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First Major Office Furniture Purchase Simplified for Kawasaki

June 15th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Kawasaki InstallWe enjoyed working with Kentwood. They walked us through all of the decisions and made sure we were not overwhelmed by the process.”

Joe Klooster
Accounting Manager
Kawasaki

Kawasaki was facing their first major office furniture purchase and needed a dealer that would guide them through the process.  Kentwood Office Furniture was able to break the process down into manageable steps and help them feel comfortable with each decision they faced.  A blend of new seating, casegoods, and tables, with remanufactured Herman Miller AO2 workstations, provided the optimal solution at the right budget.

Project Details
Kawasaki
Grand Rapids, MI

Kawasaki Install WorkstationsIndustry: Precision Machinery
Application: Private Office, Conference Room, Break Room, Workstations
Products: Basyx Seating, HON Guest Stacker Seating, HON Nucleus Seating, Metalworks Filing & Storage, HON 10700 Casegoods, HON Valido Casegoods, Workrite Keyboard Trays, Remanufactured Herman Miller AO2 Workstations


Turn-Key Transformation Provides 40% Savings for HH Barnum

June 9th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

HH Barnum InstallKentwood Office Furniture provided a turn-key solution including design, reupholstery, carpet tile, labor and project management that just made sense.

HH Barnum was looking to give it’s office a facelift.  This overhaul needed to include options for re-doing their Series 9000 workstations, as well as, the carpet throughout their facility.  For the furniture, the team considered purchasing all new furniture or remanufactured products.  Kentwood partnered with RD Weis, a floor covering company, to provide the customer with a turn-key solution.  The solution was an option that the customer had not considered – refacing their Series 9000 panels and installing new carpet WITHOUT a complete dismantle of their exisiting workstations.  The exisiting workstations were raised off the floor, old carpet was pulled up and new carpet was installed.  For the workstations, all of the panel skins were taken off, reupholstered with new fabric, and reinstalled.  The space looks completely redone, and the company realized a 40% savings over the purchase of a new furniture solution.

Project Details
HH Barnum Company
Brighton, MI

Industry: Factory Automation Controls Distributor
Application: Workstations, Flooring
Products: Steelcase 9000 Workstations, Patcraft Carpet Tiles
Project Partner: RD Weis

HH Barnum Install  


Continual Campus Expansion Fuels Long-Term Partnership

May 25th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Albion CollegeAlbion College and Kentwood Office Furniture have continually selected furniture that serves the needs of the present, and anticipates the goals of the future.

In recent years, Albion’s main campus has expanded so that it now includes more than 30 major buildings.  Kentwood Office has worked hand in hand with Albion to create an environment that enhances students’ learning and interaction. Kentwood Office Furniture has been a constant partner throughout these changes.  KOF has furnished various spaces around the ever-expanding campus over the past twenty years, including: lobbies, common areas, classrooms, dining areas, and auditoriums. 

Project Details
Albion College
Albion, MI

Time Frame: Ongoing
Industry: Higher Education
Application: Common Areas, Lobby, Auditorium, ClassroomAlbion College Auditorium
Products: Sit On It Tablet Arm Seating, Sauder Lounge Seating, Jasper Community Library Tables, Trendway Seating, KI Auditorium Seating, Falcon Seating, Falcon Tables


High Profile Space Requires New Contemporary Look

May 4th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Advanced Sales Lobby“We needed a design that gave our suite alot of ‘pop’.  The Kentwood Design Team came up with the perfect contemporary look that matched our company’s image.”

Mike Donnelly
Operations Manager
Advanced Sales

Advanced Sales was moving from the top floor of their building to a high-exposure main floor suite and needed to update their furniture with a clean, modern look.  They visited Kentwood Office Furniture’s showroom and were immediately drawn to the Global Zira product.  They visited other showrooms, but decided that Zira provided the look they had in mind.  Kentwood Office Furniture came up with a workable solution in a short period of time and helped make their contemporary workspace vision a reality.

Project DetailsAdvanced Sales Conference Room
Advanced Sales
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Date: July 2010
Time Frame: 2 months
Industry: Tech / Finance
Application: Private Offices, Conference Rooms, Reception, Storage, Open Plan Work Area, Lounge Seating
Products: Global Zira Casegoods,Global Zira with Divide, Global Citi Lounge Seating, Global Citi Tables, Global Alba Meeting Tables, Global Zira Storage

 


Top Product: Detroit Showroom – Steelcase Jersey Task Chair

March 1st, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Steelcase Jersey Task Chair (Pre-Owned)

Style meshes with great support.

A gracefully curved back and a comfortable seat define this Brian Kane design.  With Jersey’s double mesh back, the first layer gives you a comfortable contact surface and the second layer provides support.  Ergonomic features are simple to adjust so you can sit easy all day long.


Top Product: Jackson Showroom – Trendway Choices

March 1st, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Choices
Highly-adaptable 2” panel system, for flexible space with a clean, efficient aesthetic.

     

Adaptable
Creates comprehensive, flexible solutions for individual and high-density workspaces.

Full Function
Multiple panel styles offer distinct functions and aesthetic; each with multiple configurations. Fully-integrated with Contrada system, TrendWall architectural walls, and Intrinsic Filing + Storage.

Sustainable
Choices panel system, standard components, and filing/storage products are SCS Indoor Advantage certified for indoor air quality.


Marketing Department Becomes Best Dressed on Campus

February 22nd, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Lansing Community College Install“From design through installation (and after), Kentwood has been an exceptionally reliable partner.  Not only does the office look great, but the space is extremely functional and flexible; exactly what we needed.”

Lucian Leone
Director of Communications and Marketing
Lansing Community College

LCC’s Marketing Department wanted to “wow” their clients when they came to visit, and their current furniture didn’t fit the bill.  Kentwood suggested a floor-to-ceiling option which gives the space a very modern look with a combination of glass, steel and laminate.  The remaining furnishings build off and complete this modern look.  The end result gives them the “wow” effect they were hoping for.  The Marketing Department is now described as the best dressed on campus.

Lansing Community College Conference RoomProject Details
Lansing Community College
Marketing Department
Lansing, MI

Industry: Education / Marketing
Application: Reception, Private Office, Waiting Area, Conference / Multi-Purpose Room
Products: Integrated Interiors floor-to-ceiling, National WaveWorks Casegoods, National Aurora Seating, National Swift Lobby, AIS Matrix Reception, Izzy HAG Stools, Izzy Storage


Global Introduces New Graphic Seating Line

February 4th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

 

GRAPHIC ™

February 4th, 2011

Developed by world-renowned seating designer Zooey Chu, the Graphic series offers casual style and contemporary scale in an affordable ergonomic design.

The chair back features a new mechanism that places the pivot point directly below the operator’s hips allowing both the user and the chair back to pivot from the same point in a natural motion.

Graphic’s slim, Euro-style back is contoured side to side for comfort and top to bottom, integrating a lumbar support. Back options include fully upholstered, breathable mesh and a durable textured nylon back.

The chair back is designed to pivot from a point directly below the users hips resulting in a natural, ergonomic motion. The tilt tension can be adjusted to balance the user’s body weight. The chair’s back can be locked in either an upright or reclined position. Seat height and arm height are independently adjustable.

Upholstered Posture Back Upholstered seat and back. G4 arms are height and width adjustable with durable Self- Skinned Urethane (SSU) armcaps that slide forward and back.


Hon Introduces New Ceres Seating Line

January 6th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Ceres ™

Total support is a beautiful thing.
Catches your eye. And has your back.

Ceres seating began with scientific research on how people sit. The end result is a superior sitting experience-and a stylish, beautiful chair. The aesthetic integrity of form that follows function gives Ceres its clean, purposeful appearance. Its contours and shape exist to support you completely as you move throughout your workday. As a bonus, Ceres also has the aesthetic flexibility to reflect just the right personality for practically any workplace environment.

Complete Support

In the studio of Ceres designer Wolfgang Deisig, every new concept begins with a question: What can be improved? With Ceres, Deisig set out to improve the back support delivered by work chairs. He conducted motion studies of how people sit and revealed a gap in support as they recline. The kinesthetic design of Ceres addresses this problem, keeping the backrest in constant contact with your lumbar as you sit upright, recline, or move between postures

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Register to Win $25,000 for Your Healthcare Organization

November 19th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

National Gift of Inspiration for Healthcare EnvironmentsNational offers exceptional office furniture products to value-conscious healthcare customers.  Hospitals, clinics and physician office buildings as well as alternative care facilities, such as long term care facilities, throughout the country have discovered that National’s high quality and moderately priced products offer a perfect solution to their business furniture needs.

The healthcare industry is faced with many challenges, so National would like to do its part in assisting caring organizations with an opportunity to win a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration. This gift can be used to support the needs of healthcare environments in areas such as technology, the patient experience, staff morale and training or facility enhancements.  Healthcare organizations can enter now through February 28, 2011.

We believe in building environments that promote healing and well-bring for those being cared for and their caregivers.  The Gift of Inspiration is our way of helping.


Teamwork Creates Beautiful New Space for Makower Abbate

November 17th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

Makower Abbate Case Study Conference Room“Kentwood was essential in helping us navigate the maze of renovating, decorating and furnishing our office building for a complex legal practice.”

Diane Czlonka
Vice President of Operations
Makower Abbate

Makower was facing the daunting task of purchasing, renovating, decorating and furnishing an office space within a 3 month time frame.  Kentwood was introduced through a referral and was selected over competitors based on price and customer service.  Kentwood provided steady, patient and creative support as Makower struggled with time lines, research, design and purchase decisions. Kentwood outfitted the space with a selection of new and used office furniture that met the customer’s design, time and budget requirements.

Project DetailsMakower Abbate Case Study Lobby
Makower Abbate & Associates, PLLC
Farmington Hills, MI

Date: February 2010
Time Frame: 3 months
Industry: Law Firm
Application: Private Office, Conference Room Seating, Workstation Seating, Lobby, Lunch Room
Products: National Escalade Casegoods, Izzy Design Hannah Seating, Global Satinwood Seating, Basyx Seating, “As-Is” Helikon Casegoods, Maharam Fabrics


Kentwood Office Furniture Sponsors Makeover Contest

November 17th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

Kentwood Office Furniture and Classic Rock 97LAV to give you a chance to win a Home Office Makeover worth $4,500!  The makeover includes carpet from Johnson One Carpet, a beautiful corner desk and chair from Kentwood Office Furniture, in house service from Romence Gardens and a $1,000 VISA gift card from Fifth Third Bank to complete and customize your project.  Visit WLAV’s site for all the details.


Kentwood Office Furniture Introduces new Vice President of Sales and Marketing

November 13th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, November 4, 2010 – Kentwood Office Furniture announces that Laura Hopson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office.  Hopson comes to Kentwood Office Furniture from Vanerum Stelter where she served as Vice President of Marketing.  Laura has extensive experience in developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies and directing account teams.  Her focus has been on brand development.  She has 20 years experience with various companies within the office furniture industry, including Steelcase and Herman Miller.  Laura Hopson said, “Kentwood Office Furniture is an exceptional organization, with a strong reputation and presence in the Michigan and Chicago markets.  Its dedicated employees have accomplished a great deal and kept the company growing and moving forward in a very challenging and competitive office furniture market.  There continues to be great opportunities to create value for our customers by providing products with great design, great environmental attributes and pricing and service that will bring a smile to each and every person. I look forward to working hard to leverage the positioning of the company and its great partners to drive continued growth and success.” Hopson received a BS in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and a MBA in Marketing and Finance from Western Michigan University.  Hopson has served on and chaired several boards, including Inner City Christian Federation and Providence Home Mortgage, and continues to look to serve the community in many ways. Read the rest of this entry »


In Store Special: Lansing Showroom – Steelcase Leap Chairs

November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

As-Is Steelcase Leap ChairThe Steelcase Leap Chair is a fully adjustable work chair that can keep you comfortable for long periods of time and even INCREASE your productivity.  In fact, a one year-long study of over 200 people showed a 17.8% productivity increase for those sitting in Leap chairs.  The Leap Chair features adjustable seat height & depth, arm height, depth & width, pivot arms, seat glide, flexible seat edge, and adjustable upper and lower back firmness.  Because the Leap chair has an exceptional range of adjustments, it delivers full support and comfort to just about anybody.

 Kentwood Office Furniture Lansing has gently used Steelcase Leap chairs in-stock and ready for pick-up or delivery. Mention this blog post to receive this special pricing. Regular Sell Price: $449 – Lansing In-Store Special: $379

Frame: 6259 Midnight
Fabric: 5D30 Roulette Taupe


Top Product: Lansing Showroom – National Adventure Group casegoods

November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

The Adventure Group from National Office Furniture has a sleek appeal that works effortlessly in any contemporary setting.  Its simple styling features a flat edge detail on work surfaces and comes in either a Toast or Chestnut finish. Full pedestals and fully finished backs are standard on this line.  Designed and built to National specifications at an aggressive price point, Adventure Group products are ideal for value sensitive companies who want an uncomplicated office furniture solution where both cost and time are essential in making their purchasing decision. With Adventure, good looks are affordable and available in our showroom for you today.

Visit our Lansing showroom at 2101 W Willow for more information on this contemporary casegood.


Top Product: Chicago Showroom – Steelcase Answer workstations

November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

Steelcase Answers workstationDurability, flexibility and ease of change make these stations a wise investment. Simple to install, expand, shrink and reconfigure, Answer easily adapts as your organization changes. It’s this flexibility that has helped Answer become one of the best-selling systems in the market. Read the rest of this entry »


In-Store Special: Grand Rapids Showroom – Great Openings Mobile Storage Units

November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

Great Openings Mobile Storage UnitsLike New Great Openings Mobile Storage Units – Sale: $69

These Great Openings mobile storage units contain a file/file pedestal and additional cabinet storage. Designed to hold folders, documents and supplies, these storage units make a great addition to any office.

List: $998. Regularly $99, Blog Special: Only $69! While supplies last.  Mention this post to receive your special pricing.

Drawers: 2, plus cabinet
Finish: Warm White


Top Product: Grand Rapids Showroom – Huddle Tables

November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

In today’s office, work happens everywhere: in project rooms, in meeting and learning spaces, in impromptu collaborations where two or three people put their heads together to solve a problem or share information. Read the rest of this entry »


Top Product: Detroit Showroom – Steelcase Jersey Chairs

November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

Steelcase Jersey ChairStyle meshes with great support.
A gracefully curved back and a comfortable seat define this Brian Kane design.  With Jersey’s double mesh back, the first layer gives you a comfortable contact surface and the second layer provides support.  Ergonomic features are simple to adjust so you can sit easy all day long

Kentwood Office Furniture just received a shipment of these gently used chairs. Check them out at our office on Grand River Avenue in Novi, Michigan.


In-Store Special: Jackson Showroom – HON Basyx VL620 task chair

November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein

List: $237 Sell: $129 – In-Store Special: $99
Over 55% off list.

HON basyx mid-back task chair with adjustable-height arms.
Pneumatic, swivel, tilt, tilt-tension, tilt-lock, adjustable-height arms
Sturdy, black textured frame
Simple, quick assembly

Performance backed by a 5 year warranty
Fabric: Black
Frame: Black


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