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Herman Miller Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021

Sunday, 04 April, 2021

(MENAFN – Mid-East.Info) Luxury Furniture Maker among top-ranked in the Gaming Category

UAE: Herman Miller (NASDAQ:MLHR) has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (MIC) for 2021.

The list honors businesses that have not only found a way to be resilient in the past year, but also turned those challenges into impact-making processes. These companies did more than survive, they thrived—making an impact on their industries and culture as a whole. This year’s MIC list features 463 businesses from 29 countries. Herman Miller was selected for the gaming category.

 

Herman Miller opens new multistory location in Chicago

Friday, 26 March, 2021

CHICAGO — Home furnishings design company Herman Miller has opened a new five-story standalone location in Chicago’s Fulton Market that brings its family of eight brands together under one roof in a new retail, showroom and exhibition space.

Herman Miller Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

In the news release, Herman Miller Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results, issued 17-Mar-2021 by Herman Miller, Inc. over PR Newswire, PR Newswire inadvertently excluded the Contact details, which are now included for credentialed media.

Herman Miller Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

ZEELAND, Mich.March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • Retail and International sales growth helps offset near-term demand pressures in North America Contract
  • Retail momentum accelerates with sales growth of 63%, order growth of 81%, and operating margin of 20.1%
  • Consolidated operating margin expansion over the prior year

Woodworking Industry News Eames chair not ‘famous’ enough: Supreme Court denies Herman Miller trade dress appeal

Friday, 12 March 2021

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on March 8 declined Herman Miller‘s trade dress appeal petition, holding that the contract furniture company’s popular Eames office chair is not “famous” enough to qualify for trade dress dilution protection. The Supreme Court’s decision on Herman Miller Inc. v Blumenthal Distributing Inc. means the Ninth Circuit Court’s ruling to partially overturn a jury verdict will stand.

Herman Miller Introduces Fabric Line Made of Plastic Bottles

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Herman Miller, a Zeeland-based (northeast of Holland) home and office furniture company, has introduced a sustainable textile collection, including fabric entirely made from recycled and ocean-bound plastic materials as well as a 100 percent post-consumer biodegradable polyester.

Herman Miller Partners with Leading Architects to Tackle Healthcare Inequality

Thursday, 18 February 2021

MCKINNEY, TexasFeb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For some families across the United States, quality medical care—whether for a routine checkup or a serious injury—can be hard to come by. But when a new healthcare facility for an underserved community is opened, providing a space for services is just the beginning. In addition to facilitating quality care, the experience must be designed in a way that reduces anxiety and confronts the preexisting negative perceptions many underserved individuals may have about healthcare.

Nissan’s Newest Concept Car Creates the Ideal Office With Everything You Need to Work Anywhere–Including a Herman Miller Chair

Thursday, 04 February 2021

2020 completely reshaped how and where we work, creating a global distributed workforce logging in from their couches, dining room tables, and home offices. But there is a new emerging workforce that is moving beyond the local Starbucks and working nomadically from exotic locations that allow them to choose to work from any environment they wish.

As the expert in designing healthy and productive workspaces (no matter where), Herman Miller (NASDAQ: MLHR) has partnered with the automaker Nissan to help nomadic workers travel and work in style. Nissan, one of the world’s most renowned auto companies, recently unveiled the 2021 Nissan NV350 Office Pod Concept, a concept car equipped with a full office set up that enables drivers to work from anywhere—all while sitting in a Herman Miller Cosm Chair.

 

 

Herman Miller appoints VP of diversity, equity and inclusion

Friday, 22 January 2021

Herman Miller selected a leader in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion to oversee its global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

The Zeeland-based furniture company (Nasdaq: HMLR) said Wednesday that it appointed Cheryl Kern to the position of vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Herman Miller hosts ‘Best in Show – Creativity for a Cause’ in collaboration with leading design firms

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Herman Miller recently hosted ’Best in Show – Creativity for a Cause’, collaborating with design firms in the UAE. Woods Bagot, AAID, Wilson Associates, Gensler, and non-profit organisation Team Angel Wolf came together in a spirit of friendly, puppy- focussed fun.

This Herman Miller face mask is designed to fight modern slavery

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

So you can’t afford an iconic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair. The good news is you can treat yourself to the esteemed mid-century modern furniture company’s new face masks for a good cause.

Herman Miller has launched a limited-edition face mask called “Design for Freedom” in partnership with Grace Farms Foundation, a humanitarian non-profit organization. The face mask is $30. Proceeds from the sales of the masks will go to Design for Freedom, a Grace Farms initiative that seeks to eliminate modern slavery from the built environment.