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FIRED!
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Tuesday September 7, 2010
One company, Fireclay Tile, has taken the ancient art form of tile making and brought it to the contract furnishings industry.
Seats of Power
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Tuesday September 7, 2010
The simplicity of the product and the fact that it is a fully independent unit makes it extremely useful in airports.
Batter Up
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday August 16, 2010
I've always wanted to go to Fenway Park and experience a Red Sox game, though I'm a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
Versteel's Re-Mix
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 26, 2010
Many companies in the office furniture industry are determined to change their images.
Re-Seating the Big House
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 19, 2010
West Michigan stadium furniture experts American Seating and Irwin Seating both have a hand in the renovation of the massive stadium, commonly known as "The Big House" because of its 110,000 seat capacity.
Coffee House as Workplace
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 12, 2010
If you are a coffee house owner and your shop is constantly filled with mobile workers using the space as an office, is your coffee mug half full or half empty?
Inscape: History is on their side
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Tuesday July 6, 2010
The company is committed to making the products it already produces work better and adapt more easily to changes in the workplace. That is an important distinction for the company that has turned storage solutions into an art form for more than 100 years.
Workspring's Niche
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday May 24, 2010
Steelcase has found there is a need for a place like Workspring where groups large and small can come together to meet in spaces that feature the latest technology and most flexibility.
Workplaces change from tradition
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday May 17, 2010
Not surprisingly, the recession has pressured companies to reduce overhead expenses, such as travel and real estate, and encourages worker mobility and other remote work options.
Grand Rapids Revitalization continues
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday May 17, 2010
What's Next -- a think tank used to spur the area's economy.
Company inSight
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday May 3, 2010
HBF wanted to streamline its business -- from the dealer network, to production, to shipment and billing. The Hickory, N.C. company turned to 20-20 Technologies for help.
Keep Your Eye on History, Legislation, and New Technology
by JIM HEILBORN Monday May 3, 2010
It wasn't that long ago, the early 1970's, just before the boom in office systems that most offices consisted of basic casegoods like desks, credenzas, file cabinets, and bookcases.
Destination Milan
by JEAN-PAUL FOURNIER Monday April 26, 2010
The office furniture portion of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile was cancelled this year because of the economy and competition with Orgatec, also held this year, but that was no reason to skip the yearly pilgrimage to Milan.
Light + Building
by JEAN-PAUL FOURNIER Monday April 26, 2010
Light + Building is now the No. 1 show in Europe for lighting equipment and technology.
Posture in Style
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday April 19, 2010
The Posture in Style educational furniture is not your typical school desk, chair or storage product.
Innovative Services
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday April 19, 2010
For those that do it right, innovative customer service and support becomes a fearsomely effective marketing and customer loyalty tool.
To Collaborate or Not?
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday April 12, 2010
Collaboration and collaborative spaces don't work unless the manufacturer, dealer and designer understand the needs of the customer.
Home Work
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday April 12, 2010
Where do you go for mid-priced home office furniture that is at or near contract grade quality?
What is Coalesse?
by DAVID JENKINS Monday April 5, 2010
Creative individuals express what they know and value about the world around them in how they curate the things they find most relevant and inspirational.
Jens Risom at 93: Exploring the Roots of Modern Design
by KAOMI GOETZ Monday March 29, 2010
After attending design and business school and a brief designing stint, at 23, Risom arrived in New York with a few thousand dollars and ideas about Scandinavian modernist design.
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Week of September 6, 2010
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Thank the Stimulus
by MICHAEL WOLF
Oddly, you wouldn't normally associate a company like Knoll with being a large defense contractor, or even a supplier to other areas of the government. from 8/30/10
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