Companies Wrestle With Plans for Post-Pandemic Offices

Monday, 14 June, 2021

What will office spaces look like moving forward?

That’s the question on the mind of many landlords, tenants, architects and designers.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, remote work has proliferated. But now, as the number of vaccinated people rises and Covid cases decrease, many businesses are pondering the future of their office environments.

While some companies may allow employees to work from home full time, less than 20% nationwide expect to reduce their average square footage, according to a survey from office furniture-maker Steelcase Inc.

La-Z-Boy Foundation makes dental school donation

Thursday, 10 June, 2021

La-Z-Boy probably won’t make dental chairs anytime soon, but it helped make a dental school Wednesday.

On a day when the Neosho plant produced its 19 millionth product, company officials visited the Joplin campus of Kansas City University and presented a $20,000 donation to its College of Dental Medicine.

Virco Manufacturing Corp. (VIRC) gains 2.5790% for June 09

Wednesday, 09 June, 2021

Virco Manufacturing Corp. (NASDAQ: VIRC) shares gained 2.5790% to end trading Wednesday at $3.58 per share – a net change of $0.09.

The Nasdaq Stock Market is a global leader in trading data and services, and equities and options listing. Nasdaq is the world’s leading exchange for options volume and is home to the five largest US companies – Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook.

United Fund receives $25,000 from La-Z-Boy

Wednesday, 09 June, 2021

The United Community Fund of Neosho Area (United Fund) received $25,000 from La-Z-Boy in Neosho on Jun. 8, as the partnership between the two continues to help local non-profit organizations.

The United Fund supports a wide variety of causes and agencies that provide services in health, education, and recreation for citizens in the Neosho area.

It also provides assistance for disaster relief, substance abuse, mental illness, family counseling, emergency aid and youth groups.

 

Herman Miller Inc. (MLHR) gains 1.5490% for June 09

Wednesday, 09 June, 2021

Herman Miller Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) shares gained 1.5490% to end trading Wednesday at $50.49 per share – a net change of $0.77.

The Nasdaq Stock Market is a global leader in trading data and services, and equities and options listing. Nasdaq is the world’s leading exchange for options volume and is home to the five largest US companies – Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook.

AIS in Leominster picks new president from within

Tuesday, 08 June, 2021

Commercial officer furniture manufacturer AIS, of Leominster, has promoted Nick Haritos to president of the company, current president and CEO Bruce Platzman announced on Monday.

Platzman will remain with the company as CEO after Haritos assumes his new role on July 1, and Arthur Maxwell will remain chairman of the board.

Bestar, Bush now eSolutions furniture group

Tuesday, 08 June, 2021

SHERBROOKE, Quebec Bestar and Bush Furniture Industries have a new corporate name: eSolutions furniture group.
The company said the new name reflects its plans “to propel the sale of residential and commercial furniture on the international market through cutting-edge e-commerce solutions.”

The rechristening comes just over a year after Bestar purchased Bush. Both companies specialize in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble furniture.

Herman Miller retirees organize fundraiser for Community Action House

Saturday, 05 June, 2021

HOLLAND — Throughout June, a cohort of Herman Miller retirees will rally support for Community Action House.

The fundraiser — “Power of 10: Feed Your Neighbor, Fill Your Heart” — will be supported by Herman Miller Cares, which will provide a dollar-for-dollar match up to $5,000 for all monetary donations received by Community Action House in June.

Office furniture firm lands multimillion-dollar opportunity

Thursday, 03 June, 2021

Tampa-based Reimagine Office Furnishings’ business model was once predicated on stylishly remanufacturing existing office furniture for corporate clients.

So when the pandemic hit and the world seemed to depart their offices en masse, it was clear the firm needed to shift its focus. The couple at the helm of the business, President Bill Adams and CEO Joni Adams, first began selling screens and brackets that attached to work surfaces and separated nearby cubicles. They’ve since sold over 50,000 screens.

Kimball International HQ nationally recognized for health and safety practices

Thursday, 03 June, 2021

Kimball International announced today it has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for its recently renovated Headquarters Campus in Jasper, Indiana, through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI™).

The WELL HealthSafety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party-verified rating for all new and existing building and space types. The rating takes into account operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment now and into the future.