La-Z-Boy holds groundbreaking for two-year, $30 million investment in Neosho campus

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Thursday, 12 August, 2021

On Aug. 11, leadership from the project and development teams, La-Z-Boy Midwest and corporate gathered at the 550,000 sq. ft. Neosho campus for the official groundbreaking of massive improvements to the facility.

About a year and a half ago, La-Z-Boy, the Michigan based furniture company that has been in Neosho since 1969, announced the closures of all U.S. manufacturing facilities while furloughing 6,800 employees total, or 70 percent of its global workforce.

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La-Z-Boy store donates gently used furniture to rescue mission

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Thursday, 12 August, 2021

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local nonprofit has received a major donation.

The La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings store in Asheville donated 60 pieces of gently used furniture to Western Carolina Rescue Mission on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

La-Z-Boy collected that furniture during its biannual trade-in sale.

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Steelcase targets WFH professionals News Today

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Tuesday, 10 August, 2021

Chennai: Steelcase a global office furniture company has said it is reinventing home office by making its products more accessible through its online store. The retail platform offers customers in Chennai Bengaluru Delhi NCR Hyderabad Mumbai and Pune a range of ergonomic chairs. “Our customers in India are naturally concerned about the well-being of their people and many of them have expressed an interest in working with us to set up better workspaces at employees’ homes” said Samantha Giam director Product Marketing Steelcase Asia Pacific.

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Virco Manufacturing Corp. (VIRC) gains 1.21% for August 2

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Thursday, 02 August, 2021

Today, Virco Manufacturing Corp. Inc’s (NASDAQ: VIRC) stock gained $0.04, accounting for a 1.21% increase. Virco Manufacturing. opened at $3.26 before trading between $3.64 and $3.26 throughout Monday’s session. The activity saw Virco Manufacturing.’s market cap rise to $53,486,637 on 15,637 shares -above their 30-day average of 8,722.

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Flexsteel Launches New Website with MicroD

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Friday, 30 July, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – July 26, 2021 – MicroD, industry leader for furniture website technology, is thrilled to announce that Flexsteel’s new website and digital brand experience has been unveiled. Flexsteel has been an industry leader with its advancing product and approach to the retail channel and digital growth. The furnishings manufacturer aimed to reimagine its existing website to offer more capabilities and compelling content that connects its retailers and consumers for a superior website experience.

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Herman Miller and Knoll Move Forward as MillerKnoll

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Thursday, 29 July, 2021

Herman Miller (NASDAQ: [MLHR / TICKER]) today announced that, after completing the acquisition of Knoll, Inc. (“Knoll”) on 19 July, 2021, the combined company will move forward as MillerKnoll. Herman Miller and Knoll, along with their legacy brands, will continue forward as part of MillerKnoll. In addition, MillerKnoll will have a new operating model that will ensure strong brand ownership, transforming the industry and redefining modern design.

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Cornish office furniture manufacturer MARK Product to build new factory

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Wednesday, 28 July, 2021

A manufacturer of office furniture is building a new HQ and factory on the site of an old tin mine in Cornwall.

Contract furniture producer MARK Product’s new base will also house the offices of sister interior design company Hart Miller Design.

Although in a rural setting, MARK Product’s new factory is strategically located at the heart of the firm’s Cornish supply base. Central to the towns of Redruth, Camborne, Helston and Penryn, MARK’s current base, the location ensures most of MARK’s products will only travel a few miles as they progress from raw material to finished furniture.

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LA-Z-BOY to Invest in Neosho, MO Manufacturing Campus

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Monday, 26 July, 2021

MONROE, Mich., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, today announced it plans to invest more than $30 million over a two-year period in its Neosho, MO manufacturing facility. The 550,000 square-foot plant, which began operations in 1970 and employs approximately 950 people, makes reclining motion furniture and supports all La-Z-Boy manufacturing operations with metal components and purchased parts.

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Former Herman Miller CEO Brian Walker joins Room’s board

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Monday, 26 July, 2021

NEW YORK -Adaptive office solutions provider Room has named Brian Walker, former CEO of Herman Miller, to its board of directors.

“Brian’s 14-year tenure at the helm of Herman Miller will be an invaluable asset for us,” said Brian Chen, co-founder and CEO of Room. “We are excited to add Brian’s voice to our board as we chart a new course for how companies can best adapt to the new world of work we are entering.”

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Leighton Buzzard firm withdraws Millstream Works homes plan, but remains convinced site is best used for housing

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Wednesday, 21 July, 2021

A Leighton Buzzard business has withdrawn its outline planning application for up to 146 homes on land at Millstream Works, Mill Road.

Pledge Office Chairs Limited had submitted proposals to Central Bedfordshire Council because it wished to redevelop the site and relocate its business – currently based on Mill Road – to a “more suitable” location in the town.

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