Herman Miller announced yesterday it has joined the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) as a participant in the WELL Portfolio program, which enables organizations to enhance their spaces and improve human well-being across a global footprint. Herman Miller is the…
Herman Miller Agrees to Acquire Majority Interest in HAY A/S
Herman Miller, Inc. , the global designer and furniture manufacturer, announced today it signed an agreement to acquire an additional 34% equity interest in HAY A/S (“HAY”) for approximately $78 million. This transaction follows a similar transaction in 2018 in…
Herman Miller Appoints Three Visionary Leaders to Support Acceleration of Global Growth and Innovation
Additions drive strategic focus on digital, consumer expansion, and investment in people Herman Miller, Inc. , a leading global designer and furniture manufacturer, announced today that President and CEO Andi Owen has bolstered her leadership team with three new executive hires. Megan…
Orgatec review part 1 – The Self Adjusting Chair
The Orgatec was the place to be for the office furniture professional at the end of October. Larger than ever, the trade fair in Cologne showed that she, as a grand old lady in our industry, is still relevant. On…
Herman Miller Elects Andi Owen as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
Herman Miller the global designer and furniture manufacturer, announced today that Andi Owen has been elected by the Board of Directors to succeed Brian C. Walker as the Company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 22, 2018. Ms. Owen was…
Herman Miller Posts Record Net Sales
Brian Walker, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Strong net sales and order growth were a clear highlight of our results this quarter as we finished the fiscal year setting all-time records for quarterly and annual sales for our company” Herman Miller…
Framery announces alliance partnership with Herman Miller
Framery has signed an alliance partnership with United States-based furniture industry leader, Herman Miller. Framery’s products are now available through Herman Miller’s dealer network across North America. ‘Big step in our growth story’ “This alliance partnership is a big step…
Maars Living Walls announces acquisition led by Herman Miller
Maars, based in the Netherlands and the NeoCon-award-winning global designer and manufacturer of relocatable walls, announces a preliminary acquirement by a group of investors led by Herman Miller, Inc. Herman Miller will acquire 48 percent of the equity of Maars Holding…
Herman Miller acquires Danish Design Brand HAY
Herman Miller, Inc. , the global designer and furniture manufacturer, announced today it acquired a 33 percent equity interest in Nine United Denmark A/S (HAY) for $66 million. The transaction expands Herman Miller’s portfolio of leading global brands and allows…
Bean Counter or Guru: How will Walker be Remembered at Herman Miller?
Bean counter numbers guy or guru who took Herman Miller’s storied past and pointed it toward a bright future? Or maybe something completely different? It’s hard to tell how history will look at Herman Miller under the leadership of Brian…