Archive for October, 2007
October 30th, 2007 at 12:43pm
Under Furniture News
According to Furniture Today, Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari announced that the furniture company has purchased a 40,000 square feet manufacturing plant in Mexico.
The Mexican cut and sew leather and upholstery facility has 165 employees. Kathwari has stated that the plant produces high quality products and he is confident that it will add good support to Ethan Allen’s upholstery plants.
Ethan Allen Furniture now owns and operates ten manufacturing plants, nine of which are located in the United States.
By MCC
October 29th, 2007 at 02:50am
Under The Office
When the time comes to upgrade, or add to, your local area network (LAN) you want to get high quality and reliable servers and equipment. Equally important are the LAN racks you choose to hold your network servers and equipment.
Versa Tables offers professional quality LAN racks is ten different sizes ranging from 24″ x 24″ to 72″ x 30″. If you a particular need Versa Tables will build a custom designed LAN rack specially for you. All LAN racks come with a cable and wire management kit and locking casters.
By MCC
October 26th, 2007 at 11:14pm
Under Furniture News
Friends University, in Wichita Kansas, has done some remodeling. The Student Government Association is getting new desks for their office. Before now SGA officers had to share their desk, but now each executive will have their own desk.
Roman Rodriguez, President of the SGA, says the remodeled office will allow executives to perform their jobs better and in more comfort.
It is a well proven and accepted fact that workers are more efficient and morale is higher in a well organized office.
By MCC
October 24th, 2007 at 09:38am
Under The Office
Do you need a podium to help you make your presentations easier and more professional? A podium will give you a convenient place to put your presentation materials. The podium available from Versa Tables is 48 inches high and 24 inches wide and includes two shelves.
The Versa Tables Podium has a built in wire and cable management system will help you to keep you microphone cable or other cables and wires under control. The podium is available in two different color choices.
By MCC
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:23pm
Under Computer Carts
In today’s labs some computer operated test equipment needs to be moved from place to place. The most efficient and convenient way to do this is to use a computer cart.
A computer cart will hold your computer components and equipment on independently adjustable platforms. It is set on rubber coated locking casters so mobility is a breeze and stability is there when you need it.
Use a cable and wire management kit with a computer cart and you will have the ultimate mobile computer work station. Simply unplug the main power and roll the computer cart to where it is needed.
By MCC
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:36am
Under Furniture News
83 year old company Stanley Furniture has announced bad news for it’s 3rd quarter profits which has resulted in the companies stock dropping to the lowest point in 4 years.
Stanley Furniture announced that it would be laying off nearly 250 workers as part of it’s efforts to consolidate some of their manufacturing plants.
The Chairman of Stanley Furniture Jeffrey Scheffer has said that the company does not expect any improvements in the near future and has lowered their expectations for the remainder of the year 2007.
By MCC
October 21st, 2007 at 09:24pm
Under Furniture News
According to Furniture Today, Andy Gillies has resigned from his position as president of Wynwood Furniture in Louisville, Kentucky.
Gillies held this position since 1997 when DMI was first launched. The statement was released by Wynwood Furniture’s parent company DMI Furniture.
Gillies will be replaced by Joseph G. Hill. Hill has served in various senior management positions with DMI for 23 years and was most recently DMI’s vice-president.
By MCC
October 18th, 2007 at 10:06pm
Under The Office
Would you like a way to secure your laptop computer whenever you step out of the office? The Versa Laptop Drawer attaches to the underside of your desk in the same way as a keyboard tray.
The laptop drawer actually makes your laptop computer easier to use while you are in the office. Simply slide out the tray flip up the monitor and get to work. When you are finished you can slide the tray back in for easy storage. The tray features a lock to give you security when you are not around.
By MCC
October 16th, 2007 at 10:49pm
Under Furniture News
According to furniture industry trade magazine Home Accents, The Bombay Company will be closing down all it’s United States stores. The final decision is pending approval of a bankruptcy plan filed on September 24 in a Federal Court in Texas.
The Fort Worth based Bombay Company has 384 retail locations in the United States. Company officials stated that stores located in Canada will be unaffected by the closings.
By MCC
October 13th, 2007 at 10:13am
Under Furniture News
Stanley Furniture announced that it will be laying off near 250 employees within the next four months. The layoffs are to be a result of actions taken to consolidate their manufacturing facilities in Virginia.
Company officials said that the changes won’t affect operations in Robbinsville or Lexington.
Jeffrey Scheffer, of Stanley Furniture said the changes were in response to a down turn in sales.
By MCC
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