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KI REACHES THE SUMMIT
December 14, 2007
PALLAS TEXTILES’ COMMON GROUND COLLECTION EARNS TOP HONORS AT INTERIOR DESIGN’S 2007 BEST OF YEAR AWARDS
November 30, 2007
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
November 16, 2007
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.
HOUGHTON COLLEGE COLLABORATES WITH KI TO CREATE FLEXIBLE CLASSROOMS AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SPACES WITHIN NEW EXPANSION
November 06, 2007
Houghton College’s Willard J. Houghton Library is more than a place where students go to research papers, study for exams or surf the Internet.
KI SHARES INSIGHTS ON HEALTHCARE, SHOWCASES AWARD-WINNING FURNITURE AT HEALTHCARE DESIGN 2007
November 05, 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
October 24, 2007
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
October 18, 2007
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 INTRODUCES THE STRIVE CHAIR COLLECTION
October 17, 2007
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 HIGHLIGHTS NEW FURNITURE, SHARES MARKET EXPERTISE AT NEOCON EAST 2007
October 17, 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 FUNDS STUDIO FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE ON PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF AUDITORIA
October 10, 2007
A new KI-funded studio, “Auditoria Redux: a study in material, form and experience,” provides students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning with a comprehensive, in-depth examination of the auditorium typology.
KI CEO DICK RESCH INDUCTED INTO SALES AND MARKETING HALL OF FAME
October 02, 2007
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
September 28, 2007
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
September 21, 2007
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
September 12, 2007
KI has promoted Joe Burkard to vice president of communications.
KI HIRES SHAWN GREEN AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
September 06, 2007
KI has named Shawn Green its new vice president of product management.
KI PROVIDES FURNITURE FOR NEW SAN ANTONIO BARIATRIC HOSPITAL
August 30, 2007
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’S ROAD SHOW OF HIGHER EDUCATION EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS ROLLS ON
August 24, 2007
A series of higher education seminars from KI focus on new approaches to designing space throughout a college campus to support student success.
KI ON TRACK TO GENERATE RECORD SETTING REVENUE OF $65 MILLION
August 08, 2007
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
July 26, 2007
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.
HARTNELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELECTS KI FURNITURE FOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND OFFICE SPACES
July 20, 2007
KI’s expertise in the higher education market and breadth of product line led to a recent installation of its furniture throughout the campus of Hartnell Community College.
KI’S EXHIBIT SHOWCASES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AT SCUP- 42
July 11, 2007
KI, the world’s leading manufacturer of furniture for higher education, will feature flexible furniture that supports collaboration among faculty and students in booth # 810/812 at SCUP-42.
KI PRESENTS SEMINARS ON CREATING EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
July 06, 2007
Experts from KI and two educational facilities kicked off the summer by presenting a series of seminars on trends in higher education learning environments.
KI FURNITURE SELECTED FOR MUSEUM OF DESIGN ATLANTA EXHIBITION ON BENEFITS OF SMART DESIGN
June 28, 2007
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.
PALLAS TEXTILES LAUNCHES COMMON GROUND COLLECTION
June 11, 2007
Pallas® Textiles introduces Common Ground, its first collection from award-winning designer Lucy Aiken-Johnson.
KI DEMONSTRATES TRENDS IN LEARNING SPACE DESIGN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AT NEOCON
June 11, 2007
KI, the world’s leading manufacturer of furniture for higher education, will show how its solutions support learning environments in a range of classroom and other settings at the education area of its NeoCon showroom, Ste. 1181.
KI SPOTLIGHTS HEALTHCARE FURNITURE AT NEOCON
June 11, 2007
KI’s award-winning furniture and market expertise will be featured in an expanded healthcare area of its NeoCon showroom, Ste. 1181.
KI INTRODUCES NEW TABLES FEATURING DISTINCTIVE, SIMPLE DESIGNS FOR CORPORATE AND HIGHER EDUCATION SETTINGS
June 11, 2007
KI introduces Inquire™ and Athens™ tables, featuring distinctive, simple designs that facilitate communication in any area. KI’s new Inquire tables are an ideal solution for meetings, training and other collaborations.
TRIBUTE, A NEW BAMBOO BASED COLLECTION FROM PALLAS TEXTILES, BLENDS SUSTAINABILITY WITH TIMELESS DESIGN
June 11, 2007
Pallas® Textiles introduces Tribute, a new environmentally friendly upholstery collection, and one of the first to be made from bamboo fibers.
KI’S SMART TOUCH FILES OPEN WITH EASE, OFFER SLEEK LOOK FOR CORPORATE INTERIORS
June 11, 2007
KI introduces Smart Touch files, a filing and storage system created with a KI-exclusive slide suspension to quickly and easily open drawers with a single touch.
KI FEATURES FURNITURE AND EXPERTISE FOR CORPORATE, HEALTHCARE AND HIGHER EDUCATION MARKETS AT NEOCON®
June 11, 2007
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.
NEW PALLASTEXTILES.COM PROVIDES EASY TO USE DESIGN TOOLS
June 08, 2007
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
May 30, 2007
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
May 23, 2007
Exhibiting the illusion of continually shifting shapes, lines and colors, Kaleidoscope® is Pallas® Textiles’ latest collection designed by Lori Weitzner.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SELECTS KI FURNITURE FOR FIRST LEED CERTIFIED BUILDING IN THE STATE
May 17, 2007
KI played a crucial role in helping the University of Arkansas (UA) Innovation Center, become the first U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building in the state.
NEW PANEL CLOTH COLLECTION FROM PALLAS TEXTILES COMBINES CORPORATE ELEGANCE WITH SMART DESIGN
May 11, 2007
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
May 07, 2007
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
May 02, 2007
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

April 30, 2007
Rod Ganiard, a 29-year veteran of the contract furniture industry, has been named President of KI.
U.S. COMMUNITIES GOVERNMENT PURCHASING ALLIANCE NAMES KI A SUPPLIER ON ITS OFFICE FURNITURE CONTRACT
April 25, 2007
GREEN BAY, WIS. – Purchasing professionals from local and state government agencies, school districts (K-12), higher education and nonprofits nationwide can now select furniture and wall systems from KI at the most favorable public agency pricing.
KI SHARES INSIGHTS, DEMONSTRATES PRODUCTS AT HEALTHCARE EXHIBIT FOR CUSTOMERS
April 20, 2007
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 INNOVATIVE K-12 FURNITURE SELECTED FOR GENEVA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 304’S NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND EXISTING FACILITIES
April 10, 2007
When Geneva Community Unit School District 304 added a second middle school to its seven building district, flexibility and durability were the most important factors in selecting furniture.
KI’S NEW HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE GENESIS DESKING SYSTEM MAXIMIZES EMPLOYEE COMFORT AND FUNCTIONAL VERSATILITY
April 05, 2007
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
March 28, 2007
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.
PALLAS® TEXTILES COMMISSIONS RENOWNED DESIGNERS TO DEVELOP NEW COLLECTIONS
March 22, 2007
Pallas Textiles announces first time partnerships with three leading designers, Laura Guido Clark, Lucy Aiken Johnson and Sue Ross, each of whom will design collections for Pallas in 2007...
KI EARNS SPOT ON LIST OF MOST DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACES
March 12, 2007
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
March 05, 2007
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 SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE K-12 FURNITURE AT LARGEST SCHOOL PRODUCT EXPO
March 02, 2007
GREEN BAY, WIS. – KI’s K-12 professionals share their expertise and present solutions for helping schools establish supportive, flexible classrooms at School Products Expo 2007, March 1-3.
KI NAMES BRIAN KRENKE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
March 01, 2007
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
February 28, 2007
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 PROVIDES FURNITURE AND EXPERTISE FOR THE ADVANCED LEARNING SPACE AT ACTE CONFERENCE
February 22, 2007
An innovative, interactive exhibition at the recent Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Conference demonstrated how technology, curriculum, architecture, and furniture work together to enhance student learning.
KI HONORS CORBETT, INC. FOR ITS 50-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AND DISTRICT SALES LEADERSHIP
February 16, 2007
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
February 06, 2007
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 PROVIDES CUSTOM FURNITURE SOLUTIONS FOR CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTERS IN OHIO
February 02, 2007
GREEN BAY, WIS. – KI has been chosen to provide Career and Technology Education Centers (C-TEC) with an entire suite of furniture for its new Licking County, Ohio facility. C-TEC is an educational resource for high school students, adult learners and businesses for more than 30 years.
KI PROVIDES FURNITURE FOR FLEXIBLE LEARNING CENTER AT EDUCAUSE
January 24, 2007
KI is partnering with EDUCAUSE®, the association for information technology in higher education, to demonstrate the benefits of a flexible learning environment at its EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) 2007 Annual Meeting, January 22 – 24, at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta.
AUDITORIUM AND CLASSROOM FURNITURE AMONG THE LATEST KI PRODUCTS TO RECEIVE GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION
January 10, 2007
Several lines of auditorium seating and classroom furniture from KI now carry GREENGUARD Children & Schools CertificationSM for low emitting products from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).
KI AND RATIO ARCHITECTS, INC. SELECTED AS FINALIST IN 21st CENTURY COLLEGE HOUSING DESIGN SHOWCASE COMPETITION
January 03, 2007
The Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I) has selected a collaborative entry from KI and RATIO Architects, Inc. as a finalist in the 21st Century Project Design Showcase: the Future of College Housing.