Ford Motor Co. awarded $16.7 million in compensation to Chief Executive Officer Jim Hackett in his first year in the role as the former office furniture executive attempts a tricky turnaround aimed at reversing a stock slide, reviving profits and preparing the nearly 115-year-old company for the autonomous age.
See Patricia Urquiola’s Colorful Refresh of Haworth’s Michigan Headquarters
Haworth’s refurbished headquarters is a truer reflection of the multi-brand company as it stands now, in its 70th year.
Watch: Rethinking the design of workplace furniture
From Fox Business News, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams co-founder Mitchell Gold on the company's partnership with Steelcase for a new workplace furniture collection.
LINAK U.S. Inc. Unveils New Expansion, Starts Production in New Building
U.S. subsidiary of Denmark-based actuation solutions company completes the phase one expansion of Louisville facility.
Sedia Systems Bolsters Sales Force and Product Development Teams With New Hires
Sedia Systems has added Ryan Gardner and Frank Bertucci to the sales management and product engineering teams, respectively.
Knoll, Inc. Announces Succession Plan for Chairman of the Board of Directors
Knoll, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a succession plan naming Andrew B. Cogan, the company’s president and chief executive officer since 2001, as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Herman Miller Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results
Net sales in the quarter totaled $578.4 million, an increase of 10.2% from the same quarter last fiscal year. New orders in the third quarter of $563.2 million were 3.7% above the prior year level.
WATCH: Designing for the circular economy with Bruce Smith from Steelcase
Hear from Steelcase Director of Design Bruce Smith about how to push limits, explore edges, and prototype quickly, and the benefits of applying design thinking to developing sustainable systems.
Steelcase Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2018 Results
Americas revenue declined 5 percent, largely driven by lower customer order backlog at the beginning of the quarter compared to the prior year.
Get a Look at How Teknion Designed Their Zones Focus Pod
The design journey for this new collection started with a deep investigation and analysis of Teknion’s portfolio, during which PearsonLloyd identified areas that the brand could expand by offering a new range of contract furniture.
Geiger Introduces Leeway Seating by Keiji Takeuchi
Leeway is Takeuchi’s first solo project with Geiger, though he played an important role in the development of Geiger’s Saiba line working as part of designer Naoto Fukasawa’s studio.
Sedia Systems Collaborates with Aircharge for Wireless Tabletop Charging
Sedia Systems and Aircharge, a global leader in wireless-charging technology, are embarking on a landmark partnership that will enable wireless charging of mobile phones and tablets as an optional feature in all of Sedia Systems' fixed table lines.
North Carolina Design: Anchored by Deep Roots, the State’s Furniture Industry Is Evolving
Three furniture manufacturers from the Tar Heel State discuss how their companies have adapted to a shifting market.
Herman Miller’s new Aeron chair is an office spy, collecting data on your every move
Smart offices are a relatively, if not entirely, novel idea. They’re in many ways a logical extension of the interest in smart homes, which has given rise to connected versions of all kinds of appliances.
Many office furniture firms remain confused about social media and online communication
We conclude that are there too many options and does everyone really have enough time for them. Frankly though, it doesn’t really matter as the recipients will tune into whatever they think is right for them and you may well need to cater for that.
Steelcase says Steel Tariffs Will Impact Them
The company says it does purchase most of its raw steel domestically but some material they need is not available in the US. As a result, the company is likely to experience negative financial impact.
Herman Miller International exec to retire
Herman Miller announced yesterday that Andrew Lock would step down from his executive role on July 31 of this year, according to a filing with federal securities regulators.
Herman Miller expands its Live OS system to include Aeron Chair
Herman Miller, Inc., expands upon Live OS, a system of cloud-connected furnishings, app, and dashboard, to include the iconic Aeron Chair. With this digitally enhanced chair, people are more aware of their seated posture and can set goals for improving it.
H CONTRACT CELEBRATES FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT ENVIRONMENTS FOR AGING EXPO
H Contract, provider of upholstered seating and case goods furniture to the senior living, commercial and higher education markets, will celebrate its five-year anniversary at the upcoming Environments for Aging Expo and Conference in April.
Inscape Announces FY 2018 Third Quarter Results
After 5 decades with the company, Madan Bhayana has decided to retire as Chair and Director effective March 6, 2018. “I have enjoyed my time working with the company and am grateful for the help and support from the board over the years. I wish the board and the company all the best for the future,” said Madan.