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Business of Furniture - October 25, 2024
- ORGATEC 2024 Surpasses Expectations: Business Festival Presents the Future of Work - New trade fair concept impresses: considerable increase in visitors compared to the previous event.
- Stephen Says - "Another Screaming Dealer" - by Stephen Viscusi - I've heard of tantrums where the language becomes vile -- curses and beyond. This is of course inappropriate for professional relationships or workplaces in general.
- Unika Vaev Introduces its Latest Acoustic Product Collection in Collaboration with Eliza Redmann - Eliza Redmann is a sculptural artist and architect based in Durham, North Carolina whose work is informed by her experience with traumatic brain injury.
- Designtex Introduces Wool Library, a Foundational Collection In a Kaleidoscope of Colors That's As Soft as a Sweater - Three of the four styles contain 70% postconsumer recycled material from the Italian fashion industry.
- Entering a New Era: eSolutions Furniture Unveils Rebranding of Bush Business Furniture and Bush Home - Bestar and Bush Industries have joined forces to form the eSolutions Furniture family of brands, a unified group dedicated to excellence in e-commerce.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Insidesource's San Francisco Showroom Achieves Green Certification, a First for a Furniture Dealer in California / Atmosphere Commercial Interiors: 2024 "Best Places to Work" / Solomon Coyle 2024-Q3 Market Outlook Report Now Available - Distributors Show Cautious Optimism for Q4 and start of 2025 / Integra Seating Taps David Hutton as Vice President of Sales / Haworth & MiEN Announce Partnership / NEWH, Inc. to Celebrate Official 40th Anniversary at BDNY 2024 / IIDA NY Celebrates 2nd Annual Student Uplift Program / J+J Flooring Launches Synergy, Expands Kinetex Line of Textile Composite Flooring / Configura Highlights Community-Driven Innovation at CET Experience / NeoCon's Call For 2025 Programming Opens October 30 / Artaic Expands 1/2" Vitreous Glass Tile Offerings with New Colorways and Designs / Brian Uher Joins Hord Coplan Macht as Director of Sustainability / New England Woodworker Awarded Mineck Furniture Design Prize / Franck Genser Joins Studio Twenty Seven's Distinguished Roster of Designers / KI Uplifts Student, Teacher Voices at EDspaces / AMQ Unveils New Enhancements for its Popular Tektis Panel System / Whitney Brothers Introduces elevatED Collection of Early Learning Furniture / Teknion Introduces Telescope, An Aesthetic and Functional Framework
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HON Introduces The Altern Task Chair: Affordable Comfort and Customization for Every Workspace - Designed with adaptability and various style options, Altern is perfect for anyone seeking high-performance seating without the premium price tag. Its flexible features allow it to seamlessly integrate into any setting, from private offices to collaborative environments or remote workspaces.
- Studio TK Introduces Jotta, a Sophisticated Alternative to Office Seating - The versatile design of Jotta makes it a practical choice for various work positions, ensuring comfort and providing support.
- Clear Design Introduces the DELTA Panel System - Sleek, sophisticated, and thoughtfully designed, DELTA effortlessly balances privacy with collaboration.
- BDNY Unveils New Programming, Curated Spaces, and Design Tours - Compelling Content and Innovative Design Fuel Creativity for the Hospitality Industry
- UPFRONT: Humanscale's Limited-Edition Freedom Chair is Officially Available for Purchase - The Freedom Chair is known for being innovative and iconic - retaining its place for 25 years as the most ergonomic task chair on the market.
- Design Miami.Paris Concludes SuccessfulSecond Edition at L'hôtel de Maisons - Notable attendees from across design, fashion, entertainment, and beyond, included Natalie Portman, Owen Wilson, and Norman Foster.
- Singapore Design Week 2024 Drew Over 190,000 Visitors to Discover the Transformative Power of Design in the Everyday - Annual design festival demonstrated the impact of good design and inspired collaboration across diverse communities, paving the way for next year's theme "Nation by Design".
- Dyer Brown Completes HQ for Global Procurement Leader, Designing for Flexibility, Growth and Hybrid Work - State-of-the-art workplace for top government supplier NOBLE supports short- and long-term goals for expansion with an eye for competitive recruitment and retention of top talent.
- Innovative Office Acoustic Solutions By Altispace - The Acoustic Shapes from Altispace offer a playful yet sophisticated solution to sound reduction in office environments.
- New In Classifieds - Wyatt Seating: Territory Sales Manager | Become part of a forward-thinking team at a company that's quickly becoming an industry game-changer. Wyatt seeks a Territory Sales Manager to promote and sell our seating products in their assigned territories. Responsibilities: Educate dealers on our products and services, providing hands-on demos that showcase what Wyatt chairs are all about. Read more on page 164.
- PLACES - TymeX Offices – Ho Chi Minh City | Contemporary work rooms intermingled with collaborative spaces make it easier for people to engage, collaborate, and share their work.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Arcadia and Encore Appoints CK Collection as Independent Sales Representatives for Connecticut / BioFit Names New Production Manager / Allsteel Releases Fall 2024 Issue Of More Magazine: A Curated Guide To Navigating The Modern Workplace / Design Miami.Paris Concludes Successful Second Edition at L'hôtel de Maisons / Mohawk Industries Reports Q3 Results / A-Light Introduces Mira Architectural Luminaire / RIVA Spain and AIA Miami Announce Claudio Salazar Winner of the RIVA Prize for Excellence in Sustainable Design | Announced at the AIA Miami Design Awards Gala, Project by RooTSDNA Wins the First-Ever RIVA Prize / Leading Commercial Office Design & Fit-Out Company Wagstaff Interiors Return to CBRE Event as Sole Furniture Sponsor / Välinge Innovation Strengthens Global Support for US and International Flooring Importers
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - October 18, 2024
- SilentLab Introduces Revolutionary GEN4 Acoustic Pods - GEN4 offers more than just exceptional sound insulation. It combines cutting-edge design, pro-cognitive lighting, and intuitive controls, allowing users to tailor their workspace precisely to their needs.
- Stephen Says - "Did You Hire an Account Hog? " - by Stephen Viscusi - As a recruiter, I see every day how many quality salespeople a company fails to attract because certain accounts are off limits to somebody new coming on board. This is a big mistake.
- Landscape Forms Introduces Booth Line of Social Seating - Booth's rounded corners and softened edges create a comfortable character, while a subtle flare to the form of the seat and metal support structure offers a friendly, inviting gesture.
- CWC Expands Southeast Presence with Historic Mason Inc. Acquisition - "This acquisition not only expands our reach but also allows us to offer an even wider array of cutting-edge workplace solutions to businesses throughout the Southeast."
- LightArt Launches Acoustic Sequence: A Seamless Union of Noise Absorption, Light, and Design - Acoustic Sequence's modular design and adaptability make it a universal solution ideal for a variety of environments.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Fellowes Brands Select 3D Cloud for 3D Product Visualization and Configuration / AMQ Appoints Tatiana Duarte as New Territory Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Retion / BioFit Appoints New Quality Manager / Shaw Contract Launches TractionSAFETY Resilient Sheet Collection / ALTA Luxury Opens World of Luxury Fabrics for Commercial and High-Traffic Use / Concertex Introduces Five New Silicone Hybrids / Landscape Forms Chief Strategy Officer Michael Blum Joins Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo Board of Directors / Ware Malcomb Names Nick Watkins Director of Workplace Strategy / Calyx by Claridge: Pediatric Patient Boards / GATHER Acoustical is Expanding / Ethnicraft: New and Unique Solutions for Every Environment - The Sono Collection / Allsteel Announces Opening of Design Lab in Washington, D.C. / Keilhauer President Meghan Sherwin Recognized with Canada's Clean50 and Clean16 Awards / Berco Designs Introduces Rogue / 2024 BIFMA Learning Series End-of-Year Schedule / Brentano Returns to BDNY: Bigger, Bolder and Better Than Ever / Andreu World To Expand at THE MART / ORGATEC 2024: Exploring the Future of Work with a New Concept / The Lilly Ottoman: A Blend of Comfort and Style / Acoufelt Launches Natural Wool and Value Collections, Plus New Products and Colors
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Allsteel Unveils Rise Expansion: Versatile Modular Seating That Maximizes Space and Comfort - The expansion builds on the Rise collection by introducing several new products that elevate workplace versatility, enhance comfort and provide unified functionality.
- Anthros is Committed to Humans in Every Way - An Unwavering Dedication that Drives Every Idea and Action - "Our beloved At The Lake event has always been at the very heart of our giving back to the community we once served."
- FCA and Svigals + Partners Unite as a Purpose-Driven, Design Powerhouse - "Our team is excited to join the FCA family," said Jay Brotman, Managing Partner at Svigals + Partners.
- NARBUTAS Presents its New Products at Orgatec: What Office Trends do they Reflect? - The sharp increase in the need for communication and collaboration is becoming one of the key factors shaping the work environment.
- UPFRONT: HON's Upcoming EDchats Podcast Episode: Power of Colors, Materials and Finishes in Education - The episode covers the latest trends in colors and materials for educational spaces that inspire creativity, focus and comfort.
- Landscape Forms Introduces the Contour Line of ADA Compliant Tables - A first in the outdoor site furnishing space, Contour is a system of mutually compatible components that can be combined to create different ADA compliant tables that address a range of site needs and can appear all throughout a given setting.
- Humanscale Presents 'Connected' at Orgatec 2024, the Leading Trade Fair for the Modern Working World - Bob King will take the stage at Orgatec as part of the official speakers' program, where he will showcase how Niels Diffrient's Freedom chair has quietly evolved into the "chair of power" and the preferred choice of the global elite.
- Studio TK, In Partnership with Artifort, Release the Braso Lounge Chair - Angled Arms Follow the Human Form, Making it Easy to Relax or Socialize
- CIFF Shanghai 2024: Great design takes the stage in China's most international city. - The 54th CIFF Shanghai has just ended, having amazed all visitors with the incredible level of quality achieved by the companies that chose this rooftop to exhibit their products.
- New In Classifieds - Wyatt Seating: Territory Sales Manager | Become part of a forward-thinking team at a company that's quickly becoming an industry game-changer. Wyatt seeks a Territory Sales Manager to promote and sell our seating products in their assigned territories. Responsibilities: Educate dealers on our products and services, providing hands-on demos that showcase what Wyatt chairs are all about. Read more on page 134.
- PLACES - Spendflo Offices – Chennai | Complementing the open-plan design are a series of phone booths, providing quiet, private spaces for calls or focused work.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Designtex Is a Now a PFAS-Free Company / Landscape Forms Sustainability Leader Amy Syverson‑Shaffer Joins Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Board of Directors / Kenmark Interiors Acquires Long-Term Partner Lancaster & Associates / Humanscale's Freedom Chair Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Joins the Ocean Collection / Tekloom Wins the Nightingale's Innovation Award in Textiles / RIVA Spain Named 'Flooring Contractor of the Year' by the Latin Builders Association / Hunter Huebsch Joins Heller as Chief Digital Officer / HON's Accelerate Series Offers Innovative Workspace Solutions for Productivity and Collaboration / Introducing the Ollie Table Collection / New Fall Furnishings from Carl Hansen & Son / Allseating Announces Partnerships With MIRA Contract and Webb Contract Associates / Catherine Del Vecchio Joins AHF as VP of Marketing / Havwoods: New Business Development Manager / Interface is Reuters Sustainability Award Winner / Enjoy a Stroll Through the Garden with Skylark
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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