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. 

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.

Kimball Office Pairs Up with Soles4Souls
Posted: 04.27.11
By Kimball Office Social Media Team

Kimball Office employees recently opened their hearts…and closets…to help those in need.  Over 1,000 pairs of shoes and more than $4,000 have been collected and donated from Kimball Office to Soles4Souls.  The gently used shoes and money will provide support for people in more than 125 countries. 

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.  Soles4Souls provides someone with a pair of shoes every seven seconds. 

“To complete the donation drive, our logistics operations provided a truck fleet to deliver the shoes to the organization’s distribution warehouse in Alabama,” said Allen Parker, Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “It’s been humbling to see our company come together to help so many people.”

Seven Seating Lines Granted BIFMA level Certification
Posted: 07.28.10
By Kimball Office Social Media Team

Seven Kimball Office | interstuhl seating lines, recently received level certification by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA).  With the addition of Axos ™, Campos ™, Fit ™, Hero. Just for You. ™, Mitos ™, Silver ™, and Xantos ™, more than 98 percent of Kimball Office products meet BIFMA e3 level status.  This third-party certification process is designed to evaluate the sustainability of manufacturer’s products.

“Both of our organizations have worked hard to ensure the products delivered to customers meet and exceed environmental expectations. We will continue our commitment to sustainability by encouraging and sharing green practices with all of our partners, vendors, and suppliers,” said Jeff Fenwick, Vice President and General Manager at Kimball Office.

 “Kimball Office and Interstuhl design safe, sustainable products, and we’re excited to officially add this designation to the products within our partnership,” said Steven Brewster, Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability at Kimball Office.  

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.

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.”