MDK
OFFICE SEATING
2016 Product Guide
Introduction Established in 1995, we have been committed to the in-house design and UK manufacture of quality office and commercial seating, growing into a reputable, reliable and recognised force. We are passionate about what we do and our ongoing product development strategy places us firmly in the design-led arena, whilst caring for the environment and the people we work with. Paying attention to innovation, comfort and the solving of posture related issues our impressive and extensive ranges offer quality client solutions across the diverse requirements and budgets of the office furniture and associated markets. Our product range is available exclusively through carefully selected Regional Distributors who uphold our objectives of product quality, value engineering and unrivalled Customer service.
Based in Leicestershire, we operate from two dedicated production facilities totalling 40,000 sq ft. Our Head Office features a very impressive showroom containing examples of all our ranges. As part of a recent expansion programme we have also set up a brand new Conference and Training Facility in our second Factory. We encourage you to visit and utilise these spaces for product introduction and awareness, end-user visits, presentations and product training. We are also happy to host client own events.
Contents 01 Ergonomics
05 Bistro & Breakout
Me
8-9
Quattro
52-53
10-11
Cashew
54-55
iDentity
12-13
Pecan
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Quantum
14-15
Pistachio
57
02 Task & Executive
Coco
06 Soft & Collaborative Seating
Activ
18-19
Duo
60-61
Re-activ
20-21
Trio
62-63
i-Q
22-23
SIT-u Link
64-65
i-SIT
24-25
SIT-u Bench
66-67
SIT-u Enclose
68-69
SIT-u Work
70-71
Pause & Pitch
72-73
03 Contract
Mingle
74-75
Task
28-29
inSIT - Lo & Hi
76-77
Task +
30-31
Retreat
78-79
Task Synchro
32-33
POD
80-81
Industrial & Draughtsman
34-35
bTogether
82-85
04 Meeting & Visitor
07 Information
Satsu
38-39
Environment
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Nectar
40-41
Design
Tango
42-43
Service & Quality
87
Mango
44-45
Customer Focus
87
Morello
46-47
Zest
48-49
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Product Overview 01 Ergonomics Me
Quattro
iDentity
Quantum
Activ
Re-activ
i-Q
i-SIT
Task
Task +
Task Synchro
Industrial
02 Task & Executive
03 Contract
04 Meeting & Visitor Satsu
Nectar
Tango
Mango
Morello
Zest
05 Bistro & Breakout Coco
Cashew
Pecan
Pistachio
06 Soft & Collaborative Seating Duo
Trio
SIT-u Link
SIT-u Bench
SIT-u Enclose
SIT-u Work
Pause & Pitch
Mingle
inSIT - Lo & Hi
Retreat
POD
bTogether
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Ergonomics Ergonomic seating is vital for well being in the workplace. Well being improves motivation, productivity and energy levels, Employers should consider ergonomic seating for their work force. The challenge to overcome the diversity of different body shapes and sizes resulted in the development of these highly engineered affordable posture solutions.
activ
Me Pg 8-9
Quattro Pg 10-11
iDentity Pg 12-13
Quantum Pg 14-15
Ergonomics
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ME shown in Camira Sprint Champion
Me - me, you, everyone.
A seating solution with everyone in mind. ‘Me’ provides adjustments that adapt the chair to suit users of all sizes, by utilizing a unique twin seat slide system, ratchet back height adjustment and multi-functional arms. The versatility of the range is further enhanced by a choice of 3 back rests Posture, Task & Task Mesh. ‘Me’ reduces the need for replacement chairs and provides a one-stop chair solution for Facility Managers.
Features: 3-lever Independent mechanism Adjustable body tension control Integral twin seat slides 125mm travel Ratchet back height adjustment Adjustable mesh lumbar panel Flex-front seat 3 Ergonomic backrest options
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Ergonomics
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Quattro shown in Camira Sprint Silver
Quattro - High performance. Maximum adjustability.
Providing long term posture solutions to all users in all environments. Distinctive, unique total ergonomic comfort when support is required for long periods. Quattro has enhanced profiles to ensure perfect body contact throughout.
Features: 4-lever independent mechanism Additional forward seat tilt Adjustable body tension control Integral seat slide 50mm travel Ratchet back height adjustment Flex-front seat Inflatable lumbar support 4 Ergonomic backrest options 11
iDentity - Modern ergonomics for the everyday user
Designed with the every day user in mind. iDentity provides complete back, neck and pelvic support via a modern and easy to use mechanism and generous comfort profiles. Coupled with salient ergonomic features, iDentity is an every day posture solution.
Features: Independent dynamic mechanism Supportive free-float facility Anti-shock release Additional forward seat tilt Adjustable body tension control Integral seat slide 75mm travel Ratchet back height adjustment Flex-front seat Inflatable lumbar support 12
Ergonomics
i-Dentity shown in Camira Sprint Hurdle
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Quantum - Stable. Strong. Confident.
A robust, highly ergonomic posture chair, designed to withstand the toughest of environments. Quantum combines tri-curved sculptured technology with synchronous movement to provide maximum comfort, day and night. Complete with simple adjustments, heavy duty gas lift and polished base, Quantum provides maximum performance all day, every day.
Features: Synchronised mechanism with pelvic support control Additional forward seat tilt Single revolution heavy duty body tension control Integral seat slide 125mm travel Ratchet backrest height adjustment Flex-front seat Inflatable lumbar support Heavy duty gas lift Chrome base with footgrips 14
Ergonomics
Quantum shown in Camira 24/7 Pendulum
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Task & Executive A quality, stylish and modern ergonomic solution for all working environments. With a combination of sizes, back styles and movement options, all task and clerical requirements are met within one extended range.
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Activ Pg 18-19
Re-activ Pg 20-21
i-Q Pg 22-23
i-SIT Pg 24-25
Activ - Micro - designed for the small to medium user
Pro - larger task chair proportions Ergo - deluxe spine shaped tri-curved back profile
The Activ range offers a traditional solution to task and posture seating. Catering for smaller size chair users is often overlooked, which is why a petite option is included. Pro and Ergo are aimed at the standard size user, where a choice of back rest can be specified. A multitude of additional options are available making the Activ range a cost effective task chair proposition.
Features: 3-lever Independent mechanism Optional Synchro mechanism Adjustable body tension control Waterfall seat 3 backrest options
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Task & Executive
Activ shown in Camira Gravity Petal /Frozen /Dove
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Task & Executive
Re-activ shown in Camira 24/7 Pendulum
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Re-activ - Exceptional comfort for the broader user
Re-activ caters for the larger user, who still require an executive task chair offering. The large seat pan and wide tri-curved backrest provide a chair solution which exceeds normal task chair parameters.
Features: Synchronised mechanism Anti-shock release Adjustable body tension control Seat slide adjustment 50mm Ratchet back height adjustment Wide tri-curved backrest Large waterfall seat
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Task & Executive
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i-Q shown in Camira Urban Uptown/Avenue/Highrise
i-Q - Intelligent, Simplistic. Responsive
Simplicity was the key word in the design brief. The removal of the complexity and confusion of adjustment, the result – fewer controls and easier to use. A task chair family for all environments, the chair of choice for many companies.
Features: Synchronised mechanism Body responsive weight activated movement Dial controlled travel restriction Integral seat slide 75mm travel Backrest height adjustment Adjustable mesh lumbar panel Flex-front seat 3 backrest options 23
i-SIT - A Superior Executive Task Chair
A high back task chair with executive synchronised mechanism control. Available in Upholstered and Mesh back options, the i-SIT offers high performance, high comfort and represents the very best integration of style and function.
Features: Synchronised mechanism Anti-shock release Additional forward seat tilt Adjustable body tension control Integral seat slide 125mm travel Backrest height adjustment Adjustable mesh lumbar panel Flex-front seat 24
Task & Executive
i-SIT shown in Camira X2 Value/Positive
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Contract A range of office chairs designed to be specified with budget in mind. These chairs have the ability to be upgraded, creating an affordable ergonomic solution. Available in several variations, Contract is a fuss free choice for office chair needs.
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activ
Task Pg 28-29
Task + Pg 30-31
Task Synchro Pg 32-33
Industrial Pg 34-35
Contract
Task shown in Camira Xtreme Lombok
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Task
A tri-curved upholstered or contoured mesh back offering, Available with optional mechanisms, as standard with hand wheel back height adjustment, this range can be specified at the very basic level or with additional options to suit user requirement.
Features: 2-lever back angle adjustment mechanism Optional 3-lever independent mechanism Hand-wheel back height adjustment Large waterfall seat 2 backrest options
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Task +
Next level task seating, Task+ is also available in upholstered and mesh back options, with the inclusion of ratchet back height adjustment and independent mechanism. This range can be specified at a basic level or with additional options to suit user specification.
Features: 3-lever Independent mechanism Ratchet back height adjustment Large waterfall seat 2 backrest options
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Contract
Task+ shown in Camira Xtreme Belize
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Task Synchro
A synchronised contract option, as standard with automatic body weight tension control. Upholstered ratchet back or fixed mesh back options, Task Synchro is a simplistic, easy to use contract solution.
Features: Synchronised mechanism Body responsive weight activated movement Large waterfall seat Ratchet back height adjustment - upholstered only Fixed mesh backrest with adjustable lumbar panel
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Contract
Synchro shown in Camira Xtreme Diablo
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Contract
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Industrial & Draughtsman
Multiple use seating for various environments. Industrial & Draughtsman is a selection of chairs that can be used outside of the traditional office space. Whether it be a factory or warehouse, laboratory or checkout - this range provides a solution for retail, transport and warehouse industries.
Features: 2-lever Independent mechanism Hand-wheel back height adjustment Upholstered or textured polyurethane options
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Meeting & Visitor Smart and versatile, light and elegant or sturdy and durable, the Meeting & Visitor collection is comprised of six distinctive seating ranges. Integrating these contrasting chairs designs in a combination of styles with our Pistachio occasional meeting tables (see Pg 57) creates a selection of multi-purpose furniture suitable for endless applications.
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in-SITu
Satsu
Nectar
Tango
Mango
Morello
Zest
Meeting & Visitor
Satsu shown in Camira Intervene Texture YW200
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Satsu - Visitor
Satsu, the ever-popular polypropylene stacking chair, ideal for the occasional meeting, conference or cafĂŠ area. Satsu is available with a skid or four-legged polished chrome frame. Standard with perforated backs and optional upholstered seat and back panels.
Available with linking device and stacking trolley. All frames are stackable as follows; Plastic: 40 high on trolley, 12 high free-standing Upholstered: 20 high on trolley, 6 high free-standing
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Nectar - Visitor
Nectar, a high density stacking chair, perfect for the conference arena. This chair is designed to form orderly formations due to its well-designed linking device. Nectar can be stored away with ease.
Available with linking device. All frames are stackable as follows; Plastic: 40 high on trolley, 12 high free-standing
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Meeting & Visitor
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Tango - Visitor
Tango, an occasional chair that is as robust as it is good looking. Its well designed and bolt-less frame runs around the seat and back giving Tango a unique difference to its peers. Suitable for a variety of modern, design led environments. Available in Skid Frame with linking device.
All frames are stackable as follows; Plastic: 40 high on trolley, 12 high free-standing Upholstered: 20 high on trolley, 6 high free-standing
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Meeting & Visitor
Tango shown in Camira Xtreme Belize
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Meeting & Visitor
Mango shown in Camira Xtreme Krabi/Osumo/Slip
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Mango - Visitor & Swivel
Mango is available in 9 different options, making this our most versatile meeting and visitor range. Available in swivel, 4-leg or cantilever options, all with mid, high or mesh backs. Mango is a versatile offering. All visitor chairs stack up to 4 high when free-standing.
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Meeting & Visitor
Morello shown in Camira Phoenix Olympic
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Morello - Visitor
Morello, perfect for designated meeting spaces that require a well-designed, high quality, yet affordable solution. Morello comes in 4-leg or cantilever option, both with or without arms, which all stack up to 5 high when free standing.
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Zest - Visitor
Zest. A luxury high end meeting and conference chair that adopts the posture principles of our popular tri-curved backrest profiles, Zest is a meeting chair you can rely on for comfort and support when seated for long periods. Available in 4 leg or cantilever options, both stackable 4 high when free-standing.
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Meeting & Visitor
Task shown in Camira Blazer Aston/ Silcoates
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Bistro & Breakout Fresh and exciting, functional yet uncompromising; Bistro and Breakout is a new vibrant offering, simple and eye-catching to enhance all cafĂŠ environments.
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in-SITu
Coco Pg 52-53
Cashew Pg 54-55
Pecan Pg 56
Pistachio Pg 57
Coco - Bistro & Breakout
Coco, inspired by high end designers, this versatile range is perfect for your cafÊ or breakout area. With 7 frame options, and various colour options, Coco will appeal to everyone’s taste.
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Bistro & Breakout
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Bistro & Breakout
Cashew shown in Camira Vita Avocado/ Yellow
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Cashew - Bistro & Breakout
Cashew comes in complementary designs; The chair is a simple yet comfortable wipe clean item, the Tub features an upholstered soft seat pad to maximise comfort and practicality. With a table to complete the suite, Cashew is a stylish choice for cafĂŠ areas.
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Pecan & Pistachio - Bistro & Breakout
Pecan is an affordable bistro chair and bar stool, standard in chrome, with walnut and beech options available. Pistachio is an expansive selection of tables suitable for most occasional meeting areas. Available with a deluxe polished aluminium pedestal or chromed 4-star base, in coffee, dining and poseur heights, with a selection of circular or square tops, in white, beech or walnut. All top options use 25mm MFC with 2mm edging.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating A stunning selection of soft furnishings designed to add style and brighten up all office spaces. From receptions to breakout and collaborative working environments, we have the solutions to help create your perfect design.
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Using new computer aided design techniques our in-house marketing team are now able to create accurate, detailed plans and layouts of our inSIT-u soft seating ranges.
in-SITu
Duo Pg 60-61
Trio Pg 62-63
SIT-u Link Pg 64-65
SIT-u Bench Pg 66-67
SIT-u Enclose Pg 68-69
SIT-u Work Pg 70-71
Pause & Pitch Pg 72-73
Mingle Pg 74-75
inSIT - Lo & Hi Pg 76-77
Retreat Pg 78-79
POD Pg 80-81
bTogether Pg 82-85
Duo - An easy chair and table, the perfect Duo.
Duo is simple. It comprises of a chair and a table which you can configure into simple shapes. It’s low profile makes this an easy sitting reception or breakout chair.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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Trio - A Trio of shapes!
Trio comes in three shaped units, Straight, Concave and Convex. These combine perfectly to allow you to make gentle curves and waves, that add style to any office or relaxation space.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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SIT-u Link - Fun. Bright. Functional.
Link brings vibrancy to any work place where a soft seating area is required for occasional use. Use the co-ordinating shapes to create fun configurations!
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SIT-u Bench - A modular and versatile bench seating system.
Bench is comfortable and versatile. Use corner links, optional arms and backrests to configure layouts to suit all reception and soft seating areas. The independently upholstered seat cushion allows for colour co-ordination using two or three tone fabric choices.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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SIT-u Enclose - Simplistic Privacy
Enclose your bench system using these high-rise add on panels that deliver affordable acoustic comfort and privacy. This system remains modular, allowing you to create the perfect breakout space for your office, reception or open areas.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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SIT-u Work - Work. Move. Rest.
Work is unique and versatile. Mobile chairs and workstations allow users to move freely into meeting areas, to break into smaller groups or to easily reconfigure a workspace. The tri-curved backrests are an important design feature, maximising user comfort. Clever storage houses workplace equipment.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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Pause & Pitch - Pitch. Present. Collaborate.
Build a collaborative and creative working environment in any work space, buy utilising Pitch presentation panels and tables with your new or existing meeting chairs.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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Mingle - Elegant soft seating for the modern office
Sit and mingle, or just show off this good looking sofa in your front reception. Sit and mingle‌ Or simply relax‌
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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in-SIT Lo & Hi - Adaptable modular soft seating with identity
Stylish modular Lo & Hi systems, perfect for any office or reception where a customer can relax and wait. Use corner links or coffee tables to create shapes to suit your space.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
Above is a 3D visualisation of Soft Seating ranges. Using new computer aided design techniques our in-house marketing team are now able to create accurate, detailed plans. This is a design created using a combination of in-SIT Hi modular units that can be added together to create a bespoke piece of furniture in the workplace.
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Retreat - Retreat to your space
If you need space and informal privacy to take a call or meet, Retreat is your choice of soft furnishing. Its high rise back rest and arms create great acoustic comfort in the workplace.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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POD - Creating a comfortable and acoustic working space
POD provides a spacious area for meetings, breakout sessions and informal social gatherings. It’s high rise back rest provides acoustics and style.
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bTogether - Meet. Share. Collaborate.
bTogether removes the need for walls in an office by bringing in-private meetings out into the workspace. With its high rise back rest and media capabilities, bTogether naturally creates privacy and acoustic comfort, and allows for creative collaboration.
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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Soft & Collaborative Seating
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bTogether - Meet. Share. Collaborate.
Optional tables come in two sizes, tapered to compliment the use of arms, or wide fit to provide a more generous table size. Other options include cable ports and monitor brackets, which can be installed on either side of the link panel. Simplistic installation is a key feature of the distinctive range.
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Environment ‘Recognising the long term benefits to our business and our customers we are committed to taking an active part in protecting natural resources, preventing pollution and reducing waste.’
Design Our extensive portfolio has been developed to now offer furniture solutions which respond to ever-changing environments and user interaction. Our mostly in-house design team have the ability to react quickly to market and customer requirements.
The Environment Statement:
‘We strive towards continual improvement in our environmental performance and endeavour to minimise the scale of our adverse impact on the environment by setting, implementing, monitoring and reviewing environmentally conscious operational objectives and targets.’
Ergonomics plays a major role in our thinking, equally the new open space and collaborative ethos has resulted in several new developments which make our range more complete. We are now definitive with product families:
activ
Task and Posture Seating
in-SITu
Soft Seating, Breakout, Meeting and Visitor options.
Certificate of Registration ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - ISO 14001:2004 This is to certify that:
Holds Certificate Number:
MDK Office Seating Ltd 9-17 Tuxford Road Hamilton Business Park Leicester LE4 9TZ United Kingdom
EMS 567409
and operates an Environmental Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 for the following scope: The design and manufacture of office seating.
For and on behalf of BSI: Gary Fenton, Global Assurance Director Originally registered: 25/11/2011
Latest Issue: 02/10/2014
Expiry Date: 25/11/2017 Page: 1 of 1
This certificate was issued electronically and remains the property of BSI and is bound by the conditions of contract. An electronic certificate can be authenticated online. Printed copies can be validated at www.bsigroup.com/ClientDirectory Information and Contact: BSI, Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PP. Tel: + 44 845 080 9000 BSI Assurance UK Limited, registered in England under number 7805321 at 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL, UK. A Member of the BSI Group of Companies.
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In addition to our standard ranges we also offer a bespoke design service which enables an exclusive or own brand product option which we encourage you to discuss with us. Future trends will require new designs ...we relish the challenge.
Service & Quality Our modern factories cater for the manufacturing processes of frame construction, upholstery and final assembly. They operate within a clean open-plan ground floor work flow which maximises efficiency and quality control.
Customer Focus We are driven towards offering an efficient and reliable partnership with our selected Distributors through our dedicated internal and external Sales and Marketing teams.
Our ranges are constructed from the finest quality tested components.
Our impressive Midlands based showrooms and new dedicated Conference Facility perfectly showcase our model ranges, providing dealers and their clients an ideal environment in which to host product presentations and Sales Meetings.
Our ranges achieve high levels of strength, stability and reliability, backed by our comprehensive 5 year warranty.
Our marketing support allows for the creation of tailored literature packages along with product specifications, images and pricing.
Our carefully planned production offers a quick response to orders allowing them to be produced and delivered within a 10-14 day target lead time.
External customer specific product demonstrations and space planning support may be organised upon request.
We deliver within our Distributor network on a weekly basis using our own vehicles.
Using new computer aided design techniques our in-house marketing team are now able to create accurate, detailed plans and layouts of our inSIT-u soft seating ranges. Our target is total customer satisfaction, we welcome suggestions as to ways in which it may be further enhanced.
MDK
OFFICE SEATING
Head Office Main Production Showroom 9-17 Tuxford Road Hamilton Business Park Leicester LE4 9TZ
Soft Seating Production Dealer Conference Facility Factory 2 11 Waterside Road Hamilton Business Park Leicester LE5 1TL Telephone: (0116) 276 8855 Email: sales@mdkofficeseating.com