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Herman Miller Upholds Win in Ongoing Fight to Protect Iconic Designs from Trademark Infringement

ZEELAND, Mich., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Herman Miller (NASDAQ: MLHR) was awarded a substantial victory over Blumenthal Distributing Inc. dba Office Star Products in a fight against trademark infringement of some of the company’s most iconic products—the Thin and Soft Pad Eames Chairs. The June 25, 2020 decision, made by the Ninth Circuit Court, upheld an earlier jury decision that concluded […]

Watson Launches New Meeting Tables As Part Of Its Award-Winning C9 Furniture System

POULSBO, Wash., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Watson, the premier manufacturer of commercial office furniture and public safety dispatch consoles, has launched a collection of C9 Meeting Tables as part of its award-winning C9 furniture system. “On the heels of the release of Olli, the personal work trolley, our C9 Meeting Tables can stand alone or provide endless runs. They are […]

Tangent Furniture assets to go under the hammer

Extensive machinery, vehicles and stock of Tangent Furniture Ltd are to be auctioned off by Hilco on August 12. CNC woodworking technology, metalworking equipment and timber stocks are among the items being auctioned after Oxfordshire-based Tangent went into administration on July 28. Administrators James Sleight & Peter Hart of Geoffrey Martin & Co were appointed […]

TSM selects Herman Miller as gaming chair partner

North American organisation TSM has established a partnership with office furniture company Herman Miller. The announcement comes just a day after Herman Miller unveiled its collaborative Embody Gaming Chair with Logitech G. As part of the partnership, TSM will be provided with Herman Miller’s Embody Gaming Chair, the first product it’s released as a result of its work with […]

Knoll second quarter results hit hard by pandemic

EAST GREENVILLE, Pa. – In a letter to shareholders, Knoll, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew B. Cogan, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Charles W. Rayfield, reported decreases in every financial measurement and outlined their game plan to restore the company when the COVID-19 pandemic passes.

Indiana Governor Honors Indiana Furniture for Business Longevity and Service to Hoosier Workforce

On July 21, Indiana Governor, Eric J. Holcomb honored Indiana Furniture with the Governor’s Century Business Award in recognition of the company’s longevity and service to its employees, community, and the state. “It’s an honor to recognize Hoosier business leaders who have been creating quality opportunities for Hoosiers and running their businesses in Indiana for […]

Haworth acquires Italian furniture maker, adds to Lifestyle Design Group

HOLLAND — Office furniture maker Haworth Inc. has finalized a deal that added yet another high-profile name to its portfolio of international brands. Through Haworth’s Italy-based Poltrona Frau Group, the Holland-based company said that it acquired Luxury Living Group, an Italian furniture maker and interior design company that produces and distributes high-end furniture in Italy, […]