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Business of Furniture - April 25, 2024
- Stephen Says - "I Was Looking For A Salesperson and I've Been Catfished!" - by Stephen Viscusi - Never let a candidate's personal reference or the referral of the person who gave them to you, no matter how much you respect that person, influence you to being starry eyed regarding a candidate.
- UNDISPUTED EXPERTISE: SOLOMON COYLE - Unleashing Profit Potential: A Data-Driven Approach to Business Success | Recognizing a real profit improvement opportunity for your business is exciting. As an owner, principal, or other leader, you might ask yourself, where is our profit improvement opportunity?
- Transforming Health Sciences Education - A Case Study of Tangram Interiors' Biophilic Design and Collaborative Spaces at the University of California Irvine
- Transforming Workplace Accessibility with Connectrac's Solutions - The Flex Raceway System is an innovative floor-based power and data distribution system for interior spaces.
- EVENT SPOTLIGHT: IIDA NY Celebrates Inaugural Career Night - Students, Emerging Professionals Connect with Leading NYC-Based Architecture & Design Firms
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Fräsch Launches FAZR Linear Wood Acoustic Ceiling Solution - "We're excited to deliver another acoustic solution to the market that checks all the boxes when it comes to benefits offered by PET while also integrating the trusted Rockfon system," said Gary Nightingale, Fräsch founder and president.
- PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Landscape Forms Appoints Scott Black as Business Development Representative - A seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience in landscape architecture, Black's expertise spans a diverse range of projects including corporate campuses, green infrastructure, regional commercial centers, residential estates, streetscape enhancements, and urban parks.
- UPFRONT: Fellowes Earns WELL Certification for Design & Experience Center - Beyond product demonstration, the center serves as a collaborative hub for designers, architects, dealers, and end users.
- UPCOMING EVENT: IIDA NY to Host Cassi Chandler at Annual Leaders Breakfast - Motivational Leadership Expert To Address Design Community in Keynote Speech
- A Record 2024: The Salone del Mobile.Milano Closes +20.2% - A bumper year for trade operators too with a 28.6% increase, and a total of 370,824 visitors, 53.9% from abroad.
- NELSON Worldwide Repositions Colonial Warehouse in Minneapolis with New Lounge Amenity - The lounge design draws inspiration from the building's industrial roots, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass, an intricate mesh ceiling, and versatile seating arrangements.
- A 'Diffrient' Perspective: Freedom Chair Turns 25 - Humanscale Celebrates 25 Years of Design, Innovation and Sustainability at Clerkenwell Design Week.
- Knoll Honored the Past and Looks to the Future of Design at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2024 - Designed by Belgian architecture practice OFFICE, the Knoll pavilion was built with repurposed and recycled materials. It envisioned residential life through a sequence of intimate spaces and elegant flower gardens.
- Herman Miller and Studio 7.5 Introduce Zeph Side Chair to Enliven and Add Comfort to Shared Workspaces - Zeph Side Chair brings new applications to the colorful and ergonomic collection, providing a full family of seating that works together.
- Introducing Catifa Carta: The Sustainable Chair Of Tomorrow, by Arper and PaperShell - "This milestone marks not only a triumph in design, but also a significant step forward in our journey towards a more sustainable future," said Roberto Monti.
- Nemo Tile + Stone Debuts Park Avenue, an Elegant Porcelain Tile Collection - Inspired by the illustrious and prestigious Park Avenue in New York's Upper East Side, Nemo Tile + Stone's latest porcelain tile collection of the same name brings a timeless and contemporary aesthetic to interior surfaces.
- Aiming for Wide Impact, Dyer Brown Adds Key Designer in Southeast - "Every space has a measurable impact on the state of mind of the people within it. I'm really fortunate to be contributing to that with my Dyer Brown colleagues."
- Watson Furniture Welcomes Danielle Bowman as New Regional Leader of Market Development - In her new capacity, Danielle will spearhead the growth, management, and ROI tracking of new dealer- based programs, implementing strategies to drive business in the marketplace.
- NYCxDESIGN Festival Releases 2024 Programming and Events Guide - The acclaimed design week returns May 16-23, to host eight days of inspiration and creativity with the global design community.
- Keilhauer's 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report Inspires and Informs - Guided by the company ethos of Design That Sustains, the 2024 report features stories about new beginnings, carbon neutral product development, world-class sustainable facilities and more.
- 2024 Best of Neocon Jury Announced - Leading Industry Experts Set to Evaluate Hundreds of New Product Submissions
- Interface Commits to Absolute Emission Reduction Efforts to Solve Climate Crisis - Sustainability Leader Updates Carbon Plan to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals
- Mohawk Industries Reports Q1 Results - Flooring North America Segment sales declined 5.6% versus the prior year.
- New In Classifieds - Independent Sales Representatives | Maverick Desk is a leading manufacturer in modern office furniture solutions. We are expanding our sales team and are seeking independent sales representation to develop new business opportunities in select U.S. territories. Read more on page 144.
- PLACES - AT4 Offices – Valencia | With an open, agile, and flexible character, these areas lack hierarchies and can be used according to the daily activity of the company and its employees.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - //3877 Increases New York Presence with Addition of Interior Designer / Loftwall's Latest Tool Answers the Age-Old Question: Is It Just Me Or Is This Office Really Loud? / Humanscale's Active Pony Achieves A Red Dot Award / New Mayer Patterns: Kinsey, Porter, & Sketch / Invi Air Revolutionizes Diffusers with Integrated Lighting
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - April 18, 2024
- From The Show: 62nd Edition Salone del Mobile.Milano - The aim of the 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano is to produce lasting value for its exhibitors, to create top quality experiences and generate synaesthesia and cultural short- circuits for all.
- Stephen Says - "Talent Acquisition Department is Killing Our Sales!" - by Stephen Viscusi - Don't assume that just because your company has a talent acquisition department that they're not open to using outside recruiters. It's up to you and your regional managers to advocate to human resources that you feel they need to supplement themselves with an aggressive outside resource.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 9to5 Seating Launches Sustainable Stacking Standout HÅG Celi - Innovative motion seating uses inBalance® technology for increased productivity.
- Humanscale Earns B Corp Certification, Reinforcing Longstanding Leadership in Sustainability - Achieving B Corp Certification demonstrates the company's commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
- Allseating Launches Allora, Designed to Redefine In-Between Spaces - In Partnership with ScagnellatoFerrarese+Masiero, Allora Elevates Guest Seating from Lobbies to Cafeterias
- BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Sunon's First Overseas Factory Officially Launched, A Model of Chinese-Mexican Cooperation - Adhering to the company mission of "Trust, Collaboration, Morality, Experience", Sunon values employee differences, advocates cultural diversity, provides equal opportunities for all employees, and focuses on empowering women.
- GREEN SPOTLIGHT: Keilhauer Celebrates a Decade of Being One of Canada's Greenest Employers - The North American furniture manufacturer has been recognized for their dedicated sustainability programs and practices for the tenth consecutive year.
- UPFRONT: Discover The Real Story on Circularity and Furniture Webinar, Hosted by Humanscale for Earth Month - This webinar will highlight best practices for furniture decommissioning, share insights into commercial furniture lifecycles and the challenges of disposition, and offer practical tips through case studies.
- Small Changes, Big Impact: Making the Office Come to Life - Spaces that are lit appropriately relative to the type of work taking place can also improve their occupants' mood and energy levels, thereby enhancing productivity and general job satisfaction.
- Tarkett Launches non-PVC Resilient Flooring Collection with Superior Performance - Furthering Tarkett's holistic approach to sustainability, Collective Pursuit is LBC Red List Free and, like all Tarkett North America floors, is ortho-phthalate–free.
- Kall L & XL, by Kettal Studio - The Kall family is available in several sizes. "S" is the most basic and standard, with space for a stool, "M" accommodates a low armchair, and "L" is 30 cm wider and allows a swivel armchair to be installed as if it were a lounge room, for a much more relaxed working posture. And then there is the four-seater "XL" version.
- The HON Workspace | Chicago Location to Open June 10-12 - Explore the new workspace featuring HON's latest and award-winning products at 350 N. Orleans in Chicago, across from THE MART.
- Introducing Prima Vista By Bentley - Bentley Debuts New Signature Brand with Custom Artisan Wool Area Rugs for Commercial Interiors
- Andreu World Unveils New Product Collaborations During Milan Design Week, Including for the Outdoors - Patricia Urquiola will present, in the Milan showroom, the extension of the Bolete BIO® modular sofa system, introducing new chair designs and a table for multipurpose and outdoor use, as well as the new Brezal sofa.
- OFGO STUDIO Introduces SAVOY, a New Collection for Evolving Workspaces - Thoughtfully designed to inspire your vision and adapt to the current and future workplace.
- Portals Connect by Spacestor - A Customizable, Single-User Video Call Booth - Portals is a flexible family of protected working spaces connected to the buzz, but with sufficient privacy and space to complete productive work, and hold private conversations.
- New In Classifieds - Independent Sales Representatives | Maverick Desk is a leading manufacturer in modern office furniture solutions. We are expanding our sales team and are seeking independent sales representation to develop new business opportunities in select U.S. territories. Read more on page 148.
- PLACES - Citi Bank Offices – Montevideo | LGD Arquitectos redesigned Citi Bank's offices in Uruguay with a local and eco-friendly approach, creating themed "neighborhoods" inspired by protected areas and incorporating local artist interventions.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - HNI Corporation Receives DOE Better Project Award / Pallas Textiles Unveils the Mantra Collection: Design-Driven, Versatile, and Human-Centered / NEO Architectural Lighting Launches The Flindt Project Contest / The Idyllic Collection from Concertex - An Ode To Our Inner Sanctuary
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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