PRESS RELEASES
Loewenstein Awarded Best of Neocon 2009 Gold Winner
June 16, 2009
Loewenstein, a division of OFS Brands, a leading North American office furniture manufacturer, has been awarded the 2009 Best of the NeoCon Gold Award for Elle Lounge in the sofas and lounge category. The competition was sponsored by Contract Magazine, IIDA and IFMA.
Simplicity and symmetry define the sleek, stylish look of Elle. Elegant from every angle, Elle’s balance and slim profile create a dramatic statement in any space.
Loewenstein, a division of OFS Brands, Inc. is a family owned corporation, headquartered in Huntingburg, Indiana, and is committed to providing socially responsible furniture and logistic solutions through better design, excellent performance, and innovative products and services. For more information contact Doug Shapiro, Director of Sales, Loewenstein, dshapiro@ofsbrands.com or 800.521.5381x7332.
OFS Brands First in Industry to Achieve GREENGUARD Certification Across all Brands
June 15, 2009
Huntingburg, Indiana - June 2009, OFS Brands, the parent company to Carolina, OFS, First Office and Loewenstein and a leader in the corporate, healthcare, education and hospitality furniture markets, was recently awarded GREENGUARD Certification by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an industry renowned expert in the areas of indoor air quality, public and environmental health, building design, and construction.
All OFS Brands products within wood veneer casegoods, laminate casegoods, conference and seating in OFS, First Office, Carolina and Loewenstein, have achieved this certification. This is an extremely important achievement for OFS Brands and its customers as a continuous commitment to being responsible stewards of the environment. “This comprehensive achievement is indicative of OFS Brand’s global approach to creating a holistic sustainable practice for the entire enterprise,” states Hank Menke, President and CEO.
As an industry-independent, non-profit organization, GEI develops rigorous, consensus-based standards for indoor air quality (IAQ) following globally recognized scientific methods. Only products achieving these high standards are approved to bear the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified mark.
“GREENGUARD Certification offers purchasers of our product the independent assurance that this product has minimal impact on air quality. Ongoing tests by GREENGUARD ensure that the level of emissions from substances used in the manufacturing process are well within recommendations set by the WHO, OSHA, the USEPA and other respected health organizations,” explains Vanessa Hartke, OFS Brands Director of Environmental and Sustainable Resources. “The issue of indoor air quality is increasingly important to architects and designers as more is learned about the effect of residual chemicals in the workplace. The use of GREENGUARD Certified products attacks indoor air pollution at the source and can significantly reduce the level of pollutants in indoor air,” indicates Hartke.
*Seating products will always be restricted based upon selection of a Greenguard certified upholstery
Loewenstein, a division of OFS Brands, Inc. is a family owned corporation, headquartered in Huntingburg, Indiana, and is committed to providing socially responsible furniture and logistic solutions through better design, excellent performance, and innovative products and services. For more information contact Doug Shapiro, Director of Sales, Loewenstein, dshapiro@ofsbrands.com or 800.521.5381x7332.
OFS Brands Unveils Latest Innovation in Wood Finishing Technology
June 15, 2009
Huntingburg, Indiana - June 2009, OFS Brands, the parent company to Carolina, OFS, First Office and Loewenstein and a leader in the corporate, healthcare, education and hospitality furniture markets, has invested millions of dollars and spent multiple years working with European and American scientists to develop Euroluxe™, the state of the art finishing system.
Euroluxe™ is a chemically re-engineered Urethane clear coat that preserves the beautiful depth and clarity of OFS Brands’ finishes, allowing for much greater performance with chemical, heat and scratch resistance, while achieving indoor air quality standards set by LEED and BIFMA furniture emission standards. This feature enables OFS Brands to GREENGUARD certify all products across the board in all brands. The Euroluxe™ finish is applied with a premium patented spray process which requires nano technology to precisely regulate the timing and mixture of the sensitive materials. Because the process catalyzation with Euroluxe™ finish has been designed to bond differently to the wood fiber, Euroluxe™ is field repairable.
Hank Menke, President and CEO states, “Investing in innovation and technology during an economic period where most businesses have eliminated innovative initiatives is essential to our continued commitment to growth, innovation and sustainability.” Menke also added, “We feel the Euroluxe™ finish system has raised the bar within the wood furniture industry, but more importantly, will allow OFS Brands to deliver higher value product to our customers in a time where cost cutting and devaluation is the trend with many other companies.”
Loewenstein, a division of OFS Brands, Inc. is a family owned corporation, headquartered in Huntingburg, Indiana, and is committed to providing socially responsible furniture and logistic solutions through better design, excellent performance, and innovative products and services. For more information contact Doug Shapiro, Director of Sales, Loewenstein, dshapiro@ofsbrands.com or 800.521.5381x7332.