Safco Products Co. announced it will acquire office furniture manufacturer Mayline Co. LLC. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close by September, were not disclosed. This is the second acquisition this year for the contract furniture producer, which acquired Focal Upright in May.

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Mayline, a leader in mid-market office furniture, today announced the appointment of Amy Kiefer as the Vice President of Strategic Marketing, effective immediately.

Kentwood Office Furniture has acquired Brys Industries, a manufacturer engineered wood products and components.