5.9.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | ­Configura, Inc. released Version 2.0 CET Designer software for designing and specifying office furniture and interiors. The software is used by Haworth and Teknion dealers and, May 19, will be launched by Steelcase. A partnership with ProjectMatrix provides CET Designer users access to more than 80 percent of the products in the commercial furniture industry. 

4.26.08 | Indianapolis, IN | is.group has integrated S.P. Richards’ new Enhanced E-Content with its is.D-Force and is.D-Force2 web storefront products. As part of this initiative, is.group has also partnered with SPR on the production of enhanced content of the is.group RDC stocking products, including their Jan-San offering, Legacy. is.D-Force products for online sales can now take advantage of the Enhanced E-Content to deliver a significantly improved purchasing experience for their customers.  S.P. Richards’ Enhanced E-Content will be shown at is.group’s upcoming annual meeting May 7-10 in Ft. Lauderdale and will be available for release to dealers on both is.D-Force and is.D-Force2 in mid-May at no additional cost. 

4.11.08 | Indianapolis, IN | OFCDesk will hold a design competition, Real-time Office Spaces: Designing the NeoCon experience.  Participants will be asked to use OFCDesk's Interior Design CAD (IDC) along with Steelcase products to showcase the flexibility and ease of use of IDC within a limited floor space. OFCDesk will display a real-time construction of the winning office layout at their booth while simultaneously displaying computer models of the original design on monitors throughout the exhibit. The contest will run from April 1st-25th. For more information or to register: http://www.ofcdesk.com/contest

4.7.08 | Charlotte, NC | EasyKeys.com, a new company founded to provide a convenient, hassle-free process for ordering replacement keys for office furniture online, has launched a first-of-its kind website --
http://www.EasyKeys.com -- that expands its online services to companies nationwide.  EasyKeys.com cuts keys for all office furniture manufacturers, including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, HON, Kimball and Knoll and can be shipped for overnight delivery anywhere in the U.S.

4.1.08 | Grand Haven, MI | Atlas Ergonomics will make its web-based risk assessment and training software free to U.S. organizations with 10,000 or more employees on the condition that clients use its network of physical and occupational therapists, and other ergonomics service providers when on-site support is needed. Atlas plans further expansion based on client and geographical needs. www.atlasergo.com