CubeClerk Chronicle December 2011

WHAT’S INSIDE

Office Furniture | Used Cubicles | Used Desks | Used Tables | Used Seating | New Furniture

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BOOMERANG: FURNITURE LESSON FROM THE AUTO INDUSTRY P17

NEW ITEMS! MANUFACTURERS INSTALLERS P26

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DECEMBER 2011

IN THIS ISSUE

12/2011

CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2011

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Used Cubicles

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Used Desks

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Used Chairs

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Used Tables

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Used Files

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New Furniture

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Signage

Video | P22

Featured P17

Boomerang: Furniture Lesson from the Auto Industry

Boomerang | P17

Regulars P22

Video of the Month: USM Haller

P11&19 Featured Items

New P09

Manufacturers

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Transportation

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Installers Features | P11 & 19

MESSAGE FROM

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“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” ~Steve Jobs

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CUBICLES 8x7 Haworth Race

1200 Steelcase

Used Haworth Places

1200 SC 9000 panels coming out of Ct. at the end of Nov. Mostly 65” high, lots of 65×60.

Phone: 339.832.8335 Email: fcarroll@ roecompany.com

8’x7’ 64” high Race stations with Chicago code power come with a pencil/box/file pedestal, 2 drawer lateral, and a 4’ overhead.

Phone: 773.379.5222 Email: brianl@ roecompany.com

$900 Preowned Haworth

1999 Haworth Places Tall panels are 2-3’and 1-2’. (8’ total). Short panels are 2-3’.

(6’ total). We can make up 8×6,5×6 or 6×6.

Phone: 877.334.9995 Email: commerce99@live.com

price upon request

$675

Herman Miller A0-1

Herman Miller Action

7’ 6’x7’ station, 50” high Includes (1) BBF and (1) FF pedestal Phone: 919.862.4392 Email: tami@carolina officexchange.com

Great Cubicles, Like-new condition, Beige fabric, comes with Two peds and overhead bin great for any office.

Phone: 770.514.0822 Email: ctrail@gcsgroupus.com

These stations are in Sherman Pewter fabric with Medium Tone trim. The worksurfaces are Light Tone. They are in great condition. The cost will depend on configuration and what components are desired.

Phone: 614.880.9111 ext 109 Email: Darin@RSFi.com

$650

$600

price upon request

CUBICLES

A02 Workstation

Teknion Workstation

Herman Miller A02 with Wood Grain Surfaces. Closed overheads, BF ped, task light, tackboard. Available in 5×6,6×6,7×7, 8×8 and more!

Can also be made into manager stations in pods of 6 or 8 Phone: 770.514.0822

6×6 mid height Teknion stations. Grey with white tops.

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

Knoll Reff Workspaces.

Stacking, fully segmented system with mobile tables.

Neutral colors. Excellent Condition! Many sizes available due to flexible product.

Phone: 760.518.6858 Email: jdriscoll@tradein.com

$650

price upon request

price upon request

Herman Miller A01/A02

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Herman Miller Q

Knoll Reff Workspaces

Teknion Leverage

Herman Miller AO1 and AO2 62” and 48” tall panels. Inventory list and pictures available on request.

Phone: 541.482.8787 Email: tristar@ tristarsurplus.com

We have 100+ stations of 8×8, 8×10 & 8×12 complete workplaces ready and available NOW! Phone: 760.518.5868 Email: jdriscoll@tradein.com

This Teknion Leverage workstation inventory is in very good condition and it’s great looking product.

Phone: 773.379.5222 Email: brianl@ roecompany.com

price upon request

price upon request

$950

CUBICLES

Knoll Currants

TRANSPORTAION

Inscape Cubicles

Bridge Logistics We currently have 192 Pre-owned (6’x7’) Knoll Currant stations (48”H – 54”H).

Phone: 408.449.8135 Email: ngocmai5@gmail.com

Inscape Cubicles 6’x6’.

price upon request

price upon request

Herman Miller Etho $650

condition! Please contact me if you’re interested and for more details.

Phone: 408.449.8135 Email: ngocmai5@gmail.com

Steelcase Elements

TRANSPORTAION SHIPPING AND FREIGHT SERVICES Specialized ServicesBridge Logistics specializes in pad wrap services for retail and office environments.

Our experienced team can manage the transportation, shipping and delivery of retail store fixtures, office furniture and Point of Purchase (P.O.P.) displays throughout the continental United States and Canada. Bridge Logistics currently provides pad and blanket wrap services in addition to general commodities for several national retail store chains throughout the United States.

LTL ServicesBridge Logistics can service your LTL or partial truckload shipments throughout the continental United States and Canada.

Herman Miller Modular wall and HM Etho Space workstations Phone: 314.282.4441 Email: Donna@

FacilityServicesNow.com

price upon request

Steelcase Elements Panels/Frames.

Description: Maple and fabric Qty: 150 Phone: 408.449.8135 Email: ngocmai5@gmail.com

price upon request

Expedited ServicesWe can provide expedited ground services throughout the United States and Canada.

We offer multiple options to expedite your shipment by utilizing cargo vans, straight trucks, or truckload team service.

Intermodal ServicesStrong relationships with the industry’s top intermodal providers allow Bridge Logistics to offer to you cost-effective and time-efficient intermodal solutions. Our service is based on door-to-door ratings, and all shipments are managed and tracked from origin to destination.

Web: www.bridgelogisticsinc.com Phone: 513.874.7444 Email:

DESKS Steelcase Unit Assemblies We have 350 of the 30×60 and 250 of the 25×60.

This inventory loads out of Ct. during the first two weeks of December. Please contact me for pictures and detailed inventory.

Phone: 339.832.8335 Email: fcarroll@ roecompany.com

price upon request

Cherry Manager’s Desk

Reception Desk

Cherry Steelcase Manager’s Desk Unit. Plenty of storage and workspace.

Phone: 614.880.9111 ext 109 Email: Darin@RSFi.com

This beautiful reception desk has been one of our showroom samples. It has a dark mocha finish and brushed aluminum drawer pulls.

Phone: 614.880.9111 ext 109 Email: Darin@RSFi.com

$900

$2,900

SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION

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DESKS

Steelcase Micro Office

Geiger Brickel

Clearance Executive Desk

Excellent Condition! Rich Maple Finish. Keilhauer Leather Chairs to compliment.

Phone: 760.518.5868 Email: jdriscoll@tradein.com

Beautiful Geiger Brickel executive U-groups in a popular cherry finish. We have lefts and rights. Can provide more details as we pull inventory in house.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

Never been used 6’x9’ U shape private office with hutch in Medium Cherry veneer.

Phone: 773.379.5222 Email: tmeyers@ roecompany.com

price upon request

price upon request

$1,500

MANUFACTURERS Bow Front Desk Set

Insignia Series Desk

Phone: 773-253-4758 Email: cyndid@

Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@

call for dealer

call for dealer

Insignia Series Desk Bow Front Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@ call for dealer

Insignia Conference Table Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@

Pinnacle Task Chair

RS1 Tiles

Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@

Phone: 651.325.9388 Email: ray.noble@ renu-space.com call for dealer

call for dealer

call for dealer

Quick Tip: To view more information about each product, just click on the picture shown. You will be taken straight to the post on our website!

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Propel Conference Chair Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@ compeloffice.com call for dealer

Jupiter Task Chiar Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@ compeloffice.com call for dealer

RS1 Custom Tiles

Moda Task Chair

Phone: 651.325.9388 Email: ray.noble@ renu-space.com call for dealer

Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@ compeloffice.com call for dealer

Avenue Series Executive Suites Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@ compeloffice.com call for dealer

Zen Conference Chair Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@ compeloffice.com call for dealer

Levengo Lounge Seating Phone: 773.253.4758 Email: cyndid@ compeloffice.com call for dealer

FEATURE

FEATURED ITEMS Steelcase Leap Chair Make: Steelcase Quantity: 10 Company: Atlanta Office Liquidators Contact: Eric Bostrom Website: http://www. aoliatlanta.com Street: 4350 Commerce Circle City: Atlanta, GA

City: Pennsauken, NJ 10’ Laminate boat-shaped conference table with 3 black drum bases. Light cherry finish.

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com price upon request

The flexible backrest ensures that the back is always fully supported.

The separate upper and lower back controls can be adjusted to provide full support to any user.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@ aoliatlanta.com Price $425

Knoll Life Chairs Make: Knoll Quantity: 05 Company: Boomerang USA Contact: Joshua Smargiassi Website: http://www.boomerangofficefurniture.com Street: 9155 River Road City: Pennsauken, NJ Knoll Life Chairs with gray fabric seat and gray mesh back.

10’ Boat Shaped Conference Table Size: 10 X 4 Quantity: 03 Company: Boomerang USA Contact: Joshua Smargiassi Website: http://www.boomerangofficefurniture.com Street: 9155 River Road P11

Herman Miller Ethospace

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com Price $300

Make: Herman Miller Size: 8x8, 8x10 Quantity: 60 Company: Atlanta Office Liquidators Contact: Eric Bostrom Website: http://www.aoliatlanta.com Street: 4350 Commerce Circle City: Atlanta, GA Very clean Herman Miller Ethospace.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

price upon request

Teknion Workstation

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

Make: Teknion Size: 6x8 Quantity: 10 Company: Boomerang USA Contact: Joshua Smargiassi Website: http://www.boomerangofficefurniture.com Street: 9155 River Road City: Pennsauken, NJ

price upon reques

Teknion Workstations with high grey panels and white work surfaces. Black trim and red tack boards.

FEATURE

Used David Edward Loung Seating Make: David Edward Quantity: 1 Complete

five piece set Company: EthoSource

Office Furniture Contact: Sarah McDaniel Website: http://www. ethosource.com/used-office-chairs/david-edwardslounge-chairs.html Street: 180 Grace Blvd City: Morgantown, PA 4 Pre-owned David Edwards lounge chairs in excellent condition with 1 Baker ottoman. These will be sold as a set only.

Phone: 610.286.1766 Email: sarahm@ ethosource.com price upon request

Laminate Bow Front Desk Set Make: Amber Size: 42x72 Desk / 24x72 Credenza Quantity: 02 Company: RSFi Contact: Darin Website: http://www.RSFi. com Street: 401 East Wilson Bridge Road City: Worthington, OH Amber series desk and credenza sets. These sets are NEW overstock selling at reduced prices. This is a durable laminate set with frosted glass doors on the hutch. Plenty of drawer space and 6’ of overhead storage.

Phone: 614.880.9111 ext 109 Email: Darin@RSFi.com

Keihauer Leather and Bulldog Chairs

Price: $1,200

Knoll Reff Cherry Wood Cubicle Make: Amber Make: Reff Size: 6’ x 8’ Quantity: 80 Company: Office Remix Contact: Bernie Website: officeremix.com Street: 3105 NW 25th Ave City: Pompano Beach, FL Amber series desk and credenza sets. These sets are NEW overstock selling at reduced prices. This is a durable laminate set with frosted glass doors on the hutch. Plenty of drawer space and 6’ of overhead storage.

Phone: 954.801.9920 Email: sales@ officeremix.com Price: $695

Quantity: 500+ Company: TradeIn.com Contact: Jon Driscoll Website: http://www.tradein.com City: Mountain View, CA Keilhauer Leather: Medium back, syncro-tilt, casters, pneumatic height adjustment,upholstered open arm.

Phone: 760.518.6858 Email: jdriscoll@tradein.com

price upon request

CHAIRS

CHAIRS

Bernhardt Lounge Chairs

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HBF Conference Chairs

Herman Miller Equa Chair

Looking for something distinctive for your lobby?

These are in excellent condition.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

32 distressed leather HBF conference chairs. Really nice.

Phone: 339.832.8335 Email: fcarroll@ roecompany.com

Herman Miller Equa task chair, with black upholstery and black frame. Fixed height arms.

Phone: 877.842.9468

price upon request

$150

$179

Herman Miller Armless

Herman Miller Adjustable

Haworth Look Chair

Herman Miller Equa task chair, with black upholstery, black frame, and no arms.

Phone: 877.842.9468

Herman Miller Equa task chair, with black upholstery and black frame. Adjustable height arms.

Phone: 877.842.9468

45 available. Truly “like new�

Haworth LOOK task chairs.

Current design/style.

Phone: 832.641.3379 Email: ncomsys@aol.com

$109

$199

$239

CHAIRS

Steelcase Rally Stool

KI Perry Chair

Laminate - Veneer

Questions & Answers What’s the difference between a laminate desk and a veneer desk?

Laminates actually use photo-

Steelcase Rally stool, with translucent plastic seat and black or Graphite metal frame.

Phone: 877.842.9468

Looking for a stack chair that’s both comfortable and convenient? KI’s Perry Stack Chair features an articulating backrest that pivots to provide proper support.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

$89

$75

Haworth X99 Seminar

Knoll Jamaica Chair

graphic reproductions of real hardwood surfaces, but the image quality is so high that it can be difficult to distinguish it from authentic wood. This image is bonded to the surface of a wood composite, which is typically a type of particle board. The result is an uncanny resemblance to solid wood. Laminates are highly durable, inexpensive, and low maintenance.

The ancient Egyptians are cred-

Back: Soft mesh.

Seat: Standard upholstered.

Arms: Black polypropylene Back tilts backward 21° from the upright position.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

Knoll Jamaica high cafe chairs.

Chrome legs with brushed metal seat.

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

$250

$350

ited with the first evidence of veneer construction, which takes thin layers of wood (or other materials, such as ivory or marble) and permanently bonds them to a center core. The purpose of this technique is to create a balanced or uniform surface design. Thin, consecutive layers from one log could be used for a matching or repeating grain pattern - something inconceivable with solid wood.

When veneer became more affordable with the advance of technology, it naturally became more popular. Today, nearly eighty percent of wood furniture in every price range uses veneer construction. With the advances in adhesives over the past few decades, veneer construction is stronger than ever. Stronger and more durable even than solid wood.

Design Services

CHAIRS

Knoll RTM Task

Herman Miller Aeron

Interior Design Group

Interior Design Group is celebrating its twenty third year as a commercial space planning and interior design firm serving the corporate, healthcare, governmental and retail sectors. IDG is also a HUB and a NTCTRCA certified WBE. Phone: 817.469.1171

These RPM chairs have every bell and whistle including a seat slider. These chairs are available in a black or a stylish two tone gray fabric.

Phone: 614.880.9111 ext 109 Email: Darin@RSFi.com

$175

has 40 of these very popular Herman Miller Aeron chairs that are available immediately.

Phone: 610.286.1766 Email: sarahm@ ethosource.com

price upon request Knoll Seating

HON Executive Side Chair

Furniture Dealer

Environments create a new facade for you! ROE is a new company that is helping reshape the business world. services that are paving the way toward a more sustainable future. ROE’s environmentally remanufactured and quality Phone: 715.345.9800

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has 9-Pre-owned Knoll Life Task Chair with adjustable height, arms, seat depth and recline.

Phone: 610.286.1766 Email: sarahm@ ethosource.com

Pre-owned Arcadia Aria 3-seat leather bench in a buttery-soft taupe-colored leather. This bench is 73Ă—21 and in excellent condition.

Phone: 610.286.1766 Email: sarahm@ ethosource.com

price upon request

price upon request

CHAIRS

Pre Owned Office Chairs

Steelcase Leap Chairs

We’ve received over 1,000 preowned office chairs this week, all priced lower than $200.

Phone: 877.842.9468

Ethosource Office Furniture has just received 125 preowned Steelcase Leap chairs in very good condition.

Phone: 610.286.1766 Email: sarahm@ ethosource.com

High End Break Room Furniture with Knoll wire frame seating.

Phone: 760.518.6858 Email: jdriscoll@tradein.com

price upon request

price upon request

price upon request

Lobby Furniture

Bodybilt Chairs

Break Room Furniture

Steelcase Sensor Chairs

Beautiful Condition!

Phone: 760.518.6858 Email: jdriscoll@tradein.com

200 plus units of beautiful Bodybilt Task chairs!

Phone: 510.351.7511 Email: admin@acqoffice.com

We just acquired 200 Steelcase Sensor chairs. Burgundy fabric with gray bodies.

Phone: 631.889.2554 Email: lr@liofficefurniture.com

price upon request

$25

$99 as-is condition

CHAIRS

Knoll Life Chair

Steelcase Leap Chair

Haskell Stacking Chairs

With intuitive adjustments, a slim silhouette and broad color and finish palette, Life sets the standard for ergonomics and innovative design.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

The flexible backrest ensures that the back is always fully supported. The separate upper and lower back controls can be adjusted to provide full support to any user.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

Stacking chair with wood back and seat covered in red/beige pattern fabric wood arms and front legs. Metal back legs.

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

$325

$425

price upon request

Steelcase Guest Chair

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Herman Miller Ergon

Herman Miller Equa

Stacking Chairs with Green fabric seat and back. Black metal legs.

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

Clean Herman Miller high back Ergons.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

This available Equa chair is in great as is condition! Back and seat upholstered in Evergreen fabric, arms and sled base is in black.

Phone: 773.379.5222 Email: tmeyers@ roecompany.com

price upon request

price upon request

$125

CHAIRS

Knoll Stack Chair

Falcon Stack Chairs

Bernhardt Lobby Chairs

Clean Knoll stack chair with upholstered seat. Flex back.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

We just received these clean Falcon stack chairs. Black metal frame.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

Bernhardt Lobby Guest Chairs Description: Blue with cherry arms.

Phone: 408.449.8135 Email: ngocmai5@gmail.com

$150

$60

$60

Sit-On-It Chairs

Blue Guest Chair

Sit-on-it Ergo Chairs Description: Black with 3-paddles (arms go up and down) Phone: 408.449.8135 Email: ngocmai5@gmail.com

Basic sled base blue guest chair with arms. Very clean!

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

$80

$45

FEATURE

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Furniture Lesson

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industry

Why Can’t Facility Managers Have it all? By josh smargiassi

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ver lease or buy a high end luxury vehicle? If not, drop by a local showroom. More than likely, the event will convey a new understanding of professionalism and customer service. This is because the luxury car shopping experience does not end with the sale of the vehicle.

It extends well through the warranty, leasing, and payment processes, which are typically among the best in the business.

So, here’s the question. When will the office furniture marketplace learn from the high end auto industry and provide buying and leasing options that benefit end users as well as facility managers? Both industries sell sophisticated assets and spend millions in developing design, performance, ergonomics, and materials. But the car industry delivers a far better product—from assets to options.

When customers walk into nearly any of today’s reputable, P17

upscale car dealers, they can choose from new or used assets while deciding upon a wide variety of leasing and buying options. New or used, for sale or for lease, all vehicles will be offered with warranties and options designed to make the customer walk out of the dealership with keys in hand.

Some dealers are embracing the pre-owned market as a cost effective, complementary product offering that provides style and quality in addition to broad product inventories.

But after walking into an office furniture dealership, buyers of all types (including facility managers) are likely to be hit with well worn lead times in addition to value propositions from the same manufacturer with a proposal to buy.

Then, and only if the price isn’t agreed upon, will an option to lease be presented. But if the word “used” is mentioned

(“Certified Pre-owned” has not yet entered the lexicon in this area), a mad scramble will immediately ensue that

response, legitimate manufacturers and dealers warned consumers against the dangers of dealing with unsavory suppliers of used furniture.

wholesaler willing to cut a deal with the original salesperson.

Fortunately, the appeal of significant savings (sometimes as much as 50%) coupled with honorable used suppliers kept enough customers interested and eventually gained their loyal support. The result has been the evolution of full

Wouldn’t it be nice to find a furniture dealer that provides a variety of intriguing, clever, and cost saving furniture Most car manufacturers respect their dealer’s right to make money—which doesn’t necessarily mean selling only new cars. They know that selling used vehicles is slightly risky, but it is still mostly profitable if done right. They accept the fact that a used luxury car on the road is market share, and the owner will hopefully love the experience enough to buy In leasing more vehicles and then reclaiming them at lease expirations, dealers have also created a new, enhanced revenue stream fueled by the extremely profitable, certified pre-owned and sub-prime markets. This is an exceptionally heady move that comes at a time when market share for the Big Three has declined, and drastic economic measures are being considered.

To the general detriment of end users and facility managslow to follow the same sales and leasing patterns adopted by the auto industry. This is also ironic, since both Michigan-based industries have similar histories and roots.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, changing import rules and fuel shortages combined with stagnant innovation began to shake up the American auto industry. At the reinvention.

This market exploded in 1968 when the world’s first panel

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Miller of Zeeland, MI. Shortly thereafter, Steelcase, Knoll, and Haworth soon followed suit. Instead of building around individual pieces, component systems could adapt to an needs. With this flexibility, facility managers could easily upgrade their company’s infrastructure to accommodate corporate moves, growth spurts, or even downsizings.

Eventually, a new entrepreneur emerged alongside the

Today, “pre-owned” furniture dealers commonly operate as alternative sources to local suppliers of new product. Some dealers are even following the lead of the auto industry by developing more sophisticated buying options for the 24-month leases with upgrade options, and special value for trade in of product.

For many years, facility managers have wondered why they they can, as long as they are able to optimize the value of Here are some tips on how to accomplish these goals.

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Before purchasing furniture assets, have the dealer estimate its residual market value after two, three, four, and even five years. The same should also be done with existing furniture before trade ins. This information will help project furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) decisions.

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Carefully review the dealer’s written service agreement while scheduling annual visits to maintain furniture assets. Good service agreements are designed to protect the furniture’s residual value and the customer’s return on investment.

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Carefully review all the available purchasing and leasing options with the dealer. Leasing options such as fair market value leases, asset based lending, or fixed Select a dealer that understands the import and used opportunities without sacrificing quality.

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bish everything from cubicles and chairs to work stations and desks and sell the updated furnishings for half the cost.

Furniture manufacturers responded by examining their ability to sell against their own refurbished systems.

For years, a major sales point for new furniture was the quality of construction and longevity of the asset. Naturally, original furniture manufacturers wouldn’t claim their products were badly designed or poorly built. parable to lines from new manufacturers.

PHOTO: BOOMERANG USA

services and high quality merchandise.

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Capitalizing on this conflict, disreputable suppliers went to work. Some brokers demeaned the industry and incited buyer distrust by employing a series of dishonest strategies that commonly included bait and switch tactics. In

Thoroughly evaluate the dealer’s ability to refurbish, store, and manage assets. The long-term cost sav-

capabilities can help save a great deal of money over the life of the asset.

For some furniture customers, the purchasing mission isn’t easy because of the myriad of options. Still, thanks to sible for facility professionals to make fiscally responsible decisions about the pros and cons of all types of furniture, including new, imported, and used.

Josh Smargiassi is vice president of Pennsauken, NJ-based Boomerang Questions about this article can be sent to josh@boomerangusa.com.

FEATURES

FEATURES

HAWORTH IMPROV CHAIRS $550

Make: Haworth Quantity: 485 Company: Tri Star Systems Contact: John Viknius Website: http://www.tristarsurplus.com City: Phoenix, AZ 485 Haworth Improv HE office chairs, fully adjustable. Adjustable seat pan, adjustable arm height, back lock, adjustable back height, swivel, and pneumatic lift.

Phone: 541.482.8787 Email: tristar@tristarsurplus.com

ZUO LOUNGE SEATING price upon request

Make: Zuo Company: Atlanta Office Liquidators Contact: Eric Bostrom Website: http://www.aoliatlanta.com Street: 4350 Commerce Circle SW City: Atlanta, GA

This Mid-Century classic series, the Fortress comes with leather seating, leatherette back and side with a chrome steel tube frame. It comes in black, white or espresso.

Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

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TABLES Geiger Conference Table

Bistro Table and Chairs

TABLES

High End Conference

Great table, comes in five 25’ sections with five drum legs.

Contact me for pictures. Also check out the tal leather HBF Conference Chairs.

Phone: 339.832.8335 Email: fcarroll@ roecompany.com

Pre-owned Allermuir bistro table and 2-stool sets in very good as is condition. The tables are 24” round and 40” tall. Each set consists of 1-table & 2-stools.

Phone: 610.286.1766 Email: sarahm@ ethosource.com

31 Conference Rooms. Various sizes, all high end.

Phone: 760.518.6858 Email: jdriscoll@tradein.com

$2,500

price upon request

price upon request

Knoll Propeller Table

Maple Conference Table

6’ Cherry Table

Knoll Propeller Table measuring 8’ x 3 1/2’. Gray laminate top with black edge trim and center power block.

Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

15’ x 4’ Maple Conference Table with beveled edges. 2” thick. Black leg bases.

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6’ x 3’ Dark Cherry Conference Table.

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TABLES

12’ Boat Shaped Table

10’ Boat Shaped Table

8’ Conference Table

12’ boat shaped conference table. Light maple finish.

Measures 4’ wide at center.

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10’ Laminate boat-shaped conference table with 3 black drum bases. Light cherry finish.

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8’ x 4’ Conference table with rounded ends. Burl pattern laminate top with wood edges.

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price upon request

price upon request

price upon request

OFDA Announces Dates & Location of 2012 Dealer Strategies Conference

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LEXANDRIA, VA (November 11, 2011) – The Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA) has announced that its 2012 Dealer Strategies Conference will be held on October 28-30 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

One of the newest hotels on the Las Vegas strip, the $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan facility opened on December 15, 2010 and features 2,995 rooms; a 75,000 sq. ft. casino; 300,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space; a 40,000 sq. ft. spa and fitness facility; an 1,800 seat theater; and 150,000 sq. ft. of meeting/ convention space.

The decision to hold OFDA’s annual meeting in Las Vegas was heavily influenced by direct input from association members, after staff and board directors researched and made site visits to a variety of choice locations around the country. Once the search was narrowed down to either Las Vegas or the suburbs of Chicago, attendees at the 2011 Dealer Strategies Conference were asked to cast a ballot for their preference.

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“The overwhelming majority of attendees chose Las Vegas as their destination of choice for the conference,” said Chris Bates, OFDA’s president. “The 2012 location is as exciting as the conference program will be, and if the past three year’s conferences are any indicator, we’re on track to offer attendees an education-packed conference program with ample opportunities for networking.”

With leadership from OFDA’s directors, a 2012 conference planning task force already is beginning work on next year’s program topics and speakers.

Registration and hotel reservations will be available at the beginning of the year. For more information visit http://www.ofdanet.org/conference or call 800.542.6672.

About OFDA The Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA) is the trade association for office furniture dealers and their trading partners.

Founded in 1904, the Association provides vital research, information, government advocacy, training, and networking services to office furniture dealers. More information on OFDA resources is available atwww.ofdanet.org or by calling (800) 542-6672.

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Questions & Answers

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What’s the difference between a box box file and a file file?

A box box file is what it sounds like. It has two small box files on top and one larger file drawer underneath. A box box file is good for employees that will need extra storage besides their filing needs. For instance, if you have an employee that uses rulers, markers or pencils on a regular basis you might think about utilizing the versatility of a box box file.

As-is 3,4 and 5 drawer filing systems. Priced to move quickly.

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Hon 36� tan lateral files. 5 Drawer.

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$175

Black Metal Bookshelves

Tortoise Shell Credenza

A file file is simply two file drawers stacked on top of one another. This provides extra filing space for the employee.

Many companies utilize a combination of box box files and file files or a combination of a lateral file and a box box file. A lateral file is like having two file file pedestals in one.

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Black metal bookcases.

4 shelf units measuring 14D x 36W x 51H. Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

Description: Credenza in a tortoise shell finish. The credenza measures 40Wx32HX18D. Phone: 856.582.0100 Email: josh@ boomerangusa.com

$125

$120

NEW FURNITURE price upon request

New Reception Station

New in the box reception station, available in Cherry, mahogany, espresso, and maple. complete to assemble, bowfront shell with return and pedestal.

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$250

High Performance Task

This contemporary, high performance chair is feature packed for personal comfort, with pneumatic seat height adjustments.

Phone: 770.514.0822 Email: ctrail@gcsgroupus.com

$1.095

Knoll Reff White Cubicle

Knoll Reff 6’ x 8’ white wood cubicle includes: custom wood refinishing, new panel upholstery, COM fabric, 2 drawer lateral file, box/box/file, 8’ overhead. Glass panels optional.

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$695

Unifore Italian Cubicle

Designed in Italy, these trendy cubicles brings the look of maple together with brushed aluminum trim to the fore.

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$329

Eames Mid Back Knockoff Black LeatherTek, White Leather-Soft Vinyl Phone: 919.744.7100 Email: eric@aoliatlanta.com

$125

Keilhauer Respond Task

Keilhauer Respon task/conference chair w beige fabric and black appointments. Fully adjustable seat, back, arms and Height.

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NEW FURNITURE

$250

United Chair Via Caldera

Via Caldera task/conference chairs offer a range of intuitive ergonomic features.

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$1,499

L-Shaped Reception Desk Right Credenza w/Corner Extension, Reversible Return, Deluxe Pedestal – Full 2 Corner Transaction Tops and 1 rectangular transaction top.

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$797

Disol Brushed Metal Conference Table

The presence of this metallic design inner office conference table adds forward thinking to any environment.

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NEW FURNITURE

$1.197

price upon request

$109

Steelcase Dearborn

Used Steelcase Dearborn Cherry wood U Shape Desk. This traditional styled desk with its classic lines, molding definition and brass pulls is timeless.

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Steelcase Protege Task

Steelcase Protege Task/Conference. ProtĂŠgĂŠ is perfect in meeting rooms, as a guest chair, or for short-term work areas. Available with a fully upholstered back.

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Stacking Chairs

Brand new in the box Stacking Chairs, quality built products at a very affordable price. Available in Vinyl or cloth, different colors available as well!

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SIGNS Plastic Cubicle Sign Holders

Digitally Printed Logo Signage

$13.95

$10.00 per square foot Workstation name holder with clear lens, inhouse laser printed names insert easily, mounted to work station walls or office walls or glass.

Phone: 1.800.580.6668 Email: john@cubiclesigns.com

Digital Wall graphics for offices and reception areas including company logo, military shields, directional and photos.

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Curved Aluminum Cubicle Signs

Dimentional Letters/Wall Graphics

$18.00

price per job Curved aluminum sign holders with snap in lens for laser or inkjet printed names or titles.

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dimensional lettering or logos cut out, cast in plastic or metal or glass. shipped nationwide with mounting pattern 10-14 days.

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INSTALLATION SERVICES Installation Perfectionist

Installation and Knockdown + Loadout Services

Personalized service for your next office/modular furniturer installation, reconfiguration or corporate relocation in the Ft.Worth-Dallas area. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Corporate Facilities Services is an office system and furniture installation company specializing in flexible workspaces and demanding office environments.

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Office Furniture Installation Throughout Florida Office furniture installation contractor offering services throughout Florida for over 25 years. Warehouse receiving, delivery, installation, storage, maintenance of all types of office furniture.

Phone: 813.880.7171 Email: tep@spacesgroup.com

Environmentally Friendly Installation Do you need a new look for your office? Need help getting there? Let Recycled Office Environments do the work! ROE is a new company that is helping reshape the business world.

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National Furniture Installation National network Over 250 Service Providers offering trouble-free installation services of New Furniture, Remanufactured Furniture, As Is Furniture and Used Furniture throughout North America.

Phone: 443.274.6015

Installation Looking to transition or expand your office space? Moving and need assistance? Professional installation done right the first time! We can install one new workstation or even an entirely new office system.

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Office Furniture Installs and Re-Installs Nationwide Relocation/Installation Services Whether you have an internal restack of workstations, a major move or a simple reconfiguration we can help.

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