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

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Sunday, 9 August, 2020

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 that the Eames Aluminum Group trade dress was infringed by Office Star.

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

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Tuesday, 04 August, 2020

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 adaptable to any sized conference room,” said Lucas Pearl, VP of Product Development at Watson. “Overall, they will make it easier to collaborate at a distance in the new normal workplace.”

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Tangent Furniture assets to go under the hammer

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Tuesday, 04 August, 2020

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 as joint administrators.

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TSM selects Herman Miller as gaming chair partner

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Thursday, 23 July, 2020

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 peripherals brand Logitech G. It’s said that the organisation worked with Herman Miller’s product designers for two years, providing feedback on their needs and demands while practicing and competing.

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Knoll second quarter results hit hard by pandemic

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Thursday, 23 July, 2020

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.

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HERMAN MILLER AND LOGITECH TEAM FOR $1,500 EMBODY GAMING CHAIR

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Thursday, 23 July, 2020

Herman Miller, best-known for making luxury ergonomic desk chairs like the “Cosm,” is swiveling to the world of gaming with a new model created in collaboration with Logitech G.

The Embody Gaming Chair is based on the Embody, which was developed using the collective expertise from a team of physicians and PhDs from the fields of biomechanics, vision, physical therapy and ergonomics.

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

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Thursday, 23 July, 2020

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 more than 100 years,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Through a strong dedication to their employees, their businesses, and their communities, this company exemplifies the pioneering spirit and perseverance that will keep Indiana on the path to success for centuries to come.”

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La-Z-Boy Creating 125 Jobs in Siloam Springs

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Wednesday, 22 July, 2020

The expansion is a result of increased demand and a reorganization of the company, according to a news release. It also comes after the plant temporarily shut down in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Haworth acquires Italian furniture maker, adds to Lifestyle Design Group

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Wednesday, 22 July, 2020

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, working under licensing agreements with such brands as Fendi Casa, Bentley Home and Bugatti Home.

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HNI Corporation Reports Earnings for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2020

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Wednesday, 22 July, 2020

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) today announced sales for the second quarter ended June 27, 2020 of $417.5 million and net income of $12.6 million. GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.29, compared to $0.36 in the prior year. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.20, compared to $0.38 in the prior year. GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations follow the financial statements in this release.