Archive for December, 2007
December 31st, 2007 at 04:54am
Under Furniture News
OFS Brands Holdings of Indiana says it will create around 300 new job positions as a result of expansions made to their headquarters in Huntingburg.
Plans call for the jobs will be added to the company by the year 2012. This will bring their workforce to around 1,800 employees.
Business has been very good for this furniture manufacturer with $250,000,000 in annual revenues which is nearly three times their sales volume compared to 1999.
By MCC
December 30th, 2007 at 06:38am
Under The Office
The office furniture that you choose will say a great deal about your company. Your furniture is part of your image. A visitor’s first impression of your company is often your office furniture. Your staff will be dealing with and using the furniture on a day to day basis. Will they be relaxed and comfortable?
Don’t short change yourself, or your company, when it comes to quality office furniture. Be sure to get something that not only reflects your image, but provides comfort and ergonomic design.
Versa Tables produces top quality office furniture right here in the USA. When you are in the market for new office furniture compare what Versa Tables has to offer.
By MCC
December 28th, 2007 at 08:12pm
Under Furniture News
Meadowcraft Inc., a manufacturer of out door furniture, is consolidating two of their furniture manufacturing facilities into one.
The Birmingham, Alabama plant will no longer be used to manufacture furniture. All manufacturing activities will be centralized at the Wadley plant.
Meadowcraft has offered the 220 workers affected by the consolidation jobs at the Wadley plant.
Jerry Camp, President of Meadowcraft, said the move was needed to reduce the consumption of natural gas and to make the company sustainable.
By MCC
December 27th, 2007 at 08:27pm
Under Furniture News
Massachusetts furniture maker tries to recover from losses due to a fire.
Auclair Fine Furniture, owned by Wally Auclair, was completely destroyed when the Bernat Mill burned down. The Bernat Mill was built in the 1820s and was once one of the largest mills in the United States, At the time of the fire was the home to several businesses including Auclair Fine Furniture.
Auclair stated that his insurance was not enough to rebuild the furniture shop. He also said that he had received donations which helped him to get new tools and equipment.
By MCC
December 26th, 2007 at 09:42pm
Under Furniture News
A-Tean Holdings Ltd. has announced it’s intention to purchase an additional 38% of shares of Teknion.
This move would putsA-Tean Holdings and it’s partners in control of close to 62% of the total shares.
The sale of the shares will be put up to a vote from the shareholders which will take place in early 2008.
A two thirds majority must be obtained for the sale to be approved.
By MCC
December 25th, 2007 at 12:32am
Under Furniture News
Michalsen Office Furniture is moving to a new location in Machesney Park Village in Machesney Park, Illinois.
The city has been making progress in revitalizing the Machesney Park Village. The Village Board is actively redeveloping and remodeling certain properties.
Michalsen Office Furniture has been in operation in Illinois and Wisconsin for more than 30 years.
By MCC
December 24th, 2007 at 01:13am
Under Furniture News
Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! If you don’t observe Christmas then I wish you the happiest of holidays.
Most companies hold Christmas, or “Holiday”, parties for their employees. Often there is alcohol involved at these celebrations. Safety should be a primary concern and excessive drinking should be discouraged to avoid fights, falls and injuries, or accidents on the way home.
Have a great time with your co-workers and celebrate the season, but be safe.
Wishing you all the best this holiday season - Medical Computer Carts
By MCC
December 23rd, 2007 at 08:11pm
Under Computer Stations
If you are searching for an unsurpassable work station for your lab or office you owe it to yourself to take a look at the Versa Center Work Station.
This highly functional work station is available in three sizes; 2, 4, and 6 foot, and can hold plenty of hardware and equipment. In fact you can put up to four full size monitors on this work station.
All components of the Versa Center Work Station are adjustable which will allow you to customize how everything is set up to best suit your needs.
The Versa Center Work Station from Versa Tables comes with a full lifetime warranty and free FedEx shipping.
By MCC
December 22nd, 2007 at 08:31pm
Under Furniture News
In another major move this year by Herman Miller Furniture the company has decided to purchase another furniture company with which it has been working with for about two years now.
Seattle, Washington based Brandrud Furniture is being purchased by Herman Miller. The company specializes in the production of furniture for medical and health care facilities such as seating for waiting rooms.
By MCC
December 21st, 2007 at 10:58pm
Under Furniture News
Fiore Quality Furniture’s factory in Cicero, Illinois broke out in flames in the early AM hours of Friday morning.
The 35,000 square foot furniture factory is expected to be a complete loss.
Fortunately, there were no injuries. John and Tom Fiore, the owners of the factory stated the building was empty at the time of the fire.
For 15 years the furniture factory has been the Fiore’s family business.
By MCC
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