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Inscape files for creditor protection

TORONTO – Inscape Corp., recently acquired by a subsidiary of Hillco Capital Ltd., announced on Jan. 12 that the Company and its subsidiaries, Inscape Inc. and Inscape (New York) Inc. have initiated creditor protection proceedings in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). According to CTVNews.ca, more than 80 union […]

Tampa-based office interiors-furniture firm thrives under second-generation leadership and weathers pandemic-related challenges

A few bumps in the road are to be expected for any new business owner. But what siblings Tyler Davis and Jessica Easterla encountered when they took over Tampa-based Commercial Design Services went well beyond the typical growing pains. They began running the business, founded by their father, Stewart Davis, during the Covid-19 pandemic. “It […]

Holland Landing manufacturer lays off more than 80 employees

More than 80 unionized workers with a high-end officer furniture and equipment manufacturer in Holland Landing arrived to work Friday morning to find out they were on permanent layoff. Inscape, which has been around in various forms for more than 100 years, filed for creditor protection under the company’s Creditors Arrangement Act. In a statement […]

Baker Interiors promotes new vice president of supply chain

HIGH POINT – High-end case goods and upholstery manufacturer Baker Interiors Group has promoted Larry Obsorne to the role of vice president of supply chain and engineering data services. Osborne will oversee the network of all products, resources and general supply chain activity within the company, as well as data integrity. “We are thrilled to promote Larry […]

Frank Bucher Assumes Role of Formaspace CEO

AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Formaspace CEO Jeff Turk announced today that the company’s President, Frank Bucher, will assume the role of Formaspace CEO effective immediately. Jeff Turk will remain active with the company as the Chair of the Formaspace Board of Directors. Bucher is a long-time furniture industry professional with sales, marketing, […]

Herman Miller Continues Expansion of Pioneering Use of Ocean-Bound Plastic With Updated Sayl Chair

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 11, 2023– Herman Miller is continuing to increase the use of ocean-bound plastic within the modern furniture maker’s portfolio. The Sayl Chair, designed by esteemed Swiss Designer Yves Béhar will now include up to 1.36 kg (3 pounds) of mismanaged plastic waste found near waterways. This change builds upon the momentum created by […]

La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB) Stock Position Lowered by State of Alaska Department of Revenue

State of Alaska Department of Revenue lessened its position in La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB) by 8.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 30,056 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,639 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue owned approximately 0.07% […]