Business of Furniture - December 13 & 20, 2024
- ASK STEPHEN - "A Little Appreciation Goes A Long Way" - Stephen Viscusi - I often tell my CEO clients or the sales managers that I recruit for, sometimes a little appreciation shown to your employees is better and more effective than a raise.
- Design Miami Concludes Successful 2024 Edition of Flagship Miami Beach Fair - "We are thrilled with the success of our American debut at Design Miami 2024."
- The Glamorous Mediterranean Coast Serves as Inspiration for EF Contract's Latest Collection - High Society also coordinates thoughtfully with existing EF Contract LVT and Kinetex offerings, providing a full suite of flooring solutions.
- Fluid & Functional: Knoll Introduces Panoramic Sofa in North America - The Panoramic Sofa Collection stands out for its ability to transform. It can be arranged to be perfectly in sync with the surrounding environment and the user's needs thanks to its organically shaped seat and removable, reconfigurable backrests.
- The Salone del Mobile at Art Week Miami 2024 - Here's how the recently completed 2024 edition went.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Clear Design Expands Sales Team / Allsteel's Tell Me More Podcast Explores Trauma Informed Design with Three-Part Miniseries / AMQ Welcomes Allie Koning as new Territory Manager for Northern California / Leading North & Central CA Business Supplies & Interiors Dealer Acquires Again / New Tandem Seating Solutions Enhance Versteel's Socius Collection / The Mitchell Group Continues to Expand its Mitchell Collection / Celebrate in Color: Tekla Reborn with New Palette / Encore's New Outset Tables Fuse Contemporary Craftmanship and Geometric Precision / Textile Manufacturer Launches Digital Toolkit to Help Design Professionals Bring Mocha Mousse to Life
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Kirei Launches Tessellate Cloud and Pizzelle Cloud - Tessellate Cloud and Pizzelle Cloud are both part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions' Tuned Collection.
- Neocon to Unveil Elevated New 7th Floor Exhibit Hall at 2025 Edition - Strategically designed for optimal visibility, accessibility, and differentiation, these areas will ensure a cohesive experience for exhibitors and attendees.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale's Active Pony - Award Winning Lumbar Support - Active Pony from Humanscale is an award-winning ergonomic stool that promotes healthier, more active sitting.
- CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2025: The Driving Force of Innovation for the Furniture Industry - The furniture industry is undergoing rapid evolution, supported by favorable real estate policies, the renewal of aging furniture, and growing demand.
- MillerKnoll is the First Office Furniture Manufacturer to Announce Elimination of PFAS from North American Brand Portfolio of Products - Building on recent Chemical Footprint Project recognitionand legacy as a safe chemistry leader.
- Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025 First Insights: Thought for Humans. - Robert Wilson to open the 2025 edition of the Salone del Mobile, illuminating Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini.
- New In Classifieds - Partner with Fluidconcepts: We're on the Lookout for Dynamic Independent Rep Groups | Partner with Fluidconcepts to Inspire Workspaces Across these Regions: North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas; Minnesota, Wisconsin If you're experienced in building relationships with designers and dealers and have a passion for innovative furniture, we'd love to hear from you. Read more on page 92.
- PLACES - Amway Offices – Jakarta | This office design embodies a vision of "well-being every day," prioritizing spaces that promote health, comfort, and inspiration.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Allsteel's Admix Wins Interior Design's Best of Year Award / Configura Expands CET Commercial Interiors with Materials Database / HON's Storyline Wins Interior Design's Best of Year Award / 5 Day Quick Ship Program for ICONIC Acton Stacker / Leading Furniture Specialists Umbrella Furniture Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
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Business of Furniture - December 6, 2024
- Luum Textiles Announces the Retirement of Suzanne Tick, Creative Director of Luum Textiles - Honoring an industry legend.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Bosses Who Refuse to Embrace Technology Lose Talent - Especially Millennials. It's that Simple." - Stephen Viscusi - Also: Live From Miami: BoF's Ask Stephen at Art Basel Miami Design Week
- Introducing Ribbon, a Collaboration Between Designtex and Artist Sophie Smallhorn - This collaboration underscores the transformative power of integrating art into functional design.
- Studio TK, In Partnership with Artifort, Expands Pala Lounge Line With A Disc Base - Sleek and Welcoming, the Pedestal Base Enhances the Pala Lounge Chair for Ultimate Rest and Relaxation
- OMT-Veyhl USA Corporation Releases New Tube Leg Offering - Designed to effortlessly perform in a modern office environment, engineered to last, and manufactured to a level of quality and efficiency that is among the best in the industry, we're the production partner you can rely on.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - COE Distributing Announces 100% Employee Ownership / Source International Welcomes Two Industry Veterans to Its Leadership Team / Omni Workspace Announces Lori Murray as General Manager of Atmosphere Commercial Interiors' New Mexico Location / Landscape Forms Appoints Sarah Stangel as Business Development Representative for Massachusetts and Rhode Island / Allsteel Celebrates the Stanley Center for Peace and Security as the Workplace Winner at the 2024 Planet Positive Awards / Kimball International's Boston Showroom Earns WELL Certified™ Platinum Distinction / IIDA NY Honors Rachel Robinson For Dedication to Student Mentorship / Embrace Natural Materials and Textures / National Unveils Fringe 2.0 Coming Early 2025 / Ultrafabrics Partners with Pantone to Celebrate 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse / BIFMA: Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Furniture (accredited CEU) / AMQ Names Wendy Sanchez as Territory Manager for Southern California / KI Achieves Green Master Status Recognized by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council / Steelcase Recognized as Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer by Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Introducing JSI's Henley Chair - The JSI team sought to create a product that captured the essence of the brand – elements of its own nearly 150-year history, artfully made details and a contagious attitude of positivity.
- Shaw Contract Hospitality Brings Powerful Presence to BDNY - The commercial flooring leader showcased two new collections at the annual boutique design fair.
- UPFRONT: Introducing New 9to5 Seating Breeze 2.0 Card - Durable, easily cleanable fabrics blend texture and color for enterprise-wide applications.
- Carnegie Acoustic Solutions Announces Xorel Artform U Baffle - U Baffle, a Part of the Tuned Collection, Defines Elegance in Ceiling Acoustics with Xorel Textiles and Kirei PET
- Brentano's 2025 Color Forecast Unveils Stunning Autumnal Hues, Inviting You to Explore Tantalizing, Rich Tones - Six deeply flavorful and captivating colorways grace Brentano's latest color forecast.
- The Salone Del Mobile.Milano in Miami During World Art Week - After events in New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Munich, the Salone del Mobile.Milano begins the International Road Show in the United States, starting in Miami.
- New In Classifieds - Partner with Fluidconcepts: We're on the Lookout for Dynamic Independent Rep Groups | Partner with Fluidconcepts to Inspire Workspaces Across these Regions: North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas; Minnesota, Wisconsin If you're experienced in building relationships with designers and dealers and have a passion for innovative furniture, we'd love to hear from you. Read more on page 94.
- PLACES - Yamaha Offices – Ho Chi Minh City | The Yamaha office is not just a workspace but also a hub for creativity and innovation.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Shaken Not Stirred: Bakes & Kropp Hosts A Night of Top-Tier Partnerships in West Palm Beach / Sixth Avenue Custom Millwork Launches Revamped Website to Enhance Client Experience / Arcadis Welcomes Heena P. Santry, MD MS FACS, as Healthcare Market Leader to Support Strategic Expansion of US Healthcare Practice / Muuto and DWR Introduce Settle / Altispace Unveils Two New Elegant PET Colors: Cream and Sand / ASID Highlights Growth of Interior Design Practice With 2024 State of Interior Design Report / Tayco: Welcoming Ryan Martin as Our New Regional Sales Manager / Tayco Welcomes STIR to Our Network of Independent Reps
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - November 22 & 29, 2024
- Happy Thanksgiving - Bellow Press is wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
- Stefanie Schwalb: HON Company's First Wooden Guest Chair, Confer, Launches in NYC - Confer was designed by The HON Company's industrial designer David Mehaffey. With his expertise in blending functionality and aesthetics, Mehaffey sees Confer being widely used throughout the floorplate in spaces like private offices, collaborative work areas, lobby lounges, and cafés.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Design Miami + Art Basel Are The NeoCon of December!" - Stephen Viscusi - These fairs are definitely getting a stronger attendance from the furniture industry these days, both contract and residential. Guess what! Many of your customers are going on their own dime because designers find it inspirational and end users want to be in the know.
- Kirei Launches the Terrazzo Collection, Four New Kirei Ink Prints - The New Ice Cream-Inspired Terrazzo Collection Sprinkles Sustainability Into Every Space
- Allsteel Unveils Life Cycle Assessment Results for Beyond Architectural Products, Highlighting Significant Environmental Benefits Over Traditional Construction Materials - Allsteel architectural walls offer substantial environmental advantages over traditional construction materials. These benefits grow with each reconfiguration, making demountable walls an ideal choice for creating sustainable and adaptable office spaces.
- Humanscale: Building a Circular Economy with Sustainable Manufacturing in the Real World - Humanscale's 2023 CSR Report details a new year of progress across six core sustainability pillars: Climate & Energy, Water, Circularity, Wildlife Preservation, Healthy Materials, and Social Responsibility.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - AMQ Welcomes Brooke Jende as Business Development Manager; Reynel Hettich as Territory Manager for Southwest Region / KI Awards $40,000 of Furniture to Winning Educators in Third Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway / Hightower Signs The Climate Pledge / Wagstaff Interiors Celebrates Successful Charity Casino Night / Pennsylvania Interior Designers Pass Historic Legislation / Stylex Appoints Tina Brennan as Vice President of Marketing and Sustainability / J+J Flooring's Gallery Edit Reinterprets Art Techniques into Modular Carpet / Wayfair's First Large-Format Store Leverages Striking Architectural Metal Solutions / Configura Launches CET 15.5 Major Update with Next Phase of UI Facelift
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Nook Sensory Shelter Takes Home All-A's At EDspaces - Nook's Sensory Shelter, a transformative alcove that enables users to find respite for individual or shared retreat, won the Best in Show Award at EDspaces 2024.
- Showroom Pays Tribute to Historic Neighborhood Through 1920s-inspired Lighting Design - A combination of Berri-3D and Berri-Angular luminaires were arranged to illuminate the main entrance of Tangram, which also serves as a client reception space and hospitality area.
- UPFRONT: IIDA Announces Winners of Second Annual WestEdge Design Fair Product and Booth Awards - "Our continued partnership with WestEdge Design Fair allows us to cast a spotlight on the show's creativity and innovation for the design industry as a whole."
- BDNY 2024 Sets the Stage for The Future of Boutique Hospitality - A focus on design, creativity, and forward-thinking concepts attracts nearly 16,000 design professionals.
- Spacestor Summit 2024: A Celebration of Bold Ideas and Bright Futures - Welcoming strategic partners from across the UK's design, architecture, and furniture industries, the day was a celebration of ideas, connections, and a shared mission.
- Nowy Styl and Kusch+Co Unveiled Twenty New Products and Finishes at Orgatec 2024 - Featuring bold new colors and designs to inspire dynamic, collaborative workspaces.
- New In Classifieds - Indiana Furniture: We're Seeking A Western Regional Manager To Join Our Growing Team! | Join a fun and collaborative team! Indiana Furniture is looking for a passionate, energetic, and entrepreneurial individual to be responsible for Leading Sales Strategies, Managing Independent Sales Rep Groups/Territories, and Developing Customer Relationships in the western United States. Read more on page 110.
- PLACES - Domal Showroom – Milan | The interior design uses natural materials such as wood and TerraVista, a raw earth plaster by Matteo Brioni, to create a cosy environment that evokes nature and highlights the products in their different color schemes.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - The Mitchell Group Unveils Redesigned Website for Enhanced User Experience / Mantra Inspired Furniture Accepted as a Member of "Be Original Americas" / Nevers Industries Unveils Rio and Leeza Collections on CET / Hirsh Industries GSA Contract / Välinge joins Australian Resilient Flooring Association (ARFA) / Oppenheim Architecture Expands EU Interiors Studio / Arcadis Welcomes Jeffrey Till, AIA LEED AP, as Principal in San Francisco Placemaking Practice / Joel Fidler to be Next President of Ayers Saint Gross / Calyx LCS Porcelain Patient Boards
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Business of Furniture - November 15, 2024
- Stefanie Schwalb: BDNY Heads Back to the Javits As Hospitality Elements Level Up in Sensory Experiences - "I think there's more exhibitors or at least the quality of the exhibitors are higher. The show has a good approach and it's growing better each year."
- Revolutionary & Evolutionary: Knoll Introduces a Revival of the Morrison Hannah Chair - Bruce Hannah has made a career of mastering modern technology and materials to create efficient, practical products.
- Tayco Launches the New Studi Table: A Game-Changer for Dynamic Workspaces - Designed to cater to the evolving needs of modern workspaces, the Studi Table is a mobile, multifunctional table that enhances the versatility of office environments. Whether for classrooms, training rooms, or collaborative spaces, the Studi Table seamlessly integrates into any setting, offering unparalleled convenience and functionality.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Hate Them Or Love Them, You Gotta Drink With Them" - Stephen Viscusi - Listen, I'm not telling you to go out with your colleagues whenever they invite you out, but if it has gotten to the point where you are worried the people you work with think you don't like them, it seems to me it's probably worth getting a white wine with them once a month or so.
- Sander from Scandinavian Spaces - The sleek and roomy Sander portrays a subtle nod to the beloved 1950s era of Scandinavian design while staying classically modern. The details are beyond beautiful. With a curved veneer back and gentle contour, the solid wood chair effortlessly balances its distinct, sophisticated look with all-day comfort.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - DARRAN Furniture Accepted as a Member of "Be Original Americas" / Spec Furniture Launches New CEU "Accessibility Considerations: Purposeful Design for All" to Promote Inclusive Interior Design / The Mitchell Group Introduces Two New Offerings from its Mitchell Collection / Clear Design Achieves Indoor Air Quality Certification across its FAST Program Product Lines / FilzFelt Launches Nest Baffle, a Series of Contoured and Linear Acoustic Panels / KI Names 12 Finalists in Third Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway for K-12 Educators / Tangram Interiors Appoints Nick Meter as President / Herman Miller's OE1 Sit-to-Stand Table designed by Industrial Facility receives Archiproducts Design Award / New Director of Sales Indicates Expansion Across North America for Camira Group / HBF Textiles Wins Two Awards in it's Debut at BDNY 2024 / Heller Celebrates Modern Design with New Launches at BDNY 2024 / Ethnicraft Showcased 2024 Novelties at BDNY
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Keilhauer Elevates Healthcare Lounge Seating with Neesh - The celebrated Neesh lounge chair, now adapted for healthcare use, offers all the attributes essential for supportive and accessible seating.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Fridae Lounge Collection by Keilhauer Brings a Refined Approach to the New Workplace Casual - A blend of sleek lines and easygoing elegance, the latest collection is inspired by the evolving workplace trends.
- Watson Furniture Invites You to Work Outside the Lines with Latest Collection, Allé - The Allé collection feels at home in any setting, seamlessly supporting everything from focused solo work to team collaboration.
- UPFRONT: Nova from Humanscale - Lighting Up Workspaces - Versatility meets excellence with Humanscale's Nova, a LED task light that is available in a range of colors and mounting options.
- Teknion and Koncept Lighting Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Lighting Solutions for Modern Workspaces - This partnership between Teknion Corporation and Koncept Lighting represents a significant step forward in advancing the future of workplace design, underscoring their shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and user-centricity.
- Trauma Informed Design - Trauma Informed Design considerations may deter dysregulation; however, it will be impossible to completely prevent all individuals from becoming dysregulated in all situations – through no fault of the individual or the design.
- Artaic Teams Up With Wildlife Artist and Conservationist Guy Harvey on a Mosaic Design Collection - A portion of sales from the collection benefits ocean conservation through the Guy Harvey Foundation.
- New In Classifieds - BYRNE: Business Development Executive - West Territory | Byrne is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our Sales Team in the West Territory. We are a fast-paced and fun environment, with a collaborative mindset. This individual will plan, direct, and coordinate sales strategy to new diverse markets. Read more on page 104.
- PLACES - Bank Negara Indonesia Offices – Singapore | The design team has designed the back of the house to accommodate the diverse needs of various departments – featuring a mix of private offices, open-concept workspaces that facilitate open communication and collaboration among the employees and various-sized meeting rooms tailored to different group needs, incorporating acoustic features to ensure content privacy.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Nemo Tile + Stone Leases Slab Gallery in New Jersey / HLW Achieves Renewal of Just 2.0 Label / Winners Announced for the 2024 NanaAwards Project and Design Competition / A Night of Craftsmanship and Luxury: Bakes & Kropp and SubZero's Craft Ale & Caviar Event / Botany Birmingham Brings Lush Interior Plantscaping to Birmingham and Metro Detroit / JLL and IE University Launch Award Program to Grow Top Design Talent Globally / emuamericas Unveils Café Collection of Seating Solutions / Armadillo Releases Its Second Impact Report
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Business of Furniture - November 8, 2024
- ASK STEPHEN - "Why Remote Working Will Disappear in 2025" - Stephen Viscusi - You know how I feel. Since the pandemic has ended, I've said it a million times, people selling office furniture need to work from an office! Otherwise, what's the point.
- Forward Space Celebrates 10 Years of "Growing Together" - Forward Space celebrates its 10th anniversary, highlighting its growth and partnerships since its founding in 2014 through the merger of two Steelcase dealerships. Under CEO Jenny Niemann, the company has expanded into Milwaukee and received numerous awards for its workplace culture and design excellence.
- Fräsch Makes Addition to Popular STRATAWOOD Collection with HEX - The original STRATAWOOD and STRATAWOOD 2x2 have both been major successes in the commercial market.
- Room & Board Showcases the Graft Collection at BDNY in a New Expansion of the Urban Wood Project - The Urban Wood Project first began in Baltimore with an initiative between Room & Board and the USDA Forest Service, working with local and national partners around the country to source wood that is destined for landfills, reclaiming it into unique, modern furnishings.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - AIS Introduces New Pillows Program / HON Hosts Career Day To Connect Emerging Designers With Industry Experts / We Are Makers – Haworth Returns to Orgatec / Create School Spirit with Chromatyx Printed Porcelain / LightArt's D1 Coil Pendants Weave Together the Past and Future at Tech Giant's Storied Manhattan Office / Tarkett Wins 6 MarCom Awards / Integra Seating Achieves BIFMA LEVEL®1 Certification for 35-Plus Products / Statement from the U.S. Green Building Council on the 2024 Election Results
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Indiana Furniture Introduces Synergy Collaborative to Outfit Today's Office Needs - As the workforce changes and offices embrace new hybrid and collaborative work models, the way we work in spaces is evolving.
- Encore Introduces Sunny Kids: The Latest Addition to the Sunny Family - Serving as the ultimate companion for little dreamers and big imaginations, Sunny Kids is a delightful blend of fun and functionality.
- UPFRONT: Monitor Arm - A Desk Accessory to Advance Productivity - Humanscale's extensive collection of monitor arms, which range from single monitor (M2.1) to six monitors (M/Flex for M2.1 M8.1 and M10), allow the product to seamlessly integrate into all desk spaces to meet a variety of configuration needs.
- CWC Expands Savannah Presence with Mason Inc. Acquisition - CWC, a trusted leader in office solutions in Atlanta since 1929, is expanding its presence in the region by acquiring Mason Inc., a respected family-owned office solutions provider that has dedicatedly served the area since 1892.
- With The Orbit's Orbit, the Salone del Mobile.Milano is Reinterpreting its Narration of Made in Italy Design in Shanghai - There was a great turnout and appreciation for the new format devised by the Salone del Mobile for the Chinese market, which combined the best of Italian design with a modern, agile and engaging proposal – proof of the relevance of Italian furniture in this geographical area and the Salone's ability to bring different markets, cultures and design visions into dialogue.
- CIFF Shanghai 2024: Where Design Took Center Stage - The 54th CIFF Shanghai 2024, which concluded successfully last September, served as a dedicated venue for advancing design in China's high-end furniture and interior design market.
- New In Classifieds - BYRNE: Business Development Executive - West Territory | Byrne is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our Sales Team in the West Territory. We are a fast-paced and fun environment, with a collaborative mindset. This individual will plan, direct, and coordinate sales strategy to new diverse markets. Read more on page 78.
- PLACES - Jindal Group Offices – New Delhi | The office is arranged around a large central courtyard featuring grand sculptures by Subodh Gupta. Various vantage points into this courtyard are available throughout the office space.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Landscape Forms' Operations Engineering Manager, Charles Washburn, Honored with Michigan Manufacturing Association's 2024 Emerging Leader Award / Inclusive Design / Ware Malcomb Announces Hire Of Kacy Rhoades, Promotions Of Jesse Carano And Manny Nuno In Denver / DIRTT Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - November 1, 2024
- Dennis + Ives Announces Workscapes Grand Opening - Workscapes, a full-service interior solutions company, celebrated its Grand Opening in the newly developed Dennis + Ives mixed use development in the Jacksonville Railyard District.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Think Your Employee Can't Find a New Job? Think Again!" - Stephen Viscusi - Manufacturer and dealer leadership and owners alike take for granted when they have employees that have job-hopped or are anywhere over 50 that they will not lose that employee. But, in today's new job competitive job market, they are dead wrong.
- Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering Debuts New Wallcovering Collaboration With Renowned Artist, Illustrator, and Style Icon Rebecca Moses - The collection, Rebecca Moses x Momentum, will debut at BDNY 2024, November 10-11 in New York.
- Kirei Launches Matrix Grid, Ace Baffle, and Ramp Tile - A Part of the Tuned Collection From Carnegie Acoustic Solutions, These Products Use Innovative Air Gaps to Help Designers Tune Sound in Every Space
- Herman Miller Lowers Carbon Footprint within the Brand's Performance Seating Portfolio through Updates to Mirra 2 Chair and Stool - Enhancements to Mirra 2 designed by Studio 7.5 reflect Herman Miller's ongoing commitment to advancing sustainability and ergonomics.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Bryan Ashley Appoints Lisa Mehringer as New President / WFH Wellness - Ergonomic Essentials for A Flawless Workday / Fellowes Contract Interiors Partners with Unika Vaev to Provide Unique Modular Wall Solutions / Yellow Goat Design Unveils New Lighting Collection Inspired by Musical Composition / IIDA NY Presents Fourth Annual Hazel Siegel Scholarship / Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024 / AMQ Announces Winners of the 2024 AMQ Dealer Design Challenge / Gunlocke Expands Briefing Table Collection / ORGATEC India 2025: Revolutionizing the Future of Workplaces / Adrian Gaut Introduces a Line of Exclusive Prints for DWR
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMQ Unveils New Enhancements for its Popular Tektis Panel System - Known for its adaptability and ease of installation, Tektis remains a go-to choice for businesses seeking both design and functionality in their workspace setups.
- Pepper, from Designtex, is Designed with Circularity in Mind - Newest Loop-to-Loop construction from Designtex is specially designed for use in their Digital Studio tool.
- Knoll Debuts the Perron Pillo Sofa by Willo Perron - With deep seats designed to be sat in, not on, this comforting refuge beckons you to jump in and relax. Like magic, it's a viscerally all-encompassing experience that makes you forget the piece and just enjoy being in it.
- COR Ranked #48 in Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts - The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list is ranked through an algorithm that factors in revenue, as well as workplace diversity, innovation and customer benefits.
- UPFRONT: Allsteel's Tell Me More Podcast Explores New Perspectives on The Intentional Office - The episode also explores the significance of mentorship and social interactions, and how these fundamentals ensure that early-career professionals are set up for long-term success.
- Spacestor to Unveil Expanded New York Design Centre in 2025 - A Spacestor Location Designed by Gensler and Partnering with The Splash Lab
- Black Flag is the latest Flos Collaboration with German Designer Konstantin Grcic - The advanced technology of Black Flag goes hand in hand with its sustainability profiles.
- Introducing Currents, an Exploration of The Sea - Innovations' fall collection delves into textures, fluid movement of the ocean.
- Teknion and Pearson Lloyd Present Aarea, a Family of Chairs that Blends Tailoring with Engineering - In the open-plan environment, lounge furniture is now expected to support performance work as well.
- 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 110.
- PLACES - RASA Venture Offices – Bangkok | The gallery not only serves as a space for clients to explore the potential of smartly utilizing rental areas but also functions as a co-working environment for RASA's sales team, fostering energy and productivity.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Thinkspace Expands its Reach Adding Three New Reps Covering Seven US states - Adds Luther & Associates, Contract Office Marketing & Stella Group / Preside: Where Style Sparks Connection / Corgan Expands London Practice, Hires Interiors Studio Leader / HNI Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results / Interface Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
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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
Business of Furniture - October 4 & 11, 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
Business of Furniture - September 13 & September 20, 2024
- Stephen Says - "Turn On Your Green Light!" - by Stephen Viscusi - I like the job, I don't want to leave, but it's clear I'm not going to get a raise, and I hate to admit it, but I'm going to resent the new employee who's subordinate to me that I now have to manage. And my resentment goes double for my boss. Any advice?
- BOB Biz Means Business from Scandinavian Spaces - Scandinavian Spaces has spearheaded the ancillary furniture charge. For almost a decade, the company has provided the US market with imagination, creativity, and forward-thinking workplace solutions.
- MillerKnoll Announces New Global Hubs in New York and London - Bringing together the best brands in modern design.
- Discover Symphony: Momentum's Latest Wallcovering Collection Inspired by the Arts - Premiering with Simply Sheer and Sliding Light, the New Symphony Collection is available only through Momentum. Inspired by the mesmerizing and evocative influences of music, art, and dance, this collection is designed to cultivate a deep emotional resonance within any interior space.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Solomon Coyle Launches New Online Sales Leadership Program / AMQ Welcomes Rachael Mauldin as Territory Manager for North Texas and Oklahoma Markets / Allsteel to Host TEDxChicago Coaching Sessions at Chicago Experience Center / Appointment of Sara Abbad – Product Manager – Panel Systems and Metal Storage Furniture / Fellowes' Rising Monitor Arms Win Silver at IDEA Awards, Setting New Standards in Design and Functionality / Caleb Slaughter Joins Office Revolution as Business Development Leader for Kansas City / Simii Design Announces Byrne Daisy Chain Now Available On Wake Flip Nest Tables / Corgan Opens Washington, D.C. Office, Hires Local Leadership / BodyBilt Continues Innovation Trend with New LabPro Stool
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Humanscale Presents New Collection of Ergonomic Furniture for Collaborative Spaces - This new collection is a cohesive suite of furniture solutions that work together to transform ergonomically neglected third spaces into a comfortable, productive environment.
- Landscape Forms Named by Fortune and Great Place to Work as a 2024 Best Workplace in Manufacturing & Production for a Fifth Year in a Row - "Many companies talk about having a team culture, but here it's really palpable."
- Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric Opens New, Larger New York Showroom and Collaborative Design Studio - This opening represents a significant commitment to supporting the contract, hospitality, and corporate design communities with high-quality materials and manufacturing capabilities.
- UPFRONT: HON to Serve as Premier Sponsor for 2024 ISG Industry Week - HON will be showcasing its wide range of dynamic office solutions at booth 300, offering attendees the chance to explore products designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in workspaces.
- The New Movet Chair by Nevins - Movet is the perfect chair with asliding seat and tilting back for meeting and conference spaces.
- Unika Vaev Introduces its Latest Acoustic Product Collection in Collaboration with Instyle - Sustainability within design is key to both product lines and has been since the company's founding.
- Móz Designs Transforms Transit Centers into Design Destinations - Móz Designs teamed up with RS&H to revamp Florida's International transit hub.
- 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 88.
- PLACES - LD Seating Showroom – Prague | archicraft designed a modern and visually attractive showroom in Prague for LD Seating, focusing on product lighting and presentation inspired by famous London showrooms, with emphasis on clear arrangement and accessibility.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - FCA Welcomes Chris Parsley as Senior Design Strategist to the NYC Corporate Team / Luxury Swedish Brand Kasthall Introduces Mirrku Kullberg as New CEO / Ware Malcomb Announces Promotion of Melissa Martorano in Phoenix Office / Mohawk Industries Names Mauro Vandini President / Tuuci: Theresa Quintong New Contract Sales Representative for New York / Koncept's Z-Bar Bird Pendant found in Chicago's Midway Airport Concourse C / Hord Coplan Macht Opens Two New Offices
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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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