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

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.

TSM selects Herman Miller as gaming chair partner

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.

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

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.

Key reasons why dividend hunters should check out Herman Miller Inc

Thursday, 09 July, 2020

In uncertain economic times, dividends play a crucial role in the total return that investors get from shares like Herman Miller Inc (NSQ:MLHR). These payouts – when they remain intact – can compensate for volatile market conditions. When share prices come under pressure, stocks with robust finances continue to offer a regular cash return to shareholders. But finding these reliable payouts is a challenge. With so many ways of assessing dividends – and so many potential traps – it’s important to focus on the most useful measures. To help you find the best dividends possible, there are a few key areas to consider. Let’s take a look at Herman Miller Inc as an example of how this works.

 

Herman Miller, Inc. to Host Earnings Call

Tuesday, 30 June, 2020

Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLHR) will be discussing their earnings results in their 2020 Fourth Quarter Earnings call to be held on June 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM Eastern Time.

To listen to the event live or access a replay of the call – visit
https://www.investornetwork.com/event/presentation/64467

Herman Miller response to pandemic benefits local, global communities

Thursday, 18 June, 2020

During her 30-year career with furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc., Penny Garlock has taken business trips to nearly two dozen countries, traveling to far-flung places that have expanded her perspectives immeasurably.

Now, in the midst of a global pandemic caused by a coronavirus, Garlock is leaning on her experiences abroad to help cultivate and coordinate Herman Miller’s efforts to make and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers in West Michigan and around the world.

Herman Miller implements cost-cutting measures

Friday, 03 April, 2020

ZEELAND, Mich. — A major office furniture maker is taking “a set of actions” to reduce its costs.

The moves by Herman Miller are in response to the “uncertain economic outlook” amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the company today.

Herman Miller  said it is reducing “cash compensation” for the majority of its salaried workforce by 10%.

Herman Miller Makes Temporary Business Adjustments in Response to Impact of COVID-19

Friday, 03 April, 2020

/PRNewswire/ — Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR), the global designer and furniture manufacturer, announced today a set of actions throughout its global operations in response to the uncertain economic outlook resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been carefully considering the right things to do for our people and our company to ensure we have both a healthy employee base and business when we emerge from these uncertain times,” said Andi Owen, President and CEO of Herman Miller. “Just as we entered this crisis in a strong financial position, we are taking immediate actions to reduce expenses and manage liquidity so we can maintain strong financial footing on the other side of it.”

Herman Miller production to include medical protective equipment

Wednesday, 1 April, 2020

HOLLAND — Herman Miller is responding to the shelter-in-place and similar government orders at its headquarters in Zeeland and various locations around the world.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home executive order requires non-essential businesses to close for three weeks until April 13.

Starting Monday, March 30, Herman Miller announced in a press release it anticipated bringing back as much as 30 percent of its manufacturing employees to help support customers who are “actively engaged in the COVID-10 response.”

Herman Miller CEO says company can’t find employees without LGBTQ protections

Monday, 24 June 2019

ZEELAND, Mich. – Office furniture giant Herman Miller CEO Andi Owen says her company is struggling to attract talented workers because its home state of Michigan lacks civil protections for LGBTQ people.
In a conversation Michigan Radio’s Lester Graham, Owen said some potential employees have voiced worry about the lack of non-discrimination protections in the state of Michigan.