5.3.12 | Jasper, IN | Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB) today reported net sales of $284.4 million and net income of $2.5 million, or $0.07 per Class B diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 which ended March 31, 2012. Net income for the fiscal year 2012 third quarter included $0.5 million of after-tax restructuring expense, or $0.01 per Class B diluted share.
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4.12.12 | Irvine, CA | Momentum Textiles, a division of Momentum Group, is pleased to add Fluent to its collection of privacy curtains for the healthcare environment that are made with recycled fibers. Also suitable for drapery and bedspread applications, this design features a minimal, organic element combined with fresh colors and is intended to soothe and enhance the patient experience.
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3.26.12 | Canada | Craig Bren has joined Krug as Vice President of Market Development. He is a 30 year veteran in the contract furniture industry, having served as VP of Sales and Market Development for Tuohy Furniture Corporation since 1991
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3.21.12 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR), today announced results for its third quarter ended March 3, 2012. The company reported net sales in the quarter of $399.8 million; a decrease of 3.6% from the third quarter of fiscal 2011. New orders in the third quarter of $360.5 million were 2.1% lower than the prior year level. Sales and orders in the prior year third quarter include activity relating to dealerships the company has since sold. Excluding the impact of these dealer de-consolidations, net sales and orders in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 increased 0.8% and 3.0%, respectively. Relative to the second quarter of fiscal 2012, net sales in the third quarter decreased 10.3%. New orders in the third quarter decreased 18.1% on a sequential-quarter basis.
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3.16.12 | Grand Rapids, MI | Steelcase today launches a year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary, and its reinvention as a globally integrated enterprise, focused on the future of work. Known as the long-time leader of the office furniture industry, the company has thrived for a century not only because of its products and manufacturing strength, but because of its core commitment to people at work and its human-centered approach to innovation and design.
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3.14.12 | Atlanta, GA | Teknion Corp. today announced the official opening of its new 7,300-square-foot showroom in Atlantic Station, the largest urban redevelopment project in North America and home to Atlanta’s top design firms.
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3.2.12 | Grand Rapids, MI | Steelcase Inc. has been recognized as one of FORTUNE magazine’s 2012 “Most Admired Companies” in the Home Equipment, Furnishings industry sector.
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12.19.11 | Jasper, IN | Kimball® Office received an early gift this holiday season — a prestigious Green Good Design award for its manufacturing facilities in Post Falls, Idaho and Jasper, Ind.
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