KI introduces the world’s first carbon-negative chair at Greenbuild 2013 (booth #700) made with AirCarbon™—a revolutionary, paradigm-shifting thermoplastic developed by California-based Newlight Technologies. Newlight’s patented manufacturing technology captures carbon that would otherwise be in the air and converts it into AirCarbon. KI will be the exclusive provider of AirCarbon in the contract furniture industry.

KI CEO Dick Resch made a $100,000 donation to significantly improve the Resch Family East River Trail in Allouez, Wis.

For the sixth consecutive year, KI was named one of the country’s top innovators in business technology by InformationWeek magazine.

KI has promoted John Duffy to vice president of sales, responsible for managing and growing KI and Pallas Textiles divisions worldwide.

KI introduces the Connection Zone Collection, which addresses the human element of workspace and how the right “zones” foster improved performance.

KI has named Dennis Mickeleit vice president of movable wall. Mickeleit joins KI from PDM Bridge, where he held the position of vice president of project management, estimating, engineering and purchasing.

SCS Indoor Advantage Gold for indoor air quality certifies products that are low in volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and makes the company eligible for LEED credits and other international green building rating systems.

SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality to a majority of KI's line of furniture products, including moveable walls, desk and panel systems, storage, tables, and seating.