Archive for September, 2007
September 30th, 2007 at 02:47am
Under Furniture News
Furniture Brands, makers of well known furniture brands such as Broyhill and Thomasville has stated that it’s sales are expected to decline by 12% during the third quarter of 2007. In a previous month they made the same claims, but the final numbers ended up being much better than they had predicted.
It has been said that Furniture Brands is giving unrealistically low figures to analysts with the hopes of surpassing expectations.
By slone
September 29th, 2007 at 12:40am
Under Medical Furniture
When you need new computer furniture and accessories for your medical office or lab you want the best quality you can get at the best price possible.
Quality and customer satisfaction is what Versa Tables is all about. All products come standard with a lifetime warranty as well as a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee.
Versa Tables offers medical office and lab furniture as well as other types of computer furniture and accessories. If you need something special their professionals will work with you to design and build exactly what you need.
By slone
September 28th, 2007 at 12:33am
Under Furniture News
Steelcase Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan has announced it’s intention to purchase Chinese office furniture company Ultra Group Co. Ltd. for 13.3 million dollars.
The sale is expected to be finalized before the end of 2007 if approved by the shareholders.
Ultra Group Co. Ltd. currently employs 1,000 workers. Steelcase Inc. intends to keep the workers employed when it takes control of the plant.
By slone
September 27th, 2007 at 08:18pm
Under Furniture News
Tan Kok Hong, a committee chairman for International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, has announced plans to plant 26,000 hectares of trees in Johor for the purpose of providing lumber for furniture manufacturers.
Malaysia is the second leading country in the production of furniture in Asia. China is recognized as the number one producer. According to Tan, China targets low quality cheap furniture, but Malaysia will focus on higher end quality products.
By slone
September 26th, 2007 at 05:27pm
Under Computer Carts
Relocating a computer station to a mobile cart can free up space in your office or lab.
Using a Basic Fusion Cart from Versa Tables will give you a space saving mobile computer station. The entire unit can be stored in a closet or storage area and easily wheeled out whenever you need it.
All computer carts offered by Versa Tables have adjustable, locking platforms to make the computer station easy and comfortable to use by anyone.
If you have computer or test equipment that isn’t used at all times relocating it to a mobile computer cart is the perfect solution to your limited availability of space.
By slone
September 25th, 2007 at 09:59pm
Under Furniture News
Creative Interiors will be closing the Carysbrook manufacturing facilities in Virginia by November 23, 2007 and will be consolidated with a plant in Appomattox. The Carysbrook factory currently employs 170 workers.
President of the company, Phil Miller says that demand for imported products has led to the decision to close the plant.
Miller also said that the company will move some of their equipment to the Appomattox plant and may add new jobs there if order rates are sufficient.
By slone
September 24th, 2007 at 09:24pm
Under Medical Furniture
Is your medical office well organized? Sometimes an office outgrows it’s furniture to the point that you don’t have enough room. If this happens files and supplies can become time consuming to find. It has also been shown in studies that employees work better and are more productive in a neat organized atmosphere.
The most important thing to look at is your computer desks and tables. Are they up to date with keyboard trays, monitor arms and CPU holders? Have you employed a wire and cable management system?
Another great idea is to relocate some of your computer equipment to a mobile space saving cart. More detailed information about these space saving ideas soon.
By slone
September 22nd, 2007 at 11:01pm
Under Medical Furniture
Medical labs and offices have unique needs for computer furniture and accessories. In a lab setting mobility and space are the primary concerns that limit the type of furniture that can be used. You want to be able to move your work station quickly and easily whenever needed.
The computer cart is usually the best choice for a computer station that needs to be moved to different locations within the lab. The Deluxe Diagnostic Fusion Computer Cart from Versa Tables is an excellent choice. It features independently adjustable platforms to hold your computer equipment and peripherals. The cart is set on high quality castors so mobility is a breeze.
By slone