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Business of Furniture - March 28, 2024

 
  •   Hightower Collaborates with Designer Anne Boysen on Toward Collection - After initially connecting through a mutual acquaintance, Boysen and Hightower CEO Natalie Hartkopf met and soon realized they both shared a vision for quality craftsmanship, sustainability, and products that stand the test of time.
  •   Stephen Says - "Sales Goal Too High? Then Quit!" - by Stephen Viscusi - As for the rest of you, the reason it's a great time to look for a new job is because candidates continue to control the market in 2024- at least so for now - but this will not last.
  •   Studio Other Serves as Key Creative Force in Hines' 2023 Award-Winning West Edge Project - One of the standout features of Studio Other's contribution to West Edge is the custom live-edge table sourced from Portland, Oregon. The team selected a raw live-edge slab from a 100-year-old log salvaged from a family farm.
  •   Form Furniture Launches with The Stash Series - A collection of sleek, functional, storage solutions guaranteed to make (work)life uncomplicated.
  •   BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Indiana Furniture Set to Open New Chicago Design Studio at NeoCon 2024 - The company will remain on the THE MART's tenth floor, moving down the hall to a space positioned on the exterior of the building at Suite 1042.
  •   PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Same Iconic Design, Just Smaller: Carl Hansen Unveils the Children's Wishbone Chair - Carl Hansen & Søn presents the first edition of Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone Chair for Children. The new CH24 Children's Wishbone Chair will be launched on April 2nd, in celebration of Hans J. Wegner's 110th birthday.
  •   PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Keilhauer Welcomes New Vice President of IT & Facilities - Tariq Jamal is the first to hold this position at Keilhauer, focusing on Enterprise Technology, Digital Shared Services, and other related duties.
  •   PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Nevers Welcomes Mackenzie Weldon as National Accounts Manager - Mackenzie brings with her a wealth of sales experience and expertise in the A&D market, making her a valuable addition to the Nevers team.
  •   UPFRONT: The Ergonomic Benefits of Footrockers, Highlighted by Humanscale's FR500 - By enabling a gentle rocking motion, it activates lower leg muscles, boosting circulation and reducing the risks associated with prolonged sitting.
  •   UPCOMING EVENT: IIDA NY Hosts Two Industry Icons for Pioneering Design Series - IIDA NY's Pioneering Design Series provides a transformative platform for cultivating visionary perspectives and fostering innovation within the interior design industry.
  •   RECENT EVENT: The New Jersey Chapter of ASID's Student & Emerging Professionals Week Provided Education, Inspiration and A Forum for Collaboration - The week began with Samuelson Furniture, where President Lawrence Chalfin and EVP Michael Chalfin led a captivating tour through their expansive Paterson facility.
  •   3form Elements Expands Acoustic Offerings With Hush Stack - Plush, dimensional wall-mounted installations dampen sound with cutting-edge curved patterns.
  •   Vitra Design Museum: Transform! Designing the Future of Energy - All forms of energy production, distribution and storage have a spatial footprint, whether through the extraction of the required raw materials, for the construction and operation of buildings for generating or transforming power, or for the infrastructure needed to store and distribute energy.
  •   MillerKnoll Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results - For the third quarter, the Americas Contract segment posted net sales totaling $441.1 million, down 9.0% year-over-year on a reported basis.
  •   Configura Announces New Head of Global User Community - "Her extensive background in the commercial interiors industry, coupled with her profound understanding of our diverse line of products and users, makes her the perfect fit to lead our community engagement initiatives."
  •   BDB Construction Enterprise Revitalizes Bronx Community with New Mixed-Use Church Complex - Industrial structure adapted for LaGree Baptist Church reimagines the 1925 brick-clad building as a spiritual and commercial hub with a community center and high-tech sanctuary.
  •   Richwood Industries Continues Sustainability Journey and Achieves Formaldehyde Free Certification - Panel manufacturers need products that meet growing sustainability standards and PolyBak offers these benefits to the industry.
  •   PurOptima Launches Edge Affinity Plus Glass Doors in the U.S. - Redefining soundproofing and sustainability for today's workspaces.
  •   CIFF Guangzhou 2024: Office & Commercial Space and CIFM/interzum Guangzhou 2024 to open soon, further renewed and expanded - The 53rd China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou), the world's largest furniture exhibition renowned for its comprehensive scope and industry influence, successfully concluded its first phase dedicated to the residential sector on March 21st.
  •   Allsteel Launches Podcast and Magazine Spotlighting Workplace Innovation and Design - Step into the dynamic universe of design, innovation, and the harmonious blend of work and life with 'Tell Me More,' proudly presented by Allsteel.
  •   Nemo Tile + Stone Introduces Dylan, a Metal-Inspired Porcelain Tile Collection - The interplay of gloss and satin, created by combining the enamel, gives Dylan a visual movement that enriches any space and aesthetic.
  •   The Salone del Mobile.Milano, "dressed" by Artificial Intelligence, is travelling on two iconic trams, through 350 metro stations and trains, and taking off in 13 airports, from Milan to Rome. - It is no coincidence that the communication campaign – and the Salone del Mobile with it – has leapt onto trams, buses and metros, and can be found in airports, being constantly captured and read while on the move.
  •   Mayer Fabrics Introduces the SEAQUAL Collection: Denali, Leoni, Serene, & Tranquility - SEAQUAL INITIATIVE works with ocean clean-up programs to remove marine litter.
  •   New In Classifieds - Sales Manager - Corporate Interior Systems | We are seeking a motivated and experienced commercial furniture and interiors Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive business growth. Read more on page 144.
  •   PLACES - Smartlynx Airlines Offices – Vilnius | Materials that are inseparable from aviation were chosen for the office interior and furniture: stainless steel, aluminum and a complete innovation in Lithuania – aluminum foam panels.
  •   INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Fellowes Awarded Agreement with Sourcewell / Mayer Fabrics Welcomes The Joyner Group to the Mississippi and Louisiana Territories / TPG Architecture Promotes Brian Critzman to Retail Studio Director / Allseating Launches CET Interiors Extension / Arper's Newest Collaboration: Introducing the Lepal Armchair by Doshi Levien / Threespine Core Technology Sees Soaring Popularity in North American Cabinetry Market / Lodes Launches its Latest Lighting Solution, Random Clouds / Via Seating Proudly Partners with The Joyner Group / Ware Malcomb Leader Jimena Fernandez Navarra Named CREW Mexico City Chapter President
  •   So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers

Business of Furniture - March 21, 2024

 
  •   A Vibrant NeoCon 2024 Takes Shape - Immersive New and Expanded Showrooms, Exciting 7th Floor Additions, and More
  •   How They Did It: A New Era of the Office with Framery Smart Pods - Our new Framery smart pods are redefining the modern office through technology, and re-engineering the way we work.
  •   Stephen Says - "...Salone Part Two!" - by Stephen Viscusi - Remember, Salone is one of the largest trade fairs and can be overwhelming, so ask anyone you know who has attended in the past, hearing the experience of people who have gone is most helpful.
  •   Muuto Opens Tokyo Flagship Store - In 2018, the brand was acquired by Knoll, later becoming Millerknoll.
  •   BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Teknion Enters Into A Strategic Partnership With British Furniture Brand Modus - The partnership unites two brands each with a distinct design heritage and strong sustainability drive. This investment in Modus expands Teknion's future global portfolio of social and collaborative products while supporting the Modus international growth plan.
  •   PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Spacestor Launches Portals Huddle, a Customizable, Private Collaboration Space - As part of Spacestor's flexible Portals family, Portals Huddle provides a private collaboration hotspot with huge design choice.
  •   PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Lori Klem will Take the Helm as Indiana Furniture's CFO/Vice President of Finance - Klem will focus on managing the financial actions of the company and delivering a comprehensive, strategic financial vision that will help drive Indiana Furniture's future growth and success.
  •   New From Vitra: Barber Osgerby's Mikado Chair and Julie Richoz's Color Fame Mirrors - Mikado is available as an armchair – with the subtle suggestion of armrests – or as a side chair, and was Developed by Vitra in Switzerland.
  •   Cadigan Accepts New Role as Artcobell Chief Development Officer - With a commitment to quality, durability and student-centered design, Artcobell offers a wide range of products designed to enhance the learning environment and support the needs of educators and students alike.
  •   UPFRONT: HON Announces the Launch of the 2024 HON Collection Catalog - With an emphasis on HON's vertical markets—Business, Education, Healthcare, Government, and the HON NOW Quickship program—the 2024 HON Collection is a comprehensive resource to help progressive organizations design intuitive, supportive environments for their employees.
  •   UPCOMING EVENT: Register Today for BIFMA Accredited CEU: Why Standards Matter - This course provides knowledge to the A&D community, facility managers, building owners, end users, and manufacturers about BIFMA's mission and work.
  •   Fellowes Walls and Workspace Product Now Available Through Equalis Group Contract - Each program in the growing portfolio provides members with contracting compliance and the ability to configure the solution that best meets their individual needs while achieving the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
  •   MillerKnoll Earns Gold Medal Rating From EcoVadis - This Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) accolade places the company in the top five percent of companies rated in the past year.
  •   Steelcase Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results - Orders grew 4% compared to prior year driven by 8% growth in the Americas.
  •   Tarkett's 2023 CSR Report Highlights Progress In Climate Ambition, Circular Economy and Support to People & Communities - Coping with the most stringent world standards in terms of indoor air quality, 99% of their flooring solutions have low volatile organic compounds emission levels, which is ten times lower than the strictest world standards.
  •   Athena - Scalable Lighting Control for Commercial Spaces by Lutron - The Athena system adds innovative new light and shade day-synchronization to projects of any size.
  •   The Good Plastic Company Appoints New Talent to Drive Strategic North American Expansion - "We are pleased to have Diane and Linda guide us in this pivotal moment for The Good Plastic Company."
  •   New In Classifieds - Sales Account Manager | Environments at Work | This position identifies prospective customers, generates leads, and lands new business opportunities; oversees all aspects of an account's business; responsible for all project and daily work order activities and full customer satisfaction for all accounts. Read more on page 106.
  •   PLACES - China Literature Offices – Shanghai | With tea break and Collaboration Areas overlooking the Huangpu River, they foster easy and impromptu collaboration among employees at all times.
  •   INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - UP7 and Verdure-X Are Now Available from Sunon / Indiana Furniture Announces Move to New Corporate Headquarters / Craig Baker Joins ERG International as Chief Operations Officer / Woolpert Promotes Chief Corporate Development Officer Neil Churman to President / Diana Revkin, IIDA, Joins Artisan Stoneworks as VP of Strategy, Marketing and Business Development / Ware Malcomb Announces Promotion of Akanksha Singh to Studio Manager, Science & Technology in Pleasanton, CA / BRC Group Welcomes Two New Regional Sales Directors / Aceray Unveils the Polka Collection — a Fusion of Retro Charm and Modern Sophistication
  •   So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers

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