PRESS RELEASES
Elle Lounge Nominated Finalist for Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards
November 17, 2009
Loewenstein, a division of OFS Brands, a leading North American furniture manufacturer, has been nominated as a finalist in the 2009 Best of Year Awards for Elle Lounge in the Seating: Contract/Lounge category. The Best of Year Winner will be announced at the award ceremony at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City on December 3, 2009. The competition, sponsored by Interior Design Magazine, had over 600 product entries.
The attention to detail and balance through the development of Elle are exemplary of the design philosophy on which Loewenstein was founded. The designer of Elle lounge, John Niero, lives and works in Los Angeles, California at his justnotnormal design studio.
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 Wendy Ewing, Brand Manager, Loewenstein, wewing@ofsbrands.com.
OFS Brands Announces Grand Opening of New Showroom in Washington D.C.
November 12, 2009
Huntingburg, Indiana – November 2009 – OFS Brands opened its newest showroom at 1602 L Street N.W., in the heart of Washington, D.C. Spanning over 6,000 square feet on the 5th floor of the Farragut Tower, the space provides prominent views of the nation’s capital.
Designed in conjunction with WDG Interiors, the new space features dramatic views with floor to ceiling windows supporting the idea that elements of nature enhance human performance and increase productivity. OFS Brands has rapidly grown its presence in the contract marketplace by expanding its brand portfolio to include OFS, First Office, Carolina, and Loewenstein. The package of brands allows for clear market segmentation for office, healthcare, hospitality, and learning environments; affirming they are a holistic solution provider for all furniture needs.
“We are thrilled to be opening our 4th new corporate showroom in the past 3 years,” indicates Hank Menke, President and CEO, OFS Brands. “Our steadfast commitment to increasing brand presence and wise investment of our resources during this past recession has prepared our business for continued market share expansion,” explains Menke.
To debut the new space, OFS Brands hosted “The Green Scene” Open House Celebration on Thursday, November 12, which emphasized the commitment to environmental initiatives carried out by the company on a daily basis. OFS Brands has submitted the application for the new showroom’s LEED rating and will announce the results of the rating soon.
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 Wendy Ewing, Brand Manager, Loewenstein, wewing@ofsbrands.com.
OFS Brands Awarded the Best of Competition at NeoCon East
November 4, 2009
Huntingburg, Indiana – November 2009, OFS Brands, the parent company to OFS, First Office, Carolina, and Loewenstein and a leader in the corporate, healthcare, education and hospitality furniture markets, took home top honors in the IIDA/Contract Magazine annual Booth Design Competition held at NeoCon East October 28-29, 2009.
The competition recognizes outstanding creativity in booth design at NeoCon East each year. Design criteria includes the originality of design, visual impact, effective use of materials and the outstanding use of space, color, texture, lighting and graphics. OFS Brands earned this distinction in the category of booths greater than 400 square feet.
"Winning this award is a true milestone for OFS Brands”, explains Mike Wagner, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, OFS Brands. “It independently recognizes our commitment to innovation and is testimony to the dedication and talent of our company in today’s competitive market."
Returning for its 7th year, NeoCon East has made its trademark as the premier design exposition and conference for commercial interiors for the mid-atlantic design community.
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 Wendy Ewing, Brand Manager, Loewenstein, wewing@ofsbrands.com.