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Steelcase Receives Gold Rating from EcoVadis for Industry-Leading Work Caring for People and the Planet, Earns Perfect Score on Environmental Scorecard

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steelcase announced today it was awarded a Gold rating from EcoVadis for the third consecutive year for its industry-leading commitments to the wellbeing of people and the planet. The company earned 100 percent on the EcoVadis environmental scorecard and continues to be ranked in the top […]

Steelcase subsidiary goes all-in on small business with new showroom

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Height-adjustable workplace furniture specialist AMQ has unveiled a new showroom in West Michigan. With the new space, along with its partnership with West Elm, the company is targeting small-to-medium-sized business, which it says represents a growing portion of the workforce. “AMQ’s commitment to small and medium sized businesses is what has driven us […]

MillerKnoll brands launch products, exhibits during Fulton Market Design Days

ZEELAND, Mich. — MillerKnoll is bringing its collective of brands to life through Design Works, a multiple-day event including product launches, exhibits and programs set for June 12-14 during Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago. “We are thrilled to partner with our MillerKnoll dealer network to welcome customers to our showrooms and retail space in Fulton Market again […]

Keeping reusable stuff out of landfills: Organization redistributes office furniture and more to nonprofits, other groups

Tons of office furniture ends up in landfills, and it could get worse as office workers continue to work from home rather than return to the office. Green Standards, a specialized environmental firm that works with corporations and government organizations to redistribute surplus office furniture, equipment and supplies, is working to make a difference.

TURNOVER AND PROFITS UP AT OFFICE FURNITURE FIRM

The chief executive of an office furniture designer and manufacturer, which converted into an Employee Ownership Trust in December, has hailed a year in which turnover and profits rose, as it looks to further expand its presence. For the year ended 31 July 2022, turnover at Bisley increased by 15.9 per cent from £67.4m to […]

Steelcase : Showcases New Solutions that go Beyond Hybrid and Deliver on Sustainability Commitments at NeoCon 2023

Grand Rapids, MI, June 12, 2023 – At NeoCon 2023 this week, Steelcase and its community of brands are showcasing new solutions to help organizations create diverse, vibrant and sustainable workplaces. As hybrid work evolves and reshapes the ways people work around the world, workers are looking for spaces that provide better support than before. Yet, […]

A new giant is born as HNI finalizes acquisition of Kimball

MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI has announced the completion of its acquisition of fellow office and contract furniture giant Kimball. HNI acquired Kimball early March for $455 million. “The completion of the Kimball International acquisition represents a new chapter as we bring together two strong, successful companies with similar cultures and well-established families of brands,” said Jeff Lorenger, HNI CEO. […]

TD SYNNEX TO OFFER HUMANSCALE ERGONOMIC OFFICE EQUIPMENT IN UK AND IRELAND; Enables partners to address demand for high-performance products that improve comfort in the workplace

Basingstoke – TD SYNNEX (SNX), today announced an agreement with Humanscale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic workplace solutions. Through this agreement, partners in UK and Ireland can access Humanscale’s full range of sustainably produced furniture and accessories, including chairs, monitor arms, integrated docking stations, sit/stand solutions, lighting solutions, accessories and technology tools, all focused on enhancing the experience of […]