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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
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
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