Archive for December, 2008
December 31st, 2008 at 07:29am
Under Furniture News
Bauhaus USA, H.M. Richards and Lane Furniture officials said that their trade zone approval will help save around 950 jobs in Lee County. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the three Mississippi furniture businesses are now a part of the Foreign Trade manufacturing authority.
Manufactures that are a part of the Foreign Trade Zone can save hundreds of thousands of dollars on processing fees and duties when exporting goods or when importing raw materials. Another benefit is that taxes won’t be accessed on these same items. The goal of the Foreign Trade Zone is to aide companies in competing with foreign manufacturers.
By slone
December 30th, 2008 at 09:26pm
Under Furniture News
Knoxville Wholesale Furniture just opened it’s third store. The new store spans 93,000 square feet and is the largest of the three stores owned by the company. The new store at Callahan Drive has a clearance center and also houses a warehouse.
Tim Harris, store owner said that he has estimated that combining a store and warehouse in one structure saved around $3 million. Very few furniture stores exist in East and North Knoxville, but the new Knoxville Wholesale store will make shopping more convenient for local residents.
While the economy is hitting most businesses pretty hard, Harris said that he wasn’t worried. He noted that the company was heading toward a record year of sales and had the biggest October the stores have ever had this year.
By slone
December 29th, 2008 at 09:06pm
Under Furniture News
With many bedding manufacturers cutting back on both stores and employees, at least one is preparing for growth in the near future. E.S. Kluft & Co. just opened a warehouse on the east coast to serve it’s growing number of customers. And, has plans to open a manufacturing plant in the northeast within the next 2 years if the economy recovers.
E.S. Kluft manufactures a luxury bedding line with a specialty in creating hand crafted mattresses. Customers have been served from the California facility, but the new Bridgeport, Connecticut warehouse will allow the company to offer their customers better shipping rates.
The companies Kluft, E.S. Kluft, Aireloom and Aireloom Natural bed sets retail between $1,500 and $33,000. Kluft’s just recently started manufacturing natural bedding and offers a variety of natural and organic bedding sets.
By slone
December 27th, 2008 at 07:09am
Under Computer Carts+ Medical Furniture
A diagnostic fusion cart is the perfect piece of equipment for any medical office, lab or operating room. They designed to securely hold a laptop in place, or a PC based computer while providing complete mobility and convenience.
Most examining rooms don’t provide enough space for a traditional desk and a fusion cart needs very little space. Fusion carts are great for emergency rooms where space is needed for quick access to patients and other emergency equipment. And, fusion carts can easily be rolled beside a patients bed to take the testing equipment to the patient instead of having to move the patient to the equipment!
A deluxe diagnostic fusion computer cart is one of the most versatile pieces of medical furniture that you can have. Fusion carts have not only tray and monitor mount adjustments, they can also be adjusted to the perfect height for each individual user.
For PC based computers, there’s a built in CPU holder that will keep the tower steady even during movement. And, if you need a printer platform, it can easily be attached to the bottom of the unit. A built in handle and easy rolling casters make it easy to maneuver it around corners, hospital beds or any other obstacles.
By slone
December 26th, 2008 at 08:01pm
Under Furniture News
Online registration to attend the High Point Market in April has been open for several days now. The show will start on Saturday April 25th and run through Thursday the 30th. This year marks the shows 100th anniversary of the popular furniture show.
The Market Authority has announced that it has secured numerous hotel rooms at a discount with 35 of the area hotels. Some of the discounts are as much as 25% off of the regular rates during the market. These discounted rates will only be available up until January 31, or even sooner if all of the rooms are booked.
If you’d like to register online you can do so by visiting their website at Highpointmarket.org or you can call the Market Authority at 800-874-6482. Emails can be sent to registration@highpointmarket.org. A list of participating hotels can be found on the website, but remember to book early before the discounted rooms are all taken.
By slone
December 25th, 2008 at 06:11am
Under Furniture News
Ethan Allen has pooled all it’s resources in one area and consolidated all of it’s showrooms into one design center at Brookfield Square. The new center opened last Saturday with a 15,000 square foot showroom as a part of the chain’s national strategy.
Spokeswoman, Peg Lupton, said that they are trying to place the companies design centers in the most prominent locations. Since January, Ehtan Allen has consolidated showrooms in several cities.
The newest showroom is located in a stand alone building that has high ceilings and an abundance of windows providing natural light for the displays. At the end of their fiscal year in June, Ethan Allen held 159 corporate stores and another 139 that were independently owned.
By slone
December 24th, 2008 at 04:07am
Under Furniture News
Spring Air one of the largest mattress producers in the world, just landed a contract to manufacture the official Ironman mattress. The agreement with T3 Athletic Recovery Products gives Spring Air an exclusive license to manufacture and market the mattress.
Spring Air will showcase their new lineup at the Winter Las Vegas Furniture Market early in February. And, soon after the line will be available a many leading retailers. There are already several Ironman licensed products including clothing and nutrition, the new line of bedding will be the first in the furniture line.
Spring Air is hoping that the new line will appeal to the athletic minded consumers that have until now had to settle for ordinary mattresses. The Ironman mattress technology is designed to provide athletes with the perfect support needed for a quick recovery. The Ironman philosophy stresses the importance of rest and recovery for leading a productive and vibrant life.
By slone
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:17pm
Under Furniture News
In the most recent release of Atlas Ergonomics white paper, office chairs were hailed as the one most efficient piece of ergonomic office furniture. Results of randomly chosen surveys showed that chairs had the most solid potential in reducing the work related stress and discomfort that comes from sitting at a desk all day.
While other furniture items and accessories were studied, many items although they’re ergonomic aren’t doing their job because many employees don’t use them properly. Understanding how an ergonomic piece of furniture or accessory works and applying those principals can help your furniture help you!
Versa offers some of the best ergonomic office chairs on the market and each item is manufactured right here in the U.S.A. They’re all made with the highest of quality standards and Versa’s lifetime guarantee speaks for itself.
Reducing employee discomfort, stress and pain has been proven to increase employee production. If you’re in the market for new office furniture and accessories, give Versa a try, you won’t be disappointed.
By slone
December 22nd, 2008 at 01:07am
Under Furniture News
The third quarter earnings totals for Steelcase brought grim results. The famous office furniture manufacturer say an 11.4 per cent fall in sales in the United States alone. And, global sales fell off by 8.4 per cent.
The bottom line numbers put a little more perspective on the situation, just one year ago the company reported profits of just over $31 million and this years quarter saw a $400,000 profit! But, even amid the almost vanishing profits, Steelcase might have gotten a much needed break.
The company just got a federal contract that might help get their profit margin rising again. The contract provides for not only furnishings, but design, installation, and other service as well. The minimum value of the contract is $3 million, but it’s expected to top out much closer to $113 million!
Steelcase has been among one of the many furniture companies that have had to lay off employees. During the spring, 250 employees were laid off and 600 job cuts were added in November and it was announced that 300 more may be in danger of losing their jobs.
By slone
December 21st, 2008 at 11:14pm
Under Furniture News
During the Las Vegas Market in February, a whole new variety of educational resources, services and expanded showrooms will be added in the World Market Center’s B building. The 1.6 million square foot center will also feature several permanent showrooms that will be located on the first floor of the building.
Prospective furniture buyers will find a large selection of items to choose from in a mix of different styles. From contemporary to traditional, showrooms will not only feature furniture but wall decor and other accessories as well.
Items will be displayed with a wide selection of finishes and some items will be made from stone, granite or marble. You can expect to find hand painted items, leather goods and many other unique styles at this years event.
The event will start on the 9th of February and last through until the 13th. If you’d like more information on this much anticipated market event you can find more information at www.lasvegasmarket.com/events.
By slone
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