"News & Announcements"

  • Three Cheers for Priority on 3rings
    Posted: 09.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office’s Priority line of desks, storage, benching, and collaboration solutions got the star treatment on 3rings, a product blog for architecture and design. 

    “Whether you’re creating a home office or an enormous space in need of some design TLC, Kimball Office comes to the rescue with their Priority Collection of modular, adaptable office furnishings.”

     

  • Kimball Office Celebrates with Bang Office Interiors
    Posted: 09.06.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office recently kicked off a relationship with a BANG…new Select Dealer Bang Office Interiors, that is.

    This Seattle dealer is located in a picture-perfect setting—surrounded by the sweeping Puget Sound and Seattle Skyline.  Recently, a premier gala was held to showcase both the picture perfect location, and picture perfect Kimball Office furniture. 

    Hum and Skye look great in Bang’s showroom with a view

    Hum and Skye look great in Bang’s showroom with a view.

    This great Bang/Kimball Office party was attended by over 250 of the area’s movers, shakers, and deal makers,” says Kimball Office Sales Manager Steve Stein. “Clients were waited on with food and drink while touring the hottest new showroom in the country!”

    Standing, left to right: Brian Gerdes, KO Director of Sales West; Steve Stein, KO MSM Seattle; Chad Smed, President Bang Office Interiors; Carol DeJong, KO GSM; Julie Daily, KO MSM SF. Sitting is Pedro Ayala, KO Regional A&D Manager.

    Standing, left to right: Brian Gerdes, KO Director of Sales West; Steve Stein, KO MSM Seattle; Chad Smed, President Bang Office Interiors; Carol DeJong, KO GSM; Julie Daily, KO MSM SF. Sitting is Pedro Ayala, KO Regional A&D Manager.

     For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • A Vision of the Future
    Posted: 08.18.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Have you seen the July/August issue of Interiors & Sources?  The article, “A Vision of the Future” describes the new Kimball Office Vision Collection of surface materials.  This behind-the-scenes look at the revamping process includes extensive quotes from Kimball Office’s Georgy Olivieri, Director of Architecture, Design, and Sustainability Strategies. 

    Eileen Jones, Design Principal at Perkins + Will is also quoted about her involvement with the project.  Eileen Jones and Eva Maddox, along with the Kimball Office design team successfully collaborated to bring exciting, fresh, new, sustainable surface material options to Kimball Office. 

    Stay tuned for new wood introductions in the Fall of 2011. 

  • Take Me Out to the Beep Ball Game: Making a Difference in St. Louis
    Posted: 08.03.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Baseball is important in St. Louis…and so is Minds Eye Information Service, a non-profit radio station for the area’s 11,000 blind or print-impaired people.

    Knowing this, Kimball Office’s St. Louis sales team and their Select Dealer, Interiors Unlimited, teamed up to participate in a fundraiser that brings baseball and Minds Eye together to benefit the community. 

    Kimball Office Market Sales Manager Brian Brewer, far left, poses with his teammates

    Kimball Office Market Sales Manager Brian Brewer, far left, poses with his teammates

    Beep Ball is a derivative of baseball, played by blind and visually impaired individuals and by sighted individuals wearing blindfolds. The game involves a ball that emits a rapid beep and bases, which look more like football tackle dummies, that buzz after the ball is hit. In the case of players who are not visually-challenged, a blindfold is worn by the batter and all other players on the field except for the pitcher and catcher.

    Proceeds from the tournament benefited Minds Eye, which consists of volunteers who read close to 150 magazines, newspapers, books and retail ads weekly so that people who are blind or print impaired can hear all of the things that you may take for granted.  

    Honorary team members included O’Toole Design Associates and M+H Architects, who are big supporters of Kimball Office and Interiors Unlimited.

    Interiors Unlimited’s Jamie Whitt keeps his “ear” on the ball

    Interiors Unlimited’s Jamie Whitt keeps his “ear” on the ball

    To view a short video that brings Beep Ball to life, click here.

    For additional images from the Beep Ball Tourney, visit our Flickr page.

  • NY Showroom Hosts IIDA Event
    Posted: 08.01.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    The Kimball Office New York Showroom hosted a gathering to welcome the new IIDA New York Chapter president, Lance Amato (Contract Architects), and honor their immediate past president, Alan Dandron (Mancini Duffy).  More than 80 architects and designers gathered in the showroom to recognize this changing of the guard while board members and sponsors were also recognized for their outstanding work, volunteerism, and dedication to the industry.

    Lance Amato (Contract Architects), and Alan Dandron (Mancini Duffy)

    Lance Amato (Contract Architects), and Alan Dandron (Mancini Duffy)

    The IIDA New York Chapter (IIDA NY) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 590 Members in ten specialty Forums.

    For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • Get Schooled at Kimball Office…
    Posted: 07.11.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Did you know that Kimball Office offers classes for dealer partners and internal employees?  From basic product knowledge to extensive specification, be sure to check out the training workshop calendar to see if there is a class (in person or web conference) that interests you. 

    Recently we hosted a P103 class at our Jasper location, and guests from 6 dealerships attended.  P103 (Product in Application) is a hands-on three-day session that focuses on technical product details and using CAP/AutoCAD to develop efficient specifications. 

    Participants reviewed products and even installed some systems components to get a better understanding of the internal structure.  Tours of manufacturing facilities and the corporate headquarters were also a part of the class.  Specification and installation tips and tricks were shared among the group and the instant camaraderie provided for excellent networking opportunities. 

    P103 graduates

    Congratulations to the most recent graduating class of P103 (left to right): Karie Heathcoat-Kieffer of Hudson Office Solutions, Angela Hauf of Working Spaces, Kari Stanley of HST Interior Elements,  Ellie Folz of Business Environments, Mary Dolliver of BA Designs, and Stephanie Richard of Business Environments. Those not shown who participated were Brittany Hughes of Hudson Office Solutions, Carolyn Dodson and Sandy Tyler of Kimball Office.

  • 9th Annual Tax Relief Party Held at DC Showroom
    Posted: 06.29.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Who doesn’t need a little stress relief after tax time?   The Kimball Office DC Showroom hosted a Tax Relief party and invited designers, brokers, and general contractors to the 9th annual event.  Washington Group Sales, our Select Dealer partner, along with ICE and Mohawk sponsored the event. 

    This year, donations (of money and shoes) were accepted to further promote Kimball Office’s effort to support Souls4Souls.  Soles4Souls is a nonprofit charity based in Nashville, TN and has provided over 14 million pairs of new or gently worn shoes to people in need.  Thank you to everyone who donated, as the Tax Relief event raised $450 and collected over 200 pairs of shoes.

    Designers were asked to create their own sustainability themed shoe from our newly introduced Vision Collection.  15 design firms participated, and the grand prize winner was Intec for their creative use of Kimball Office textiles in conjunction with natural grass. 

    Thanks to everyone who joined our DC Showroom team and had a relief-filled night with great food, great networking…and all for a great cause.

    For additional pictures from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • Chicago Showroom Event 2011
    Posted: 06.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    The Chicago Showroom Event of 2011 is wrapping up, but not without a bang!  What a great turnout we’ve had at our 325 N. Wells showroom.  From the new product introductions, to previews of upcoming surface materials and finishes, to the high demand for the exclusive Kimball Office tote bags, the showroom has been hopping. 

    Chicago Showroom Event 2011

    Traffic at the showroom has been steady and impressive, and the atmosphere has been electric.   This year’s Chicago Showroom Event has been an amazing experience for guests, visitors, and the Kimball Office team.   We can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year…

    For more pictures of the Chicago Event, visit www.kimballoffice.com and our Flickr page.

  • Kimball Office Holds Pre-COOL Event Reception
    Posted: 06.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Top designers from around the country were invited to an exclusive pre-COOL Event reception at the Kimball Office showroom.  The VIPs were treated to a special tour and preview of the Kimball Office showroom before being escorted, via limousines, to the IIDA COOL Event. 

    Pre-COOL Event reception at the Kimball Office showroom

    Our special guests were seated at the Kimball Office sponsored tables during the COOL event in Hero. Just for You. chairs.  Later, they were thrilled to learn that they would be able to keep the Kimball Office | interstuhl chair they had been sitting in as a memento of the evening.

    Thank you to the elite designers who were guests of Kimball Office.  We appreciate you and hope you enjoy your Hero chairs!

    For additional pictures of the pre-COOL Event reception and pictures from the COOL Event, visit our Flickr page.

  • 100% of Kimball Office Manufactured Products are level 2 or 3 Certified
    Posted: 05.16.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Have you heard our news!??! Now, 100% of our Kimball Office manufactured products are ANSI/BIFMA level 2 or 3 Certified! If you’re looking for eco-friendly products, Kimball Office is your answer! From casegoods to systems, and tables to seating, Kimball Office has you covered.

    “By offering level 3 furniture in all major product categories, more than any other manufacturer, we are able to provide the market with solutions that meet growing demand for green standards. Our team has worked extremely hard to ensure we meet and exceed BIFMA’s standards for product development, manufacturing, and corporate responsibility.” Georgy Olivieri, Director of Architecture, Design, and Sustainable Strategies, LEED AP.

    The BIFMA level certification program evaluates the environmental aspects of product manufacturing throughout the supply chain. Many layers of the process are reviewed, including general areas of materials and energy usage. The effects on human and ecosystem health are examined as well as overall corporate social responsibility. There are three levels of conformance, with each requiring specific prerequisites and optional credits. Level 3 is the highest level of certification.

    For specifics on the products and levels, visit our Fact Sheet.  Kimball Office products can also be found on www.ecoScorecard.com for a quick and simple way to research sustainable products and download documentation for green building programs such as LEED.

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