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Office furniture exhibition set to open in Dubai
14/01/2008 16:30
A variety of office furniture designs from all over the world are set to be on display in an upcoming exhibition in Dubai.
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Open-plan office furniture to be celebrated
03/01/2008 17:03
Four decades of open-plan office furniture systems are being honoured by Herman Miller at February's Office Exhibition in Dubai.
Originally designed by Robert Propst in the 1960s, Action Office was the groundbreaking design that launched a thousand ranges and revolutionised the layout of modern offices worldwide.
Action Office furniture was hailed as the Most Significant Design since 1960 at the World Design Congress in 1985.
The developed and modernised versions of the original designs are still sold by Herman Miller and the company claims there is still a continuing demand for the office furniture brand.
Manager for Middle East and Africa at Herman Miller Gaby Koudsi said: "This year's show is very exciting, in addition to launching a number of new product ranges, we will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the father of systems furniture, Action Office."
The office furniture exhibition is on from February 4th to 6th.
Herman Miller's UK VillageGreen base in Chippenham has been awarded the company's 12th Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system award.
It is the seventh company facility to achieve the gold status, according to the company.
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Office furniture manufacturer posts results
21/12/2007 14:38
Steelcase has announced a net income of $31.3 million (£15.75 million) for the third quarter.
The global office furniture manufacturer, founded almost a century ago in Michigan and with offices in Strasbourg and London, included charges of goodwill to PolyVision worth $21.1 million.
Individual shares were priced at $0.22, the company said.
President and chief executive James P Hackett of the office furniture company remarked: "We continue to be pleased with the growth in our North America and international segments.
"Though the US financial markets have remained volatile, we have continued to increase our revenue consistent with our growth strategies."
In January shareholders will receive a special cash dividend of $1.75 per share in addition to a regular quarterly dividend of $0.15.
Financial advice website Motley Fool noted that the apparent fall in profits was due to the PolyVision goodwill spend and also that Steelcase had been "on a stock-buying spree".
One of the company's first products patented was a breakthrough in office equipment design: the steel wastebasket.
Prior to its 1914 patent, straw was the popular material - and potentially hazardous if a fire broke out.
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Office furniture manufacturers to exhibit at show
17/12/2007 18:25
Several leading Italian office furniture manufacturers will be displaying some of their most recent designs at an upcoming show.
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Eco-friendly office furniture 'can also be attractive'
07/12/2007 15:00
Office furniture experts Office Reality have launched a new eco-friendly and stylish range.
Kompass workstations are made from wood sourced from managed forests and built using environmentally friendly methods, comprising two separate units with an optional end unit to hold office equipment such as printers or other office machines or office supplies.
Office Reality says it used chemical-free paints and processes that "are kind to the earth and easily reintegrated back into nature when their lifespan comes to an end".
Director of Office Reality Paul Seddon said: "The greener office needn't just be about the paper used to print and the amount of waste separated for recycling."
Other items of office furniture, including seating, are also available in complimentary colours and styles that the company suggests can project a caring reputation among employees.
The company also makes a range of metal and other wooden office furniture for storage, including wall systems, mobile storage systems, lockers, shelving and filing cabinets.
Also available is a range of clearance items, including workstations and other furniture with a contemporary design, which carry a five-year warranty.
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Office furniture sector 'keeps growing'
19/11/2007 16:45
The market for office furniture in the US is continuing to expand, according to new data, although an expert has detected indications of weakness.
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Ergonomic office furniture 'could help posture'
06/11/2007 14:27
Employees who experience back or body pain while sitting at work may benefit from ergonomic office furniture, it has been suggested.
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Office furniture and design 'affect staff productivity'
17/10/2007 15:34
A workplace which is cluttered with old office furniture and outdated office equipment can have a negative effect on employee productivity, according to a new study.
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Standards for sustainable office furniture drafted
05/10/2007 16:02
New standards for sustainable practices among manufacturers of office furniture have been drafted for peer review by the Sustainable Furniture Council (SFC), it has emerged.
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Trend towards 'office furniture tailored to women'
04/10/2007 12:08
An increase in the number of women who are running small businesses has led to more office furniture companies tailoring products towards these entrepreneurs, it has been suggested.
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Higher profits for office furniture manufacturer
21/09/2007 12:23
The world's biggest office furniture manufacturer, Steelcase, has reported higher profits for the second quarter of 2007.
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Greener office furniture "on the radar"
11/09/2007 14:37
The office furniture industry has woken up to the possibilities of marketing greener products, it has been suggested.
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Changes in the workplace 'improve wellbeing'
10/09/2007 17:39
Making small changes in everything from the position of office furniture to a daily work schedule can help employees become happier and healthier, it has been claimed.
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Office furniture 'can be eco-friendly'
07/09/2007 17:02
A new awareness campaign aims to turn the spotlight on the opportunities for businesses to select eco-friendly office furniture.
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Customers have 'new demands' for office furniture
31/08/2007 14:20
Businesses which are looking to rent and furnish offices are seeking a variety of environmental options, it has been claimed.
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Office furniture 'has an impact on employee morale'
30/08/2007 16:57
The design of a workplace, including how office furniture is utilised and positioned, can make a difference to staff motivation and morale, according to new research.
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Office furniture to go on display at design festival
22/08/2007 16:18
Office furniture
which was created by design students at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College is set to be displayed at a design festival, it has emerged.
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Companies 'should recycle office supplies and office furniture'
14/08/2007 16:11
Companies should make an effort to recycle office supplies, office equipment and office furniture whenever possible, it has been suggested.
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HNI's office furniture propels sales
23/07/2007 16:06
The office furniture market is set for a boost throughout 2007 as growth continues to move along moderately, according to US firm HNI.
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Old Abe's vp's office furniture up for sale
12/07/2007 16:22
The estate of Hannibal Hamlin, one-time vice president to Abraham Lincoln, is to be auctioned off on Saturday at the former site of the Bangor Theological Seminary, with some office furniture up for grabs.
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Shredders a must for any office
10/07/2007 16:11
With more and more criminals out there trying an increasing number of techniques to gain access to people's personal information, it seems paper shredders have become a must for any office.
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Veneer office desks more "affordable and durable" than ever before
09/07/2007 16:05
Veneer office desks and tables have long been associated with unflattering images of low quality wood breaking up and are often seen as a cheap office furniture alternative.
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H and L offer office tips for a healthy workspace
05/07/2007 15:38
H and L Office Furniture has come up with some top tips for employees looking to make the most of their office space, as reported by Ferret.com.
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Office furniture firm offer Carpal Tunnel advice
02/07/2007 16:25
An office furniture supplier has come up with some advice on the debilitating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, an injury that continually strikes office staff.
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Ill-fitting office furniture causes pain in half of Brit workers
21/06/2007 16:55
More than half (55 per cent) of British workers complain that the wrong kind of office furniture
gives them back aches and pains, while 15 per cent find that using the wrong office equipment
such as computer keyboards leads to wrist ache and repetitive strain injury (RSI), new research has revealed.
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LED lighting 'future of trendy offices'
20/06/2007 17:37
Cutting edge businesses, concerned with their corporate image, are increasingly using light emitting diode (LED) backlit panels to bathe their offices in a more sophisticated light.
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University earmarks half a million for office furniture
12/06/2007 16:28
A Macclesfield-based office furniture firm has carried out a £500,000 furniture specification, as part of plans to build a new £23 million state-of-the-art learning and teaching support facility for the University of Sheffield.
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Herman Miller unveils C2 desktop device
11/06/2007 16:12
Office furniture specialist Herman Miller has revealed it is launching a new desktop heating and cooling machine, which it hopes will become a common sight in offices across the world.
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Women targeted by office furniture suppliers
06/06/2007 16:47
Office furniture suppliers in the US are targeting female entrepreneurs, reports abcmoney.co.uk.
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Office equipment expo showcases state-of-the-art solutions
29/05/2007 16:44
Market leaders in office supplies from across the world recently took part in the OFFEX 2007 office equipment expo in Jordan.
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Concept industries launch natural mat for office furniture
25/05/2007 16:48
US firm Concept Industries has launched the first natural fibre made for office furniture panels, known as Nature Core.
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US office furniture outlet makes charitable gesture
24/05/2007 16:53
Office Liquidators, Colorado's largest supplier of new, used and refurbished office furniture has revealed it is donating office furniture to 650 charities in the area.
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Office productivity boosted by 'radical concepts'
22/05/2007 16:54
An office furniture specialist group from UAE is taking part in Office 2007 – an exhibition aimed at improving productivity through improved working environments.
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New warehouse for young office furniture entrepreneur
21/05/2007 16:07
A young office furniture entrepreneur in the US has moved the location of his company's operations, taking over the majority of a 327,000 square-foot Atlanta facility from Herman Miller.
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Office furniture market to benefit from rise in office occupancy
16/05/2007 16:33
A rise in office occupancy in the UK is set to boost the office furniture market, according to a recent report.
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Sort your office space and boost productivity
15/05/2007 16:42
With more and more UK office staff spending the majority of their working day sat behind a computer on their desk, one website has come up with some tips to improve the experience.
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For sale: Art deco office desk fit for a king
14/05/2007 16:59
Office furniture that once belonged to a former king of England is set to go on sale at Christie's auction house in Paris this week.
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UK office equipment market shows "modest but positive" growth
11/05/2007 16:21
Research and Markets has revealed the results of its latest Office Equipment Industry Market Review, which show "modest but |