Steelcase Werndl AG, a subsidiary of the American office furniture manufacturer Steelcase, will rename to Steelcase AG in August this year and relocate its headquarters from Rosenheim to Munich. In Munich, the second Learning + Innovation Center of Steelcase is…
Novacap Announces partnership with Canadian furniture manufacturer Bestar Inc.
Novacap, a Canadian leader in private equity, today announced a partnership with Bestar Inc. (“Bestar”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Bestar is a leading designer and manufacturer of ready-to-assemble home and office furniture…
Tecno opens its Maison in Paris
Tecno has chosen the Maison d’Ozenfant, the house-atelier designed by Le Corbusier in 1922 for artist Amédée Ozenfant, as its home in Paris. The first residential project by Le Corbusier, the home expresses a convergence of architectural and artistic intentions…
Arper unveils its Meeting Hub in Belgium
The Italian furniture company Arper debuts its first Meeting Hub in Belgium, located in an ancient villa in the peaceful countryside near Bruges (Flanders). The 120 m2 space in Beernem will give a lively impression of the versatile Arper collection…
Giroflex und Flokk bündeln die Kräfte
Giroflex, der Marktführer für Drehstühle in der Schweiz, und der skandinavische Branchenführer Flokk schliessen sich zusammen. Das neue Unternehmen wird dadurch zum Hersteller Nummer eins für Bürostühle und Arbeitsplatz-Bestuhlung in Europa. Giroflex und Flokk, vormals unter dem Namen Scandinavian Business…
Flokk: Inspire great work.
We believe in people truly putting their hearts and minds into their work. With our passion for furnishing, we contribute to others fulfilling their potential.
BIFMA Board of Directors additions announced
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA), representing the commercial furniture industry, announces the addition of two industry leaders to their Board of Directors. Peter Martin, CEO at Knape & Vogt and Jeff Thompson, President at Boss Design North…
2016 was a good year for Greec office furniture maker Dromeas
Greec office furniture maker Dromeas increased their turnover by 52.7% to € 13.8 mln. The loss before taxes of 2015 (€ -1.938 mln) turned into a profit (€ 0.91 mln) because of the strong sales. The company is satisfied with…
Bezwaar tegen voorgenomen gunning Rijksaanbesteding circulair kantoormeubilair
Volgens het Financieel Dagblad wordt op dit moment onderzoek gedaan naar een mogelijke fout in de grote aanbesteding voor circulair kantoormeubilair die door het Rijk is uitgeschreven. De opdracht, bestaande uit vier percelen met een gezamenlijke waarde die ligt tussen…
Commissie van Rijksadviseurs pleit voor behoud titelbescherming Interieurarchitecten
Het is niet raadzaam de titelbescherming van interieurarchitecten af te schaffen. Tot die conclusie komt het College van Rijksadviseurs (CRa) in een advies dat is uitgebracht aan de ministers van EZ, OCW en BZK. Aanleiding voor het advies is het Nationaal…