Designed by LA-based Johnston Marklee, in collaboration with Knoll design director Benjamin Pardo, with interior space by Barbara Reimelt, NinetyNineGroup, the new 4,000 square foot space captures the modern spirit of Knoll, focusing on creative lifestyle inspiration for Los Angeles natives and its international audience alike.
Steelcase Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine
Fortune has recognized Steelcase as one of its 2018 “World’s Most Admired Companies” in the Home Equipment and Furnishings industry sector. Steelcase earned the third spot in the category, alongside Whirlpool, Stanley Black & Decker, Newell Brands and other notable companies.
Why Trendway is asking employees to volunteer 50 hours
Trendway is marking its 50th anniversary with a Give 50 Challenge. The Holland, Michigan furniture maker is asking employees to log 50 hours of community service in 2018.
Herman Miller puts its unique eco-friendly UK HQ building on the Market
The showpiece 20,000 sq ft building in Chippenham, known as VillageGreen, was designed as the European headquarters of the US-owned firm by renowned Californian architects Gensler to reflect its environmental ethos.
Robotics to the rescue: Office furniture makers increasingly adopt automation technology amid struggle to find talent
While the Grand Rapids-based Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) does not track industry investments in automation, Executive Director Tom Reardon said anecdotal evidence suggests that companies are investing more in the technology as a result of the current labor shortage.
CBRE Furniture Forum - What's Next?
A year of hard work culminated with the final CBRE Furniture Forum in Chicago this past November, and left us wondering: what’s next for CBRE’s Julie Deignan and Contract Consulting Group’s Amanda Schneider?
DIRTT Announces Go-Forward Plan for 2018 Q1 and Commitment of Senior Management
Company co-founder and executive chair, Mogens Smed, confirmed his continued focus on the revenue generation aspects of the business, including sales and marketing activities, and partner engagement and success.
Coalesse Forms Alliance with Sagegreenlife
Coalesse has chosen Sagegreenlife’s home of Chicago to begin offering their full line of products through Steelcase dealer Forward Space
2018 Predictions: The Rapidly Changing State of the Office
Parron Hall, A Major San Diego Contract Furniture Dealer, Joins Allsteel’s Network of Partner Dealerships
Allsteel Inc., announced that Parron Hall, an independently owned San Diego–area contract furniture dealer, has successfully acquired Crawford & I-Tec., an Allsteel Owned Dealer and longtime Allsteeldealer in Poway, CA, to become the newest member of Allsteel’s nationwide network of dealer partners.
Inside The Furniture Startup Beloved By Instagram, Pinterest, Casper, And Everlane
Rising Demand for Custom Furniture
By definition, the contract furniture industry embodies a certain level of customization. Making the statement that customization is on the rise is a bit of an oxymoron, then, isn’t it? Not exactly.
Humanscale is a Founding Company of Next Wave Initiative to Keep Plastic Out of Ocean
Humanscale is working with like-minded businesses and organizations to convert plastic ocean waste for product development and manufacturing.
Even the chairs at Apple Park are designed to promote collaboration
There’s a good chance you’ll never have the opportunity to work at Apple, let alone attain the success of chief designer Jony Ive. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sit like Jony Ive.
Sudden executive shuffle at DIRTT prompts major selloff
A sudden executive shuffle at DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd., one of Canada's promising growth companies, stunned investors early Tuesday, leading to a major selloff of its shares.
DIRTT Announces Changes to Senior Management Team and Board of Directors
Scott Jenkins, who held the roles of President, Interim CFO, and Director, has departed the Company.
Jasper furniture rescues 120 workers from being laid off; buys Paoli plant
The Orange County Economic Development Partnership struck a deal with Indiana furniture manufacturer Jasper Group, who will buy the 1.2 million square foot Paoli plant. The facility will become Jasper's largest manufacturing operation.
Watch: 4 Things This Top PR Firm Wanted in Their Office
This global giant PR firm decided to build their Toronto offices full-DIRTT to get the complete benefits of responsiveness along with cost and schedule certainty during construction.
Jasper Group Purchases 1M+ Square Foot Manufacturing Facility in Orleans, Indiana
Jasper Group has expanded its operations with the purchase of a 1.2 million square foot manufacturing facility in Orleans.
Allsteel’s Retreat Collection Receives 2017 Good Design Award for Furniture
Allsteel Inc. has won a 2017 GOOD DESIGN award in the furniture category for Retreat, a collection of space-defining lounge pieces.