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Business of Furniture - October 4, 2024
- Landscape Forms Introduces Scenic: A Next-Generation Adaptable Outdoor Structure - Modular, scalable and with a wide range of configurable options, Scenic simplifies the creation of tailored settings that enhance everyday life outdoors.
- Stephen Says - "MillerKnoll: It's Working. It's Really Working." - by Stephen Viscusi - You have to admit: when the dealers stop complaining, you know something is working!
- HON: Driving A New Workplace Design at Enterprise Mobility - "Our goal was to create a unified environment throughout the building," said Rob Coakley, Property Development Manager at Enterprise Mobility."
- Hightower Releases HEB Tables to North American Market - "HEB tables seamlessly integrate with existing Hightower offerings," said Natalie Hartkopf, Hightower CEO/co-owner.
- Byrne: We Make Art! - Innovative West Michigan manufacturer celebrates the spirit of creativity with bi-annual employee art event.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Landscape Forms Partners with Peopledesign for Enhanced Website and Customer Experience / Armadillo's Agra is Certified for Contract Use / Announcing the Winners of the Fifth Edition Fantini Design Awards / AIS Introduces Beautiful New Choices to its Curated Finishes Program / Kentwood Office Furniture Unveils New Chicago-Area Commercial Interiors Showroom / KI Partners with EDmarket to Support the Bold Women Collective / Across the Globe, Only 35% of Workers Describe Their Workplace Air as Very Clean, According to Fellowes' 2024 Annual International Day of Clean Air Survey / BodyBilt Expands SKYDEX Seating Technology to Entire Catalog of Ergonomic Chairs / Bright Spaces and iO Partners Join Forces to Transform Workplace Consultancy Through 3D Technology / KI Introduces Zeker Modular Seating: Where Contoured Comfort Meets Unmatched Flexibility / HNI Corporation Appoints New Chief Financial Officer / Cambria Unveils State-of-the-Art Sales & Distribution Center and Showroom in Toronto / Camira Launches Monochrome Sett: A Sustainable Collection of Timeless Mini Patterns Inspired by the Runway / BIFMA: Future-Proofing Your Business – Insights on Designing for a Life-Regenerative Future
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Float Family Expands, Offering Even More Workspace Flexibility - Humanscale has introduced two new members of the Float family - the collaborative Float Gather and the compact Float Mini, which offer versatile sit-to-stand solutions tailored to diverse work environments.
- KFI Studios Introduces Calm Screens - The PET felt comes in three classic neutral colors – Charcoal, Grey, and Stone.
- Framery Will Make the World's First Fossil-free Steel Workplace Products - Using fossil-free steel is the Framery's next big step towards building the world's most sustainable office pods.
- Kusch+Co launches "Designs Beyond Time: 85-years of Kusch+Co" Exhibition - Kusch & Co presents a unique presentation of design across the decades from the 1940's – 2020's from the portfolio of this esteemed design manufacturer, opening in London this Autumn before continuing its European tour.
- UPFRONT: Allsteel's Tell Me More Podcast Explores Ergonomics In-Depth with Three-Part Miniseries - Allsteel continues the second season of Tell Me More, an immersive workplace design podcast, with a three-part miniseries on ergonomics hosted by Dr. Lauren Gant, Senior Workplace Advisory Manager at Allsteel.
- Carnegie Launches Heat And Glare Protected Window Fabrics In Collaboration With Création Baumann - Création Baumann window fabrics are thoughtfully designed to be equally responsive to beauty, function, and durability considerations.
- JT Magen and Gensler Complete 180,000-SF Build-out for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Across Four Floors at 3 World Trade Center - At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impacton the human experience.
- Flos Drives North American Focus With New Facility In Brooklyn - Italian lighting brand expands its vision for US capabilities with a new, state-of-the-art location for bespoke production and import operations.
- New In Classifieds - MOD is looking for Sales Representatives in the Phoenix and Albuquerque areas to Join our Growing Team! MOD, a leader in power, USB charging and lighting solutions for furniture in the workplace, hospitality and educational furniture industries is seeking energetic and motivated individuals or groups to join our team. Read more on page 118.
- PLACES - Pernod Ricard Offices – Ho Chi Minh City | Pernod Richard's new office promotes creativity, collaboration and productivity while supporting wellbeing and work-life-balance. Leaving behind traditional desk-bound offices, the space supports flexible working.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - //3877 Welcomes Seasoned Talent to Expanding A&D Team / Hord Coplan Macht Opens Two New Offices / RIVA Spain Expands Its Footprint in Massachusetts With Four New Showrooms | The New "RIVA Corners" Come Equipped With a Wide Array of Product Offerings / Woven or Coated? See it to believe it. / Introducing Poinciana: Yellow Goat Design's New Floral-Inspired Lighting Fixture / EDmarket Launches edgallery to Showcase Innovation / Simi Design Presents Affordable Luxury with New Italian Man-Made Marble Tables and Flat Disc Bases / The Landskab Collection by Cecilie Manz / Michael Graves Architecture Expands National Presence with New Studio in Charlotte, N.C. / The 2024 Keilhauer Sustainable Design Education Fund is Now Open for Submissions
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - September 27, 2024
- Designed for a New World: Herman Miller Gaming Collaborates with FAILE and Deluxx Fluxx - First-time partnership between the global design leader and the multidisciplinary art duo delivers vibrant artwork and unique sculptural objects.
- Stephen Says - "If Your Dog Dies, You Want to Be Working for This Furniture Company" - by Stephen Viscusi - Believe it or not, pet bereavement policies are now an established norm of most companies in and outside of the industry. Progressive company owners and human resources leaders who influence a company's policy all understand that pets today are very much a part of our family.
- Hightower Unveils Stanza Collection of Functional Planters - Elevate your interiors and exteriors with a blend of artistic expression and practical design. Stanza isn't just a planter — it's an experience that transforms spaces.
- NARBUTAS, Exhibiting at Orgatec for the Tenth Time, Will Present its Largest Stand Yet - NARBUTAS is making special preparations for its tenth, anniversary, participation in Orgatec.
- Landscape Forms Introduces Moment Lighting: A Fusion of Minimalist Simplicity and Outstanding Performance - Moment combines disciplined design with functional versatility. Its modern and minimalist aesthetic, characterized by elemental geometries, smooth lines, and hidden structural components, ensures seamless integration into any installation environment.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Henning Karlsrud Appointed New CEO of Flokk / Matt Ruder Joins Office Revolution as Owner and Principal / Consolidation: American Interiors Acquires MarxModa; Becomes Sole MillerKnoll Dealer in Southeast Michigan / Arper's New Sustainability Report: Major Milestones & Bold Progress / ASID Hosts Day of Advocacy On Capitol Hill / AIS Expanding and Revitalizing its New York City Showroom / Allsteel's "Tell Me More" Podcast Releases a New Episode Exploring Circularity & Responsible Decommissioning with Green Standards / Tell Me More Podcast's Latest Episode Explores Sustainability in the Furniture Industry with Normann Copenhagen / Concertex's Aerial Collection Celebrates Artistry in the Ordinary / IIDA NY Unveils Biophilic Theme for 22nd Annual Color Invasion / Kentwood Office Furniture Enhances Business Development in Chicago and Grand Rapids / The Mitchell Group Expands Product Catalog with Two New Offerings / Landscape Forms Introduces EPD Program, a Major Milestone in Enhancing Industry Transparency and Sustainability / Boston Business Journal Names AIS Among the Top Charitable Companies in Massachusetts / Maharam in London, Los Angeles, and New York / Steelcase 2024 Impact Report Spotlights New Net-Zero Commitment, Building Community and Belonging / Spacestor's Insights Live Episode 50 Leads Today's Workplace Discussion / 3form Doubles the Impact of Award-Winning 100% Recycled Textures Line / Calyx: Creative. Collaborative. Collegiate.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Introducing Hedge: A New Era of Sustainable, Flexible Office Solutions - Loftwall hasl launched Hedge, a first-of-its-kind space divider that combines sustainability with versatility. After three years of development, Hedge marks the first use of Acoustic PET (derived from recycled post-consumer plastics) as the core structural element in a piece of commercial office furniture - proving that eco-friendly materials can provide the structural integrity needed for dynamic, modern workspaces.
- Studio TK, In Partnership with Artifort, Introduces the Shark Work Chair - Shark fits perfectly in a variety of office and hospitality settings, supporting everywhere the modern worker may find themself.
- Explore The Intersection of Nature and Textile Design with Christiane Müller's 'Moments Of Wander' - The Designer's Fourth Collection With the Brand Transforms Outdoor Inspirations Into Luxurious Interiors
- Luum Textiles Launches Kinetic Energy Collection, Drawing Inspiration From the Dynamic Motion of the Digital and Physical Realms - Developed over three years of application testing, Lithoprint is Luum's first domestically-produced coated textile, made with cleaner chemistry and more sustainable manufacturing methods.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale's Sedeo Stool - Ergonomics for Everyday - Chadwick brought his years of experience in industrial design (other legendary pieces include the Aeron chair and Chadwick Modular Seating) to perfecting the design of Sedeo.
- New Collaborative Design Showroom in NYC Features Synergistic Designs - Hightower and Heartwork have come together to spearhead a space that now includes six leading manufacturers in the A+D market.
- Herman Miller Introduces Bay Work Pod to Create Inclusive Spaces for Focused Work and Video Conferencing in Office Settings - Bay Work Pod is the brand's latest workplace solution designed to enable concentration and comfort.
- Artaic Expands "Designs on Demand" with Three New Designs and Colorways - Artaic will continue to introduce additional Designs on Demand patterns and Custom on Demand colorways throughout 2024.
- New In Classifieds - National Sales Manager - Bowling Green, OH | BioFit Engineered Products is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to oversee and lead the activities of the sales department by performing the duties outlined below. This individual will participate in corporate planning, budget setting, and strategic direction including product & services, markets and channels. Read more on page 154.
- PLACES - Intugo Offices – Hermosillo | The concept for this project emerged from a desire to create an environment where users could escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world and immerse themselves in a pleasant and productive work setting.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Thinkspace Enhances Customer Experience with Launch of new E-Tools / Ware Malcomb Names Marit Jensen Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in Seattle Office / Arcadis Strengthens Florida Leadership with New Principal Appointment / Configura Expands its Commercial Interiors Product Line in Q3 2024 / KI Joins CADRE as Founding Sponsor for Ed Design Research / Kimball International's Chicago Showroom Earns WELL Certified Platinum Distinction / Ben Cantu Returns to Luxxbox / ASID Releases the 2024 Economic Outlook Report / Foscarini Introduces BUDS' in Cipria: A New Colorway for a Timeless Collection / markilux Unveils the Pergola Style | A Graceful Fusion of Form and Function for Outdoor Spaces / Mayer Fabrics Welcomes Audrey Binford to the Chicago & Eastern Wisconsin Territories / Innovant Welcomes Allie Lindsey / Three H Promotes Design Director to VP Post / Perkins&Will Welcomes New Director of Operations to Austin Studio / Springboard Working Surfaces is now Fellowes / Spark Studio Lighting Design Announces Brand Relaunch / Unika Vaev Promotes Deb Warren to Regional Sales Manager / Yellow Goat Design Introduces Sheridan Markham, New Design Associate / Tekloom Will Exhibit at Healthcare Design Conference + Expo / Studio Alliance's New Principal + Innovation Director / Tarkett North America Appoints Winn Everhart to President and CEO / Emerald Promotes Keisha Byrd to VP and Brand Director for the Hospitality Design Group
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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