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Flexsteel opens new Innovation Center to focus on furniture design, collaboration

A space in the Millwork District’s Schmid Innovation Center now houses a place for designers to collaborate on furniture designs. Designers with Flexsteel Industries began working last week in the company’s new Innovation Center, 900 Jackson St., less than a mile from the company’s headquarters in the Port of Dubuque. The design team uses the […]

La-Z-Boy inks long-term renewable energy deal with AEP Energy Partners

La-Z-Boy (LZB -0.5%) finalized a 10-year resource-backed virtual power purchase agreement extending through the end of 2030, with AEP Energy Partners, energy subsidiary of American Electric Power. The company’s VPPA will support ~70K MWh of renewable energy annually, from AEP’s principally owned Santa Rita East wind energy center in Irion County, Texas, throughout the agreement term. La-Z-Boy will receive renewable energy certificates […]

Herman Miller Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLP Announces Investigation Into Whether the Merger of Herman Miller, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders; Investors Are Encouraged to Contact the Firm – MLHR

Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the merger of Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) and Knoll, Inc. is fair to Herman Miller shareholders. Under the terms of the merger, Knoll shareholders are expected to receive a combination of cash and Herman Miller stock. Upon completion of the transaction, Herman […]

Herman Miller and Knoll to Combine, Creating the Preeminent Leader in Modern Design, Catalyzing the Transformation of the Home and Office

Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) and Knoll Inc. (NYSE: KNL) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Herman Miller will acquire Knoll in a cash and stock transaction valued at $1.8 billion. The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is expected to […]

Herman Miller Acquires Knoll for $1.8 Billion

During what is an already unique time for the office-furniture market comes a splashy move from major player Herman Miller. Today, Herman Miller announced its $1.8 billion acquisition of Knoll Inc., one of its leading competitors in the design, manufacturing, and retailing of office and home furniture. The move is a cash-and-stock deal, with Knoll shareholders receiving the equivalent of $24.18 per […]

Teknion CIO on the importance of fostering multi-generational talent

Ahead of the Women in IT Summit USA, Information Age spoke to John Comacchio, senior vice president and CIO at Teknion, about the importance of fostering multi-generational talent. John Comacchio, senior vice president and CIO at Teknion, will be taking part in a panel session, focusing on the importance of fostering multi-generational talent, during the Women in […]

Knoll Inc (KNL) gains 2.14% for April 08

Knoll Inc (NYSE: KNL) shares gained 2.14% to end trading Thursday at $16.70 per share – a net change of $0.35. Shares traded between $16.71 and $16.13 throughout the day. 338752 shares of Knoll Inc exchanged hands. Visit Knoll Inc’s profile for more information.