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Business of Furniture - September 6, 2024
- Stephen Says - "Why CEOs Write Short Emails" - by Stephen Viscusi - My own rule of thumb for judging how long I should write an email "response," for someone like me that tends to write long emails, is to base the length of my response on the length of the email I've received.
- Two-Thirds Seating and Tables Collection Addresses Growing Need for Workplace Flexibility - Two-Thirds is a collection of seating and surfaces from Allsteel, designed by Joey Ruiter. The collection's simple shapes are meant to be combined in different ways to create dynamic spaces that are adaptable and flexible.
- Revolutionizing the Workplace: Inside HB Workplaces New HQ Showroom - Founded in 1983, HB Workplaces has been at the forefront of the office furniture and design industry. As MillerKnoll's exclusive Certified Dealer for Herman Miller and Knoll in Utah, Nevada, and Idaho, they use the industry's best products to turn every-day spaces into modern-day workplaces.
- HON Unveils Integrated 3D Product Configuration Powered by 3D Cloud - "The partnership with 3D Cloud redefines the customer journey and represents a pivotal step in our digital transformation."
- NaughtOne Introduces Truffle, a Playful Pouf With a Charming Form - Truffle's clever one-piece upholstery creates a seamless waterfall edge that accentuates Truffle's organic form, reveals curves on curves with the play of light, and creates surprising contrasts along the seams.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Gunlocke Unveils Brand Refresh / Omni Workspace welcomes Phillip Brown Jr. as General Manager of Turnkey Project Services / MillerKnoll Announces New Head of Geiger and DatesWeiser / KI Announces Third Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway for K-12 Educators / Stylex Demonstrates Continued Growth with the Addition of New U.S. Territory Managers / Blu Dot Welcomes Sam Grawe as Chief Creative Officer / Transform Your Space with Altispace Acoustic Wall Panels in Geometric Shapes / Nienkamper Welcomes Sam Empringham as North American Sales Director / Calyx Chromatyx Printed Porcelain in Healthcare
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DeskMakers Breathes Life into Workspaces with Hedge Dry Planters - Fresh, maintenance-free collection redefines spaces with versatility and style.
- Interior Design's Hall of Fame Celebrates 40 Years and Announces The 2024 Award Inductees - Established in 1985, this esteemed event celebrates the visionary contributions of influential figures in interior design. These luminaries have left an indelible mark on the industry, and their visionary work continues to inspire and shape the spaces we inhabit.
- The Designtex Digital Studio Pattern Library Continues to Grow! - Digital Studio makes it easy to create custom designs. Pair a substrate with a pattern, tailor scales and colorways and then visualize it before ordering – all in just a few clicks.
- UPFRONT: September Sit/Stand Desking Solutions from Humanscale - The eFloat Go 2.0 was designed with ultra quiet motors, so near silent adjustment is simple.
- FCA Transforms Fox Rothschild's Minneapolis HQ - FCA redesigned Fox Rothschild's Minneapolis headquarters, focusing on efficient space use, natural light, and a connection to Minnesota's landscapes, creating a modern and functional law office environment.
- ORGATEC 2024: Experience the Workspaces of Tomorrow in Person - In addition to #OfficeXperience, the highlights of the new ORGATEC 2024 concept include the Focus Areas #TheCircularHouse, #CircularBiomaterials, #InspiredAugmentedOffice and #Indoor&OutdoorHospitality.
- New In Classifieds - Sales Director - Las Vegas, NV, USA | Overview: The sales director is responsible for building high-performing sales teams and achieving sales goals for each market to which they are assigned. Read more on page 96.
- PLACES - Sartorius Offices – Singapore | The centrepiece of the new office space is a vibrant Front of House with a generous seaview lounge, designed to create an engaged community atmosphere that encourages social interaction.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Equity Council's Introduction to the Action Labs / Versteel Launches CET Commercial Interiors Extension / KI CEO, Brian Krenke, to Speak at St. Norbert College CEO Breakfast Series / Puroptima Appoints Kelley Douglass to Management Team / ECI Software Solutions Acquires Cloud-Based ERP Khameleon Software / Interface Expands Recycling Capabilities in Europe to Advance Circularity Efforts / M.L. Campbell Launches Sayerlack Innovative Wood Finishing Solutions, Bringing a New Choice for Premium Italian Technology to North America / Smith Interior Design Celebrates Six Years of Success / Italian Design: from Classic to Contemporary - Salone del Mobile.Milano lands in New York for the First of Three International Events
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - August 30, 2024
- Stephen Says - "Summer's Over. Is It Time for a New Job?" - by Stephen Viscusi - After Labor Day is one of the best times to look for a new job, no matter what industry you're in. And, if interest rates change in September as predicted, there will be a big boom in the residential furniture business.
- Tangram Interiors Unveils New Fresno Showroom Celebrating Local Landscape and Culture - The project was brought to life through a collaboration of talented professionals and firms.
- Equitable Environments: Solutions for Neurodivergent Learning Spaces - Learning isn't one size fits all. Recognizing and supporting emotional and cognitive differences is imperative to the growth and success of neurodiverse students.
- Hendrick Sets OneDigital's Latest Chapter in Motion with Atlanta HQ that Reflects Innovative Culture - To create a sense of propulsion — the kind of forward movement "in motion" for which OneDigital is known — Hendrick implemented large, sweeping dynamic curves and shapes to signify how the company moves clients and their businesses forward.
- The Collective Acquires Leading Teknion Dealer Ergoworks - Ergoworks Atlantic is the leading Teknion dealer in Atlantic Canada for over 25 years.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Hightower Names Sandi Ing Vice President of Sales / New from Arper - Organic Designs for Multi-Purpose Use / Kansas City Executive Joins Office Revolution as Market Principal of New Kansas City Location / Herman Miller Introduces Eames Turned Stool in White Oak / IIDA NY Unveils the Ultimate Interior Design Showcase in Western New York / Dramatic Works Translates Spectrum of Light into EF Contract's Latest Kinetex Flooring Collection / The Good Plastic Company Expands Polygood Line with New Translucent Collection / Prevolv Showcases New Partnership with Kimball International via Renovated Showroom
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 9to5 Seating Launches Modular Seating Solution Koble - Innovative soft task seating empowers users to create custom configurations.
- 3form Elements Launches Acoustic Dimension Series - New Dimensional Acoustic Panels Combine Superior Sound Management with Dynamic Geometric Designs
- Carnegie Expands Type II Vinyl-Alternative Wallcoverings Selection - A part of the Conscious Collection, Pave, Inkwell, Noragi Stripe, and Assemblage are 100% free of PVC, finishes, and PFAS, and are easy to clean and maintain in high-traffic environments.
- UPFRONT: Join the Waitlist! Humanscale's Iconic Freedom Chair Turns 25 - Originally designed by Niels Diffrient in 1999, the Freedom Chair has transformed seating comfort and support. Diffrient's vision, combined with Humanscale founder Bob King's pursuit of intuitive design, resulted in the creation of the Freedom Chair - the first self-adjusting chair that eliminated the need for manual adjustments, offering natural movement and support.
- Innerscene is on the Scene with Record Growth and Increased Accessibility - Circadian Sky offers the mesmerizing appearance of infinite clear blue and sunset skies, mimicking the look of a double-pane window with multiple surface reflections while preserving privacy.
- Wherever Whenever: Work Culture Festival at ORGATEC 2024 - Speakers include experts on all the topics relevant to tomorrow's working world.
- New In Classifieds - MOD is looking for Sales Representatives to Join our Growing Team! | MOD, a leader in power, USB charging and lighting solutions for furniture in the workplace, hospitality, education furniture industry is seeking energetic and motivated individuals or groups to join our team. Read more on page 98.
- PLACES - Confidential Client Offices – Kolkata | The Den At Lansdowne manifests Kolkata's old-world charm through the typical Burma teak slats fitted in the window and doors allowing the air and sunlight into the space.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Discover Spool: A New Lighting and Acoustic Experience / IIDA NY Announces Designer Grant to Support Emerging Professionals / Ware Malcomb Names Azin Khorram and Lisa Reed to Strategic Account Director Roles / Nourison Home Mourns Passing of Owen Baker, a 52-Year Industry Veteran / Office Revolution Opens New Office in Kansas City, Expanding Its Footprint to a Thriving Market / Interface Named Global Sustainability Leader by GlobeScan and the ERM Sustainability Institute / Lauren Rottet Wins Multiple Design Awards / Mayer Fabrics Welcomes Jennifer Knowlton to the Colorado, Utah, & Wyoming Territories
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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