Despite changes in the workplace and the way people work, most contract and office furniture manufacturers had a strong year, although there were some sales declines.
The addition of two industry leaders to its board, Peter Martin, CEO at Knape & Vogt and Jeff Thompson, President at Boss Design North America were elected to 3-year terms.
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn. has enhanced its level certified product database to allow purchasers to identify furniture products that meet specific sustainability criteria.
Opportunity led Sylvain Garneau to join Groupe Lacasse. A passion for woodworking is what has kept him there. Under Garneau’s leadership, Groupe Lacasse has continued to be proactive with regards to productivity, diversification and in particular, creativity. It has been recognized for its achievements, including several “Best of NeoCon” awards.
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association recently announced the election of new officers, including its first Canadian president.
A ban on certain furniture flame retardants looks likely in Massachusetts, the latest state to ban certain chemical flame retardants from upholstered furniture and children's products sold there.
Furniture produced and sold for health care, education markets, and public seating will be added - along with office furniture - to the production and sales total tracked by BIFMA, the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assocation.
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association reports that the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Steering Committee has approved the level Certification Program as a 'USGBC Approved Program' for the LEED v4 Material & Resource credit.
Compatico Inc., a manufacturer and assembler of office furniture, benching, panels, and other materials, consolidated its entire operation down from four buildings to one larger facility. Years of growth prompted the decision, along with a desire to boost collaboration among the company’s employees.