Woodworking Industry News

Commercial furniture survey continues strong to open 2019

HOLLAND, Mich. – The commercial furniture industry finished 2018 on a strong note and continues that way into 2019, according to the January 2019 quarterly MADA/OFI Trends Survey. The January 2019 survey index of 59.31 is boosted by strong improvements in nine out of ten individual index values and brings it closer to the highest recorded index of 59.72 in July 2005. The lowest was 41.45 in April 2009 during the bottom of the recession.

Technology

Power your furniture

The way we work is changing the way we look at design. A greater need for accessible power is the driving force behind that sentiment, and thus, power is shaping the way we work. Let’s face it, we’re connected at all times whether we want to be or not. We are connected to work and social media at home, in the office, during travel, and even just on the go about town.