2.8.10| Haworth announced last week that its 2009 global sales were $1.11
billion. What's really amazing is that we no longer question that Haworth
is among the industry leaders, not only in size, but in importance
(although it still has not solved the NYC problem).
Business and Finance >>, Manufacturing >>
2.1.10 | There’s no denying the beauty of the finished product, but despite tile’s
ability to transform ordinary spaces into award-winning ones, the
manufacturing process is a dirty business. It starts with a messy mixture
of sand, feldspar clay and water that can yield considerable amounts of
wet waste or “sludge.” “[We used to] collect, put in trucks and send to
the landfill approximately 6½ million pounds of wet waste a year,” says
Tim J. Bolby, Director of Technical Services, Crossville
Inc., a manufacturer of porcelain, metal and glass tile based in
Crossville, TN, and privately held by The Curran Group, based in
Crystal Lake, IL,.
Environment >>, Manufacturing >>
2.1.10 | John Berry speaks softly but carries a big portfolio as he continues his
role as an ambassador-at-large for design. He’s classically trained with an undergraduate degree in design from
Indiana University and a master’s in fine arts from the Cranbrook Academy
of Art near Detroit. He’s put in a solid stint for Herman Miller as Vice
President of Corporate Communications, and maintains his connection with
the company as liaison with the Eames Office and as the author of the
Rizzoli coffee-table book, Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design.
Manufacturing >>, People >>
01.18.10| Here's another great way to start the New Year and to get people thinking
about the benefits of effective office design. Gunlocke is holding
a competition for non-profit organizations that will award the winner
with its first Office Needs for Good Deeds online office makeover
contest. To help improve the style and productivity within its space,
thewinning organization will receive a 1,200 sq.-ft. makeover
(estimated value of $75,000) for its offices featuring Gunlocke's latest
casegood line, Silea and ancillary equipment.
Competitions and Awards >>, Manufacturing >>
12.14.09 | Business savvy is becoming an important subject in the A&D
community, even if for some it only means finding a job or re-thinking a
career. Out-of-work design professionals are encouraged to beef up their
credentials, learn BIM, etc.
Manufacturing >>, Project >>
11.30.09 | The benefits of eliminating waste in process are inestimable and,
while it won't win any LEED points, it might do a lot for the planet and
the people on it. One of the watershed events in the past decades was the
formation of mindshift, a corporate real estate industry
consortium studying the waste that is generated as buildings are
currently designed and built.
Environment >>, Manufacturing >>
11.30.09| Every holiday it pays to take a moment to ask once again, “What’s this
all about.” Thanksgiving is, of course, a favorite holiday, what with no
worry about presents and the day off for just family and food. The
“family” aspect can be a mixed bag, what with the void caused absent
members who are not there and the usual hassle with the ones that are, or
perhaps would be if they weren’t late.
Manufacturing >>
11.23.09 | Teknion is a class act, and fun to boot. Long before others in the
industry began focusing on bringing a great experience to the customer
and the A&D community, to say nothing of your humble trade press, the
relative new comer to the contract furniture industry, Teknion was spot
on, right from its very humble beginnings.
Events >>, Manufacturing >>
10.26.09 | Chicago's Agati is something to go out of your way for at this
year's NeoCon East. Agati is a relatively small niche player in the
contract furniture arena, but it is making some interesting
moves.
Events >>, Manufacturing >>
10.19.09 | On Monday October 12, 2009, Tuohy Furniture Corporation and
Haworth Inc. signed an agreement pursuant to which Haworth
acquired part ownership of the Minnesota-based manufacturer of executive
casegoods, conference tables, seating and lounge furniture. “This
partnership will strategically strengthen product mix and distribution
networks,” said the press release issued the following Wednesday.
Manufacturing >>
