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Family-owned office design firm celebrates 50 years in Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. – It’s been a fixture in Rochester through nine presidents, five Popes, one pandemic and even outlasted the disco music craze.  Schmidt Goodman office furniture is celebrating 50 years in business. The business was founded in downtown Rochester back in 1974, selling common office supplies like stationary and typewriters.  Half a century later, […]

Humanscale Launches ‘Refreshed’ Program: Pioneering a New Era in Circular Design and Sustainability

NEW YORK —Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products from seating to height-adjustable desks, today announces Refreshed, a first-of-its-kind circularity program that ensures its products get a second (and perhaps third) life, in an industry where manufacturers have focused on a single-use model. Starting today, expertly restored Humanscale products will be available for […]

British icons showcase sustainable design at Material Matters during London Design Festival

Bisley and MARK Product have announced their participation in Material Matters, as part of London Design Festival 2024. This marks the debut of their collaboration since their strategic partnership was announced earlier this year, spotlighting their commitment to a sustainable and circular economy. Material Matters bring together over 40 world-leading brands, designers, makers and manufacturers. MARK and Bisley have been […]

KI’s Tributaire Collection Shines at NeoCon 2024 with Multiple Award Win

GREEN BAY, WI  July 22, 2024 / KI is proud to announce that the Tributaire Collection has received prestigious accolades at NeoCon 2024, one of the most significant events in the commercial design industry. The collection was honored with the following awards: • Best of NeoCon Silver Award for Conference Room Furniture • Best of NeoCon Silver Award for Task Tables […]

Furniture maker Humanscale uses recycled fishing nets to make ergonomic office chairs

Less can be more when it comes to making greener items. Also, if people were more content and bought better but less, half the problems surrounding eco-friendly production would be solved. Jane Abernethy, chief sustainability officer of Humanscale, which designs and manufactures ergonomic furniture for the workplace, shared these thoughts on a recent visit to Kuala […]