Humanscale Opens First Showroom in Seoul, South Korea / First MillerKnoll Showroom Debuts in Dallas / McCann Becomes Indiana Furniture’s CFO & Vice President of Finance as Kreilein Retires / Allsteel's 345 N. Morgan Experience Center Achieves LEED Gold Certification / Virco Mfg. Corporation Reports Earnings / US Commercial-Property Crisis: Office Vacancy Rate Exceeds 2008 Highs / Some Encouraging Signs in the Office Sector / Workplace Neurodiversity is Redefining How Companies Operate / Fear of becoming obsolete hits a new generation of workers / Weirdly Shaped Office Chairs Are Popular on TikTok. Are They Actually Good for You? / Exploring the Hoteling Phenomenon in Modern Workspaces / and much more…


The Working Space
Monday, September 18. 2023

Industry News

Virco Mfg. Corporation Reports Earnings Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months

Virco Mfg. Corporation reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Revenue for the second quarter grew 30% YOY, generating improved profitability on the higher volume. Gross Margin for the second quarter improved from 38.5% to 45.3%, due to moderating raw material costs and improved operating efficiencies. Interest expense was $1,083,000 for the current quarter compared to $698,000 for the same period last year. Year-to-date, interest expense was $1,795,000, or 1.3% of revenue. The company has adequate availability under its current facility and is able to finance its growth organically. Management observes that timely deliveries have contributed to timely collections on accounts receivable, leading to strong cash flows through the middle of the Company’s busy season. Other key balance sheet items such as inventories, accounts payable, and accounts receivable remain favorably balanced with the increase in revenue and earnings.

Humanscale Opens First Showroom in Seoul, South Korea
Humanscale has opened a new showroom in Seoul's affluent Hannam-dong neighborhood. South Korea's growth as a global tech leader has seen Humanscale experience a multifold revenue increase in the Korean market over the past six years, which is why they chose to invest in the country. The new Seoul showroom is an immersive customer-centric experience that showcases Humanscale's products' importance in enhancing health and productivity. The showroom offers specialized stations for the burgeoning South Korean gaming audience, modern workspace versatility, and sustainable products.

McCann Becomes Indiana Furniture’s CFO & Vice President of Finance as Kreilein Retires
Bernie Kreilein, CFO & Vice President of Finance for Indiana Furniture, is retiring after over 40 years in the office furniture industry. Melissa McCann will succeed him as CFO & Vice President of Finance. McCann brings decades of experience and financial leadership to Indiana Furniture.

First MillerKnoll Showroom Debuts in Dallas, Texas
MillerKnoll has opened its first showroom in Dallas, Texas, featuring both the Herman Miller and Knoll brands. The 14,000 square-foot space includes dedicated suites for each brand, as well as products from other brands. The showroom will be open for scheduled customer tours beginning today, September 18th.

Allsteel's 345 N. Morgan Experience Center Achieves LEED Gold Certification
Allsteel's Experience Center at 345 N. Morgan in Chicago has achieved LEED Gold certification, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The certification requires tracking and reporting of energy and water consumption, waste management, transportation initiatives, and enhancing the human experience within the building. Allsteel's achievement serves as an inspiration to industry peers, stakeholders, and investors, illustrating the profound positive impact that can arise from combining innovation, environmental stewardship, and corporate responsibility.

Landscape Forms Named by Fortune and Great Place to Work® as a Best Workplace in Manufacturing & Production™ for a Fourth Year in a Row

Landscape Forms, the top designer and maker of high-end outdoor furniture, lighting, and accessories in North America, has been ranked as the number one Best Small and Medium Workplace in the Manufacturing & Production category for 2023 by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work®. This is their fourth consecutive year of achieving this recognition.

Fortune Magazine partnered with Great Place to Work® to select the 2023 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production list, analyzing anonymous employee survey feedback from across the country.

Michael Blum, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Studio 431, attributes Landscape Forms' success to the collective and dedicated efforts of their team. He says, "We believe in designing and working hard to create a great company culture. It's our priority to create an outstanding workplace, and all our members work hard to make sure it stays that way. This is a crucial factor in being recognized as a Fortune Best Workplace, and we are honored to be a finalist again in 2023.”

Marjorie Simmons, Landscape Forms CEO, believes that this award is a testament to the commitment and pursuit of excellence of their manufacturing team. She says, "Receiving our fourth Fortune Best Workplace award is a testament to the enduring passion, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines our manufacturing team. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where people feel they belong and can thrive, and where continuous improvement drives us forward.”

COE Distributing Receives Fourth-Consecutive Top Workplaces Award with Leadership Accolade

COE Distributing was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the fourth year in a row. The company achieved the highest ranking for employee confidence in leadership in the small business category and ranked 13th overall in small companies. COE's culture of engagement, empowerment, and support was praised by CEO J.D. Ewing. The Top Workplaces Award highlighted 100 companies in southwestern Pennsylvania of various sizes and industries, based on responses to a third-party employee survey. COE Distributing offers career development opportunities, employee recognition, profit sharing, financial workshops, volunteer paid time off, and virtual book clubs to over 100 employees. COE is also the official employee engagement partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins, sharing Core Values and a culture of winning to create unique learning and development programs for their employees.

“We’re always thrilled to receive the Top Workplaces Award but earning top marks for confidence in leadership in 2023 is especially meaningful,” said CEO J.D. Ewing. “COE is dedicated to creating a culture of engagement, empowerment and support and our leadership team is so proud to receive this vote of confidence from our team members.”

The US commercial real estate industry is facing mounting stress as office vacancy rates have surpassed 2008 highs, reaching a new record of 16.4% in Q2 2023. The office sector has been hit by high interest rates, work-from-home trends, and a credit squeeze, with further upward pressure expected on vacancy rates. Regions with the highest vacancy rates include Houston, Indianapolis, and Greater Los Angeles.
While the office market as a whole is struggling, Moody's Analytics CRE found that vacancy rates in smaller and medium-sized office buildings have actually declined in the past six months, while skyscrapers with 20 or more floors have seen their vacancy rates continue to rise. Additionally, buildings in metros with a moderate amount of high-floor skyscrapers have struggled more compared to their larger and smaller counterparts, with 89% of these metros experiencing average vacancy increases among their high-floor buildings in 2023. However, this trend is not universal, as New York City and Chicago saw vacancy declines in their large office buildings.
Despite new attendance mandates and companies aggressively enforcing them, office occupancy in the US was only at 47% of pre-pandemic levels for the week after Labor Day, according to Kastle Systems’ Back to Work Barometer. The figures are higher than after Labor Day 2022, but slightly down from the week before Labor Day. While Kastle doesn't have access to all office buildings across the country, it tracks thousands of properties. The San Jose metro had the lowest occupancy last week at 37.3%, closely followed by Philadelphia at 38%. The market with the highest occupancy was Houston at 59.7%. Kastle reportedly doesn’t track buildings owned or managed by some of New York City's biggest Class-A office owners. Rolling out mandates and supporting workers in hybrid workplaces is an extra challenge for managers, workplace experts have long warned. By the end of the year, there will be 3 million more workers under return-to-office mandates than there were in 2022, according to JLL.r.

North America Furniture Market is Expected to See Growth Rate of 4.9% during Forecast Period 2030

According to a report by Allied Market Research, the North America furniture market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2021 to 2030, with the residential segment having the highest market share. The surge in infrastructure and real estate markets boosts demand for residential furniture, while the commercial segment is expected to grow faster due to investments in furnishing and interiors of office spaces. The specialty stores segment was prominent, but e-commerce is expected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel. The U.S. dominates the market, with Ralph Lauren Home, Knoll, and Bassett Furniture Industries among the key players.

Despite the challenges faced by the office sector, there are some encouraging signs of recovery. Major companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta are pushing for a return to the office, and some financial services companies are also following suit. The San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle metros are showing positive indicators of recovery, and the overall trajectory appears to be towards recovery, offering hope and potential for the industry's revival.

Features

Neurodiversity, or differences in brain function, affects up to 20% of the population and includes conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Dyslexia. While neurodivergent individuals often face discrimination and higher unemployment rates, they also possess valuable skills like pattern recognition, out-of-the-box thinking, and creativity. Companies can benefit from promoting neurodiversity by implementing policies that accommodate sensory needs and individual work styles, providing resources and support, and designing spaces that cater to different types of work and sensory processing challenges. Embracing inclusivity and neurodiversity in the workplace can lead to greater innovation, creativity, accuracy, productivity, and employee retention, making it a leading issue for organizations around the world.

Workspace News

A Redfin survey found that 10.1% of home sellers are relocating due to return-to-work mandates, with 33.8% citing a desire for more space as the main reason for moving. Other reasons include wanting to be closer to family, lower cost of living, and concerns about social issues, taxes, safety, crime, discrimination, and climate change. Homeowners prioritize what's important to them, and some face financial losses when moving due to employer mandates.
According to the Employee Wellbeing Data Report by Mindspace, 90% of employees consider wellbeing facilities and offerings critical when choosing a workplace, and 82% expect support from their employers in achieving work-life balance. Flexible working hours were found to have the greatest impact on employee wellbeing, followed by more days off and physical amenities. Employers need to prioritize employee wellbeing to remain competitive, as such environments adversely affect motivation, productivity, and creativity. Companies should incorporate flexible working options and wellness amenities to promote wellbeing, boost retention, and drive organizational success.
More American workers are feeling job insecurity due to technological advancement, according to a recent Gallup survey. The fear of becoming obsolete among college-educated workers is on the rise, with 22% of workers in the US concerned about the issue. This is a 7-point increase from 2021. Younger workers aged 18-34 and those making less than $100,000 annually are more concerned than their older and wealthier counterparts. The Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management points out that college degrees do not insulate workers from technology advancement. A Wall Street Journal-NORC poll in March found that 56% of Americans believe that a four-year college degree isn't worth the cost.
The Instant Group has launched a sustainability index to provide flexible office occupiers with data on building performance, helping operators and occupiers make decisions about the sustainability of their workspaces. The index covers any type of flexible workspace and collects site information such as address, floor area, the total number of desks and occupancy, and consumption data for electricity, gas and renewable energy. An index badge of Sustainable Data Provider status is awarded to flex space providers that meet certain criteria, differentiating them for occupiers in search of sustainable workspace partners.
According to a survey commissioned by Redfin, 10% of potential home sellers in the US are considering relocation due to return-to-work policies. Redfin reports that RTO mandates may force some people to sell their homes at a loss in order to keep their jobs. Tech companies, previously in favor of remote work, have been doubling down on in-office policies, with Amazon, Meta, Lyft, Google, Snap, Zoom, Salesforce, and Apple reversing remote work policies. Despite RTO mandates affecting two million workers, office usage in 10 of the biggest markets remains stagnant at around 50% of pre-pandemic levels.
Most workers in the UK are concerned about poor indoor air quality and its impact on their health, with close to half believing they have or might have suffered from Sick Building Syndrome, according to a survey by Opinium for Spiralite. Poor air quality has been linked to respiratory illnesses and a decline in workplace productivity. Meanwhile, a report from Siemens Infrastructure has found that under half of businesses expect to meet their net zero targets based on current thinking, with a lack of agreement on how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world.
Active chairs, such as kneeling chairs and saddle chairs, are gaining popularity on TikTok for their purported health benefits, but the reality is more complicated. While these chairs aim to keep you moving and improve posture, studies have found mixed results. The article explores several active chair options, including the Ariel 1.0 and the Varier Variable Balans, and notes that more research is needed to determine their effectiveness.
Employees are increasingly adopting a 5:01-and-done attitude to their work schedules, eschewing after-hours socializing with co-workers. Corporate event planners are facing pushback for fall activities and weekend work-related functions. The pandemic has altered eating and drinking habits, and many are trying to draw thicker lines between work and life. Younger Americans are drinking less, and people are less interested in staying out late with colleagues.

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Trends

The concept of reimagining office spaces as community hubs is crucial in this age of remote and flexible work culture. Dave Cairns, a commercial real estate expert, emphasizes sustainability and a new approach to office space utilization. This shift in office space usage is invaluable as it paves the way for a more flexible, adaptive, and sustainable future of work. Companies are realizing the importance of developing strong corporate culture in remote workplaces for employees to feel connected and motivated despite being physically distant. Reimagining office spaces as community hubs involves transforming these locations into more welcoming and holistic places that encourage interaction, collaboration, and creativity.
Hoteling, or renting a workspace for a limited time, has become increasingly popular in office settings as a way to accommodate hybrid workers and use space more efficiently. While it can create a better overall vibe for the office and make sense from a cost perspective, workers are trading personalization and a comfortable workspace for a homogeneous space. Hoteling can be problematic for workers who are neurodivergent, and it may not be desirable for those who prefer a permanent space. Efforts to personalize hoteling spaces and integrate other amenities are being made, but companies will need to take care to make sure hoteling helps workers be productive while still making them feel welcome and at home.
Coworking cafés offer a blend of coffee shop charm and workspace functionality, with stylish interiors, comfortable seating, and available beverages and snacks. They promote creativity and are budget-friendly, but may present challenges such as noise and distractions. Coworking spaces offer professionalism and tailored workspaces, but at a higher cost. The future of coworking café culture includes diverse offerings, enhanced technology, sustainability focus, hybrid workspaces, vibrant communities, and health and well-being priorities.
The future of cities will be hybrid, with a combination of remote and in-office work disrupting traditional office-centric models. This has implications for businesses, including reduced demand for office space and the need to rethink real estate strategies. Key strategies for adaptation include investing in mixed-use neighborhoods, creating flexible and adaptable spaces, and using technology to support the hybrid work model. The future of superstar cities is uncertain but full of potential, with the hybrid work revolution spurring a transformation of urban spaces.

Design

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Gone are the days of generic cubicles and stark conference rooms. The modern office must meet the needs and work styles of different employees with a wide range of job functions by creating unique zones for brainstorming, socializing and quiet reflection. From elegant sanctuaries to zen zones to playful recreation spaces, the right furnishings can transform mundane square footage into inspirational spaces that spark creative thinking and problem solving.
As hybrid work environments become more common, employers are challenged to create inspiring office destinations that foster collaboration and a sense of belonging. LPAS Architecture + Design's Sacramento headquarters is an example of a thoughtfully designed space that prioritizes collaboration, flexibility, and well-being. The absence of assigned workspaces encourages cross-disciplinary interaction, while glass wall systems and a freestanding pergola facilitate adaptable meeting spaces. The office also offers various spaces that support a range of workstyle choices and mental restoration, such as outdoor spaces and a café area. Companies that embrace the idea of the office as a destination will have an advantage in attracting, retaining, and engaging employees in the era of hybrid work.
FitzGerald shares four pillars for reimagining the workplace: Connected, Healthy, Smart, and Versatile. These pillars emphasize the importance of designing spaces that foster community, prioritize health and wellness, integrate technology, and offer adaptable solutions to meet the needs of a changing workforce. The article also highlights the importance of thoughtful design and implementation of creative environmental graphics to display a company's mission and culture.
Amazon has officially opened its new Fifth Avenue office building in New York City, which was purchased for nearly $1B in 2019. The 600K SF building was formerly the Lord & Taylor department store and has been adapted to modern workplace demands, including a focus on collaboration space. Amazon has implemented a three-day-a-week office policy and is reportedly tracking employee locations to ensure compliance. The company has drawn a line in the sand favoring in-person work, believing it to be the best way to innovate and deliver on behalf of customers.

Latest Products

New hybrid and collaborative work methods require spaces and products that meet changing demands. Vitra's ACX task chair, designed in collaboration with Antonio Citterio, answers these needs. With a focus on sustainability, ACX is constructed to achieve a long service life with the smallest possible carbon footprint.

ACX has a reduced backrest and a warm array of upholstery colors, suitable for both home offices and open-plan workspaces. The mechanism automatically adjusts to a wide range of user weights, with seamless control elements and a compact design.

ACX has a limited number of components, making service and maintenance simple. The parts are made of recycled materials whenever possible and can be easily separated and recycled again at the end of the product’s life. The backrests of the ACX Mesh and ACX Soft models have a three-dimensional form-fitted knit cover, which is pulled over the frame, making it easy to exchange.

ACX is available in three versions: ACX Light, ACX Mesh, and ACX Soft. ACX Light is the entry-level model, available only in black, with a standard netweave backrest cover. ACX Mesh features a knitted fabric backrest cover, while ACX Soft has a padded knit backrest cover. Both the Mesh and Soft versions are available in a selection of seven colors and can be combined with a light or dark chair frame, allowing for a variety of configurations.

Chemetal has released a new collection of 10 black and darkened metals that are perfect for commercial interiors. The collection features subtle variation, embossed textures, and industrial metal looks within the dark grey to black color range.

One popular selection is the Alu designs, which emulate blackened steel but are lighter and easier to fabricate because they are made of aluminum. The designs have a sublime and gentle linear variation that is created by brushing and darkening the aluminum sheets with manufacturing consistency.

The curated Blackened Metals Collection provides an array of options for different budgets and design needs. They are all made of aluminum, making them 100% recyclable at the end of their useful life. Design professionals can order a free sample pack of these popular metal designs at chemetal.com.

Herman Miller has introduced the Fuld Nesting Chair, designed by Stefan Diez, which offers a sleek, minimalist design that enables flexible configurations for workspaces. The chair has a unique inverted Y shape with tubular arms and a touch of elasticity in the back for comfort. Fuld is available in a variety of colors and is made with a minimalistic design and pioneering one-piece construction for easy recycling at the end of its lifecycle.
Luum Textiles has launched the Organized Complexity Collection, featuring five new textiles for upholstery, wrapped wall, and more. The collection includes Touch Tone, which uses silicone topcoat technology, and Intraweb, the fourth 100% recycled, biodegradable polyester textile in the Luum line. Intraweb biodegrades in 3.5 years in anaerobic environments, leaving only naturally-occurring elements behind.
Teknion has launched the Smooth Felt Hoodie Screen, a softly curved enclave designed to attach to a desk, providing a private yet welcoming huddle space. Made of soft PET felt, the screen features a gentle curve for a calming retreat while still offering visibility. Its design allows for easy attachment to a work surface and comes in flat or patterned felt. The Hoodie Screen balances privacy and connection, creating a comfortable and productive workspace.
Australian furniture designer and manufacturer Schiavello has launched a new sofa collection called Valli, which won the Innovation Award at the Best of NeoCon 2023 Awards. The collection includes three seating styles, each available as single, two or three seaters, designed to provide spaces for retreat, collaboration, conversation and focus in the workplace. The hero product, Valli Cove, provides visual and audio privacy through its high-back design, while Valli Float is adaptable to different placements and Valli Drift offers custom castors for reconfiguration. The collection reflects Schiavello’s evolution towards employee wellbeing and is available now across the US.
Stance Behavioral Health's Kiwi Bean Bag Chairs offer a versatile and therapeutic seating option for both children and adults in behavioral health centers. With features like a non-skid bottom, locking zipper closure, and replaceable covers, these chairs prioritize safety and easy maintenance. The construction and upholstery are of high quality, providing personalized support and a visually appealing design. Bean bag chairs can be therapeutic tools that contribute to a more holistic and empathetic approach to behavioral health treatment.
Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering has released its latest textile line, Ritual, which draws inspiration from the positive impact of rituals on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The collection features eight designs, including Glassworks, Expression, Pixelate, Charette, and Gradient Grid, and offers calming, uplifting, and comfortable solutions for healthcare, workplace, and educational spaces. The textiles are bleach cleanable, phthalate-free, and have durability indexes exceeding 100,000 double rubs, making them suitable for high-traffic and hygienic demands. The collection references historic and recent practices of rituals as well as research on such practices across physical and mental well-being.

Camira sparks textile revolution with the launch of new recycled wool fabric
Camira has launched a new recycled wool fabric, Revolutionary by Camira, which is the first fabric produced using the company's textile reprocessing machinery. The closed loop textile is created using waste wool yarn from Camira's own manufacturing processes, and each shade in the color palette is developed with the original coloration of the recycled woolen fibers as its base. Revolutionary by Camira is available in 10 shades and is inspired by a traditional wool recycling technique known as 'shoddy' manufacturing.
Anthros is a new science-backed ergonomic chair designed to improve posture, reduce pain, and increase productivity. Developed by experts who worked with wheelchair users, Anthros promises the world's most comfortable sitting experience and is the only chair guaranteed to improve users' overall health and wellbeing.

Multiple Choices LVT from J+J Flooring Brings a Wide Selection of Patterns to a Single Collection
J+J Flooring's latest LVT collection offers 6 diverse patterns, including traditional looks like Marble and Parquet, as well as abstract and natural patterns. The collection simplifies the selection process for designers by providing multiple options within a single collection. The product is FloorScore certified and 100% recyclable with up to 25% post-industrial recycled content. https://www.jjflooringgroup.com/
The BuzziPebl Light by BuzziSpace is an acoustic lighting solution that combines sound absorption and ambient lighting, with a soft shape made from high-performance foam and a wide range of quality fabrics. Its versatility allows it to be ceiling-mounted, suspended, or placed on walls, and it comes in two shapes and three sizes. The thick upholstered body muffles mid, low, and high frequencies, making it perfect for offices, lounges, bars, and restaurants.

Trends in Commercial Projects from Around the Globe

Seismic engaged Unispace to design a new San Diego headquarters that supported their hybrid workforce, incorporated free addressing, brought their new brand into the space, and positioned themselves as a leader in the future of work. The new office is divided into flexible "activity zones" to meet Seismic's objectives, including innovation hubs, banquette rooms, and a wellness lounge. The office also reflects Seismic's brand and location, and includes movable whiteboards and advanced technology for easy collaboration between in-office and remote teams.
Istanbul-based OSO Architecture designed a new office for Esalco Logistics with a playful and colorful floor plan that encourages communication and interaction. Thematic signage and elements reflect the company's line of business in the logistics sector. The meeting rooms feature logistical elements like road markings and walls that look like containers, while a communal room offers a reprieve from work.
Microsoft's new Manhattan office at 122 Fifth Avenue consolidates the company's advertising division and serves as its East Coast AdTech Hub. The building underwent a major renovation, including touchless technology and smartphone integration, and now offers high-profile amenities like a bike storage room and a private locker room. The Flatiron District, where the office is located, is a growing tech hub with a central location and excellent public transportation options. Microsoft's research has shown that socializing with coworkers is a major motivation for working in person, and the new office's roof deck and pavilion align well with that. It remains to be seen how successful the office will be, but other companies will be watching Microsoft's moves closely.

Upcoming Industry Events

EDspaces 2023
November  7-9, 2023 | Charlotte, NC
 
There has never been a better time to move forward; to reset the places where teaching and learning happens, and to create inspiring spaces for better experiences and learning outcomes.If you play a part in the learning process, from educator/administrator, architect or interior designer, to distributor, integrator, or supplier, EDspaces is the can’t miss event driving the expectations for what the learning experience will be in the future.

Clerkenwell Design Week 2024
May 21-23, 2024 | London

Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a showcase of leading UK and international brands and companies presented in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area.

NeoCon 2024
June 10-12, 2024 | Chicago, IL
 
NeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch pad for innovation—NeoCon offers ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future.  

Orgatec 2024
October 22-26, 2024 | Cologne, Germany

Orgatec is the International trade fair for office and property equipment. Held in Cologne, Germany.

Industry Briefing

Tangram Interiors Hosted Grand Opening Event for Sleek New Dallas Showroom
Tangram Interiors, a commercial interior environments curator, celebrated the grand opening of its first Dallas showroom on September 7th. The showroom features immersive experiences, a performing DJ, and live screen printing. Tangram is a flagship dealer for Steelcase, Inc. and the leading commercial interior solutions provider in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and Southern California.

Atdec’s Ora Wins 2023 Good Design Award
Atdec's new workspace monitor arm, Ora, has won the 2023 Good Design Award in the Product Design - Commercial and Industrial segment in Australia. The jury praised Ora's genuine innovation and benefit to installers, as well as its clean, modern aesthetic. Ora is Atdec's new flagship monitor arm for single and dual monitor setups in commercial workspaces, with equal performance for flat and curved monitors. The award is expected to promote awareness of ergonomic health and creating safe, productive workspaces. Atdec North America is led by Frank De Santi, VP Sales and Sales Operations.

Lesro Welcomes New Manufacturer Representative
Lesro has announced its new manufacturer representative, Inline and Company, who will serve the upstate New York market. The company is known for delivering tailored solutions to clients and has a 4300 square foot showroom in Syracuse. Lesro Industries, Inc. is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of furniture for waiting rooms, reception areas, and lounges.

KI's Katie Clark Recognized with EDmarket's NexGen Rising Star Award
KI's higher education market manager, Katie Clark, has been recognized with EDmarket's NexGen Rising Star Award for her dedication to improving student and teacher experiences through pedagogy, space, and technology. Clark will be celebrated at the 2023 EDspaces annual education design conference in November. The award recognizes exceptional young professionals in education and includes mentorships, press coverage, and inclusion in a network of EDmarket award winners.
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