Business of Furniture - March 29, 2023
- A Recipe for Sustainability — CICIL's Success Lies in Its Supply Chain - To keep its footprint small, CICIL's wool is sourced from farmers in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. It then travels to the Carolinas to be processed and manufactured by a third generation, family owned and operated, textile mill.
- Stephen Says - "RH is Eating the Italian Brands for Lunch" - by Stephen Viscusi - RH is selling a lifestyle — and it's managed to market the hell out of that lifestyle. It's great to have European investment in quality design. But it's time to have more of a U.S. marketing influence in leadership within European companies with regards to American customers.
- M&A Update: Spring 2023 - We are already in the midst of an M&A boom. And more is coming. Get ready.
- Keilhauer Launches Two Carbon Neutral Ottomans - "In the design process, there was always the idea of having something that would signify that this is a mobile product."
- FitzGerald Designs Its New Studio - The studio approaches wellness in a holistic sense, providing employees with a wide range of flexible working styles to best support their personality styles and needs, as well as access to a wellness suite, private phone rooms, and lockers.
- FCA Reimagines Fox Rothschild LLP's Seattle Headquarters - The Seattle workplace now serves as a test pilot of a new and increasingly compact office.
- 2020 and LightCorp Strengthen Partnership Through Cloud Pricing Tools - LightCorp will use 2020 Content's Cloud Pricing Tool for increased control over pricing data among many other benefits.
- Design Museum Everywhere Introduces New Executive Director - "I am delighted to have Maria take on the role of Executive Director for Design Museum Everywhere. Maria has been a leader and advocate for the organization, helping us navigate the challenges of change and setting up a foundation for future growth and engagement with our community."
- Logiflex Office Furniture Invests $40 Million to Relocate to New Sherbrooke Industrial Park - Logiflex is on the front line when it comes to promoting Industry 4.0, new technology integration and digital transformation across its plants.
- Mohawk Group Partners With Water.org to Help Solve Global Water and Sanitation Crisis - "Our commitment to build a better tomorrow is a reminder that while we have continuously moved the needle, there is still more work to do."
- Whitney Brothers Introduces Live Edge Furniture Collection - Tables and seating simulate the popular design of live edge wide plank furniture with charming realism and coordinate with the brand's award winning biophilia-inspired Nature View Collection.
- KI Awards $40,000 of Furniture to Winning Teachers in Classroom Furniture Giveaway - Entrants in the giveaway used KI's Classroom Planner tool to design their ideal learning space.
- Photos: Design Within Reach Relocates West Palm Beach Studio to The Square - A natural fit for DWR, relocating to The Square allows the brand to leverage the area's dynamic offering of lifestyle destinations spanning retail, cuisine, design and art.
- Steelcase Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results - Revenue and earnings growth driven by year-over-year pricing benefits.
- MillerKnoll Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results - $123 million of run-rate cost synergies related to the Knoll integration captured to date.
- UPFRONT: Business of Furniture Contributor Joins Thinkspace as Principal, Vice President - Before founding Embark CCT, a business coaching consultancy in 2017, Sid served as the Senior Vice President of Sales at AIS for 10 years, as well as a a frequent contributor to Business of Furniture.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: EF Contract Launches ColorWays - "The collection tells such a great color story, with rich saturated color throughout."
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Sta-Kleen Silicone Debuts Three New Digital Print Fabrics from The Mitchell Group - "The fabric is environmentally responsible in the following ways: the manufacturing process uses zero solvents, and contains no polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plasticizers, phthalates, heavy metals, or stabilizers."
- MATERIALS: Design for Recycling: VALUMAT & WOOD.BE to Improve the Recyclability of Foams Used in Furniture - The study will consider the design aspects of the foam and how it is used in furniture and bedding and will be based on existing recycling techniques as well as advanced chemical recycling under development by industry.
- PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Kellie Reed Promoted by Tangram - "My time growing with Tangram has been nothing short of incredible."
- PLACES - Broad Vision Funds (BVF) Offices – Beijing | In the space layout, we put the west side of the narrow space as a reception area, which naturally connects the outdoor terrace.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - Scandinavian Spaces Hires Local Representative to Cover the Territory of New York City and Northern New Jersey / Dassault Systèmes Presents HomeByMe / Jodi Borges-Bradley Joins Office Creations as Chief Development Officer / B+H Architects Appoints Global Sustainability Lead / Scott Kriech Joins Grand Stands as National Sales Manager
- FIRST LOOKS - Linger a Little Longer - Deli from Scandinavian Spaces / The Nomadic Collection from Concertex / Keilhauer Goes Electric
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Business of Furniture - March 22, 2023
- Own Who You Are and What You Deserve — Women Leaders in Design Weigh in On Rising to the Top and Empowering Others to Do the Same - More than 60% of designers are women. Yet only around 10% of designers are females in leadership positions.
- Family Values and Brand Connection at Forefront of Spectorgroup's New Headquarters - Spectorgroup's new headquarters is an expression of how the firm thinks and the work they do, as well as the changes they have seen and anticipate in workplace design.
- Stephen Says - "I Am a Great Candidate, but I'm Not Getting Interviews! What's Wrong?" - by Stephen Viscusi - Here's my tip for finding an interview the fastest, or, how to get the most interviews while you're looking. You need to express your vulnerability to a perspective employer and everyone you network with.
- Design Has Its Own Rhythm: NeoCon 2023 Keynotes Look to Hip Hop, Community, and Technology to Build our Future - Amy Webb, Michael Murphy, Michael Ford and Lupe Fiasco headline NeoCon 2023. Programming registration opens April 3.
- Poltrona Frau Announces the Launch of BAY SYSTEM, A Flexible New Seating System Designed by Foster + Partners - "We are proud to present this new chapter of the collaboration between Poltrona Frau and Foster + Partners, with whom we have been pursuing a joint effort in the development of new design and creative landscapes for public spaces."
- Cooper Hewitt Announces Formal Establishment of the Digital Curatorial Department - "Digital design will continue to radically change how we interact with the world and with each other in critical ways."
- Vestre Becomes World's First Furniture Company To Use SSAB's Revolutionary Fossil-Free Steel - Today's modern societies literally rest on a cradle of steel – and the metal's uses are almost endless.
- Scale 1:1 Launches Sidekick, The Revolutionary Way to Work - A trusted companion of the hybrid office that provides secure mobile storage and height adjustable workspace, Sidekick pedestals truly do it all – and look good doing it.
- Women of Steel: Breaking Bias, Building a Movement - What Pune, India manufacturing leaders learned while developing an all-woman team.
- Carnegie Fabrics Elevates Offerings With Endeavor Collection - Carnegie designed the Endeavor Collection in response to the renaissance we're seeing in the hospitality space, which has subsequently bled into markets like healthcare, corporate, and multifamily.
- UPFRONT: Turf Launches Plaid, A New Ceiling Scape That Adds Style and Flexibility - "With the introduction of Plaid, we're showcasing Turf's constant drive to create new and innovative tools for specifiers to choose from when considering the acoustics of a space."
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Luxxbox Launches Cono Acoustic Pendant - The playful contrast of its cone shape, distinctive black finial, and upholstered textural wool finish adds character to any room.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Shimmering Surfaces: Meet 3form's New Flare Collection - Inspired by the chromatic spectrum, the Flare collection was created to reflect the inherent beauty of shimmering light.
- HIRED: LRS Architects Welcomes Seasoned Director of Business Development & Marketing, Jewel Kayfes - Kayfes brings fourteen years of experience leading large-scale teams in winning and maintaining client and partnership relationships that meet a company's strategic vision.
- PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Gray Dougherty Joins KOVA as Director of Architecture - A seasoned professional, Dougherty bolsters KOVA's mission to implement and inspire circular design.
- PLACES - Digient Technologies Offices – Chennai | As we ascend to floor one, we experience an unparalleled workspace vibe through interesting nooks and corners, created for brainstorming, focused working and creative sessions in a maximalist yet contemporary style.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - Moss Expands Presence Into Poland, Solidifying Global Footprint / Jake Loftis Joins AHF Products as New Chief Operating Officer / Resource Furniture Announces 2023 Promotions and Role Changes / IIDA Foundation Announces 2022 John J. Nelson Sr. Legacy Scholarship Recipients
- FIRST LOOKS - Lórien: Elegantly Simple Executive Seating / HON is Transforming Productivity at Work with Two New Products: Universal Screens and Flexion / Hybrid Work Means Hybrid Meetings: Framery in the Connected Office / Studio TK Expands Pico Line With New Wood Base Option
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Business of Furniture - March 15, 2023
- HNI Corporation to Acquire Kimball International - "We are excited about joining with Kimball International, a high-quality company we have long admired for its recognized brands, furnishings expertise built over 70 years, and established relationships across multiple sectors."
- The Greatest Reward — Promenaid Solves for Functionality, Accessibility and Beauty in a Handrail - People aren't necessarily against handrails, the notion of the handrail itself, they just don't want a visually unappealing handrail.
- Stephen Says - "My Colleagues Are Back in the Office, but Most of Them Dress Like Slobs." - by Stephen Viscusi - Here's my question to you, Stephen: How do I get my colleagues and my boss on board with the fact that we need to establish some kind of, dare I say, dress code, or at least look neater and cleaner when we're coming to work every day?
- On the Scene - Noteworthy NYC Industry Events, March Edition, by Stefanie Schwalb.
- Functional Art in Hospitality, a Way to Stand Out - One component to consider is the impact of functional art. It serves a utilitarian purpose, creating greater meaning for guests and the property, but it also noticeably adds to the ambiance and unique design of a space.
- AIS Launches New Product Solutions to Enhance the Workplace - New personal task lighting features three sleek, energy efficient options and Calibrate Dry Planters bring maintenance free biophilic accents.
- HLW Launches New Service Offering Through Multidisciplinary Consultancy Division Ark - "Born from a desire to guide our clients through times of uncertainty, Ark is a new studio focused on delivering innovation and resilient thinking."
- Freeform Acquires Brutzman's Office Solutions - Boise-based commercial interiors company acquires Tri-Cities-based office solutions provider.
- Officeworks Wins 2022 Teknion Orion Award - This marks Officeworks' fourth win, taking home four out of the last six Teknion Orion Awards given out since 2014.
- Global Furniture Group, USA Adds to Its Growing Team in The West - New Regional Sales Managers Blake Brotherson and Christy Bouquet are now part of the team.
- America ByDesign Partners with AIA in Season 2 of America ByDesign: Architecture - ByDesign is home to a global collection of primetime television shows on CBS that explore design, featuring the innovators who bring ideas to life.
- Endemic Pods the Solution for Post-Covid Design - When first starting your design process one of the best strategies to implement is to understand how the design is related to everyday business operation.
- TÜV Rheinland North America Invests in New Technology and Innovation Service Center in Tthe Northeast United States - "We are proud to be in a position where our investment allowed us to create 'The TÜV Rheinland Technology and Innovation Center located in North America."
- Emerald Announces New Promotions in the Hospitality Group - "Keisha and Rachel have been vital in the evolution of the BD and HD brands," said Kevin Gaffney, Group Vice President, Design Group, Emerald.
- UPFRONT: 2020 Offers Free e-Learning Class on New Pricing Center Feature - Complimentary course on Cloud Pricing provides designers with information they need to gain a competitive advantage with latest development for 2020 Worksheet.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: EzoBord Unveils PrivaSeat, Designed to Support Focus Work in Hybrid Settings - Pre-assembled and ready to go out of the box, PrivaSeat can be easily affixed to most commercial and residential task chairs.
- COLOR: PANTONEVIEW Color Planner Autumn/Winter 24/25 Now Available - Reflecting this free-spirited color approach, colors for Autumn/Winter 24/25 express a wide range of feelings, from ethereal misty blues, discrete lilacs, cloudy pinks, and clay-based neutrals to intensely saturated hyper violets, inky blues, bioluminescent greens, and decadent reds.
- PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Dara Mir to Step Down as President and CEO of 9to5 Seating - "As I reflect on my time with 9to5 Seating, I am filled with an immense sense of pride and gratitude for what we have achieved together as a company."
- PLACES - Varian Offices – Helsinki | Moving from an office room complex to a multi-space office with only 120 work desks was a significant change, but it was the right decision for the era of hybrid working.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - Room & Board Business Interiors Hires Sales Pro Ben Stich / Marnique Heath Recognized Member of AIA College of Fellows / Aspire Pavers Welcomes Jennifer Cella as a Technical Sales Representative / Henriksen Butler Rebrands to HB Workplaces, Embracing a 43-Year Evolution / Ware Malcomb Names Bhavini Hardev as Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in San Francisco Office / SGA Expands Academic Team, Hires New Director of Architecture
- FIRST LOOKS - Introducing Ooty by Allermuir x SmithMatthias / Geiger Expands its Crosshatch Offering with Inaugural Outdoor Collection / Shaw Contract Launches Newest Innovation - BottleFloor
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Business of Furniture - March 8, 2023
- Where I'm Working - Location: Los Angeles | Theme: Women in Leadership | Where I'm Working is the monthly column of Bellow Press Editor-in-Chief Emily Clingman, featuring commentary and photography on issues, trends and ideas in the workplace, design and manufacturing sectors.
- New: SOMA From Pair — a Response to the New Hybrid Office - SOMA isn't attached to individual workstations like traditional storage pedestals in offices.
- Stephen Says - "I Hate My Co-worker's Social Media Posts — But I Like Working with Her" - by Stephen Viscusi - Social Media is a nice way to bond closer with friends at work that we like, however we don't have to like everything about them and their posts. Instead of unfriending someone, I suggest self-editing yourself — and what you read. It's no different than if I watch a scary movie and close my eyes during the jump scene.
- Office Revolution Names Brett Frenier as Principal of Raleigh Location - "I have joined Office Revolution at a time of significant opportunity for the Company and its clients," said Frenier.
- Feud Update: Canadian Court Official Calls DIRTT's Legal Action Against Falkbuilt "a waste of time" - In the latest setback for DIRTT, its application for a summary judgment was dismissed.
- Tangram and Studio Other Furnish New Belkin Headquarters Office in Southern California - "I would say this has been one of the best experiences of my whole career and I am incredibly proud of this place because we were able to really take all of the things we've learned about what Belkin needs and what our employees need and turn it into this facility," said Oliver Seil, Belkin Senior Director. "I couldn't imagine it having turned out any better."
- Landscape Forms Appoints Angela Saladino as Lighting Regional Sales Representative for the Southeast - "My combined lighting industry experience helps me understand the needs of a range of clients, and I look forward to assisting lighting agencies, engineers, and specifiers in my current role with Landscape Forms."
- HBF Textiles Introduces In Your Skin Collection Designed by Erin Ruby - Several patterns are created by amplifying bold textures, while others can be easily blended with other finishes and materials.
- Taking Part in Trade Fairs is an Investment that Pays Off - An AEFI study demonstrates the competitive and economic advantage for Italian businesses choosing to take part in trade fairs. The sectoral industry is the fourth most powerful in the world.
- Indiana Furniture Partners with GOVMVMT for Streamlined Cooperative Purchasing - GOVMVMT provides a powerful, streamlined procurement tool developed specifically to meet and comply with the needs of local, state, and federal agencies.
- Hacin + Associates Announces Leadership Transitions and Brand Update Going Into Its 30th Year - With the addition of new principals, the firm will move to the standalone moniker of Hacin. Stepping away from the identity of Hacin + Associates, the name Hacin supports the wide range of existing disciplines and evolving opportunities for the organization going forward.
- Frövi Calls Floor 11, Suite 101 of The Merchandise Mart their Chicago Home - Frövi's showroom designer, Matt Coules, carefully considered the plans for the space, keeping the human experience at the heart of his designs.
- Page & Turnbull Earns Honors for Innovation, Design, Preservation and Social Progress - With renewed recognition as a most innovative firm and a national leader in work with historic fabric, Page & Turnbull is meeting today's needs, from climate action to social justice.
- Tarkett Adds to Sustainability & Design Teams - Engaging with our sales team and clients is an imperative part of the process to ensure we are exceeding the industry's sustainability expectations."
- IIDA NY Awards Recipients of the Second Annual Hazel Siegel Scholarship - Three students awarded trips to the shift conference in honor of the late designer's devotion to mentorship and student development.
- DIFFA BY DESIGN Returns with New Home AT ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan - The beloved fundraiser will feature signature designer installations and more from May 21-23 at the Javits Center.
- Interface Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results - Net sales totaled $335.6 million, down 1.2% year-over-year. Currency neutral net sales were up 3.6% year-over-year.
- UPFRONT: Carnegie Announces the Passing of John Stein, Founder of Kirei - John founded Kirei over 20 years ago, with a mission to prove that the highest quality design materials and acoustic solutions could be delivered in an environmentally positive way.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Kuvi Integrates Clever Accessories to Provide Endless Flexibility - Developed in response to the need for a more comfortable multi-use chair that supported both individual work and collaboration, product designers sought a solution that would maintain a high level of utility while incorporating the larger proportions and softer cushioning.
- EVENTS: Best of NeoCon 2023 Submissions Are Now Open - The Best of NeoCon finalists are emblematic of the latest trends and movements that are shaping how we work, gather, learn, and communicate.
- PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Erica Godun Becomes Director, Sustainability of Ware Malcomb - Godun brings more than 25 years of experience in various phases of architecture and design to Ware Malcomb and has been passionate about environmental sustainability throughout her career.
- PLACES - Trilegal Offices – New Delhi | Height-adjustable workstations, break out areas and collaborative work desks make for a hybrid and flexible workspace that supports a healthy work environment and fosters productivity.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - DWR's West Palm Beach Studio Relocates to The Square / Landscape Forms Taps Two Seasoned Veterans to Fill New Role in the Lighting Division / JCJ Architecture Elevates Multiple Long Serving and Senior Level Team Members / DXA Studio Promotes Sando Thordarson to Principal With Additional Promotions from Within / Thinkspace Welcomes New Independent Furniture Representative Bam Associates
- FIRST LOOKS - Humanscale Introduces NeatCharge Update / Beauty in Frame — Scandinavian Spaces Presents Arka / Hightower Launches Three New Collections
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Business of Furniture - March 1, 2023
- Stephen Says - "European Furniture Manufacturer Wants to Sell in U.S." - by Stephen Viscusi - The Viscusi Group has many clients from Europe, all in the same boat. They tell us that the European Union and the U.K are affected far more broadly than the U.S. economy by the war in Ukraine.
- Salone del Mobile.Milano is Back in Business With Exciting New Developments - The 2023 edition will be packed with people and projects, encompassing more than 1.8 million square feet of net exhibition space and 1,962 exhibitors.
- Top 7 Places Architects & Designers Turn for Inspiration - ThinkLab's U.S. Design Industry Benchmark Report for 2023 reveals where A&D are finding sparks of design inspiration.
- Empire Office Launches New Headquarters in New York Showcasing a Sophisticated Design for a Flexible and Modern Way of Working - The result is a welcoming environment that promotes socialization and draws in employees, partners, clients, and visitors.
- ABI January 2023: Architecture Firm Billings Decline at Slower Pace - One in five firms have current international projects, or have had one in the last five years.
- Loll Designs Grows Its Contract Team in Anticipation of New Distribution Model - The made-in-the-USA furniture manufacturer will be available as an open line offering.
- Kimball International's PoppinPods Offer Flexibility for Individual Privacy or Multiperson Meetings - Through Kimball International's extensive research and experience in acoustics, they are excited to launch PoppinPod Kolo and PoppinPod Om to easily create spaces where employees and guests can feel comfortable and confident to ultimately do their best work.
- Allsteel is Defining The Future of Office With Daybook: The Wall That Divides and Unites - Daybook is an amazingly versatile, light-scale wall that can be configured in various ways to equip a high-performance, welcoming workplace.
- Coverings 2023 Commemorates National Tile Day With Annual Top 10 Tile Trends - "Celebrating the ceramic tile trends in commemoration of our seventh annual National Tile Day provides us with another opportunity to recognize and appreciate the benefits of tile and its countless advantages as a material."
- HNI Corporation Reports Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 - Fourth quarter sales of $568.9 million were down 6 percent from year-ago levels, and fourth quarter net income was $16.3 million.
- DIRTT Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results - Net loss improved to $(5.9) million by $10.1 million, or 63%, from the prior year's fourth quarter and by $0.8 million, or 12%, from the third quarter of 2022.
- UPFRONT: Fellowes Extends Its Brand into Contract Furniture - Both Trendway and ESI brands will transition to the Fellowes Brand in the first half of 2023.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Fellowes Announces Release of Rising, Delivering Unparalleled Sophistication in Monitor Arms - Rising is the most comprehensive range of monitor arms on the market and are meticulously designed to combine unparalleled, sophisticated construction with no-hassle installation and superior functionality to bring higher performance and improved aesthetics to workplaces.
- NOW REPPING: Scandinavian Spaces Hires Local Representative to Cover the Territory of Florida - The curated line will be represented by Materiality Rep Group.
- SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT: 3form Transforms Showroom Experience, Leaping Into the Virtual World - For designers specializing in a specific industry, the experience is custom-tailored to their specification journey, starting with a building dedicated to healthcare design.
- PLACES - Linmon Pictures Offices – Beijing | As you walk in, the first space you enter is the main hub of first floor- the reception lobby, soon the cantilevered front desk with a length of 7.2 meters comes into sight.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - Solomon Coyle Accepting Registrations for Spring Session of Project Management Training / New Podcast from Haworth / Chief Sustainability Officer Jane Abernethy to Represent Humanscale at the World Ocean Summit
- FIRST LOOKS - The SOMA Office Lockers from Pair Designed for Hybrid Workers / KFI Studios Expands Eveleen Outdoor Collection / Landscape Forms Grows Portfolio With Urbidermis – Expands Harpo and Bancal Lines
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Business of Furniture - February 22, 2023
- Stephen Says - "Come Back to Work, Or Get Quietly Fired" - by Stephen Viscusi - Most of the businesses in our industry are private companies and the owners have more leeway to set the rules, without worrying about their public image to the shareholders, and many have been doing just that.
- Eisai Teams Up with HLW to Create New Headquarters and New Culture - The design concept is a way to relate employees to the brand because it makes employees feel tied to their workplace, as opposed to it being a space they just go to for work.
- AIS' National Sales Meeting Wraps Up Successful Year, Promotes Two Sales Team Members - Justin Brzostowski promoted to Director of Sales for New York and New Jersey, Anthony Heim Elevated to Senior Territory Manager for the Carolinas and Tennessee.
- Hempitecture Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for First-of-its-kind, U.S.-Based Manufacturing Facility - The new facility will produce a wide range of biobased nonwoven products to be used across multiple industries, including the manufacturing of Hempitecture's flagship product, HempWool thermal insulation.
- Nassimi Announces PFAS-Free Production of All Fabrics - Innovative Textile Manufacturer Completes Move to Establish a Fully PFAS-Free Portfolio of High-Performing Fabrics - Human health and environmental stewardship have always been of great importance to Nassimi.
- Kimball International Introduces Creating Places to Belong Initiative - Creating Places to Belong is a collection of tools, insights, personal stories, conversations, and inspiration.
- Spellman Brady & Co. Completes Interior Design for Memory Care Addition - SBC worked with the Director of Assisted Living Facilities, Food Service Manager and Director of Property Management and Technology in the design planning meetings so that they could input the acuity level of their residents; the intended use of the kitchen spaces and common areas; and to help guide material selections and design choices.
- Haworth Sets Global Sales Milestone In 2022 - Haworth reported 2022 global sales of $2.5 billion USD, a 27.5% increase from 2021 that is mostly organic.
- CIFF Guangzhou 2023: The Doors are About to Open Wide! - We are almost there! The 51st CIFF Guangzhou 2023 is ready to open its doors giving an enthusiastic welcome to all the players in the furniture industry and providing a concrete response to the major changes and new challenges at play in the market.
- MillerKnoll 3D Leader, La-Z-Boy Alumna Join 3D Cloud by Marxent Advisory Board - "As we introduce AI/ML, room scanning, and other advanced features, it's critical to keep the client perspective front and center."
- IFDA's Educational Foundation 2023 Board of Trustees - The 2023 Board of Trustees was selected to oversee and administer more than $30,000 in annual design-related scholarships and grants.
- UPFRONT: Tangram Promotes Alyssa Armesto To Vice President, Central Valley - Armesto's new role will place her in charge of sales and operations – managing the entire division in all roles.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Filzfelt Adds New Designs to ARO Grid Acoustic Ceiling Collection - Grid 6 expand on the series from New York-based architecture firm, Architecture Research Office, with two dynamic designs that elevate the acoustic ceiling grid and tackle the conundrum of masking clutter overhead.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: KFI Studios Launches Ember Table - For added functionality, power options can be installed on Ember to conveniently charge devices.
- HIRED: Primeway Adds New National Sales Manager - With over 30 years of experience in the Contract Furniture Industry, Zemer began his career in High School as a furniture installer.
- PEOPLE: Empire Office Grows Atlanta Sales Team Focusing on A&D Relationships and New Business Initiatives - Peter Gaslow, President and CEO of Empire Office, announced that Elizabeth Young (top) and Cameron Giddings (bottom) have joined the company in sales leadership roles in its Atlanta office.
- PLACES - Axpo Group Offices – Warsaw | The key element in the whole project was to provide friendly and safe work stations and at the same time adjust the work model to the current trends.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - Humanscale Looks to its Customers for Workplace Insights to Inform Future Wellness & Ergonomic Needs / Mannington Commercial's Open Range Named a 2023 ADEX Platinum Award Recipient / Six Global Stantec Offices Earn WELL Health-Safety Rating / Bjelin Hardened Wood Wins Best Overall Product Award at TISE 2023 / Lesro Welcomes New Manufacturer Representative / JSI Announces New Partnership in Arizona & New Mexico / //3877 Welcomes Interior Designer to Multi-Disciplinary Team / Bendheim Names Donald Jayson as President
- FIRST LOOKS - Resource Furniture to Showcase Giro / Mammoth Office Furniture Helps Refurnish Local Chamber of Commerce Offices in Historic Town Hall Building / BuzziSpace Introduces New Sustainable Acoustic Solution, BuzziFold / RBW Partners with Jonas Damon on Highline, its Most Versatile Light Yet / Herman Miller Introduces Bound: Acoustic Screens Designed to Deflect Distractions / Waterworld - Expansive New Light Shifting and Embossed Water Effect Designs / Móz Designs' Biophilic, Backlit Columns Prioritize the Patient's Experience / Hightower Announces Expansion of FourDesign Collections, FourSure & FourCast / The Agility Company Launches New Height Adjustable Benching Solution
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Business of Furniture - February 15, 2023
- Herman Miller Presents: The Passport Work Table, the Intuitive Height-Adjustable Table Designed to Fit Everywhere - Pneumatic table showcases mobile design that maximizes performance while minimizing footprint.
- Stephen Says - "Lowest Unemployment in 53 Years: No One Will Accept My Job Offer. Help!" - by Stephen Viscusi - Whether you do it on your own or if you hire an independent recruiter, the secret is always the same today — which is, to get an employee to "yes," or to attract a top performer with a "book of business" to come to your company, it all comes down to the base. The base, the base, the base — salary, that is.
- Design Hackathon: Introducing the Design Hackathon Advisory Council for 2023 - Together, this council will challenge outdated industry norms and map the most impactful way to connect with the next generation.
- FCA Signs AIA Climate Agreement, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Design - Firm joins efforts towards a carbon-neutral built environment through a sustainability-driven culture.
- Face-to-Face Banking: How KB Rethinks Stoic Industries for the Modern Age - The pilot branch in Prague has been so successful that it has scaled to 20 other branches within the Czech Republic.
- LightCorp Grows Its West Elm Partnership with Exclusive Product - The unique hexagon shape allows multiple planters to be nested together at varying heights.
- TUCK, the Ultra-Portable Power Solution from STUDIO by Dekko - Principled in design and customization, the palette and finishing selections provide an aesthetic appeal to complement any space.
- Stockholm Furniture Fair: Nowy Styl & Kusch+Co Presented Sustainable Approach to Products, Services, and Brand Mission - Their leading motif was: in tune with nature, emphasizing the connection of the offer and the business approach to the natural world.
- Mohawk Industries Reports Q4 2022 Results - Mohawk concluded 2022 with a strong balance sheet, low net debt leverage of 1.3 times EBITDA and available liquidity of approximately $1.8 billion to manage the current environment and optimize our long-term results.
- Kimball International Introduces a New Seating Solution and Harmonized Surface Materials Program - Chaddy offers extreme versatility and exceptional comfort.
- Greg Stoner Joins Indiana Furniture's Board of Directors - Stoner has nearly 40 years of progressive experience with manufacturing and marketing-related companies, including General Electric Lighting, Newell-Rubbermaid, Masterbrand Cabinets, Metrie, and, most recently, Olon Industries.
- Sustainable Concepts Shortlisted for Wege Prize '23 Offer Real-World Solutions for Circular Economy - Wege Prize announces 15 semifinalist student teams for global student innovation competition, with participants from 23 countries including Mozambique, Costa Rica, China, the U.K. and Canada.
- Registration Now Open: NeoCon 2023 - The 54th edition will bring the community together at THE MART with product launches, programming, invaluable networking, and more from June 12-14, 2023.
- UPFRONT: dancker Acquires Columbia, MD-Based DBE Systems, an Integrated Technology Contractor - "The addition of DBE further strengthens dancker's already formidable ability to integrate architectural, furniture, technology, and logistics solutions as a trusted, single-source provider to corporate, government, education, and healthcare facilities," said dancker CEO Steven Lang.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Humanscale Updates the Freedom Ergonomic Stools with Active Pony - This stool features the compact pony saddle seat, a unique triangular cushion that reduces pressure points for long-term comfort while supporting a healthy lumbar spine.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: New Tarkett Even Plane LVT Offers Top-of-Class Sound Absorption - Beneath the surface of Even Plane LVT, a non-woven fiberglass layer resists indentation and dampens sound both within the space and between floors.
- AWARDED: Steelcase Named One of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE - "We're thrilled to be named to FORTUNE's Most Admired List alongside so many remarkable companies," said Sara Armbruster, president and CEO of Steelcase.
- PEOPLE: MillerKnoll Welcomes its Inaugural Curatorial Fellow to Cranbrook Art Museum - "We are delighted to welcome our first MillerKnoll Curatorial Research Fellow to our historic campus," said Andrew Blauvelt, Director of Cranbrook Art Museum.
- PLACES - Lumenis Offices – Shanghai | Next to the workstation area is an open collaborative area where employees can start a brainstorming session at any time.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - Landscape Forms Celebrates 33 Design Awards and Recognitions in 2022 / TPG Architecture Promotes Two Long-Time Team Members to Managing Executive / JCJ Architecture Elevates Multiple Long Serving and Senior Level Team Members / Svigals + Partners Advances Architect Alana Konefal, Leader of Complex Projects / Ghent's Glassboards & Whiteboards in CET Designer Marketplace
- FIRST LOOKS - Spec Expands Hardi Product Offering / Introducing NEO Architectural Lighting: Humanizing Spaces with Light / Luum Launches Earthly Artifacts Collection | Combining Elements of Art, Anthropology, and Geology / Rottet Collection Wins Chicago Athenaeum 2022 GOOD DESIGN Award for The Walking Bench
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- The Layered Language of Lighting — Flos Considers Both Function and Aesthetics in its Designs - Human-centric lighting is a growing trend in commercial lighting design, which takes into account the impact of lighting on human health and well-being.
- ASID 2023 Trends Outlook: Mental Health, Sustainability, and Design for the Metaverse - The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its 2023 Trends Outlook report, examining societal shifts and economic trends impacting the design profession and the role of design in addressing issues in our world.
- Stephen Says - "My New Boss Has No More Experience Than Me, And I Resent Reporting to Her" - by Stephen Viscusi - Instead of being angry or jealous, why not embrace this as a chance to win over the new boss, jump right in, and be willing to share your knowledge of the region and your dealers and customers?
- In Memoriam: Joe Hollman, Founder of the Dallas-based Hollman, Inc. — Industry Leader in Locker Design and Solutions - With great sadness, Hollman announced the passing of Joe Hollman. Joe passed away Jan. 26, surrounded by family at his home in Dallas.
- GMi Companies Announces Promotions and Additions of Key Positions - GMi Companies, parent company of Ghent, the leader in visual communications and space solutions, announced several promotions and organizational changes to better serve customers in the coming years.
- Loftwall Launches Arbor: Acoustic Wood Panels with a Natural Vibe - Texas-based manufacturer continues march towards solving the privacy problems of the modern office.
- LINAK U.S. Acquires New Building, Expanding Louisville Campus To Over 39 Acres - "Market demand continues to grow for our products and solutions in North and South America" said Magnus Conradsen, president of LINAK U.S.
- NARBUTAS at The 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair - "For many years, we have been not only producing furniture, but also creating workspace solutions," said Vilma Sinkevičiūtė, NARBUTAS Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
- Stockholm Furniture Fair 2023 - Live Photos from the Stockholmsmässan
- Wallcoverings Association Annual Meeting Seeks to Better the Future of the Industry - Gina Shaw, EVP of Product Development for York Wallcoverings, received the wallcovering industry's highest honor, the Allman Award.
- Creative Office Resources Celebrates One Year - "Over the last year our company has learned, grown and leaned into new ways of doing business together," said CEO Denise Horn.
- Dyer Brown Promotes Ashley Dunn and Sara Ross to Principal - "Our success depends upon the success of the people and companies we serve," said president Brent Zeigler, AIA, IIDA, in announcing the key elevations.
- American Olean Celebrates 100th Anniversary at Allegiant Stadium - "Many of the key moments at tonight's reception revolved around thanking our valued distributors," said Hector Narvaez, vice president of distributor sales for Dal-Tile LLC.
- Storr Office Environments Named "Great Place to Work" for 2022 - "Our company's purpose is to positively impact the lives of our Team Members, Customers and Community."
- Adam Gregory Named New VP of Design at IOA - Commercial and contract design leader brings over a decade of product development, engineering experience to the role.
- Charlan Brock Architects: Impacting Lives Together Since 1981 - With a core of accomplished leaders guiding over 100 diverse and talented team members, CBA is unified by their singular goal of Impacting Lives Together.
- 3form Debuts 2023 Color Collection - "We see color as a main ingredient in creating welcoming gathering spaces," said 3form Chief Creative Officer Ryan Smith.
- Kimball International Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results - Strong Growth in Sales and Operating Profits / Leadership in Ancillary Products and Secondary Geographies Continues to Drive Industry-leading Performance / Maintains Fiscal 2023 Guidance for Adjusted EBITDA Growth of 47% Despite Industry Headwinds
- UPFRONT: Installnet Launches Brand Refresh Reflecting Purpose and Mission - The company's new wordmark reflects its modern and flexible approach to finding solutions that simplify the creation of inspired workspaces.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Unika Vaev Introduces Latest Acoustic Product Collection - "This latest collection of versatile decorative acoustic products continues to reinforce Unika Vaev's commitment to offer an extensive range of beautiful products for a wide range of applications," said C. Wick Wolfe, president, Unika Vaev.
- TRENDS: Daltile Releases 2023 Annual Trend Report - "Style and design surround us — impacting how we feel, the personality of a room, or the energy of a space," said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile.
- NEW WEBSITE: Kimball International Launches New Web Experience - The new website is now organized around the company's key vertical markets, including workplace, health, education, and hospitality.
- PLACES - Boston Consulting Group Offices – Seoul | Founded in 1993, BCG Seoul has relocated to brand new building celebrating their 30th anniversary on 2023.
- INDUSTRY PULSE - JSI Announces New Partnership in the Pacific Northwest / Scandinavian Spaces Hires Local Representative to Cover the Territory of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming / Design Pool Launches Mapping Library to Use in Renderings / Registration for NeoCon 2023 Now Open / Michael Graves Architecture Acquires Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects
- FIRST LOOKS - Clear Design Launches KOLAB Lounge Seating / Vignelli Rocker / New Year, Fresh Novelties from Ethnicraft / Leland Introduces New Colors for Slam, Elevates a Natural Palette and Sustainable Manufacturing / Heller Reissues Float
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