Displaying items by tag: Herman Miller Inc
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.
MiBiz Growth Report: June 11, 2018
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Herman Miller acquires minority stake in Danish furniture company
In the second investment announced in as many days, Herman Miller Inc. acquired a minority stake in a Danish furniture maker.
Herman Miller invests $6 million for stake in Dutch maker of modular walls
A West Michigan office furniture company is partnering with an investor group to acquire a Dutch manufacturer of modular walls.
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.
Herman Miller International exec to retire
A member of the executive team at Herman Miller Inc. has announced plans to retire.
AMP Lab @WMU leverages partnerships to address talent shortage
GRAND RAPIDS — With the new AMP Lab @WMU that’s set to open this fall, Western Michigan University wants to leverage public- and private-sector partnerships to help local manufacturers innovate and access talent.
Herman Miller CEO to retire by Aug. 31
Brian Walker will retire from Herman Miller Inc. by Aug. 31, ending a 29-year career at the office furniture manufacturer, including 14 years as president and CEO.