Things are looking up for the office and contract furniture industry, which is projecting its best year for shipments since 2008.

Tom Reardon, executive director of the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.

KI has earned the designation of “Green Master,” the highest tier in the Green Masters Program established by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council.

Knape & Vogt has acquired the assets of Diamond Storage Concepts LLC, marketers of the Hyloft brand of storage products. The acquisition follows its purchase of the Furniture Components Operations of CompX International.

Steelcase Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of office furniture promoted Jim Keane from president to COO.

Flexsteel Industries announced a net sales growth of 12% in the quarter ended Sept. 30, while profits for the furniture company rose more than 20% to $2.9 million.

Kimball Office is increasing its healthcare seating options with enhancements to three popular product lines. New features to the Beo, Collage and Event seating provide increased flexibility, durability and more.

Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR), today announced results for its first quarter ended September 1, 2012.

KI has completed its $3.3 million furniture plant expansion project in Green Bay, WI.

Karel K. Czanderna has been named president and CEO of Flexsteel Industries. She succeeds Ronald J. Klosterman in the position, effective July 1.