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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
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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