Herman Miller Inc. blamed Hurricane Sandy and lackluster sales of its office and contract furniture products in Europe as factors contributing to a less than stellar second quarter.

ZEELAND, MI - Herman Miller Inc., a manufacturer of office and contract furniture, said it plans to phase out its employee pension program, a cost-saving move that is expected to take up to two years to complete.

Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR), today announced an agreement to acquire POSH Office Systems Ltd., a Hong Kong-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of office furniture systems, freestanding furniture, seating, and filing and storage.

ZEELAND, MI - Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller is looking to expand its global reach through the purchase of Hong Kong-based POSH Office Systems.