Bank of Oklahoma Celebrates Kimball Office Birthday and Earth Day
Posted: 04.27.10
By Kimball Office Social Media Team

To celebrate our 40th birthday and Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, Kimball Office donated 40 trees to 40 communities across the country.  The Bank of Oklahoma, located in Norman, OK, was the recipient of numerous trees in celebration of Kimball Office’s birthday and Earth Day.  Kevin Toombs, Market Sales Manager for Kimball Office said that the event was fun and the bank was thankful that Kimball Office took the time to organize this worthwhile initiative.  This planting initiative helped the branch to regain city compliance for the ‘number of trees to facility’ ratio.

Kimball Office and Bank of Oklahoma plant trees to celebrate birthday and Earth Day

For additional photos from this tree planting, visit our Flickr page.

Kimball Office Washington DC Showroom Hosts Tax Relief Party
Posted: 04.23.10
By Kimball Office Social Media Team

Tax-time stress...gone!

Lucky participants went home with raffle prizes, including three Fit chairs and one Mitos chair. 

One of the lucky Fit winners

For additional photos of the Tax Relief Party, visit our Flickr page.

Kimball Office and Earth Day – Making our world better for 40 Years!
Posted: 04.20.10
By Kimball Office Social Media Team

To celebrate our 40th birthday and recognize Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, during April, Kimball Office is donating 40 trees to 40 communities across the country. Watch the video and learn more about the activities!

Kimball Office Field Sales representatives, showrooms, and many Select Dealers across the country will plant around 1,600 trees from California to Massachusetts. This extension of the company’s Trees for Tomorrow program continues to lay roots for a greener tomorrow. Through the years, Kimball Office has provided its employees and our ever-growing communities with over 362,000 trees to be planted across the nation.

Kimball Office, founded in 1970, inherited an advocacy for forestry management and dedication to the environment from its parent company, Kimball International. With four successful decades under the company’s belt, Kimball Office maintains its commitment of designing and manufacturing environmentally friendly office furniture.

“Originally founded as a wood products manufacturer, Kimball Office has always been connected to the environment. From day one, we began applying and encouraging sustainable business practices; it’s fitting that we’re sharing our 40th anniversary with Earth Day’s 40th,” said Jeff Fenwick, Vice President and General Manager at Kimball Office. “40 years ago, when our company started, we set out to develop the most environmentally-responsible, quality office furniture. Everyday we strive to find new ways to reduce our carbon footprint.”

On April 9th, Kimball Office employees also donated time and sweat in honor of Earth Day, to help with upkeep at the Arnold F. Habig Community and Older Americans Center. The Arnold F. Habig Community and Older Americans Center is located in Jasper, Indiana, home of the Kimball Office Corporate Headquarters.

Large trees and rose bushes were planted at the site, gardens were weeded and cleaned for new spring growth, and flower beds and an 1/3 mile walking path were re-mulched with nearly two semi truckloads of mulch.

“From the renewable materials used in our products, to the corporate recycling center we share with our parent company, Kimball Office is a well rounded corporate partner and citizen,” said Fenwick. “Our employees and partners throughout the country look forward to servicing their communities in honor of the environment.”

Announcing New Heavy Duty Addition to Existing Wish Seating Line.
Posted: 04.15.10
By Kimball Office Social Media Team

New Wish Task 300 supports users up to 300 pounds.

Kimball Office is now accepting orders for Wish Task 300 models.  This new Heavy Duty addition to the existing Wish seating offering, supports users up to 300 pounds.

This ergonomic, sustainable seating option is budget-friendly and great looking.  The new ‘Heavy Duty’ models are available with height adjustable arms, conference arms, or armless.   

“The entire Wish line offers performance and visual appeal for the budget-conscious client,” said Jeff Fenwick, Vice President and General Manager at Kimball Office. “The new Wish Task 300 offers clients more flexibility to suit their workers’ needs. The entire line implements ergonomic controls and a simple design, which works harmoniously with the body.”

Known for its universal appeal and flexibility, the Wish line now has standard task seating, stools, and the new Wish Task 300.  The chair’s individualized adjustments promote healthy posture and reduce muscle tension during extended periods of sitting. An optional 2-inch seat slider provides more depth for users with longer legs.

Like most Kimball Office products, Wish was designed with the environment in mind, and may contribute to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits. The full line meets Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage Gold certification and is 90% recyclable.

Hard Hats, Hammers, & Hot Dogs Career Day Event at Post Falls
Posted: 04.13.10
By Kimball Office Social Media Team

Hard Hats, Hammers, and Hot Dogs 2010

Kimball Office – Post Falls participated in the 2010 Hard Hats, Hammers, & Hot Dogs career day event on April 7th. 550 high school and middle school students from Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, and surrounding communities interacted with 46 businesses at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. This is the third year for the career day, and students were educated about the job opportunities in the manufacturing and construction sectors.

Students were able to operate a variety of heavy equipment outside, including logging machinery, bobcats, excavators, backhoes, dozers, and more.

Indoor booths gave them hands-on experience in several different occupations, including welding, drywalling, CAD, cement masonry, carpentry, metal cutting, and soldering.

Lisa Richards, HR Generalist, and Ricardo Quiroz, Process Engineer, help students make their own personalized key ring using a press and a die kit