events, idX is making a difference for our customers.

idX has earned FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certification for its Seattle division. FSC Certification provides a guarantee that the fixture’s chain-of-custody has been maintained. That chain-of-custody begins in the forest and includes all successive stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution. To qualify for FSC Certification, idX’s Seattle division was independently verified by Scientific Certification Systems, an FSC-accredited certification company. SCS examined idX’s record-keeping and systems, certifying idX to work within the FSC system and label its products with the FSC logo. idX’s FSC SCS Certification Registration number is SCS-COC-001441. Following on the heels of the Seattle division certification, idX’s Louisville division is in the process of being audited for FSC certification.

idX introduced a national awards program recognizing new eco-friendly retail store interior products or design solutions. This challenge was open to all exhibitors at GlobalShop 2008. The winner was selected by show attendees, companies and retail store design firms. The winner, Pan Pacific Manufacturing Inc., was honored at the A.R.E. Retail Design Awards during GlobalShop. Among the 27 entrants, Pan Pacific Manufacturing Inc. was awarded winner of the idX Product Green Challenge for their Poly Denim bags made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The earth friendly bags were made with a special technique giving them a stone-washed denim look. The award was valued at $10,000, which included advertising recognition in the May issue of DDI Magazine, and a donation to an environmental group of Pan Pacific Manufacturing Inc.’s choice, which was Greenbelt Alliance. idX’s Director of Environmental Development, Lisa Thompson stated, “It’s gratifying that GlobalShop attendees recognize the multiple environmental benefits of this product.” She continued, “Not only are they made of recycled material, but their use by retailers and consumers in lieu of plastic or paper shopping bags benefits the environment.”

At GlobalShop in Chicago, idX introduced a smaller unit designed for smaller merchandise, a design encouraged by the customers themselves. This smaller unit is still equipped with a new storage area for excess inventory along with the same features and warranties as the large unit. idX developed the smaller ShopRobotic unit to aid retailers who sell higher value, high-demand items that would normally need lock and key. ShopRobotic securely displays the items which are dispensed when the customer provides payment by cash or credit card. The new gondola-sized unit is adaptable to any retail square footage or design requirements, and can be redesigned to match store décor.