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Business of Furniture - May 9, 2024
- Installnet Hits Major Sustainability Milestone, Diverting 50 Million Pounds of Unused Office Furniture from Landfill - Growing demand for reuse serves communities across North America. In 2012, Installnet created the Ecoserv program to help divert workplace waste from landfills. Ecoserv provides the processes, standards and metrics needed to assure commercial furniture and assets remain in circulation through reuse, delivering value to customers and the community. Page 130.
- HON Cofi Seating: The Chair That Goes Above and Beyond - The sophisticated seating solution features a refined design, detailed stitching, and premium materials for a remarkably elevated feel.
- Stephen Says - "Residential Is the New Contract and It’s As Hot As Gender Neutral Restrooms" - by Stephen Viscusi - When you interview, be prepared to hear the word "iconic" thrown around a lot. That's code for we have not created anything new lately, so help us keep selling the chair and ottoman created in 1956.
- NeoCon 2024 Unveils Engaging Lineup Of Events And Experiences - Featuring Immersive Installations, Networking Opportunities, Emerging Talent, and Sustainability Showcases.
- EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Fulton Market Design District Preparing for Flagship Design Days Events - More Than 35 Iconic Design Brands Have Joined Together to Welcome Design Professionals and Enthusiasts to the Neighborhood, June 10–12
- BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Artcobell Awarded Additional Patent for NXT MOV Seating's Distinctive Design and Function - "The realm of classroom chair design hasn't dramatically changed over the last few decades, so this is quite an accomplishment for us as a manufacturer."
- PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: AIS Welcomes Showroom Manager and Designer to New Third Floor Space at The Mart - Sophie Palma Joins the AIS Midwest Team in Advance of NeoCon
- UPFRONT: Empowering the Hybrid Workspace: Humanscale's Impactful Collaboration with NFP - Humanscale's Path Task chairs were a key element of the integration, designed for comfort and built sustainably.
- UPCOMING EVENT: BIFMA Monthly Learning Series: 2024 Sustainability Trends in Interior Design with ASID - This is a live virtual learning opportunity for our members, designers, buyers, educators, and anyone interested in furniture for the built environment.
- Design Pool Returns to NeoCon with Two New Collections - In addition to introducing NeoCon attendees to their unique online platform and showing them how to use it, Design Pool will be launching two new collections.
- American Craft: Room & Board x True Residential Unveil Innovative Design Portfolio for Commercial and Residential Sectors - Two American-made brands launch collections of durable indoor and outdoor products with integrated refrigeration.
- LightArt Achieves Industry First With 100% Recycled Clear Coil Collection - The evolution of the Coil family embodies LightArt's commitment to sustainability and pursuit of zero-waste manufacturing.
- KFI Studios Introduces Loci - A Collection of Sustainable Tables Designed with Collaboration in Mind
- Camira: Three New Appointments for our North American Division - Camira Group has strengthened its sales and business development teams through the addition of three new direct hires within the contract and hospitality segments.
- Ethnicraft Receives Top Honors at HD Expo 2024 - In addition to its eye-catching aesthetic benefits, the Geometric Console can be used for both display purposes or for storage in a multitude of environments including reception areas, office spaces, hotel lobbies, restaurants, libraries and more.
- The Sound of Silen at This Years' Clerkenwell Design Week - Sustainability takes center stage in what Silen produces, with all their products being CarbonNeutral certified.
- FilzFelt Launches Two Nature-Inspired Acoustic Wall Designs: Grain and Reeds - "The large, floor-to-ceiling felt panels with their organically curved lines, reminiscent of wooden structures and plants, bring a sense of natural surfaces and structures to interiors," said Bernd Benninghoff, designer of Grain and Reeds.
- Kimball International Announces Research that Connects Culture, Belonging, and Sensory Design - Kimball International partnered with Ipsos, a global leader in market research, and Arigami, a distinguished interdisciplinary research team, to study how sensory design and furniture can make people feel like they belong.
- EVÖK Collection x eRTA Cabinet by Makellos Cabinetry and Threespine Core's Revolutionary Click Furniture Technology - Threespine makes furniture assembly easy, fast and fail-safe. The result is flawless, long-lasting furniture with precise angles and no visible holes.
- Ultrafabrics Welcomes Amanda Bylsma and Kimberly Peoples to Sales Leadership Team - These appointments appointment reflect Ultrafabrics' commitment to providing innovative solutions and superior service to all of its partners and clients.
- Studio TK Takes Home Gold at the 2024 Indigo Design Award - This is the second win for Studio TK and creative agency Tolleson's "Santé: Designed by Patrick Norguet" video.
- Herman Miller Celebrates new Branding and Latest Archival Releases with "Picnic on Park" Event During NYCxDESIGN - A standalone print edition of Ideas magazine and the release of Hot Dog Picnic Poster by Steve Frykholm (1973) are the latest expressions of the brand's refreshed identity and rich design history.
- Koelnmesse and dmg events Join Forces To Boost the Middle East Exhibition Scene - This groundbreaking alliance between dmg events and Koelnmesse underscores their commitment to advancing the exhibition landscape in the Middle East.
- MillerKnoll Honored with 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award - Company recognized for material innovations and designing out waste from products and packaging.
- The Office of the Future at the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024 - The distinction between office design and home design is disappearing. Because any place, today, can become a workspace, preferably with the comfort and warmth of a home.
- DIRTT Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results - Revenue of $40.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 11% compared to the first quarter of 2023.
- New In Classifieds - Regional Sales Manager, East with AMQ | The Regional Sales Manager reports to AMQ's Vice President, Sales and is responsible for ensuring the organization's sales and revenue are managed, developed and leveraged to their fullest potential within the assigned region. Read more on page 156.
- PLACES - On Running Offices – Shanghai | To ensure that employees have dedicated spaces for deep concentration, M Moser also introduced seasonally themed focus areas – spring/summer and autumn/winter.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Landscape Forms Appoints Deborah Myers as Business Development Representative for New England Region / emuamericas Showcases Re-Trouvé — a Furniture Collection Designed by Patricia Urquiola / HON Announces Top Sales Distinction Awards to Industry-leading Dealer Partners / Brent Capron Joins Corgan as NY Interiors Studio Design Director / Interface Wins Communicator Awards for Carpet Collection and Sustainability Results / NELSON Worldwide Welcomes New Team Members Across Practices / Pulp Studio Announces Partnership with Bethany Fischer of PPSI / HOLLY HUNT Reintroduces Vladimir Kagan's Earliest Designs / Tarkett Grows Source One Team / AHF Products Relaunches Armstrong Flooring MedinPure PVC-Free Homogeneous Sheet with Diamond 10 Technology Coating
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Business of Furniture - May 2, 2024
- Stephen Says - "Unemployed and Underappreciated" - by Stephen Viscusi - People looking for a job, especially when they're unemployed, presume that any kind of placement service can help them find a job. They can't. It does not make you less desirable because you're unemployed. But there is a bias against paying a fee for a candidate that is unemployed by a hiring authority.
- UNDISPUTED EXPERTISE: SOLOMON COYLE - Solving the Mystery of Business Development | When it comes to complex opportunities it's now the norm that sellers come into the purchasing process later, must work with more stakeholders, timelines have shortened, and there is a need to understand the potential client's business issues.
- BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: 9to5 Seating Refreshes Brand on 20th Anniversary - Reimagined brand embraces its roots and launches a groundbreaking vision of the future.
- New ASID Research Highlights Trends in Interior Design Salaries, Benefits and Hiring Practices - Firms that understand evolving employee expectations, prioritize employee engagement and invest in their people can create a virtuous cycle that improves their ability to attract, develop and retain talent.
- Trends and Innovations on Display at ORGATEC 2024 - The office furnishing sector is increasingly adopting a circular approach, viewing this as a competitive advantage.
- 2024-Q1 Solomon Coyle Market Outlook Report Now Available - Distributors Indicate Robust Pipeline, Forecast Increase in Bookings
- BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Room & Board Celebrates Transition to 100% Employee Ownership - The American-made furniture retailer introduces its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT: Transforming Workplaces: Unveiling a New Showroom Experience at NeoCon 2024 - Come Together in Design with Ghent
- PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT: Hendrick's Christopher J. Heard Recognized by Auburn University as Black Alumni Award Recipient - Chris was nominated for the prestigious award by the College of Architecture, Design and Construction for his demonstrated involvement and commitment to the university.
- UPFRONT: In Case You Missed It: Humanscale's Webinar on The Real Story on Circularity and Furniture - Humanscale's circularity webinar provided awareness of the effects of the furniture industry, and insight into connecting product life cycles.
- Clear Design Launches KIVA Line - Transform break rooms with modern, bentwood, café-style seating.
- The Island Privacy Pod by Himark Innovative Products - Introducing the Island Privacy Pod by Himark Innovative Products, a premium product with industry-leading features in acoustics, ventilation, modularity, and ease of installation.
- Experience the Pinnacle of Textile Innovation and Luxury with Brentano at Fulton Market Design Days - Brentano to showcase all new PVC-Free wallcovering options, 100% recyclable product and PFAS-Free textiles at the 2024 Fulton Market Design Days in their West Fulton Market Showroom.
- Encore Elevates Mayland Collection with Refind Wood Frame Options - Mayland brings versatility far beyond its conventional role, with design elements that span all models for seamless integration, the possibilities for creating stunning visual combinations are endless.
- NELSON Worldwide Promotes David Crotty and Brad Ewing to National Practice Leaders, Civic & Justice - Crotty and Ewing's elevations to national leaders reflect their outstanding individual contributions and underscore NELSON's dedication.
- Steelcase Opens Dallas WorkLife Center - With an emphasis on sustainability and the wellbeing of modern workers, the showroom is designed to function as a major hub for the organization.
- Architecture Firm Billings Soften Further in March According to AIA/Deltek ABI - The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index reported a score of 43.6 for the month of March, indicating business conditions continue to soften for architecture firms.
- Built Environment Thought Leaders Discuss Pathways to Circular Economy at Tarkett's Third Annual Circularity Summit - "Sharing diverse perspectives on challenges that matter to us all is vital in developing sustainable solutions."
- Georgia Full-service Furniture and Interior Solutions Dealer Announces Ownership Growth - Corporate Environment's Next Chapter: Ownership Growth Signals Bold New Direction
- markilux Introduces the MX-679 Underglass Awning - In keeping with markilux's commitment to individuality, the MX-679 offers an expansive array of customization options, spanning a palette of eight frame colors, lighting options, and seven fabric choices.
- HNI Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results - Strong earnings growth driven by Workplace Furnishings profit transformation.
- New In Classifieds - Regional Sales Manager, East with AMQ | The Regional Sales Manager reports to AMQ's Vice President, Sales and is responsible for ensuring the organization's sales and revenue are managed, developed and leveraged to their fullest potential within the assigned region. Read more on page 116.
- PLACES - DSK Bank Offices – Sofia | The newly designed interior of DSK Bank encapsulates a harmonious blend of functionality, modernity, and elegance.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - RBW Launches First-Ever Collaboration with Little Wing Lee / Avanto Welcomes Mark Goldman as Director of Business Strategy and Customer Experience / RIVA Spain and AIA Miami Announce the RIVA Prize for Excellence in Sustainable Design, First Prize is a Trip for Two to Spain / American Pacific Group Announces Partnership with C.F. Stinson / Teknion Corporation Achieves Milestone Approval for "Near-Term Science Based Targets" by Science Based Targets Initiative
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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