Case Studies

Furniture Buyback Services Help Offset Cost of Office Renovation

Couseling Service Furniture InstallationKentwood Office simplified the task of moving several locations into one larger, coordinated, cohesive space.

A large counseling services company wanted to centralize their operations.  They consolidated several offices into one newly constructed facility.  Their existing furniture was a random mixture of many different products.  To outfit the new space, Kentwood Office Furniture blended new and remanufactured furniture.  Kentwood was able to coordinate a buyback for what the product that they no longer needed.  The customer was going for a more contemporary look with a soothing color palette.  The 120 degree workstations suit the open call center and allow for additional seating when needed during a busy time.

Project Details

Industry: Counseling Services
Application: Call Center, Private Office, Break Room, Conference Room
Products: Remanufactured Herman Miller Ethospace Workstations, National Epic Desk Sets, HON Motivate Seating, HON Nucleus Seating, HON Motivate Training Tables

“Hands On” Approach Moves Customer In On Schedule

Security Integrator Customer InstallKentwood Office Furniture provided outstanding service from concept phase to final implementation.

Dave Nemmers
President / Owner

Company growth and increasing customer demands brought a need for a new location for a security integration company. Their current location was not meeting their needs and was no longer the “right fit” for their organization. With tight timelines for the move ahead of them, they needed furnishings fast and done right the first time. Kentwood Office was there from the beginning design to the final installation. From furniture layout, to colors, to style and functionality, Kentwood was there with a “hands on” approach that helped the customer move in on schedule with outstanding results!

Project Details
Grand Rapids, MI

Industry: Security Integrator
Application: Lobby / Reception, Break Room, Private Office, Conference Room, Common Filing Area, Open Office
Products: Remanufactured Herman Miller AO2 Workstations, HON Preside Conference Table, HON Ignition Seating, HON Cafe Tables, HON Motivate Stools, HON Invitiation Lounge, Safco Rumba Screens, Safco Sassy Stools, Used Geiger Casegoods, Used Kimball Casegoods

Mix of Products Updates Space into Bright, Collaborative Office

Kentwood Office Furniture installationOur office has now become a showplace for us versus the drab, dark space that it was.  The color selections are outstanding.

Ray Sayers
Owner

A large marketing fulfillment company had added furnishings to their space over time and faced a random mix of furniture that was bland and outdated. They desired to brighten and update the office to fit their current brand. Kentwood suggested lowering the panel height and adding glass tiles to the panels to allow in more natural light from the front windows. These changes also helped create a more collaborative space between the workers. The addition of color created a fun, efficient workspace that fit the company’s personality.

Project Details
Zeeland, MI

Industry: Marketing Fulfillment Services
Application: Open Office, Private Office, Conference Room, Flooring
Products: Remanufactured Herman Miller Ethospace Workstations, Used Herman Miller Eames Chairs, Izzy Audrey Storage Islands, Fixtures Dewey Open Bookcases, Mannington Carpet, Reused customer’s existing storage and worksufaces

Steady Growth Creates Need for New, Larger Workspace for 195 Employees

Healthcare Services InstallationA large medical billing services company had been on a steady growth pattern since the Fall of 2010 and was quickly outgrowing their current space. Kentwood Office has handled their furnishing needs for the past seven or eight years and was asked to create a plan for a new workplace which could accommodate current and future growth. Kentwood was able to utilize their existing workstations and supplement them with additional remanufactured Herman Miller stations. Kentwood Office pulled together a mix of new, used and remanufactured furniture to create an efficient, cohesive and cost-effective space.

Project Details
Grand Rapids, MI

Industry: Healthcare Services
Application: Open Office, Private Office, Training Room, Conference Room, Break Room, Social Room
Products: Premiera Casegoods, HON basyx VL620 Seating, HON basyx VL712 Seating, Remanufactured Herman Miller AO1 Workstations, Records Storage, Laminate Conference Table with Gibralter Base and Byrne Electrical Power and Data, Used White Boards, Laminate Round Tables, Safco Reve Seating, HON Huddle Training Tables

One Stop Solution for West Side Beer Distributing’s Remodel

West Side Beer InstallEverything looks great and the project was installed on time.

Jim Caleca
Vice President, Corporate Services
West Side Beer Distributing

West Side Beer wanted to upgrade their space by remodeling their Customer Service and Sign Making rooms. An unsatisfactory experience with a previous dealer led them to search for a new partner for this project. Kentwood Office and West Side Beer worked closely throughout the design phase to create an attractive, functional new space. Kentwood was able to provide the furniture the client desired, meet all the client’s deadlines, and was also able to offer them trade-in credit for the used furniture they no longer needed.

Project Details
West Side Beer Distributing
Romulus, MI

Industry: Commercial Beverage Distribution
Application: Open Office, Private Office, Conference Room, Training
Products: HON Nucleus Chairs, National Clever Desking, Metalworks Desking and Components, Remanufactured Herman Miller AO2 Workstations, Kentwood Office Furniture custom worksurfaces, Gibraltar Table Legs

Stunning New Space l Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre

Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre InstallWe are very happy with our new space.  Everybody loves their furniture.
Sue Hendrickson
Office Manager
Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre

Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre was moving from their old location into a new construction space.  Their goal was to create a more upscale image, as well as, address different storage and functional needs based on the services they provide.  A customer referral from a company in their building led them to contact Kentwood Office Furniture to start the process.

Kentwood met with the client to better understand their needs and created a plan for the new space.  Kentwood combined a variety of products to create a customized plan that fit the client’s style and budget needs.

Hand and Plastic Surgery CentreKentwood outfitted the office spaces with Trendway Trig desking.  Trig brings a welcome touch of residential appeal to the workplace – and a businesslike approach to supporting practical needs.  The crisp, clean lines and lighter scale reflect the contemporary styling that Hand and Plastic was seeking.

As the area’s leading remanufacturer, Kentwood Office Furniture included the budget-conscious option of reupholstering 25 of the client’s existing chairs in the plan.  Not only do the reupholstered Steelcase chairs look right at home in the new space, they freed up some capital to be spent on the remainder of the product.

For the remaining seating, Kentwood was able to pull from various manufacturers.  The blend of options met the needs of many different body types and sizes while providing a consistent look throughout the space.

Product Details
Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre
Grand Rapids, MI

Industry: Healthcare
Application: Administrative Office, Private Office, Lobby, Exam Room, Waiting Area
Products: Trendway Trig Desking, Cumberland Mulholland Seating, Harter Forum Seating, Harter Forum Tables, National Aurora Seating, HON Ignition Seating, HON Nucleus Seating, HON Ceres Seating, Premiera Seating, Reupholstered Steelcase Snodgrass Seating

Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre

The Rapid Looks to the Future with Completed Operations Center

The Rapid Operations CenterThe Rapid had a specific aesthetic vision for the new facility.  Kentwood Office Furniture suggested custom options from Kimball that fit the vision and color scheme perfectly.

The Rapid has been growing steadily since its start in 2000. They required an updated and expanded space which could support current and future growth. That is just what they got with the new Wealthy Street Operations Center. The center is a LEED certified building which uses natural light to illuminate much of the building. Bus washes have water reclaim systems and the building will collect rainwater to further reduce water consumption. Solar collectors will help heat the water the facility uses, compact rooftop wind turbines will provide much of the energy needed to operate the center, and the building materials are primarily durable/recycled.

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Architectural Walls Create a Functional Shared Space for Spectrum Health

Spectrum was moving their Neuro Rehab and Home Care departments from their current building to the nearby Visiting Nurse facility. Not only were they on a limited budget, but they needed to find a creative way to create private office space in the open lobby area. Kentwood utilized TrendWall products to create enclosed architectural walled offices. A blend of remanufactured and new products for the working areas created a functional blend for departments that worked for everyone involved.

Project Details
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI

Industry: Healthcare
Application: Architectural Walls, Private Office, Lobby, Scheduling Stations
Products: Trendway TrendWall, Remanufactured Herman Miller Action Office Stations

Kentwood Office Continues to Raise the Bar in the Used Office Furniture Arena

Indicon Used Office Furniture InstallationIndicon was looking to provide their employees with a creative, innovative space.  They needed a solution quickly, that met their budget.  KOF created a great space for their team, and the move went quickly and smoothly.

COST SAVINGS
Kentwood Office Furniture uses pre-owned furniture to create another environmentally-friendly office showplace at a fraction of the cost.  Their ability to provide products with fresh aesthetics quickly, and cost effectively, has made them an unparalleled resource throughout the Midwest region.  These products are up–to-date, support current technology, and are designed to meet each customer’s specific need.  Not only do their customers benefit financially from these value oriented solutions, the environment does as well.  Many of their solutions utilize 100 percent used or remanufactured furniture products.  This service focuses on keeping products and components out of the landfills and into the hands of those that need it.

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Furniture Plan Makes Continued Expansion Easy for Ross

Ross Medical Remanufactured StationsRoss Medical Education Center offers healthcare training for individuals looking to move into the Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration and Dental Assistant career fields. As the need for trained staff continues to grow, the school continues to expand. Ross was looking for a furniture partner that would be able to meet their expansion needs and service them throughout the country. Kentwood Office Furniture created a set of standard furniture specifications that easily adapt to the needs of each unique location. The dedicated sales and installation team work closely with Ross to ensure that each project runs smoothly and that each location can get up and running on time and on budget.

Ross Medical Education CenterProject Details
Ross Medical Education Center
Grand Rapids, MI

Industry: Healthcare Education
Application: Lobby, Private Office, Classroom, I.T.
Products: HON, ABCO, Sandusky, Remanufactured