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Kentwood Office Furniture Expands Staff in New Indianapolis Office

November 7th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

November 1, 2012 — Kentwood Office Furniture announced that Tamara Alkhatib has joined Kentwood Office Furniture as Interior Designer in the Indianapolis office.  Alkhatib received a BS in Interior Design from Purdue School of Engineering and Technology.  She comes to Kentwood Office Furniture from Granite America.

Steve Berry has joined Kentwood Office Furniture as Manager of Business Development in the Indianapolis office.  Berry received a BS in Communication from Michigan State University.  He comes to Kentwood Office Furniture from Bradford Systems where he served as Senior Sales Representative

Introducing Lota…New Mesh-Backed Seating from HON

November 1st, 2012 by Jeff Klein

Lota Seating from HON

Style and Substance, Perfectly Meshed

Open for orders 11.05.12

A great chair doesn’t have to cost an arm and an leg, it just has to properly support them. Introducing Lota, a mesh-backed chair with simplified comfort controls and all the features you would expect from a quality office chair, and a few you never expected.

3-Way adjustable arms
Counterbalance back support – no adjustment needed
Adapts to a wide variety of sizes
Simplified controls
Available in black, charcoal and navy
Available in polished aluminum or black

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

October 25th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

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

Kentwood Office Furniture Celebrates Grand Opening of Indianapolis Office

October 16th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

 

Indianapolis, Indiana — October 16, 2012- Kentwood Office Furniture celebrated its expansion into the Indianapolis market with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at their Indianapolis showroom on Thursday, September 27th, 2012.  Kentwood Office Furniture’s Grand Rapids management team joined the President of the Indianapolis office and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce President for the event. “We are excited to see the addition of a premier office furniture company like Kentwood to our area. Their strategic location brings growth to the northeast corridor and allows them to conveniently offer their high grade remanufactured, pre-owned and new office furniture, to both Indianapolis and Fishers”, says Dan Canan, Fishers Chamber of Commerce President.

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Kentwood Office Participates in IIDA ArtPrize Scavenger Hunt

October 2nd, 2012 by Jeff Klein

A team of Kentwood Office Furniture employees participated in the IIDA@ArtPrize scavenger hunt on the evening of September 27th.  A variety of local teams spent the evening on a scavenger hunt throughout ArtPrize to battle it out for prizes and bragging rights!

Kentwood Office Furniture Expands into Indianapolis Market

August 2nd, 2012 by Jeff Klein

August 1, 2012 – Kentwood Office Furniture (KOF) is pleased to announce their recent expansion into the Indianapolis, Indiana market. The new Indianapolis showroom, located at 7226 East 87th Street, Suite E, Indianapolis, IN 46256, will focus on providing customers with quality new, used and remanufactured office furniture solutions.  The Indianapolis location will house a new product showroom with mid ranged product solutions offered by companies like Hon, Global and Doane Keyes Premiera.  In addition, there will be a used product display of affordable, high quality products from major office furniture manufacturers like Steelcase, Herman Miller and Haworth.

Kentwood Office also brings top notch remanufactured office furniture solutions to Indianapolis customers.  For over 35 years, Kentwood Office Furniture has been the Mid West’s premier specialist in high quality remanufactured products.  As one of the first major office furniture dealers in the remanufacturing and wholesale industry, Kentwood Office has earned a reputation for providing good, better and best quality product solutions to the right place, at the right time, and at the right price. The remanufactured product solutions include Herman Miller and Haworth products. “Our outstanding group of dedicated employees and our wholesale unit that buys and sells large quantities of used office furniture from companies throughout the USA, combine to provide very cost-effective solutions for every customer”, says Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Laura Hopson.  Remanufactured furniture is not only a cost effective approach but a sound environmental decision, keeping still-useful products out of landfills and reducing the strain on our country’s precious natural resources.  Kentwood Office Furniture has a commitment to sustainability.   Remanufactured furniture is an excellent choice for organizations to furnish an environmentally responsible and productive workplace.

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One Stop Solution for West Side Beer Distributing’s Remodel

June 8th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

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

May 11th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

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

5 Ways to Improve Your Office Space Right Now

May 1st, 2012 by Jeff Klein

By Francesca Smith, Solutions Account Associate

Basic office needs often start with desks and chairs, but there are other ways to improve your office space right away without having to go through a total renovation. Desks, chairs, and workstations require much more thought and investment and deserve their own blog post for a later time.

Instead, I’ll focus on some lesser thought of but equally important spaces when it comes to increasing productivity, improving overall image, and enhancing retention and recruitment of employees.

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The Rapid Looks to the Future with Completed Operations Center

April 18th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

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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Office Olympics in Full Swing

April 17th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

If you have been to Fifth Third Ballpark to cheer on the West Michigan Whitecaps this season, you may have witnessed the Kentwood Office Furniture “Office Olympics”.   Plenty of crazy office-related contests will keep contestants battling it out for top honors between innings at the ballpark.  Maybe we could all incorporate a game of musical chairs or a chair race into our 9 to 5 routine today.

Architectural Walls Create a Functional Shared Space for Spectrum Health

April 12th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

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

National Office Furniture Announces Fourth Annual $25,000 Gift of Inspiration for Education Environments

March 30th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

National Office Furniture announces its fourth annual $25,000 Gift of Inspiration for Education Environments. As education funding and enrichment program support remain challenged, National is pleased to offer the $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to enhance the learning experience and provide new opportunities for student and educator advancement. The donation can be used for technology needs, scholarships, training and development programs, facility enhancements or any other worthy endeavor.

Education organizations can enter now through August 31, 2012.

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

February 7th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

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

January 17th, 2012 by Jeff Klein

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

Healthcare Organizations Can Win a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration

December 20th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

National Office Gift of Inspiration

What would your healing organization invest in with an extra $25,000?

National Office Furniture would like to do our part in assisting your healthcare organization by giving you an opportunity to win a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration. Registration open through February 29, 2012.

Medbio Finds Product Mix a Perfect Fit

November 18th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Medbio InstallationMedbio’s continued company growth led them to acquire a new, larger space. They needed to furnish a beautiful space without breaking the bank. Kentwood Office Furniture had outfitted several spaces for them in the past and was ready to assist. Kentwood Office suggested a mix of new and remanufactured products to meet the customer’s goals. Remanufactured Herman Miller workstations provided huge savings for Medbio. Medbio’s new workspace is beautiful, functional and cost-effective – the perfect combination for a growing business!

Project Details
Medbio
Grand Rapids, MI

Industry: Medical Contract Manufacturing
Application: Private Office, Open Office, Breakroom, Conference Room
Products: Remanufactured Herman Miller Ethospace Workstations, Remanufactured Herman Miller Action Office Workstations with Clear Story, Premiera Desking, Safco Sassy Chairs and Stools, Lateral Files, Conference Table

Global Introduces Multi-Purpose Table System

October 27th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Global – The Total Office introduces Junction, a multi-purpose table system designed for today’s environment. Junction can be setup with a shared leg configuration or freestanding configuration depending on the need. A shared leg configuration provides additional legroom and at the same time decreases cost due to the reduced number of legs required. A freestanding configuration allows work surfaces to be easily reconfigured providing flexibility for changing classroom and boardroom environments.

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Used Herman Miller Ethospace Stations – 90% Off List

October 20th, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Used Herman Miller Ethospace StationsThe First Frame-and-Tile System.

Structural steel frames define the Ethospace system workspace, providing the foundation for hang-on components, and housing yards and yards of wiring and cables.

Kentwood Office Furniture just purchased 400+ used Ethospace workstations and is offering them at 90% off list price.  This is beautiful product and unbeatable pricing.  7.5 x 7.5 and 7.5 x 9.5 stations available.

Kentwood Office Carries on Tradition of Summer Sponsorships

September 22nd, 2011 by Jeff Klein

Sponsorship SignKentwood Office Furniture is proud to be able to continue a tradition of sponsorship.  This summer, Kentwood supported many causes, including: Home Repair Services Making it Home Auction, A.A. Stagg IV Memorial Golf Outing, The Potters House Golf Outing, CARWM Golf Outing, ATHENA Award, IFMA Golf Outing, Charlie Anderson Golf Outing, ICCF, and many others.  We feel incredibly grateful to be able to give back to the community in this way.

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