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Turnstone's Campfire Evolution
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday March 2, 2015
The additions to Campfire provide solutions that allow users to work in lounge posture, enabling workers to draw closer to the work surface and providing access to power outlets.
Next Gen Global
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday March 2, 2015
Whenever a family business makes a change like this, it takes some adjustments, but Joel Feldberg has been well-schooled and has learned much from his father.
Fortune Names Steelcase Inc. One of World's Most Admired Companies
Monday February 23, 2015
Steelcase Inc. Recognized in the Home Equipment and Furnishings Industry Sector for Ninth Consecutive Year.
CFGroup/Falcon focusing on Solutions
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday February 23, 2015
The office furniture industry has been very product focused throughout its history, Falcon is trying to be more solutions-focused.
Woodtech Turns 21
Monday February 23, 2015
Woodtech, a fabricator of contract wood furniture, turns 21 years old this year and according to its owners, has certainly earned its grown-up status.
Joel Feldberg named President and CEO of The Global Group
Friday February 20, 2015
Joel Feldberg has served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of The Global Group since 2006, but has been with the company since 2002 serving in various roles.
Jack Cartwright Acquired by Boss Design Group
Monday February 16, 2015
"This significant investment affords impressive volumes of manufacturing and an immediate response to the American market for the Boss Design brand." - Brian Murray CEO
Vitsoe
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday February 16, 2015
In an age when company product lines run into thousands of combinations, it is refreshing to learn about a company that focuses on a small number of beautifully designed items. Such is the business model of Vitsoe.
HNI Corporation Reports Strong Sales And Earnings
Wednesday February 11, 2015
Fourth quarter sales of office furniture increased $51.7 million or 12.4 percent to $468.6 million. The increase in sales for the quarter and the year were driven by growth in the supplies-driven and contract channels.
Rumor: Knoll to Buy B&B Italia
Wednesday February 11, 2015
Founded in the late 1960s by Pier Ambrogio Busnelli, B&B Italia is currently run by his sons Giorgio and Emanuele.
Haworth Sales increase 27% to $1.8 Billion in 2014
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Wednesday February 11, 2015
The increase reflects both strong organic growth due to the success of the company's global strategy and the acquisition of the Poltrona Frau Group.
Cleo
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday February 9, 2015
Viable, a small but savvy Grand Rapids-based design firm came up with the idea for CLEO after studying European residential cabinetry.
Herman Miller Recognized by the WorldatWork Alliance for Work-Life Progress
Monday February 9, 2015
Begun in 2012, the AWLP Seal of Distinction assesses the seven categories of work-life effectiveness that comprise a best-in-class work-life portfolio in today's workplace:
Neutral Posture Receives 2014 American Express OPEN Teaming Contractor of the Ye
Monday February 9, 2015
This is the first time Neutral Posture has received the coveted Teaming Contractor of the Year Award from American Express OPEN.
Flexsteel Reports Results for Quarter and Six Months Ended December 31, 2014
Thursday February 5, 2015
The company anticipates sales of commercial products consistent with fiscal year 2014.
Knoll Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Wednesday February 4, 2015
Net sales for the Office segment were $656.2 million for 2014, an increase of $57.1 million, or 9.5%, when compared with 2013. The increase in sales in the Office segment was the result of growth attributable to office systems and storage.
Kimball second quarter sales climb 9%
Tuesday February 3, 2015
Net sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2015 increased 9% from the prior year second quarter on increases in the hospitality, government, and other commercial vertical markets which were partially offset by declines in the finance, healthcare, and education vertical markets.
Allsteel Design Process: Staying Ahead of the Curve in the Ever-Evolving Workpla
Monday February 2, 2015
"We are not designing space-age futuristic things that may or may not ever come to fruition."
Teknion Awarded for Environmental Excellence
Monday February 2, 2015
In partnership with Chemetall, Teknion introduced a phosphate-free chemical at the cleaning stage of its paint finishing lines.
Senator sets up shop in the Buckeye State
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday January 26, 2015
In many respects, the Maumee facility is a smaller scale copy of what Senator does in the U.K. It has its own customer service, sales support and production.
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Senator's Black Eye over UK Contracts / Dept. of Homeland Security Spent Nearly $150M on Office Furniture and Makeovers / OMT-Veyhl Plans $8 Million Expansion / Fortune Names Steelcase "One of World's Most Admired Companies" / Campfire Evolution / Next Gen Global / BRIEFING |
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Dept. of Homeland Security Spent Nearly $150M on Office Furniture
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How does funding (or lack thereof) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) affect the office furniture industry? from 3/1/15
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