1.21.08| Some contract furniture dealerships can provided the needed expertise and capabilities, while providing a more general resource in emergencies and in the implementation and maintenance of standards program. Knoll dealer Arenson, New York City, Connecticut and New Jersey, is one such dealership. Recently, officeinsight was invited to chat with Arenson principals Carl Milianta and Larry Tuck about that company's operations. This is part of this dealership's new branding initiative, which breaks the fly-under-the-radar thinking that many dealerships have traditionally endorsed. Among other things, Arenson has not only created new graphics to better represent its positioning, but has even hired a Director of Marketing, industry veteran Maria Coppola.

1.21.08| Ahrend will participate in several ways at the 2008 Office Exhibition being help February 4-6 in Dubai. The new Ahrend 800 system, which recently won the international Red Dot: Best of the Best design award, will be showcased at the event.  Ahrend will also be highlighting the theme of 'Your Personal Space' where home and work, domestic and office furniture merge together. The Personal Space concept promotes a modern and welcoming environment to executive offices through flexible and unique office solutions. 

12.17.07 | Do you know what technical weaving is? You’'ve undoubtedly seen it but, perhaps not recognized it as such. In any event, GKD Metal Fabrics, with its 75-year tradition of German engineering, precision manufacturing and technical innovation, is a leader in this field, which has to do with mesh material such as metals and plastics that are used for specialized applications.

11.26.07 | At the recent OFDA Conference and Exhibition, a small panel of manufacturer representatives answered a number of question about the state of the industry and concerning issues that are currently on the minds of dealers. The panel comprised Franco Bianchi, president and CEO of Haworth, James Keane, president of the Steelcase Group, and Daniel Miller, Executive Vice President of Kimball International and president of Kimball Furniture.