Office furniture manufacturer completes 100,000-sq-ft plant expansion in Washington

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

POULSBO, Wash. – Washington-state-based contract office furniture manufacturer Watson has completed a 100,000-square-foot expansion of its Washington plant. The multi-million-dollar expansion will improve capacity and production efficiencies according to executives, while safeguarding the company’s supply chain.

Source Office Furniture makes 40 years in business

Monday, 22 April 2024

For 40 years, Source Office Furniture has helped its clients, big and small, furnish their businesses with high-quality office furniture at a great value and an accessible price.

According to Jordan Smith, manager of the Kelowna Source Office Furniture store, the role the company has played in helping its clients over the years is something Source is very proud of.

MillerKnoll celebrates first global ‘Day of Purpose’ on Election Day

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

ZEELAND — While many voters visited the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, employees from MillerKnoll celebrated a Global Day of Purpose, which involved not only voting, but offering time and services to local nonprofits.

It was the second time employees at MillerKnoll in Zeeland, previously Herman Miller, were given a paid holiday on Election Day to “make an impact in their community.”

Indiana Furniture opening new Chicago Design Studio for NeoCon 2024

Thursday, 21 March 2024

JASPER, Ind. — NeoCon, the world’s largest contract furniture and commercial design show, has had some recent losses with companies such as Steelcase announcing a move from the MART to the nearby Fulton Market district in Chicago, but today the facility can announce a big win.

Office furniture manufacturer Indiana Furniture has signed a lease with THE MART in Chicago to create a new Design Studio, opening in June 2024 in tandem with NeoCon, which will take place from June 10–12, 2024.

Lyreco launches Olympics furniture pre-sale

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Lyreco has made available for pre-sale the office furniture it will be supplying for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

As an Official Supporter of the Games, Lyreco is supplying furniture to the organising committee, international delegations and athletes. Products include tables, chairs, cabinets, cupboards and shelving units.

Humanscale adds another level of certification, earning B Corp status

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

NEW YORK — Humanscale, a designer and manufacturer of innovative high-performance ergonomic furnishings, has announced it is certified as a B Corporation, recognizing the company’s commitment to planet positive manufacturing.

Bisley acquisition named Deal of the Month

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

A sustainably-led furniture brand receiving a significant investment from Newport-based heritage furniture manufacturer Bisley has been named as Insider’s Deal of the Month for March.

MARK Product, which stands for Made And Realised in Kernow, is led by designers and founders, Anna Hart and John Miller.

‘Lazy’ campaign adding plenty of perk to La-Z-Boy’s retail business

Sunday, 14 April 2024

HIGH POINT — It’s been eight months since furniture maker and Top 100 retailer La-Z-Boy rolled out its “Long Live the Lazy” campaign. And it’s not feeling the least bit restless.

In fact, officials are just starting to get good and comfy.

Rob Sundy, chief commercial officer for the Monroe, Mich.-based brand, said in the first eight months of Long Live the Lazy, there’s been a lot to like.

Virco Reports Full Year Revenue Increased 16.5% to $269.1 million, delivering 32.4% growth in Net Income

Friday, 12 April 2024

TORRANCE, Calif., April 12, 2024 — Virco Mfg. Corporation (NASDAQ: VIRC), the leading manufacturer and supplier of moveable furniture and equipment for educational environments in the United States, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2024.

MillerKnoll Honored with Disability Matters Award

Sunday, 10 April 2024

ZEELAND, Mich.April 10, 2024MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, received the 2024 Disability Matters North America Award. Presented annually by Springboard Consulting LLC, the award honors companies for their innovative programs and successful strategies related to outreach, recruitment, engagement, and retention of candidates, employees, and customers with disabilities. Previous winners of this award include Guardian Life Insurance, Colgate-Palmolive Company, and Kohl’s.