I'm about halfway to the middle panel

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Re-Designing the cubicle?

I love reading Fast Company, and this little article is one of the reasons why. Innovative thought on office furniture design always grabs my attention.

I'm interested in what happens to the water if it becomes over-saturated, and if the fold out chair can work on a wing panel without anything on the other side to counter-balance the weight, but they can cross that bridge when they get to it I guess.

It's a Major Award!

It's been awhile since I last posted, so apologies to my rabid fans...some please get those crickets to quiet down.

HON's Voi product line was awarded the Grand Prize in Product Innovation by BUILDINGS Magazine, as announced during NeoCon in June.

The line has been well received by both the industry and end users, which speaks well of HON's reputation as both a quality manufacturer of office furniture and a company that is innovative and in-tune with today's evolving office space.

U.S. Navy has Awarded HON a Major BPA

THE HON COMPANY WINS MAJOR SLICE OF

U.S. NAVY BUSINESS

(MUSCATINE, IA—MAY, 2011)—The U.S. Navy has awarded The HON Company a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), effective June 1, 2011. According to Jean Reynolds, HON’s vice president of strategic development for government markets, who received the notification, this business win means HON is the only commercial manufacturer authorized to sell to the Department of the Navy in all five furniture categories and in all 50 U.S. states plus Puerto Rico, Guam and other destinations where the Navy has facilities and furnishings needs. Furniture categories awarded include: furniture systems and workstation clusters; worksurfaces, workstations, computer furniture and accessories; filing and storage cabinets; executive office furniture; and, multipurpose seating.

“HON was first awarded a Navy BPA 3-1/2 years ago,” Reynolds recalled. “To be cited again is a tribute to our HON dealers and all of the hardworking members of The HON Company who are so staunchly dedicated to the company’s core values—solid performance, exceptional sustainability and outstanding value. This latest award,” she continued, “gives HON a competitive advantage in the market, and we look forward to supporting our longstanding Navy customers.”

The Navy’s notification comes within days of The HON Company’s appearance at the GSA Expo in San Diego, May 10-12, where the manufacturer will be exhibiting in Space #1029.

Another edge for the Navy and other federal agencies doing business with The HON Company is that more than 80% of the manufacturer’s products are BIFMA level 2® certified. “With the level 1 certification expected to become a requirement for GSA, and soon applicable for many government bureaus,” said Reynolds, “HON is exceptionally well prepared on all fronts with all of the appropriate accreditation to serve as a furnishings resource for their projects.”

To learn more about The HON Company, visit www.HON.com.

HON GSA Contract Extension

Quick little note on HON's GSA contract: "HON's GSA contract GS-27F-0015S has been extended through August 26, 2011."

Preside and Voi from HON

With the recent product introductions of lines like Vicinity, Arrive and Ignition, HON has really impressed the industry with the ability to offer "designer" friendly office furniture at the mid-market price points that HON is known for. And this year HON introduces two new additions: Preside conference tables and the Voi desking series.

The Preside table line is a very big deal for HON. Previously their maximum table size was 144", but now they offer the ability to create a table up to 360" (30 feet!) They also have added more edge options to match up with their existing desking lines, as well as several new base options. And you now can get a 54" width on the tables; previously the deepest size was 48".

The Voi line is a unique series for HON, offering layered worksurfaces, multiple material intergration, increased flexibility and the ability to personalize your office to reach the right mix of function and style. Voi allows for maximization of smaller footprints without sacrificing worksurface or storage needs. Like Vicinity, it is a line unlike any other HON offers.

Congrats to the 2 Million Mile Man

We've been seeing Kevin Beerthuis in our warehouse for more years that we can remember, and we just wanted to congratulate him on passing the 2 million mile mark for Trendway deliveries. Kevin is a great guy, and was recently honored for this impressive feat at a Trendway banquet.

Way to go Kevin!