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A Leighton Buzzard business has withdrawn its outline planning application for up to 146 homes on land at Millstream Works, Mill Road.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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Watch our talk with Steelcase and J Mayer H about post-pandemic office design

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Wednesday, 21 July, 2021

Dezeen teamed up with office design brand Steelcase and architecture firm J Mayer H to host a live talk exploring the needs of office workers after the pandemic.

Moderated by Dezeen’s chief content officer Benedict Hobson, the panel featured founder Jürgen Mayer H and partner Hans Schneider from Berlin architecture firm J Mayer H.\

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AIS promotes Nick Haritos to president, Bruce Platzman to remain as CEO

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Tuesday, 20 July, 2021

AIS, a leading national manufacturer of commercial office furniture and seating based in Leominster, announced Nick Haritos has been promoted to president of AIS, effective July 1.

In his new role, Haritos will lead daily operations and sales. Bruce Platzman will remain as CEO, and Arthur Maxwell will continue as chairman of the board.

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Herman Miller completes merger with Knoll; becomes MillerKnoll

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Tuesday, 20 July, 2021

ZEELAND — After completing its acquisition of furniture designer Knoll, Zeeland-based Herman Miller announced the brands will continue under a new name: MillerKnoll.

“We are excited to introduce MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic brands coming together to design the world we live in,” said MillerKnoll President and CEO Andi Owen, who formerly held the same title at Herman Miller.

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PTI Office Furniture Asset Financing Help Clients Acquire Top of the Range New and Used Office Furniture

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Friday, 16 July, 2021

Ridgefield, NJ– Whether it’s new or used office furniture, PTI Office Furniture will furnish the office per the client’s taste. Whether a client is looking at style, budget, or practicability, everyone’s needs will be met. The store stocks top brands, providing a great selection of furniture, in compliance with the clients’ tastes and preferences. With a 25,000 + square foot facility, clients can view as many products as they wish with no restrictions. This freedom, in addition to excellent customer service, makes the PTI Office furniture store stand out.

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Inscape Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, 15 July, 2021

HOLLAND LANDING, Ontario, July 15, 2021 (Inscape) — Inscape (TSX: INQ), a leading designer and manufacturer of furnishings and movable wall systems for the workplace, today announced its results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended April 30, 2021.

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Herman Miller’s $1.8 billion acquisition of Montgomery County furniture firm Knoll to close within days

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Wednesday, 14 July, 2021

Knoll Inc., the storied Montgomery County furniture and textile designer and manufacturer, is just days away from being acquired by longtime competitor Herman Miller Inc. for $1.8 billion.

The two companies announced Tuesday evening that shareholders of both companies “overwhelmingly approved” proposals related to the transaction at separate special meetings held earlier in the day.

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La-Z-Boy Southeast Receives National Honors and Recognition

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Tuesday, 13 July, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tipperary Sales, d.b.a. La-Z-Boy Southeast, recently received a bevy of national acknowledgements from national trade publication, Furniture Today, and La-Z-Boy, Inc.

No. 96 in Furniture Today’s 38th Annual “Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores 2021”
Tipperary Sales is recognized as No. 96 in Furniture Today’s 38th annual “Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores” exclusive list with annual sales of $48.9M.

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