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United and Safco Introduce Rewards Program for Dealer Sales Reps
Monday January 18, 2010
United Stationers and Safco Products have introduced the new Safco USSCo Rewards Program that will enable dealer sales reps to earn points for selling specific Safco furniture products.
Humanscale Wins 6 Awards at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada
Monday September 28, 2009
Humanscale netted more awards at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2009 than any other exhibitor at the event.
KI-Sponsored Student Studio Proposes New Ways of Thinking about Auditoria
Monday May 18, 2009
"Auditoria Redux," a two-semester program for students in the School of Architecture & Urban Planning, combined an intensive typological study of historical, theoretical and practical knowledge about auditoria with innovation strategies.
MMQB Digital Magazine for April 20, 2009
Monday April 20, 2009
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OFS Brands ranked 35th in FDM 300
Monday March 23, 2009
OFS Brands was recently ranked 35th in Furniture Design Magazine's annual top 300 list. Companies are ranked based on annual sales volume for the most recent fiscal year.
PAOLI Seating Achieves Environmental Certification
Monday March 23, 2009
The components and raw materials of the chairs were tested under rigorous protocol and certified by Scientific Certification Systems.
Nevers has new President
Monday January 26, 2009
Thomas A. Mathewson has been promoted to President of Nevers Industries, Inc.
Flexsteel Lays off 33 employees
Wednesday November 19, 2008
Company officials blame the economic downturn for the cuts.
Lawsuit filed challenging Oklahoma's Title Law
Monday October 6, 2008
Late last month in Oklahoma, the Institute for Justice filed its second lawsuit in September challenging a title act.
Details adds to Cradle-to-Cradle Certifications
Wednesday August 13, 2008
KI'S Facility in Pembroke, Ontario achieves ISO Certification
Monday July 7, 2008
The scope of registration for both ISO certifications is the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of office filing, desking and storage systems.
Office Depot Issues another Warning
Wednesday December 19, 2007
The company also said it would offer a low price guarantee that includes matching competitors' prices on identical products.
Regulators Approve United Stationers Purchase
Wednesday December 19, 2007
Antitrust regulators clear United Stationers' $180M purchase of industrial supply company.
Home Working Gets Thumbs-Up
Monday September 9, 2002
91% of those surveyed reported that telecommuting "would make them more productive in their current jobs.
Logitech Survey Highlights Growing Importance of the 'Home Office'
Tuesday October 9, 2001
In a survey, 80% of all respondents now consider a home office to be important.
GAO says Home Office Safety is the Responsibility of Employers
Friday July 13, 2001
According to the GAO report, 16.5 million employees telecommute at least once a month and 9.3 million telecommute at least once a week.
New Practices in Store for Future Law Office
Tuesday July 3, 2001
Research identifies technology advances, work-life issues and enhanced client service among factors expected to shape law offices and careers .
Falcon Reports Sales and Net Fall in First Quarter
Friday March 2, 2001
Contract office furniture segment showed strong growth.
School Specialty Sells Off SmartStuff Software
Thursday February 8, 2001
Turn Your Commute to Work Into...a Walk Across Your Hall
Tuesday July 11, 2000
First-ever "National Work at Home Day - stress not included!" Sponsored by IKEA. Urges people to work at home to help themselves and the environment.
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