Herman Miller Ergonomic Seating Ranks 1st

For the second year in a row, Herman Miller ergonomic work seating ranked first in the annual Brand Report survey conducted for Contract Magazine.

The survey consists of a random sample of subscribers and asks that they identify the top 3 manufacturers in 32 product categories. All responses were unaided, and no brand name, prompts or lists were provided to elicit unbiased responses.

Further proof that people who sit at work appreciate a great chair - and that's one of the things that we do best.

Contract Magazine Brand Report Link

Ultimate Guide to Good Posture at Work [Infographic]

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Happy 12-12-12

You won't ever see this date again in your lifetime.

Happy Halloween from your friends at bfi.

We hope that all who have been affected by the storm are safe and that you are able to have a nice Halloween!

We're Having Some Serious Weather in Jersey

Already 70 mph wind gusts around my home in NJ. Still have power, and Lady Liberty is hanging tight, too. Sandy is set to land now at 6PM in Atlantic City, with major effects being felt in NYC, NJ, and CT (especially along coast). Be safe!

Sitting in Style at Mission Control

Mission Control at the Red Bull Stratos World Record Freefall

Cool picture of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates

Can you identify what chair Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are sitting on?

Have Fun on the Spun

Have you seen the Spun chair?  Spun—a chair shaped like a spinning top that tilts and turns with the sitter’s movement. We have one in our Parsippany office so come on by and take the Spun for a spin!

Herman Miller Aeron Chair Trivia

Did you know that the Herman Miller Aeron chair is made every 17 seconds?
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669397/an-american-made-miracle-how-your-aeron-chair-gets-built-in-17-seconds

bfi Furnishes BASF's LEED Double-Platinum North American Headquarters

Great article on a project we did for BASF's new North American Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. This new building which opened in May has already earned a LEED Double-Platinum Certification by the US Green Building Council making it one of just five buildings across the nation to receive such a designation. We will post photos soon. http://www.reforum-digital.com/reforum/20120708#pg83

Herman Miller Brands Recognized with Multiple Awards at NeoCon 2012

Herman Miller, Inc. is celebrating multiple honors this week at the NeoCon 2012 World’s Trade Fair In Chicago, June 11-13. NeoCon is North America’s largest exhibition of contract furnishing for the design and management of the built environment. The annual gathering of design professionals, corporate end users, and furniture dealers recognized the company with seven awards including a sweep in the Conference Seating category.
The annual Best of NeoCon awards for product, juried by interior design and facility management professionals who reviewed more than 350 entries, acknowledged Geiger’s Clamshell Chair Collection with the Gold award in the Conference Seating category, and Herman Miller’s Setu Conference Stool with the Silver award.
Geiger also received a Silver Award for their Tuxedo Lounge Collection in the Sofa/Lounge seating category, and were rewarded with an Editor’s Choice award for Textiles/Upholstery for Ensemble.
Herman Miller earned an Innovation award for their complete re-engineering of the Eames Aluminum Group chairs with new materials and finish options suitable for the outdoors. The new Eames Aluminum Outdoor Group utilizes a PVC-free Outdoor Weave with new powder coat finishes to return the iconic design to its original intent.
Herman Miller Healthcare continues to be recognized as Nemschoff’s Steps™ was awarded the Silver award in the Healthcare Seating category. This marked the third consecutive year Herman Miller Healthcare has received an award.
The company’s alliance partner Luxo continued its excellence in lighting design and manufacturing with a Gold award in the Task/Desktop Lighting category.
The best of NeoCon awards, now in their 23rd year, are sponsored and organized by Contract magazine, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), The International Facility Management Association, the McMorrow Report.
bfi is one of the largest Herman Millers office furniture dealers in NJ. To speak to a sales representative in New Jersey contact bfi.

bfi Furnishes Global Investment Office for Aflac in NYC

bfi helped Aflac create their first global investment office in the US; a new concept for Aflac.
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bfi Furnishes Polo-Ralph Lauren New York Office

bfi-New York recently completed a project for Polo-Ralph Lauren in a boutique 5,500 square foot specialty office space located at 601 West 26th Street. Products and services included custom mill-work in designated areas, custom glass doors, new workstations, new conference furniture and seating, new bookcases and shelving.

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bfi Furnishes Woodhull Medical Center

bfi was retained to help complete a Psychiatric Clinic within the Mental Health Center. Product was specified for exam rooms, nursing stations, treatment rooms, conference areas, the director’s office, waiting areas and the large waiting area.

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bfi Furnishes City of Newark, Police Department and OEM New Headquarters

This is a state of the art Law & Public Safety building in the heart of Newark's mostly residential south ward. It houses the police department's south precinct which aims to become more connected to the community via outreach programs and by providing facilities for the residents to use for their programs and organizations. The building is also the new headquarters for the police department and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) with its command and control center. It is the new high-tech central hub for managing the affairs of the city. bfi provided furniture for work stations, conference rooms, private offices, command and control stations, break rooms, paper flow/copy/fax rooms, and lounge areas. The new furniture more than adequately supports all of these functions. The majority of this project was done under the New Jeresey State Contract, allowing the benefit of a bundled price inclusive of all technical work, as well as delivery and installation services.

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