Displaying items by tag: Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association
New CEO takes reins at BIFMA as industry reels from effects of pandemic
GRAND RAPIDS — Dierdre Jimenez is joining the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association at an interesting time.
Reardon reflects on industry peaks and valleys during tenure at BIFMA
When Tom Reardon rose through the ranks of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) 22 years ago, the trade association was operating in the red.
Herman Miller records higher sales, can’t offer guidance because of coronavirus uncertainty
ZEELAND — Herman Miller Inc. says it’s unable to predict sales for the present quarter because of the coronavirus pandemic that has created a “high degree of uncertainty throughout the global economy.”
MiBiz Growth Report: Feb. 2, 2020
This is the growth report for Feb. 2, 2020.
Sparks finds ‘perfect’ deal with acquisition of Nuvar
Amy Sparks’ acquisition of Nuvar Inc. in May required the company’s new top executive to adapt to her role as an “outsider” as she worked to integrate herself into the operations.
Office furniture manufacturers weigh options in wake of tariffs
As the U.S. wades deeper into a trade war with countries including China, West Michigan-based office furniture manufacturers have been forced to raise prices and re-evaluate their supply chains to mitigate risks.
BUYING SPREE: With flurry of deals, office furniture companies seek to fill product gaps
Whether via acquisition or partnership agreements, West Michigan’s office furniture makers are looking to fill product holes with their recent spate of deals.
Robotics to the rescue: Office furniture makers increasingly adopt automation technology amid struggle to find talent
Office furniture manufacturers have been late adopters of automation, particularly inside their West Michigan-based factories.
Manufacturers work to address ‘image problem’ at root of talent crunch
GRAND RAPIDS — After a decade of growth in manufacturing, the sector still finds itself having to defend its worth to parents and high school counsellors.
Tight labor market constrains growth for manufacturers, economist says
While optimism for the U.S. economy remains relatively high, many economists and industry watchers are forecasting a period of slow growth in West Michigan’s manufacturing sector.