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Growth Report: December 7, 2019
Here is the growth report for December 7, 2019.
Backed by $6.5 million in donations, WMU launches new business center
KALAMAZOO — Business leaders and philanthropists gave $6.5 million to Western Michigan University for what’s known as the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy.
The ultimate open office? Companies embrace outdoor workspaces in push for wellness, creative thinking
Outdoor workspaces could be a solution to rising real estate costs and the next frontier of wellness in the workplace, experts say.
Haworth sales surpass $2.1 billion in 2018
Office furniture manufacturer Haworth Inc. reported an increase in sales for 2018.
'Chilling effect:’ Manufacturers, recyclers feel brunt of China’s ban on recyclable materials
A Haworth Inc. policy to avoid sending waste to landfills has put the company in a bind as the recycling industry struggles to react to a glut of materials flooding the market.
Handling Headwinds: Office furniture execs brace for industry challenges
Industry headwinds such as steel and aluminum tariffs and new disruptors are forcing many West Michigan office furniture makers to deal with new challenges.
Good office design blends mix of settings, execs say
Inside Chicago’s Merchandise Mart at NeoCon earlier this month, office furniture manufacturers displayed new products that both showcased and contradicted the renewed shift to more private office spaces.
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.
OEMs, dealers embrace technology to accommodate furniture customers’ needs
CHICAGO — These days, furniture purchasers likely are interacting with a product virtually before they ever see it in a showroom or store.
From Boardroom to Classroom: Execs-turned-educators bring practical knowledge to students
A handful of West Michigan executives find that practical business experience can carry over from the boardroom to the classroom.
Project Clarity leverages public, private support to improve Lake Macatawa watershed
The final goal will take years to accomplish, but the early data coming in from a long-term project to clear the waters of Lake Macatawa and the surrounding watershed has been trending in the right direction.
Interphase Interiors acquired by new owners
The new owners of office furniture dealer Interphase Interiors Inc. say they want to put their collective backgrounds to work to elevate client service.
Haworth seeks $6.5 million from former dealer, related parties it accuses of nonpayment, fraud
HOLLAND — Before you put pen to paper in any transaction, experts say it’s important to vet the parties with whom your company does business.
Office furniture companies embrace coworking, variety of spaces
With an increasingly mobile workforce and an ever greater need for technology investments, companies and entrepreneurs continue to seek out new designs for their offices.
Unknowns cloud 2017 outlook for West Michigan office furniture makers
HOLLAND — Backed by strong growth in the European market and synergies created through its residential business unit, Haworth Inc. closed 2016 with better sales growth than the company had in the prior year.
Haworth sales up 6.6% in 2016
After a year of modest sales growth, Haworth Inc. today reported annual sales of $1.94 billion for 2016.
WNJ’s Jones closed 20 deals valued at $1.5 billion
In what he describes as a “good year,” Michael Jones was involved in closing 20 transactions in late 2015 and the first half of 2016 that had a collective value of $1.5 billion.
Manufacturing base key to growing state’s forest products industry, experts say
While many pieces still need to be assembled, Michigan’s growing forest products industry remains on track to transform into a robust and sustainable market.
Companies increasingly see office environments as key to worker well-being
Employers who are increasingly paying attention to the overall well-being of employees are generating opportunity for West Michigan office furniture makers to create the type of workspaces that contribute to workers’ health.
Going 3-D: Manufacturers say tech drives sustainability, revenue
West Michigan office furniture manufacturers could soon be incorporating scrap wood into the production of their products through a new partnership with Michigan Technological University.
Kent County to explore sustainable business park at Byron Center landfill
BYRON CENTER — West Michigan could become a hub for innovative waste processing companies in the coming years.
MiBiz Growth Report: April 18, 2016
Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for April 18, 2016:
• M&A: Poltrona Frau Group acquired JANUS et Cie, a Los Angeles-based luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer, according to a statement. Poltrona Frau is a member of the lifestyle design division Haworth Inc., a Holland-based office furniture manufacturer. Executives cited Poltrona Frau’s goal to enter the outdoor furniture market as a driver for the acquisition. JANUS et Cie will maintain its operations in California and executives at the company will retain their positions, according to the statement. The company employs 240 workers throughout its operation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Investors seek opportunity with co-working spaces in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Offering shorter lease terms and increased flexibility to tenants may seem counterintuitive to executives in the office development and property management sector.
Haworth’s Poltrona Frau acquires JANUS et Cie
Poltrona Frau Group acquired JANUS et Cie, a Los Angeles-based luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer, according to a statement.
Haworth posts modest growth in 2015 sales
Market uncertainty in Asia combined with negative currency translation effects resulted in a modest increase in global sales for Haworth Inc. this year.
Haworth claims California manufacturer ripped off chair design
In court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan earlier this month, Haworth alleges that Cypress, Calif.-based Exemplis Corp., which does business as SitOnIt Seating, “intentionally designed” its Rio task chair to resemble the Very Side chair.