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PALLAS TEXTILES’ NEW VIVA ITALIA COLLECTION CAPTURES THE BEAUTY AND PASSION OF ITALIAN CULTURE
Created in conjunction with award-winning designer Sue Ross, Viva Italia's versatile patterns bring elegance to any corporate, education, hospitality or healthcare environment.
KI SPONSORS BARIATRIC FURNITURE DESIGN COMPETITION, SHARES EXPERTISE AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Students participating in the 2008 Interior Design Merit Award Competition at Auburn University are learning about the many factors that go into designing bariatric furniture. The competition, sponsored by KI, features teams of students designing a half scale model of a bariatric chair made entirely of reclaimed cardboard.
KI’S NEW WEBSITE MAKES IT EASIER TO SEARCH, REVIEW AND SPECIFY KI
The KI.com website now enables even quicker, more efficient specification of KI’s products and an enhanced experience for designers, architects and other users. The latest version of the site includes interactive design tools, cleaner page layout, reorganization of product categories and improved search functionality.
PALLAS TEXTILES’ SIMPLY REAL COLLECTION OFFERS STYLE AND SUSTAINABILITY
The first collaboration between Pallas® Textiles and designer Laura Guido-Clark combines style with sustainability in its four lines, each one featuring a different environmentally conscious attribute.
KI’S NEW STRIVE® SEATING COLLECTION BRINGS BENEFITS OF FLEX BACK CHAIRS TO WIDER AUDIENCE
KI’s Strive® Seating Collection, the latest innovation in “flex-back” seating, emphasizes simplicity, comfort and affordability.
KI HOSTS MORE A&D NETWORKING EVENTS, BRINGS CHEF TO CLEVELAND AND FEATURES LOCAL ARTISTS IN LOS ANGELES
KI joined with rep firm Bill Thomason and Associates (BTA) to cook up a winter culinary event in the kitchen of Michael Symon’s American bistro, Lolita, in Cleveland.
PALLAS TEXTILES’ COMMON GROUND COLLECTION EARNS TOP HONORS AT INTERIOR DESIGN’S 2007 BEST OF YEAR AWARDS
Pallas Textiles’ Common Ground collection won a Best of Year Award from Interior Design magazine last night. Presented at a ceremony at the TheTimesCenter in New York City...
KI SHOWS FLARE FOR STYLE WITH EVENING AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
More than 175 architects, interior designers and other special guests joined KI for an evening of shopping and networking at New York City’s Saks Fifth Avenue department store on Nov.14.
KI SHARES INSIGHTS ON HEALTHCARE, SHOWCASES AWARD-WINNING FURNITURE AT HEALTHCARE DESIGN 2007
KI features an array of healthcare products that have been recognized for their ability to meet the needs of patients, their families and staff, in space 520 at Healthcare Design 2007.
NINETEEN KI PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS EARN GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION
Nineteen KI tables, workspace systems and storage products recently earned GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification® for low emitting products by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).
PALLAS TEXTILES BRINGS SIMPLE ELEGANCE AND EARTHEN ENERGY TO LIFE WITH THE NEW SIMPLY REAL COLLECTION
The new Simply Real collection from Pallas® Textiles pairs sophisticated patterns and textures with earthen energy to evoke a sense of simplicity and meaning.
KI HIGHLIGHTS NEW FURNITURE, SHARES MARKET EXPERTISE AT NEOCON EAST 2007
New furniture solutions and current offerings that enhance the quality of healthcare, education and office environments are on display at NeoCon® East 2007 in KI’s space 2059.
KI INTRODUCES THE STRIVE CHAIR COLLECTION
KI, an industry leader in stack chair seating, introduces the Strive™ Chair Collection, the latest innovation in “flex-back” seating offering users enhanced comfort at an attractive price point.
KI CEO DICK RESCH INDUCTED INTO SALES AND MARKETING HALL OF FAME
KI CEO Dick Resch has been named to the Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) Academy of Achievement Hall of Fame.
KI CREATES CUSTOM SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH-TECH LECTURE SPACE AT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS
When the University of Michigan (UM) Hospitals and Health Centers sought to create a high-tech lecture and conference space for the UM Depression Center in its Rachel Upjohn Building, KI was selected for its functional, aesthetically pleasing auditorium seating, conference tables and task chairs.
FOUR KI DESKING SYSTEMS EARN GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION
KI’s desking systems received GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification® for low emitting products by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).
KI PROMOTES JOE BURKARD TO VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
KI has promoted Joe Burkard to vice president of communications.
KI HIRES SHAWN GREEN AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
KI has named Shawn Green its new vice president of product management.
KI PROVIDES FURNITURE FOR NEW SAN ANTONIO BARIATRIC HOSPITAL
When officials at Foundation Bariatric Hospital of San Antonio evaluated furniture manufacturers for their new facility, the most important criteria was demonstrating an understanding about the needs of obese patients.
KI ON TRACK TO GENERATE RECORD SETTING REVENUE OF $65 MILLION
Driven by 25 percent growth in the business market, KI projects that sales of Genius® architectural walls will total $65 million in 2007.
KI REP GROUP GOES “MOBILE” WITH PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
KI’s independent representatives covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia and Upstate New York have found an effective and unique way to bring the “showroom” to their customers.
KI FURNITURE SELECTED FOR MUSEUM OF DESIGN ATLANTA EXHIBITION ON BENEFITS OF SMART DESIGN
KI furniture is featured at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) in a new exhibition, The Design Prescription, that examines how urban planning, the built environment and design products positively affect public health.
KI FEATURES FURNITURE AND EXPERTISE FOR CORPORATE, HEALTHCARE AND HIGHER EDUCATION MARKETS AT NEOCON®
New furniture and current offerings that enable stylish, collaborative workspaces, healing environments, and advanced learning settings are among the featured solutions in KI’s showroom, Ste. 1181, at the 2007 NeoCon® World’s Trade Fair.
TRIBUTE, A NEW BAMBOO BASED COLLECTION FROM PALLAS TEXTILES, BLENDS SUSTAINABILITY WITH TIMELESS DESIGN
Pallas® Textiles introduces Tribute, a new environmentally friendly upholstery collection, and one of the first to be made from bamboo fibers.
KI SPOTLIGHTS HEALTHCARE FURNITURE AT NEOCON
KI’s award-winning furniture and market expertise will be featured in an expanded healthcare area of its NeoCon showroom, Ste. 1181.
PALLAS TEXTILES LAUNCHES COMMON GROUND COLLECTION
Pallas® Textiles introduces Common Ground, its first collection from award-winning designer Lucy Aiken-Johnson.
NEW PALLASTEXTILES.COM PROVIDES EASY TO USE DESIGN TOOLS
A complete portfolio of textile products categorized by color, price, and pattern scale, thread level product details, and a series of specification design tools are among the easy to use features of the new Web site...
AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE CHOOSES KI OFFICE FURNITURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS
For Agnesian HealthCare, a not-for-profit integrated health system based in Fond du Lac, Wis., outfitting office administrative areas in six of its seven facilities with the most durable, comfortable and flexible furniture is a necessity.
NEW KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTION FROM PALLAS TEXTILES OFFERS COLORFUL, VERSATILE DESIGNS
Exhibiting the illusion of continually shifting shapes, lines and colors, Kaleidoscope® is Pallas® Textiles’ latest collection designed by Lori Weitzner.
NEW PANEL CLOTH COLLECTION FROM PALLAS TEXTILES COMBINES CORPORATE ELEGANCE WITH SMART DESIGN
Pallas® Textiles introduces I’ll Take Manhattan, a collection of sophisticated panel cloths for corporate interiors crafted of 100 percent recyclable fiber.
KI EXPANDS ITS QUICK SHIP PROGRAM THAT SHIPS STANDARD OFFICE FURNITURE IN 10 WORKING DAYS OR LESS
KI customers have more options to choose from when ordering standard office furniture through its new Quick Ship Program.
KI’S PROSPER PANEL SYSTEM EARNS GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION
KI’s Prosper™ Panel System has received GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification® for low emitting products by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).
ROD GANIARD PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT OF KI
Dick Resch maintains role as Chairman of the Board and CEO
Rod Ganiard, a 29-year veteran of the contract furniture industry, has been named President of KI.
KI SHARES INSIGHTS, DEMONSTRATES PRODUCTS AT HEALTHCARE EXHIBIT FOR CUSTOMERS
GREEN BAY, WIS. – KI hosted more than 100 customers at its day long healthcare expo in Birmingham, Ala., featuring its full line of healthcare furniture.
KI’S NEW HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE GENESIS DESKING SYSTEM MAXIMIZES EMPLOYEE COMFORT AND FUNCTIONAL VERSATILITY
GREEN BAY, WIS. – With the launch of KI’s Genesis Desking System, workspace planners can tailor a complete systems furniture package that meets their needs for employee productivity, design flexibility and functional versatility.
KI CELEBRATES OPENING OF MEXICO CITY SHOWROOM
GREEN BAY, WIS. – More than 200 architects, designers, customers and dignitaries recently helped KI mark the opening of its new showroom in Espacio Inteligente de Mexico, Mexico City.
KI EARNS SPOT ON LIST OF MOST DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACES
GREEN BAY, WIS. – KI has been selected to receive the “Worldwide Award for the Most Democratic Workplaces” from WorldBlu, Inc., a Washington, DC-based business specializing in organizational democracy.
DICK RESCH PLEDGES $100,000 FOR NEW MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD IN ALLOUEZ
GREEN BAY, WIS. – Dick Resch, president and CEO of KI, has generously donated $100,000 to the Allouez Optimists Miracle League of Green Bay for construction of the new Resch Miracle Field at Allouez Optimist Park.
KI NAMES BRIAN KRENKE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
KI has named Brian Krenke its new vice president of sales, responsible for overseeing sales in the United States and Canada, as well as sales for the Pallas Textiles division.
KI’S IMPRESS ULTRA TASK CHAIR MAXIMIZES COMFORT, CUSHIONING
KI’s new Impress® Ultra chair represents a turning point for task seating, placing high-end comfort and ergonomic features within the budgets of more organizations.
KI HONORS CORBETT, INC. FOR ITS 50-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AND DISTRICT SALES LEADERSHIP
The successful partnership between KI and Corbett, Inc.—which spans three generations of ownership within the Corbett family—was marked by two celebrations at KI’s International Sales Meeting, Feb. 7-10.
KI OPENS GLOBAL SOURCING OFFICE IN CHINA
GREEN BAY, WIS. – KI has opened a Global Sourcing office in DongGuan, China, helping the company significantly increase efficiencies in its manufacturing program and strengthen relationships with suppliers in the region.
KI’S SOLTICE® COLLECTION EARNS TOP HONORS IN HEALTHCARE FURNITURE AT INTERIOR DESIGN’S 2006 BEST OF YEAR/ROSCOE AWARDS
KI’s Soltíce® collection won a Best of Year Product/Roscoe Award from Interior Design magazine last night, making KI the only company to win all three major healthcare design awards for furniture in 2006.
KI TO EXPAND MANUFACTURING AT ITS BONDUEL FACILITY
With the cooperation and assistance from the Village of Bonduel, KI will increase manufacturing output at its Bonduel, Wisconsin plant, adding high-pressure laminates and table tops to the facility’s product line-up.
KI’S DAYLIGHT CHAIR SELECTED BY PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
The new Phoenix Convention Center recently opened its doors to reveal an environmentally-friendly facility that officials hope will ultimately earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification.
KI’S GENIUS® WALLS RECEIVE GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION
KI’s Genius® architectural walls have earned GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification® for low emitting products by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).
LaRESTA™ DAY BED EARNS KI A SECOND CONSECUTIVE NIGHTINGALE AWARD
KI’s new LaResta™ day bed earned a Nightingale Award at this week’s Healthcare Design.06 conference in Chicago. The honor marks the second consecutive year that KI has won the prestigious award. KI’s Soltíce™ healthcare furniture collection received a Nightingale Award in 2005.
KI’S NEW FINISHING SYSTEM DELIVERS ACCELERATED DRYING TIME, INCREASED DURABILITY
KI’s new, heat-activated finishing system for furniture assembled in its High Point, N.C.-based facility has proven successful in accelerating production time and creating a more durable, resilient finish for the furniture’s solid wood components...
PALLAS TEXTILES INTRODUCES RHYTHMS™ COLLECTION
Echoing the soothing cadence of soft music, the new Rhythms™ collection of privacy curtains from Pallas Textiles features subtle, graceful patterns and gentle color shifting. Special weave effects, novelty yarns and soft colorways create a calming effect with a sophisticated feel...
KI’S PRESIDENT & CEO DICK RESCH FEATURED AS ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP EXECUTIVES IN MAJOR BUSINESS BOOK, “MAVERICKS AT WORK”
Dick Resch, president and CEO of KI, was selected as one of America’s top business innovators profiled in “Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win”...
KI EARNS WASTEWISE PACKAGING REDUCTION GOLD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected KI as the 2006 WasteWise Packaging Reduction Gold Achievement Award winner. KI was honored for a multi-faceted program that eliminated 215 tons of unnecessary packaging materials at its Wisconsin plants in 2005.
KI HOSTS GRAND OPENING OF ITS ATLANTA DESIGN RESOURCE CENTER
More than 175 architecture and design professionals, customers, dealers and vendor partners celebrated the grand opening of the KI Design Resource Center in Atlanta on Thursday, September 14.
PALLAS TEXTILES INTRODUCES IRONWORKS™ COLLECTION
Inspired by the time-honored craft of forging fine art from basic elements, the Ironworks™ collection from Pallas Textiles presents rich textures and sophisticated colors that will elegantly appoint a range of corporate interiors.
KI ACHIEVES RECORD MONTH IN AUGUST: $62 MILLION IN SHIPMENTS
KI’s strong performance in 2006 reached record heights in August. Product shipments totaled $62 million, more than any month in the company’s history.
DEBBIE BREUNIG APPOINTED AS CHAIRPERSON OF ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR AAHID
Debbie Breunig, Vice President – Healthcare Markets for KI, has been named as Chairperson of the Advisory Council for the American Academy of Healthcare Interiors Designers (AAHID). The Council assists AAHID with the development of its various programs.
KI’S SEATING EARNS GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION
KI’s commitment to environmentally sound seating has been affirmed by GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification® for low emitting products has been awarded by GEI to25 of KI’s seating collections.
KI’S SOLTICE COLLECTION WINS SILVER BEST OF NEOCON AWARD
Soltíce™, the new comprehensive furniture collection from KI, won a silver Best of NeoCon award at NeoCon® World’s Trade Fair 2006. Selected by a panel of architects, designers, editors and facility managers, Soltíce was honored in the healthcare furniture category.
KI’S SOLTICE COLLECTION HELPS HOSPITALS CREATE COMFORTABLE HEALING ENVIRONMENTS
Soltíce™, a new comprehensive furniture collection from KI, makes its NeoCon debut in showroom #1181 at NeoCon® World’s Trade Fair 2006, June 12-14.
KI SPOTLIGHTS HEALTHCARE DESIGN AT NEOCON: DISPLAY OF AWARD-WINNING SOLTICE™ COLLECTION, SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURED IN SHOWROOM #1181
KI showcases its furniture, expertise and partners for healthcare design at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2006, June 12-14, at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago.
KI’S HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS HELP LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL CREATE COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILY
When Lancaster General Hospital decided to revamp the look of its facilities, it needed furniture that was appropriate for an acute care setting without the usual institutional look and feel. The Pennsylvania hospital wanted to create a healing environment that was supportive of its patients.
PALLAS TEXTILES TO LAUNCH SHADOWGRAPHS AT NEOCON®
Lori Weitzner, an interdisciplinary designer best known for her self-described "romantic modern" style, based her new collection for Pallas Textiles on the images found in fine art photographer Zeva Oelbaum's latest book, Flowers in Shadow...
ALLINA HOSPITALS & CLINICS SELECTS KI ENGAGE® TASK CHAIR TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH ERGONOMIC SEATING
For Allina Hospitals & Clinics in Minneapolis, Minn., providing ergonomic comfort for employees was the most important factor when selecting task chairs for its offices.
NEW KIHEALTHCARE.COM PROVIDES A&D WITH EXPANSIVE RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR HEALTHCARE FURNITURE SPECIFICATIONS
Healthcare architects and designers will find tools to help them work more quickly and effectively at KI’s recently launched website, KIHealthcare.com...
ROD GANIARD JOINS KI AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING
KI has named Rod Ganiard as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective April 2006. A veteran of 28 years in the contract furniture industry, Ganiard will lead all sales and marketing efforts for KI.
KI SYNTHESIS™ TABLES OFFER CUSTOMERS STYLE CHOICES FOR ANY APPLICATION
Combining function with style, KI’s new Synthesis™ table collection offers customers the options they need to meet the design requirements of any space, from boardrooms to break rooms.
KI EXPANDS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO WITH FAMILY OF WOOD CASEGOODS
To meet growing customer demand for wood casegoods, KI introduces KI Casegoods, a family of products that includes veneer desks, bookcases, hutches and storage cabinets...