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CORT’s LED Lighted Furnishings Featured at Dallas Cowboy Stadium

New Luna Lighting Collection Now Available Nationwide

ARLINGTON, TX (September 18, 2009) – When the Dallas Cowboys celebrate the opening of the new $1.15 billion stadium in Arlington with a VIP invitation-only, black-tie gala tomorrow, guests will be served at bars featuring LED lighting and mingling among LED lighted columns and tables from CORT Event Furnishing's new Luna Lighting collection.

CORT is introducing the versatile, flexible and modular lighted furnishings for the Dallas Cowboy's opening party. The Luna Lighting collection features light-emitting diodes (LED), the next-generation of lighted furnishings, with a functional lighted bar with curved or rectangular top; bold architectural lighted columns; round and rectangular bar, cafe and cocktail tables; and illuminated cubes and pedestals.

"It's only fitting that CORT Event Furnishings launch the Luna Lighting collection on this global and elegant stage, said Steve Kemble, the event planning industry's style guru. "I was honored that the official launch for the new CORT LED furniture line happened at the event I am producing for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium opening." Kemble is renowned for his events, and he has appeared on ABC's "Extreme Makeover Wedding Edition," Style Network's "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway," and has orchestrated Hollywood-style parties for E!'s Countdown to the Academy Awards, CBS's The Early Show and Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine.

"This cutting edge furniture line will have the entire special events industry buzzing with excitement and is the hottest event rental product to hit the special events industry in years," Kemble said. "CORT's lighting collection is a stylish touch with the option to mix and match colors and sizes to express a unique style and create a vibe that will make any event shine. This is the future of lighted event furnishings, providing versatile, flexible and modular lighted furniture that is brilliant and functional. CORT has developed a new product line that surpasses any event rental product currently in the marketplace."

Beginning today, the Luna Lighting collection is available from CORT nationwide. In addition to the many design options, LED lighting is an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to plug-in lights and cumbersome cords, eliminating the need for electrical outlets.

The rechargeable, battery-operated LED lighting lasts up to 8 hours on one charge, is cool to the touch, and the columns, tables and bars have sturdy, steel-frames with brushed steel and acrylic tops. The fully functional lighted bar has an ice bin, bottle holder and soda shelf, with a rectangular or curved top. It can be configured in large circular, serpentine or perpendicular shapes to fit any event plan.

The industry leading LED battery-operated lights can be set to glow in one of eight colors on the front, and programmed for a different color on the sides. The collection can also be customized with a corporate logo or graphic. Lighted furnishings are fully assembled upon delivery.

"Dallas Cowboys officials boast that the iconic design and architectural flair of the new stadium represents innovation and progressiveness, a reflection of the team's worldwide brand. We have the same pride in introducing our new Luna Lighting collection with dramatic, stylish solutions for event planners alongside Steve Kemble and the Dallas Cowboys," said Kevin Dana, Director of Marketing and Product Development for CORT Trade Show and Event Furnishings. "CORT is the first company to offer a complete collection of LED lighted furniture available on a nationwide scale."

CORT Event Furnishings is a nationwide provider of furnishings for the exhibit and events industry. From high-profile events to corporate events and wedding receptions, CORT provides the rental furnishings that make events possible. CORT also provides rental furniture to the majority of trade shows and conferences in the nation, including shows and events in Canada. With distribution centers located across the nation, CORT Event Furnishings guarantees "Style & Service Delivered." Earlier this year, CORT Trade Show and Event Furnishings introduced the industry's leading easy space planning tool, accessible for free through CORT's Web site, allowing clients to design accurate 2D floor plans in minutes. All of CORT's products are available in 2D and 3D CAD files free to all clients. For more information, visit www.CORTevents.com

For more than 35 years, CORT has been the nation's leading provider of rental furniture with a global network of affiliates in more than 50 countries. CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway company, also provides the nation’s most comprehensive range of rental relocation services, including online apartment search services at www.ApartmentSearch.com. CORT's customers include more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies. For more information, please visit www.cort.com