Furniture Industry Index Remains Steady
IN MANUFACTURERS Thursday Jan 26, 2012
"We came out of this recession more rapidly than some previously predicted. I think it remains led by the healthcare and education markets, as the office market still trails behind these two. I expect this to continue into 2012 and perhaps into 2013."
BIFMA Conference Sounds Upbeat Message
by ROB KIRKBRIDE IN ASSOCIATION Wednesday Jan 25, 2012
Following the recession, Askren said the industry has emerged stronger and more capable and with an even more effective business foundation.
BIFMA Pow Wows in Houston this week
by ROB KIRKBRIDE IN ASSOCIATION Monday Jan 23, 2012
The idea behind the BIFMA Leadership Conference always has been to give business leaders insights into emerging trends and things that will be coming at them in the future.
Joint Showroom
by ROB KIRKBRIDE IN MANUFACTURERS Monday Jan 23, 2012
The design inspiration for Haworth's new Grand Rapids showroom is based on trends of work and home life becoming blended and shows how the workplace is beginning to take on elements desired in home environments.
New Home in Cleveland
by ROB KIRKBRIDE IN FEATURES Monday Jan 23, 2012
The Jewish Federation's new home started its life as 1980s-era office building with an outdated three-story atrium.
Take One
IN MANUFACTURERS
KI is sponsoring a competition where architects, interior designers and educators are asked to make a short 90 second video where they describe what they have always wanted to learn to do.
Architecture Billings Index Positive for Second Straight Month
IN BUILD CONSTRUCTION
All regions except for the West showing improved demand for design services.
Haworth to shed Italian Operations
by ROB KIRKBRIDE IN MANUFACTURERS
Who wants to buy an Italian furniture company? The German's of course.
Steelcase Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
IN MANUFACTURERS
The main hazard, and the reason for the recall is that the pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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Week of January 23, 2012
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In This Weeks Print Edition: The Jewish Federation's new home in Cleveland / Haworth's new Grand Rapids showroom / Haworth Sheds Castelli / Steelcase Recalls Desk Chairs / BIFMA Pow Wow in Houston this week |
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The Coming Year
by ROB KIRKBRIDE
The industry needs to create office furniture and spaces that are so compelling that workers prefer working there over any other place. from 1/1/12
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