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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
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