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All the ways offices got better in 2023
All the ways offices got better in 2023  Fast Company December 19, 2023

KI’s innovative Cubes system redefines office design with flexible, sound-absorbing felt walls that enhance privacy, comfort, and productivity at work.

Workplace trends to keep your eye on in the new year
Workplace trends to keep your eye on in the new year  The Business News - Northeast Wisconsin Edition November 29, 2023

KI outlines 2025 workplace trends: Gen Z integration, evolving mentorship, hybrid engagement, and holistic wellness shaping future office environments.

Attracting and retaining top-notch manufacturing talent
Attracting and retaining top-notch manufacturing talent  Insight on Manufacturing November 14, 2023

KI addresses manufacturing talent challenges with strategies like flexible workspaces and employee-centric design to attract and retain skilled workers.

EDspaces Preview 2023
EDspaces Preview 2023  officeinsight November 6, 2023

Discover the future of learning environments at EDspaces in Charlotte, North Carolina, this November 7th-9th.

KI test lab pushes commercial furniture to the limits
KI test lab pushes commercial furniture to the limits  Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin November 1, 2023

KI's test lab near Green Bay, Wisconsin, rigorously evaluates commercial furniture durability by simulating years of use in days, ensuring long-lasting quality.

Wisconsin business leaders see AI’s potential. Are companies ready?
Wisconsin business leaders see AI’s potential. Are companies ready?  October 26, 2023

KI’s automation engineering manager, Alex Peters, sees AI as a powerful tool to monitor machine conditions and detect anomalies, enhancing productivity and safety at the company's Green Bay plant.

Keeping up with demand at KI
Keeping up with demand at KI  The Business News - Northeast Wisconsin Edition October 19, 2023

KI Furniture scales up summer production by 400%, hiring 150 seasonal workers to meet surging demand from schools and universities nationwide.

KI Demonstrates Dedication to Employee Health and Wellbeing
KI Demonstrates Dedication to Employee Health and Wellbeing  WTAQ-FM Online October 18, 2023

KI Furniture promotes employee wellness through paid Wellness Wednesdays, encouraging physical activity and fostering a supportive work environment.

Unleash The Power of Play!
Unleash The Power of Play!  delve magazine September 30, 2023

Transform classrooms into hubs of joy and creativity! Discover how innovative design enhances learning, fosters fun, and boosts student development.

Workplace wellness: Mental Health First Aid provides tools to identify and respond to those in crisis
Workplace wellness: Mental Health First Aid provides tools to identify and respond to those in crisis  Insight on Business September 29, 2023

KI Furniture enhances employee well-being through innovative wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and health-conscious workplace culture.

KI, De Pere school gives students variety of seating choices
KI, De Pere school gives students variety of seating choices  WBAY-TV (ABC) September 1, 2023

KI collaborates with De Pere schools to provide students with diverse seating options, enhancing comfort and engagement in modern learning environments.

A Space That Sparks Passion
A Space That Sparks Passion  California Teachers Association August 24, 2023

Marisa Rinkel's dream classroom became a reality, thanks to KI's $40,000 giveaway. Her innovative design inspires and empowers young minds. 

5 years later: Was one furniture maker’s decision to go employee-owned worth it?
5 years later: Was one furniture maker’s decision to go employee-owned worth it?  Furniture Today Online August 1, 2023

KI Furniture and other manufacturers reflect on the benefits of employee ownership through ESOPs, highlighting enhanced legacy preservation and staff engagement.

Impacting sustainability with eco-friendly furniture
Impacting sustainability with eco-friendly furniture  The Business News - Northeast Wisconsin Edition July 12, 2023

KI Furniture emphasizes eco-friendly design, utilizing recyclable materials and sustainable practices to meet the growing demand for green workspaces.

KI: WiggleRoom and WiggleRoom Super Structure accredited as Certified Autism Resources
KI: WiggleRoom and WiggleRoom Super Structure accredited as Certified Autism Resources  WisBusiness.com July 12, 2023

KI’s WiggleRoom and Super Structure pods earn Certified Autism Resource status, offering calming, sensory-friendly spaces for schools and workplaces.

Epic Proportions: It began with a metal folding chair
Epic Proportions: It began with a metal folding chair  Insight on Business June 29, 2023

KI redefines contract furniture through 80+ years of innovation, from WWII-era folding chairs to Meta’s acoustic workspaces and K–12 classroom solutions led by real-time behavioral research.

BIFMA Announces Election of New Officers and Directors to the Board
BIFMA Announces Election of New Officers and Directors to the Board  Officeinsight June 23, 2023

KI CEO Brian Krenke elected Vice Chair of BIFMA's Board, reflecting KI's leadership in shaping the future of the commercial furniture industry.

NeoCon 2023: What Facilities Professionals Should Know
NeoCon 2023: What Facilities Professionals Should Know  Buildings Magazine June 21, 2023

KI's WiggleRoom Super Structure, showcased at NeoCon 2023, offers acoustic, sensory-friendly spaces, supporting neurodiverse needs in educational settings.

Wintrust Business Lunch 6/8/23: Complacent market, office of the future, and Apple Vision Pro
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/8/23: Complacent market, office of the future, and Apple Vision Pro  WGN - Wintrust Business News June 8, 2023

KI’s Jonathan Webb discusses hybrid workplace trends, how employers attract staff back to the office, and the evolving role of contract furniture in retention.

KI at NeoCon 2023
KI at NeoCon 2023  Officeinsight June 5, 2023

NeoCon 2023 sees KI elevate office furniture, launching the playful Imaginasium line, sound‑absorbing Meta workstations, rocking Intellect Wave chairs, and versatile WiggleRoom structures focused on comfort and privacy

KI: Local manufacturer “plugged-in” with NeoCon 2023
KI: Local manufacturer “plugged-in” with NeoCon 2023  WisBusiness.com June 5, 2023

Explore how KI leveraged NeoCon 2023 to demonstrate human‑centered design, creating healthier, more engaging indoor spaces through smart furniture tailored for diverse settings

Local teacher wins national contest to create new classroom
Local teacher wins national contest to create new classroom  WFTS-TV (ABC) May 5, 2023

Dylan Zuccarello’s classroom dream comes true: a national giveaway awards $40K in flexible furniture to support kids’ comfort, interaction, and individual learning styles

KI: Releases social responsibility report
KI: Releases social responsibility report  WisBusiness.com May 4, 2023

KI’s 2022 Social Responsibility Report highlights environmental & social impact, including a 17 % drop in greenhouse gas emissions and 13.7 million pounds diverted from landfills

New Berlin wins classroom redesign competition
New Berlin wins classroom redesign competition  Jacksonville Journal-Courier April 29, 2023

New Berlin’s special ed classroom remodeled – KI selects New Berlin as one of three national winners; new tables, spinning chairs, and sensory stations improve space for wheelchair users and aides

New Berlin teacher wins classroom renovation
New Berlin teacher wins classroom renovation  WAND-TV (NBC) April 28, 2023

Hattie Llewellyn’s New Berlin special‑ed class gets renovation boost, featuring flexible furniture, accessible layouts, and decompress zones—all funded by KI’s national contest

New Berlin High School gifted new furniture for special ed classroom
New Berlin High School gifted new furniture for special ed classroom  WCIA-TV (CBS) April 28, 2023

New Berlin HS receives new KI furniture, transforming its special ed classroom into a flexible, inclusive learning space.

Create playful and adaptable early education spaces with Imaginasium Blocks and Blips by KI
Create playful and adaptable early education spaces with Imaginasium Blocks and Blips by KI  The McMorrow Reports April 21, 2023

Transform classrooms effortlessly with KI’s Imaginasium Blocks & Blips—innovative, soft foam seats designed to foster movement, interaction, and agile learning environments.

KI Announces Winners of K–12 Classroom Furniture Giveaway
KI Announces Winners of K–12 Classroom Furniture Giveaway  Spaces4Learning April 19, 2023

See how KI’s furniture giveaway is shaping modern classrooms—$40K awarded to three teachers who prioritized flexible seating, diversity, and student-centric design.

KI Awards $40,000 of Furniture to Winning Teachers in Classroom  Furniture Giveaway
KI Awards $40,000 of Furniture to Winning Teachers in Classroom Furniture Giveaway  Business of Furniture March 29, 2023

KI celebrates innovative teachers with $40,000 in classroom furniture for top designs that promote student safety, creativity, and collaboration.

Literacy Green Bay, so much more than reading
Literacy Green Bay, so much more than reading  Greater Green Bay Chamber News March 23, 2023

Literacy Green Bay empowers adults with vital skills, supported by donors like KI, to build stronger families, communities, and workplaces.

KI changing lives, one chair at a time with Door County Candle Company donation
KI changing lives, one chair at a time with Door County Candle Company donation  FOX 11 (WLUK-TV) March 3, 2023

Comfort for a cause: KI donates 12 unique chairs to Door County Candle Company as it nears $1M fundraising goal for Ukraine

Furniture manufacturer KI donates Ukrainian-themed chairs to Door County Candle Company
Furniture manufacturer KI donates Ukrainian-themed chairs to Door County Candle Company  Green Bay Press-Gazette March 3, 2023

Comfort meets compassion: KI plants roots in philanthropy with 12 flag‑colored chairs for volunteers at Door County Candle Co. fundraising for Ukraine

Furniture makers answer many hospital challenges
Furniture makers answer many hospital challenges  Health Facilities Management March 1, 2023

From KI’s WiggleRoom to ergonomic seating, health care furniture evolves with tech integration, cleanability, and wellness-centered design.

Inside Meta’s Push to Solve the Noisy Office
Inside Meta’s Push to Solve the Noisy Office  Wall Street Journal February 16, 2023

Learn how the Cube began to take shape, in part, after one of Meta’s furniture vendors brought in an early prototype of a movable screen.

Pandemic Continues To Be A Drag On Wisconsin Office Leasing
Pandemic Continues To Be A Drag On Wisconsin Office Leasing  Urban Milwaukee January 19, 2023

As pandemic drags on Wisconsin leasing, KI office furniture plays a key role in remaking spaces for hybrid work and improved employee experience.

Wisconsin Companies Are Rethinking Office Spaces Amid The Rise In Remote Work
Wisconsin Companies Are Rethinking Office Spaces Amid The Rise In Remote Work  Wisconsin Public Radio January 18, 2023

While workers are slowly returning to the office after the pandemic, companies are rethinking how they invest in their workspaces. 

KI Announces Inaugural Classroom Furniture Giveaway for Teachers
KI Announces Inaugural Classroom Furniture Giveaway for Teachers  Officeinsight January 13, 2023

KI launches inaugural classroom furniture giveaway offering three K–12 teachers $40K each in KI furnishings to redesign their ideal learning environment

Made in Wisconsin | KI’s 600 Series Folding Chair
Made in Wisconsin | KI’s 600 Series Folding Chair  WHBY January 13, 2023

They’re portable, stackable, durable and affordable. They’re used by the WWE. We’re talking about the 600 Series Folding Chair, made by KI.

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