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Izzy+ Closing ABCO Plant
Friday July 25, 2014
Izzy+ announced Friday afternoon it will close its ABCO facility in Florence, Alabama by next summer, eliminating 200 jobs.
Seating Maker HAG Parent Company Acquired by Private Equity Firm
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Wednesday July 23, 2014
Since 2007, the company was owned by Ratos, a Swedish private equity company.
Landscape Forms: Reeder Wayfinding Site Elements
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 21, 2014
Wayfinding elements are designed to guide, direct and signal people through space while providing product-specific functions, from graphic identity and directions, to delineating pathways and social spaces, to creating places to park a bike.
PolyVision e3 CeramicSteel duo
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 21, 2014
The new e3 fits right in the middle of PolyVision's offerings in terms of technology.
Haworth sues Conklin Office Furniture for allegedly copying Zody Patent
Friday July 18, 2014
Haworth says it is accusing Conklin of illegally copying lumbar and pelvic support device it invented for Zody.
Knoll Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
Friday July 18, 2014
Organic sales increased 11.4% when compared with the second quarter of 2013.
Herman Miller and DWR - A Move into the Retail World
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Friday July 18, 2014
Herman Miller is taking a major step forward in its bid to become a "lifestyle" brand.
Herman Miller Buys DWR
Thursday July 17, 2014
This afternoon at approximately 4:30 pm Herman Miller, Inc. announced that they will be acquiring Design Within Reach (DWR).
Steelcase Holds First Virtual Annual Meeting
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Wednesday July 16, 2014
The annual meeting started promptly at 11 a.m. and ended exactly 15 minutes later.
HNI Reports Sales of Office Furniture decreased 2.9% in the Latest Quarter
Wednesday July 16, 2014
Office furniture businesses generated strong profit growth despite a sales decrease.
Fluidconcepts & Design Acquires Inline Systems and Tricore Industries
Monday July 14, 2014
Inline Systems and Tricore Industries will operate as a division of Fluidgroup from their Concord, Ontario location and continue to support and grow their existing channels.
Inscape gets into Seating
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 14, 2014
Inscape Corp. is back in the seating business, but this time around the Canadian office furniture maker is being lead by industry veteran Jim Stelter.
Artek: Respecting History with an Eye towards the Future
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 14, 2014
As more workers spend at least part of their office time at home, there is a growing need for furniture that can stand up to the rigors of work while fitting into the fashion and comfort of home.
Philanthropist and Steelcase Heir Peter Wege Dead at 94
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Tuesday July 8, 2014
Wege, who died Monday at 94 will be known for tirelessly protecting the environment and giving back to the community he loved.
Business getting better but many Issues Remain for Big Companies
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 7, 2014
Steelcase continues to be dragged down by Europe, though Keane said the company is working to improve the performance of the company there.
Leadership Transition at Mayline
by MMQB STAFF Monday June 30, 2014
Company brings Allan Klotsche on board as their new President and CEO.
Teknion Supports Quality Assurance for Interior Design Education
Sunday June 29, 2014
Teknion recently hosted the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Board of Directors' spring business meeting at its showroom in the Merchandise Mart.
Steelcase Reports Revenues Climbed 8.4% in First Quarter
Thursday June 26, 2014
In the Americas, first quarter orders were flat compared to the prior year, and customer order backlog at the end of the first quarter increased approximately 6 percent compared to the prior year. Company will close a factory in France.
Inscape Fourth Quarter Sales Fell 5.4%
Thursday June 26, 2014
Fiscal year 2014 was a challenging year for the company as sales declined and losses grew.
Nucraft Transitions Leadership
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Thursday June 26, 2014
Matt Schad's move into the chief executive role is a surprise to no one.
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