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Used Office Furniture Creating a Contemporary Look

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Security Company uses all pre-owned furniture in office design.

Security Company Utilizes Used Office Furniture to Create Contemporary Look

Companies are beginning to realize the economic, ergonomic and aesthetic value of used office furniture in creating a contemporary workspace.

“Everything here is pre-owned but it’s very difficult to tell and we are very happy with the way everything turned out.”

King of Prussia, PA PRWEB November 16, 2012

Offices of the future are beginning to evolve. They are becoming more mobile, more ergonomic and colorful. Gone are the neutral colors, one stationary monitor and fixed surroundings. Workstations of the future are equipped with monitor arms, adjustable height and mobile work surfaces, plug-and-play abilities, keyboard trays, and more. Employers are beginning to focus more on employee efficiency and health in regards to their business’ office furniture.

NextGEN Security, a supplier of security products, access controls, and video surveillance equipment, understands the importance of efficient and ergonomic office furniture. They also realize the value in purchasing used office furniture in the current economic environment, which is why they turned to EthoSource, a used office furniture supplier, to help outfit their offices in King of Prussia, PA and San Antonio, TX.

EthoSource, a nationwide office furniture liquidator, handles high-end office furniture from all across the US. Many times,the furniture is in like-new condition or has very minimal wear and tear. This provides a great opportunity for businesses to purchase quality office furniture at a fraction of the price compared to new.

With employee productivity and cost savings at the forefront, EthoSource was able to deliver exactly what NextGEN was looking for. NextGEN’s new offices were outfitted with pre-owned Vitra office desks, which are the epitome of office efficiency. “The quality of the desks and all of the accessories are fantastic. We really like the desks because they are an all in one encompassing product where we have lighting, computer stations, monitor arms, everything in one. In addition to that we really like that everything is mobile, so we can change and move things without a lot of difficulty.” Frank Brewer, CEO of NextGEN, explained.

Brewer also enjoyed that all of the office furniture they purchased is pre-owned. “In the economic environment we were looking to buy pre-owned furniture because we thought that would be a good way to go. We’ve been very happy with the quality of what we see. Everything here is pre-owned but it’s very difficult to tell and we are very happy with the way everything turned out.”Along with purchasing pre-owned Vitra desks, NextGEN received pre-owned Haworth Zody task chairs, Vitra conference tables, and Knoll Brno chairs.

Brewer, with a new, efficient and aesthetically pleasing office is pleased with the outcome of the office furniture project and the job EthoSource has done. “I would recommend EthoSource to others especially with the state of the economy. There is an abundance of pre-owned furniture in the market and I think EthoSource knows how to find quality product and deliver it to their customers.”

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Wood and Wood Products Magazine – August 2012 : National Office Furniture ‘LEEDS’ in Sustainability

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National Office Furniture ‘LEEDS’ in Sustainability
Karen M. Koenig

The casegoods and table manufacturer recently became Indiana’s first LEED-certified office furniture plant.

Sustainability is a culture at National Office Furniture. Not only is the contract furniture manufacturer registered with an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, certified under the BIFMA level® standard for product sustainability, as well as Chain-of-Custody certified under the Forest Stewardship Council, but its casegoods and table manufacturing facility in Santa Claus, IN, was recently named Indiana’s first LEED®-certified office furniture plant.

Headquartered in Jasper, IN, National Office Furniture is a brand unit of Kimball International Inc. The Santa Claus location is the seventh National Office Furniture facility to earn a LEED green building rating. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

According to Mendy Claridge, director of Sustainability, LEED AP ID+C, the company’s environmental commitment is part of its corporate framework. It includes: Product Stewardship, Environmental Preservation, Green Building Development, Regulatory Compliance, Social Accountability and Economic Responsibility. “Within the Green Building Development focus, we have committed to adhering to LEED standards throughout our facility network including new construction, major renovations and existing buildings. As the Santa Claus facility progressed in its sustainability performance, we were ready to take the next step and apply for a LEEDCertification. Our continuous improvement culture and having a strategy in place that has corporate responsibility woven throughout the initiatives led us to pursuing implementations at Santa Claus that would help us achieve a LEED building rating,” she says.

After an 18-month period during which National’s Santa Claus plant implemented new processes, Claridge now says, “Santa Claus is a near-zero waste facility as it recycles or reuses 97.2 percent of its waste.” As an example, she cites more than 5.5 million pounds of materials recycled by the facility in 2011, resulting in a landfill cost avoidance of $330,000; National Office Furniture as a whole last year recycled more than 13.5 million pounds of material — saving the company more than $810,000 through landfill cost avoidance.

Sustainable Manufacturing

National’s long-term environmental commitment also is evident throughout its manufacturing process. The company uses a Design for the Environment approach including life-cycle assessments, Claridge says. It has been ISO 14001 and FSC Chain-of-Custody certified since 2008, and BIFMA level certified since 2009.

Approximately 6,500 SKUs are produced at the Santa Claus facility. Casegoods account for 80 to 85 percent of product sales, with tables the remaining 15 to 20 percent; there is a three-week lead time to ship. Both laminated and veneered products are produced at the plant, which has 359 employees; National employs approximately 1,200 people company-wide.

Inside the 342,320-square-foot Santa Claus facility, laminated panels are cutto- size on a CNC panel saw, which has the capability for cutting several stacked sheets at a time. The company uses CNC machining centers for horizontal and ver tical routing, boring and drilling applications, with edgebanders and foilers in the plant for applying edge treatments.

Fasteners, drawer slides and other hardware used in the laminated casegoods are installed in the assembly area. Doors and drawers are added as needed, and a final quality control check is performed prior to being packed in a fan-fold box and shipped.

It is a similar process for manufacturing veneered components. Various sizes, thicknesses and species of veneered panels are shipped to the facility and cutto- size on the panel saw, which has the capability to cut multiple parts from one panel. Edge treatments are applied and CNC machining centers are used for routing, drilling and other processes; National has specific machines for horizontal and vertical processing.

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Standing Desks: The Healthier Office Desk

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The adjustable height desk is in demand and National Business Furniture has taken notice.  National is adding products with adjustable height. Time has changed how we work, while we used to have to get up and walk to a co-workers desk to deliver a message now, we can just press send on our computer. Most people are sold when they hear they can burn a few extra calories just by standing at work.

If you don’t have an adjustable height desk yet you can still gain the standing benefits by  taking short breaks from sitting and stand up. Standing at work is a habit to adopt and benefit from. Read the attached article below to gain the full perspective on standing versus sitting.

At Office Furniture Outlet we are starting to see adjustable height desks in our used inventory.  The used adjustable height desks are in great shape as they aren’t very old.  Buying used is a great way to save money and still have great quality office furniture.

Office Furniture Outlet of Virginia has been providing affordable new and used office furniture and services to business for over 20 years. Call us today to let us know how we can help you with your office furniture needs (757) 855-2800.

National Business Furniture Adds Standing-Height Desks to Meet Growing Demand for Healthier Office Furnishings

Recent studies show that office workers and others who sit for extended periods can improve their health and productivity simply by standing periodically through the day. Standing helps burn calories, and encourages the breakdown of sugars and fats. National Business Furniture (NBF) is moving quickly to add standing-height desks to its extensive selection of office furniture as demand for standing-height furniture continues to grow

“The research is compelling,” said Randy Farah, NBF V.P. of Merchandising, “We see a growing need for office furniture and accessories that give people the ability to stand up and move around and still get their work done.” Farah said that NBF is adding standing-height and adjustable-height products to their catalog and website, as well as developing products for the exclusive NBF Signature Series line, like the popular At Work office collection.

Health professionals recommend intervals of standing and sitting throughout the day, which can take various forms, from taking frequent short breaks to grab a glass of water or deliver a message to dividing workload into standing and sitting intervals.

“It made sense to add a standing-height desk to extend the practical nature of the At Work Collection,” Farah said. The standing-height desk can be used in combination with other At Work pieces, or can fit with other furniture lines, with its simple, contemporary look and neutral color scheme.

via PRWeb.com: National Business Furniture Adds Standing-Height Desks to Meet Growing Demand for Healthier Office Furnishings

Knoll — Chair Blog

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You never know what will land on the showroom floor!  Recently two chairs designed by Warren Planer arrived.  Below picture Liz and Paul – check them out.  They both said the chairs were very comfortable.  The chairs were used in the Bond film Quantum of Solace per the below blog posting from chairblog.eu.

Knoll supplied 12 tables and 48 chairs designed by Warren Planer to the Bond film Quantum of Solace for use in final restaurant scene and no they were not all blown up.  A few Knoll dealers still have a few of the tables and chairs from the film set available to buy. The furniture pieces are supplied with a letter authenticating their use in the film.

via Knoll — Chair Blog.

National Business Furniture Launches High-End Designer Chairs at Mainstream Prices

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Press Release from National Business Furniture for the Arris Office Chair.  The chair offers style and comfort at a reasonable price.  Office Furniture Outlet is a National Business Furniture dealer in the Hampton Roads area. Contact Office Furniture Outlet if you are interested in owning a Arris office chair today - (757) 855-2800.

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Arris office chair for sale at Office Furniture Outlet in Hampton Roads

National Business Furniture Launches High-End Designer Chairs at Mainstream Prices

New Arris office chairs from NBF Signature Series bring incredible style and comfort to the masses.

The Arris chair combines chrome, mesh and upholstery.

“That’s another reason the Arris Chair is a valuable choice — it benefits both your employees and your bottom line.”

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

National Business Furniture (NBF) unveiled a new collection of designer office chairs priced well below comparable chairs; effectively bringing high-end design and ergonomic comfort to the typical office. The Arris Collection, part of NBF’s exclusive NBF Signature Series, offers style and comfort typically reserved for chairs that sell for twice as much.

Randy Farah, NBF Vice President of Merchandising, spoke about NBF’s high-tech, affordable chair, “We’re excited to be able to offer a chair that possesses style and function comparable to that of more expensive office chairs, but at a price that many businesses can afford.”

In addition to craftsmanship and price, the chair’s unique design sets it apart from others in the marketplace. A thin profile with swooping curves and sharp angles give the chair a stunning appearance. Adjustment levers and buttons are tucked seamlessly into the base. The frame, seat and back intermingle in an artistic convergence of chrome, mesh and upholstery.

The chair features ergonomic adjustments which allow each user a personalized fit, recommended to avoid injury, fatigue and chronic pain. “Providing suitable office furniture for employees has been proven to increase productivity and reduce healthcare claims,” said Rick Wachowiak, NBF General Manager, “That’s another reason the Arris Chair is a valuable choice — it benefits both your employees and your bottom line.”

NBF developed its own private-label brand, NBF Signature Series, as a way to provide customers exclusive selection, distinctive quality, and exceptional value. Often, furniture selections for the series are developed as a response to customer inquiry and need. In the case of the Arris Collection, Farah happened upon the chair at a manufacturer’s site and knew, “It was perfect for NBF customers.”

To learn more about the Arris Collection, watch the video at http://www.NBF.com.

About National Business Furniture

National Business Furniture was founded in 1975 and is a leading provider of office furniture to large and small businesses, government institutions, healthcare facilities and educational organizations. Guided by the vision “Furniture that Works. People who Care.” NBF provides exclusive products, fast shipping, expert service and a lifetime guarantee to thousands of loyal customers.

In 2006, NBF was acquired by K+K America, LLC, the leading group of business-to-business direct marketing companies in North America. For a free catalog, or to browse the complete selection of office furniture such as desks, chairs, file cabinets, bookcases and reception furniture, visit http://www.NBF.com.

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Introducing Global Industries New Multi-Function Task Chair: ROMA

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Global Announces New Task Chairs: ROMA

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Roma offers a family of seating with simple clean lines. Backs are available in three versions, Mesh, Upholstered or Perforated flexible Polypropylene. A flexible built in lumbar support changes shape with user movement. Fixed height arms and armcaps are constructed of durable fiberglass reinforced nylon. Roma was developed with the environment in mind. All components but the foam can be endlessly recycled. The foam is made from soy oil based technology, which leaves petroleum oil in the ground for our future generations. Roma can be specified in a wide array of textiles and leathers including the Momentum, Maharam, DesignTex, Knoll Textiles, Ultra Fabrics, Dani Leather and Spinneybeck carded programs available on all models. Mesh backs are available in six distinct colors. Global’s new Match fabric was designed to “match” with these colors.

If you are interested in ordering Global Industries’ Roma chair please call Office Furniture Outlet at (757) 855-2800 we are a Global Distributor.

Source: Global Industries