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IMPARTIAL | YOUR KEY | OUR PASSION<br />
ISSUE 84<br />
Visit our website at www.ofas.org.uk<br />
Product News | Company News | Services | Sit Stand | Clerkenwell Design Week<br />
New Members | Personnel | Quiz | What’s On
Our new branding and website reflects our ethos of FASTER,<br />
TIDIER, SMARTER. So whether you need help in bringing calm to your<br />
cable chaos, super smooth moves to your monitor arms or deftly delivered<br />
data & power direct to your desktop, ABL offer the solution<br />
to a simpler life in the office. Find out more by visiting us at<br />
www.abl-uk.com<br />
NEW<br />
TO ABL<br />
Tel: 0800 082 1444<br />
E: sales@abl-uk.com<br />
www.abl-uk.com
NEW<br />
POWER MODULE<br />
BY ABL<br />
Chroma brought to you by ABL is the<br />
new power module featuring colour,<br />
new clamping fixtures, smart charge<br />
and a sleek finish to the office desk!<br />
Optional clamping<br />
Tel: 0800 082 1444<br />
Email: sales@abl-uk.com<br />
The new range of power modules offers power<br />
when you need it via its selection of smart charge<br />
and power socket ports. Chroma supplied with<br />
data and media connections allows the end user<br />
to connect various devices quickly and efficiently.<br />
Excellent clamping fixtures and smart charge<br />
points makes this a practical and stylish addition to<br />
your desktop! Add some Chroma to your work life!<br />
www.abl-
Colourful.<br />
Compact.<br />
Curved.<br />
Compact curved design<br />
Spare 5A fuse included<br />
Interchangeable coloured rings<br />
supplied with every module<br />
Available in 2,3,4 and 5<br />
UK power sockets<br />
New and<br />
improved<br />
Port-El<br />
New twist<br />
to lock<br />
mechanism<br />
Now featuring a<br />
power light<br />
Charge your device<br />
the smart way<br />
SMART CHARGE<br />
The new and improved Port-El is the multi<br />
configuration grommet module capable<br />
of delivering a range of power and data<br />
straight to your desktop!<br />
HDMI<br />
POWER LIGHT<br />
The new Port-El developed from the<br />
original range now features the new and<br />
improved clamping mechanism making<br />
it more robust and durable. This in turn<br />
allows the end user to easily plug in and<br />
from the module without loosening or<br />
damaging the desk or module!<br />
SPARE FUSE<br />
DATA<br />
-uk.com<br />
CHROME FINISH
CONTENTS<br />
6 Product News<br />
12 Company News<br />
20 Services<br />
22 Sit Stand<br />
25 Clerkenwell<br />
Design Week<br />
28 New Members<br />
28 Personnel<br />
29 Quiz<br />
29 What’s On<br />
Editorials<br />
P19/23/24/28<br />
WELCOME<br />
Welcome to the OFAS <strong>Spring</strong> Journal<br />
Welcome to this special 30th anniversary journal edition, where we continue<br />
to celebrate the companies’ significant 30 year milestone. As part of the<br />
continued enhancements to OFAS and the services we provide, rebranding<br />
was a key element that we wanted to address. We hope you agree that the<br />
new colour scheme is stylish, modern and inviting.<br />
Within this edition, you will find a copy of the first OFAS newsletter that was<br />
published in 1996. This first edition provides some interesting reading. Maybe<br />
you will recognise some of the companies that are no longer with us or one<br />
of the products that were released in 1996! It is also a reminder to us, how far<br />
OFAS has progressed since that first release. We are very proud!<br />
Clerkenwell Design Week <strong>2017</strong> is nearly upon us, where again we have the<br />
pleasure of being media partners. This year we have been welcomed into the<br />
Dauphin Human Design showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell. Come and<br />
visit where you can explore the range of Dauphin Human Design products.<br />
OFAS publications will be made available to all visitors and it would be<br />
wonderful to catch up with existing members and those that would like to<br />
find out a little more about OFAS.<br />
I would also like to bring to your attention, that we will be producing a<br />
GAP publication which is being published the week before CDW17. This is<br />
the perfect timing for you to promote and attract greater footfall to your<br />
showrooms or if you are not exhibiting, promote your products to an<br />
additional vast audience. Entries in this publication will be promoted during<br />
the event via the OFAS LinkedIn and Twitter feeds. Copies of the Gap will also<br />
be available via the CDW press room.<br />
Over the past couple of months we have welcomed further new members<br />
who are taking great advantage of our services. I would like to welcome Back<br />
2, H & M Ergo Seating, Agua Fabrics, EW Marshall and Newgate Furniture (part<br />
of the Public Sector Prison Industries). We welcome you all and very much<br />
look forward to working with you.<br />
Director: Alan Boyle<br />
Office Furniture Advisory Service<br />
Suite 325, Venture House<br />
2 Arlington Square<br />
Downshire Way<br />
Bracknell, Berkshire<br />
RG12 1WA<br />
Tel. 0845 388 7973<br />
Fax. 0845 388 7974<br />
Email. ofas@ofas.org.uk<br />
Web. www.ofas.org.uk<br />
We hope you enjoy this special edition, please take time to read the interesting<br />
editorials that have been provided to us, together with the additional focus<br />
on sit-stand desking and CDW17.<br />
Thank you.<br />
Kind regards,<br />
Alan Boyle, Director<br />
www.ofas.org.uk<br />
SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />
5
Product News<br />
BOX15’s range of pull out table and desk frames<br />
hide neatly away behind drawer / cabinet fronts<br />
when not in use. They are the perfect solution<br />
for space saving in dynamic offices and<br />
workspaces. The range comes in a wide choice<br />
of styles and sizes to suit all requirements.<br />
Contact BOX15 for more details.<br />
T - 01295 565 001<br />
E - websales@box15.co.uk<br />
W - www.box15.co.uk<br />
Comfort’s cradle-to-cradle design and<br />
production makes them one of the greenest<br />
manufacturers in the marketplace. With task<br />
chairs made using up to 81% recycled material<br />
and boasting 98% recyclability at end-of-life,<br />
they don’t just meet environmental standards,<br />
they exceed them.<br />
For more information on their design philosophy<br />
and products, visit www.comfort.global<br />
T - 01560 324 440<br />
E - hello@comfort.global<br />
Crown Sports Lockers have designed, crafted<br />
and fitted bespoke timber furniture for the<br />
commercial, industrial, hotel, sports and leisure<br />
sectors since 1993. They project manage fitouts<br />
from locker and treatment rooms, vanities<br />
and benches, to reception desks, bedroom<br />
furniture and washrooms in tailored materials,<br />
colours and finishes.<br />
ISO: 9001, 14001 and BS accredited.<br />
T - 01803 555 885<br />
E - Sales@crownsportslockers.co.uk<br />
W - Www.crownsportslockers.co.uk<br />
Cobal Signs’ accessories cover an extensive range of products.<br />
Nameplates, pin boards, dry wipe boards and letter trays are all offered in silver or white as standard, or<br />
can be manufactured in a range of colours to suit. All can be made to fit any style of workstation.<br />
They also offer a comprehensive range of desk/locker number plates.<br />
t: 01635 570600 www.cobal.co.uk<br />
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Product News<br />
All new <strong>2017</strong> catalogues are<br />
now available. Download them<br />
from our website or contact our<br />
sales team for your hard copy.<br />
UPHOLSTERED<br />
SCREEN<br />
Monitor<br />
Arm<br />
ZURE<br />
EXECUTIVE CHAIR<br />
EVOLVE<br />
BENCH DESKING<br />
With its distinctive faceted styling, this N1-L from our<br />
design focussed creative hub Clarke Rendall STUDIO, is a<br />
completely standard product and finished throughout in<br />
Glacier White Corian ® . Call 01908 391600 now for your free<br />
brochure or go on line at www.clarkerendall.com.<br />
STEEL<br />
PEDESTAL<br />
Designs in DuPont CORIAN ®<br />
Head Office: 01908 391600 | London Showroom: 020 7781 2162<br />
Email: salessupport@clarkerendall.com | Web: clarkerendall.com<br />
www.dynamicos.co.uk<br />
THE FULL OFFICE SOLUTION<br />
From stunning storage to sublime seating and stylish screens. As for desking – it’s Dynamic and it’s divine!<br />
If you are one of our resellers wanting to be more effective selling our high margin products then call us now<br />
to arrange a consultation with one of our specialist sales team. Or if you are not yet one of our successful<br />
dealers then why not call us and arrange to join the party.<br />
We have a new Customer Relations Team hotline: 01604 593434<br />
THE COMPLETE LOCKER SOLUTION<br />
Quality lockers for the work place, education and<br />
leisure markets and the emergency services.<br />
The UK’s largest locker manufacturer<br />
Ultra-Modern Glass Walls/Partitions<br />
If you require performance-rated glass, Bridge Interiors can provide<br />
internal glass walls that are highly tested against fire, acoustics and<br />
structural requirements, to ensure they provide a strong, dependable and<br />
safe solution for your premises.<br />
Add attractively designed manifestations and/or your company logo.<br />
For further information, please visit Bridge Interiors or contact them as<br />
below.<br />
T - 01509 632 610<br />
E - info@bridgeinteriors.co.uk<br />
W - www.bridgeinteriors.co.uk<br />
BodyBilt J3504 Big and Tall Chair is the ergonomic solution for users of<br />
above average height and weighing up to 35 stones. Its 10-Point posture<br />
control adjustability and heavy-duty components ensure optimal comfort<br />
and durability at all times.<br />
T - 020 7486 7393<br />
E - sales@hmergoseating.co.uk<br />
W - www.hmergoseating.co.uk<br />
For more information on<br />
Craftsman Lockers call:<br />
01480 405396<br />
www.cqlockers.co.uk<br />
QUALITY THROUGH CRAFTSMANSHIP<br />
Combining unrivalled craftsmanship and design for<br />
high-end, Bespoke Locker and Storage solutions for<br />
blue chip corporate and government organisations,<br />
prestigious clubs, spas & leisure establishments.<br />
For more information on<br />
Garran Lockers call:<br />
02920 859600<br />
www.garran-lockers.co.uk<br />
Alington Road, Little Barford, St Neots, Cambs PE19 6WE | www.icelockergroup.com<br />
www.ofas.org.uk<br />
SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />
7
Product News<br />
Dams have launched Connex - a new bench<br />
desking solution, which is the ideal modular<br />
system for high density office spaces. As bench<br />
solutions are becoming more popular and<br />
mainstream in open-plan offices, the Connex<br />
range has been developed in response to<br />
modern office design, manufactured in the UK<br />
by Dams.<br />
T - 0151 548 7111<br />
E - sales@dams.com<br />
W - www.dams.com<br />
Mauser are very proud to announce that their<br />
new storage system xitan.s is this year’s winner<br />
of the renowned iF DESIGN AWARD! xitan.s<br />
convinced the independent jury, consisting<br />
of 58 international experts, especially with its<br />
innovative strength, high design quality and<br />
choice of material. Visit their website for more<br />
information.<br />
Contact Details:<br />
T - 07789 356 012<br />
E - info@mauser-office.co.uk<br />
W - www.mauser-office.co.uk<br />
Introducing Zed - the new cost-effective pole<br />
arm solution from Source, supplied with a lowprofile<br />
clamp as standard, Zed is suitable for<br />
fixed or sliding top desks. The single and double<br />
versions can accommodate monitors up to 30”<br />
in size and 10kg in weight.<br />
E - sales@source-london.co.uk<br />
W - www.source-london.co.uk<br />
Direct from HH Solutions, NEXT DAY Office<br />
Seating and Furniture.<br />
Ranges available include NOVA benching, UNI<br />
storage and OPTIMA desks and pedestals from<br />
Narbutas, also the HARVARD range of warm<br />
beech and walnut desks and meeting tables.<br />
HH Solutions also provide a wide range of<br />
seating to suit all needs and budgets. Contact<br />
them below.<br />
T - 01889 279 734<br />
E - sales@hhsolutionsuk.com<br />
W - www.hhsolutionsuk.com<br />
Introducing the HÅG Tribute – The New Deluxe<br />
Task Chair from HÅG<br />
HÅG are the masters of balanced seating, and<br />
their latest offering, the HÅG Tribute, continues<br />
their tradition of stylish, quality furniture which<br />
isn’t just comfortable, but is good for you<br />
too. Designed in collaboration with Svein<br />
Asbjørnsen, the Tribute is HÅG’s most deluxe<br />
task chair to date.<br />
T - 020 8683 9930<br />
E - info@sbseating.co.uk<br />
W - www.hag-uk.co.uk<br />
The latest in a long line of seating firsts by Viasit,<br />
the new Drumback chair features a unique<br />
design that combines the benefits of the cool<br />
comfort of a mesh back and the stability of an<br />
upholstered back without the use of foam in a<br />
fresh, crisp and contemporary look.<br />
Contact Alan Stanton for further information.<br />
T - 07769 883335<br />
E - alanjstanton@viasit.com<br />
W - www.viasit.com<br />
8 www.ofas.org.uk SPRING <strong>2017</strong>
Product News<br />
IRIS<br />
MONITOR ARM<br />
The centrepiece of your ergonomic workstation.<br />
It frees up valuable work space<br />
and allows access to daily tasks without<br />
twisting, turning, straining or reaching.<br />
BROADPOWER<br />
Telephone 01258 841001<br />
www.broadpower.co.uk
MAX 5.0A<br />
deceptively clever<br />
at a great price<br />
powerbar<br />
call now: 01924 367255<br />
Available now from stock:<br />
powerbar 50 MF/BE<br />
powerbar 70 MF/BE<br />
powerbar 90 M-/BE<br />
powerbar 2P20 M#/BE*<br />
*2P20 M#/BE can be built to<br />
customers’ specifi cation. See<br />
website for details.
Ofas March <strong>2017</strong>_MaineFXadvert 09/03/<strong>2017</strong> 12:10 Page 1<br />
Maine storage& filing<br />
Product News<br />
www.maine.co.uk sales@maine.co.uk T. 01908 271688<br />
London Showroom<br />
45 Great Sutton Street<br />
London EC1V 0DE<br />
Innovative upholstery fabrics for all contract seating styles within the office, hospitality,<br />
education, leisure and healthcare sectors. View our full collections on www.bradburyfabrics. com<br />
or contact our sales office on 01484 648 182 to order your samples now.<br />
www.ofas.org.uk<br />
SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />
11
Product News<br />
Company News<br />
yuno – The Smart Alternative to the Folding<br />
Table<br />
yuno by Wiesner Hager impresses with its<br />
minimalist elegance and innovative design<br />
concept which adopts the positive features of<br />
a folding table whilst avoiding its weaknesses.<br />
It stacks easily and compactly without the need<br />
to fold the frame, thus saving valuable time and<br />
space when setting up, dismantling and storing<br />
tables.<br />
T - 020 7490 3627<br />
E - london@wiesner-hager.com<br />
W - www.wiesner-hager.com<br />
Chip is CMD’s new 4A USB on desk power<br />
module.With more and more devices using USB<br />
the demand for traditional sockets on the desk is<br />
failing. This stylish and fully integrated on desk<br />
power module simply connects to your under<br />
desk power using a Wieland or plug to offer<br />
two USB power supplies capable of charging all<br />
leading phones and tablets.<br />
T - 01709 385 470<br />
E - sales@cmd-ltd.com<br />
W - www.cmd-ltd.com<br />
London based Agua Fabrics are leading<br />
producers of performance upholstery fabrics for<br />
the Commercial sector. Agua has an impressive<br />
portfolio of 28 collections covering soft fabrics<br />
and faux leathers. All Agua collections are<br />
fire retardant, hard wearing, impervious, antimicrobial<br />
and supplied with a stain resistant<br />
finish to maintain appearance.<br />
T - 020 8205 0050<br />
E - info@aguafabrics.com<br />
W - www.aguafabrics.com<br />
Euro-fit Systems, suppliers to the office industry<br />
for over 20 years are developing a new range<br />
of pull-out suspension filing and have many<br />
sizes and options, including anti-tilt feature.<br />
Other related products such as fixed frames<br />
and shelves will be available. They can offer<br />
bespoke solutions for specific requirements.<br />
T - 01482 714 488<br />
E - sales@eurofitsystems.com<br />
W - www.eurofitsystems.com<br />
Introducing the BuzzLocker from James Tobias<br />
The BuzzLocker is a bespoke, smart and secure<br />
storage solution, available in two systems<br />
depending on your requirements. Choose to<br />
enable secure exchange of tools or documents<br />
or offer rentable, self-managing storage that<br />
earns you money. Either way, the BuzzLocker<br />
takes care of it all, so you don’t have to.<br />
T - 01278 437 300<br />
E - sales@james-tobias.com<br />
W - www.james-tobias.com<br />
KAB Seating’s range of Office Chairs are perfect<br />
for every office environment. They are suitable<br />
for 24/7 and general office environments, such<br />
as Control Rooms and Operation Centres as<br />
well as general offices. KAB’s Office Seats offer<br />
a range of adjustable features to guarantee<br />
maximum comfort to the user to cater for their<br />
needs.’<br />
T - 01604 790 500<br />
E - infouk@cvgrp.com<br />
W - www.kabseating.com<br />
NEW WEBSITE!!!<br />
Alliance Seating’s new and easy to navigate<br />
website is now up and running, here you will<br />
find the complete ranges available. Did you<br />
know you can also learn more about Alliance<br />
with their Mini Movie, available now on You<br />
Tube? Search - Alliance Office Systems Ltd.<br />
T - 01422 231 300<br />
E - Kylie@allianceseating.com.<br />
W - www.allianceseating.com<br />
KI’s 800 Series now comes with RFID-enabled<br />
locks, eliminating the need for keys. This<br />
extension to KI’s widely popular series can also<br />
be fitted to standard doors, creating a userfriendly<br />
access system across the office. With a<br />
battery life of 3 years they are low maintenance<br />
and require no wiring.<br />
T - 020 7404 7441<br />
E - workplace@kieurope.com<br />
W - www.kieurope.com<br />
“The information in this journal is supplied in<br />
good faith but it’s accuracy is not guaranteed<br />
and no warranty or representation is made<br />
in that regard. Inclusion in the OFAS journal<br />
does not necessarily represent an OFAS<br />
recommendation.”<br />
12 www.ofas.org.uk SPRING <strong>2017</strong>
Company News<br />
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.<br />
Acquires CMD Limited<br />
CMD Limited are pleased to announce its acquisition by<br />
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc.<br />
Outgoing CMD Managing Director Steve Cole explains, “The decision to sell<br />
CMD was not an easy one, however our recent trading success has made<br />
it clear to me that in order to take the business to even higher levels, we<br />
needed greater support and investment to match the company’s future<br />
growth aspirations”.<br />
Jon Holding<br />
General Manager<br />
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. Chairman and CEO Jim James added, “This is a great<br />
fit for us. CMD strengthens our ability to help large scale businesses simply<br />
and seamlessly expand power and technology throughout their workspaces.<br />
CMD’s technical expertise and market reputation will help us accelerate<br />
European acceptance for both our new wireless lighting control and mobile<br />
device charging systems.”<br />
James continues, “The coming months will no doubt be an exciting time for<br />
everyone at CMD so it’s only fitting that I take this opportunity to welcome<br />
our new colleagues to the IDEAL family. And, to ensure continuity for our<br />
colleagues, customers and suppliers I am pleased to announce the appointment<br />
of Jon Holding as General Manager. Jon has over 20 years industry experience<br />
and will be responsible for the day to day running of the CMD Limited UK<br />
operation.”<br />
Head Office<br />
Eastwood Trading Estate<br />
Rotherham<br />
South Yorkshire<br />
S65 1EN<br />
United Kingdom<br />
+44 (0)1709 829 511<br />
London Showroom<br />
99 Charterhouse Street<br />
Clerkenwell<br />
London<br />
EC1M 6HR<br />
United Kingdom<br />
+44 (0)20 7251 7080<br />
Contacts<br />
t: 01709 385470<br />
e: sales@cmd-ltd.com<br />
w: www.cmd-ltd.com
Venue:- Winter Hill Golf Club Grange Lane , Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9RP<br />
● 18 Hole Stableford Rules, 4-Ball<br />
Teams<br />
● Two-Tee Start from 09:00 with<br />
Bacon Roll & Coffee<br />
● Refreshments on Course<br />
● Dinner & Entertainment<br />
● Competitions<br />
● Sponsorship and Corporate<br />
Package Options<br />
Prizes and Competitions<br />
Hole-in-one on all par 3’s<br />
including a car on the 11th.<br />
Lost Balls Sweepstake, Putting<br />
Competition, Nearest the Line<br />
Clerkenwell Cup - Best team<br />
Corporate Challenge Cup<br />
After the Game there will be opportunities for Socialising and Networking and dinner with a guest<br />
speaker and entertainment - this will be followed by an auction of top prizes<br />
Entry Fee<br />
Regular 4-Ball Team £300<br />
Corporate 4-Ball Team £400<br />
For all enquiries and Entry Forms call<br />
Bob Deacon on 01628 523019<br />
E-mail golf@cookhamrotary.co.uk<br />
Entry form also available at<br />
http://www.cookhamrotary.co.uk<br />
Supported by OFAS<br />
All proceeds from the Golf Event will be donated to Thames Hospice Registered Charity No. 1108298<br />
- Via the Rotary Club of Cookham Bridge Trust Fund - Registered Charity Number 1027081<br />
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Company News<br />
The bof blog has become a real hive of activity<br />
this year. Make sure you pop back regularly to<br />
keep up-to-date with news from within BOF,<br />
insightful guest posts from leaders within the<br />
industry and lots more...<br />
The updates come thick and fast, you can<br />
subscribe to their newsletter from the BOF<br />
homepage to ensure you don’t miss out!<br />
T - 01656 661 061<br />
E - info@bof.co.uk<br />
W - www.bof.co.uk<br />
burland are delighted to announce the<br />
appointment of their new sales manager Ginny<br />
Katinaite. Ginny will be starting mid-April. After<br />
her initial product training she will be getting<br />
around to see all of Burland’s furniture and<br />
A&D clients. Ginny, a graduate from Aberdeen<br />
University has been working in the technical<br />
field of metallurgy testing. Her practical sense<br />
will allow an easy transition to the world of<br />
power distribution.<br />
T - 01473 858 214<br />
E - sales@burland.com<br />
W - www.burland.com<br />
Future Proof Coin Operated Locks<br />
In March <strong>2017</strong> the Royal Mint introduced a new<br />
£1 coin. Dom’s coin operated locks are already<br />
compatible with the new and existing coins,<br />
future proofing your investment and making it<br />
easier for your customers.<br />
T - 01215 697 790<br />
E - sales@dom-uk.co.uk<br />
W - www.dom-security.co.uk<br />
Aaron are excited to announce the launch of their new modular<br />
‘Prestige’ Reception Range. With Full fronted panels this new design<br />
has an extremely sleek look. Following a recent email campaign, Aaron<br />
have had unprecedented interest, resulting in a substantial increase<br />
in sales of receptions. Please visit the website to see this stylish new<br />
range.<br />
T - 01489 892 111<br />
E - sales@aaron-desking.com<br />
W - www.aaron-desking.com<br />
Gas springs, dampers<br />
and electromechanical drives<br />
We invite you to visit us at<br />
Interzum furniture fair in Cologne.<br />
16. – 19.05.<strong>2017</strong><br />
OE Electrics are proud to announce that at the end of March they<br />
moved into their NEW purpose built facility in Wakefield, Yorkshire. The<br />
state of the art manufacturing facility has been custom built to cope with<br />
the ever increasing demand for OE products and services.<br />
Hall 7.1, Passage C, Booth 18<br />
T - 01924 367 255<br />
E - sales@oeelectrics.co.uk<br />
W - www.oeelectrics.co.uk<br />
www.stabilus.com<br />
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Jaw pressure (affecting<br />
teeth, gum and ears)<br />
“The number<br />
one cause of<br />
lower neck pain<br />
is due to incorrect<br />
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Pressure on the<br />
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Pressure in chest cavity<br />
Pressure on the<br />
sternum<br />
Pressure on the ribs<br />
The Glide dynamic arm solution offers a full range of adjustability allowing the<br />
user to position their screen at the correct eye level which in turn helps reduce<br />
strain on their neck and back.<br />
Tel: 0800 082 1444<br />
www.abl-uk.com<br />
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Company News<br />
TCi (GB) Ltd recently completed a full furniture<br />
and welfare installation at the 85 bay modular<br />
site accommodation for Thames Tideway<br />
Scheme. Carefully selected, quality products<br />
reflect the striking corporate image.<br />
Design – Deliver – Install<br />
Make your job easier with their efficient, costeffective,<br />
project-managed service - available<br />
nationwide.<br />
T - 01237 470 288<br />
E - sales@tcigb.co.uk<br />
W - www.tcigb.co.uk<br />
Making you look good. Claremont Centre, it’s all<br />
we’re about. We make furniture and we get it<br />
to where it needs to be, when it needs to be.<br />
Simple as that. Claremont Centre, straight<br />
forward furniture.<br />
Visit them online or give them a call:<br />
T - 0141 419 0437<br />
W - www.claremont-centre.com<br />
Are you looking for high quality, client specific,<br />
office furniture solutions with a difference?<br />
If so, talk to Staverton about becoming one<br />
of a select number of Staverton dealers and<br />
discover what makes them so special.<br />
Please contact David:<br />
T - 07989 428 045<br />
E - david@staverton.co.uk<br />
W - www.staverton.co.uk<br />
Active Office Seating are pleased to announce<br />
that they have just released their new pricelist<br />
with a two page overview. They have added<br />
three new products into their ranges.<br />
In the meantime, should you require any further<br />
information, please do not hesitate to contact<br />
them.<br />
T - 01268 779 991<br />
E - sales@activeofficeseating.com<br />
W - www.activeofficeseating.com<br />
Five Interiors is still growing! With the number of<br />
new projects being secured they have taken on<br />
a new designer, a specialist furniture salesman<br />
and two new project managers. This will enable<br />
them to keep pace with demand. Brexit – what<br />
Brexit!<br />
T - 020 7781 5000<br />
E - contactus@fiveinteriors.co.uk<br />
W - www.fiveinteriors.co.uk<br />
OfficeChairsUK are a family run business<br />
established in 1971. They provide expert<br />
advice, great value, discounted prices and a<br />
unique selection of branded products, including<br />
Herman Miller, Boss Design, Humanscale and<br />
Orangebox, to name just a few.<br />
T - 0845 600 1917<br />
E - ryan@officechairsuk.co.uk<br />
W - www.officechairsuk.co.uk<br />
Plus Finance are pleased to announce that this<br />
year they are once again sponsoring ‘Product<br />
of the Year – Furniture’ at the Mixology awards<br />
in June.<br />
As a specialist lease finance company dealing<br />
exclusively within this market they are excited to<br />
be part of this prestigious commercial interiors<br />
event.<br />
T - 01494 783 773<br />
E - sales@plusfinance.co.uk<br />
W - www.plusfinance.co.uk<br />
Futureglass provides the office furniture<br />
community with an exciting and extensive range<br />
of contemporary glass furniture. Why not take a<br />
look at their new website for the latest designs<br />
and innovations in the world of glass furniture.<br />
They are here to make your <strong>2017</strong> exciting<br />
beyond all previous expectations.<br />
T - 01376 440 404<br />
E - gareth.phillips@futureglass.co.uk<br />
W - www.futureglass.eu<br />
Southern Office Furniture are pleased to<br />
announce their new website is live!<br />
They are there to help you choose the best<br />
office furniture for your requirements. Why not<br />
take a look at the extensive ranges they have<br />
available to suit every budget.<br />
For further information, please contact them.<br />
T - 0800 731 4592<br />
E - info@southernofficefurniture.co.uk<br />
W - www.southernofficefurniture.co.uk<br />
It’s exciting times at Titan! Get a look at the<br />
Titan rebranding with the launch of their new<br />
catalogue and website. They’ve also extended<br />
the guarantee on the popular One Piece to 20<br />
years and are pleased to announce they are<br />
now available on the BIM library. Call them to<br />
request a catalogue.<br />
T - 08451 308022<br />
E - sales@titanfurniture.co.uk<br />
W - www.titanfurniture.co.uk<br />
McKellar Office Furniture<br />
From start to finish, Glasgow based McKellar<br />
Office Furniture works with the end user or<br />
architect to create bright, modern and functional<br />
office interiors, through clever interior design<br />
and supply of high quality office furniture, all<br />
delivered and installed by their own installation<br />
team.<br />
T- 0141 880 8000<br />
E - info@mckellaroffice.co.uk<br />
W - www.mckellaroffice.co.uk<br />
Optimising your workspace means optimising<br />
your performance. So as experts in workspace<br />
design and planning, Office Depot will work with<br />
you to create an environment that brings your<br />
corporate culture to life and creates the perfect<br />
space for your people to work.<br />
T - 0844 412 0042<br />
W - www.officedepot.eu<br />
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Editorial<br />
Lockers that look<br />
and last<br />
Editorial kindly provided by Crown Sports Lockers<br />
Most of us can recall the chore of<br />
carrying bags, books, clothes and<br />
other paraphernalia around with us<br />
when locker doors were broken or<br />
hanging loose.<br />
Whatever’s inside them, lockers<br />
present a pupil’s safe haven for all that<br />
stuff they would otherwise have to lug<br />
around with them through the day.<br />
Some schools and academies enforce<br />
rigid codes of behaviour about how<br />
pupils manage their lockers, others<br />
are more relaxed in their approach.<br />
“Pupils are pretty well-behaved<br />
generally,” says Adrian Charlesworth,<br />
Estates Officer at Nottingham High<br />
School. “Major issues with vandalism<br />
for example are very rare indeed.”<br />
With 1,000 pupils aged 5 to 18, this<br />
private school has a large locker<br />
requirement across three floors -<br />
especially so in the last few years,<br />
Adrian explains: “We became coeducational<br />
in 2015 and have been<br />
refurbishing all the corridors with<br />
new carpeting, doors and suspended<br />
ceilings. Pupil lockers are all fitted in<br />
the corridors so it’s important they<br />
look the part.”<br />
The school allocates year 7 and above<br />
their own locker, large enough to<br />
store books, bags, “sandwiches and<br />
drinks”. “The lads’ main priority is<br />
they are big enough to hold a football<br />
and boots,” quips Adrian, “which they<br />
are, measuring 300mm x 400mm and<br />
500mm deep.”<br />
Gone are the days of the old<br />
freestanding steel lockers that the<br />
school’s maintenance team had to rivet<br />
to the walls themselves. “We choose<br />
light oak wooden ones now, most<br />
with shelving. Our supplier installs<br />
them to our specification - complete<br />
with skirting and end panels - which<br />
requires that there are no voids for<br />
crisp packets and drinks cans to<br />
fall into. The inclined top panels are<br />
inscribed into the corridor wall to<br />
ensure pupils cannot stack stuff on<br />
top of the lockers,” Adrian explains.<br />
At the end of the summer term, pupils<br />
have to clear their lockers and remove<br />
their padlocks, regardless of whether<br />
they will be using them in the next<br />
school year. “We need to do that so<br />
that the caretakers can check them<br />
for any damage,” Adrian adds. “Any<br />
padlocks still in place are chopped<br />
off and the contents sent to lost<br />
property.”<br />
After several summers refurbishing<br />
and refitting its corridors, Nottingham<br />
High School has transformed its<br />
interiors, a key factor in portraying<br />
a quality image for present and<br />
prospective parents.<br />
Adrian’s top tip:<br />
“Ensure you choose a supplier,<br />
whose install team can run the<br />
project smoothly, efficiently and<br />
with minimum disruption. The one<br />
that’s fitted all our lockers in the<br />
last few years have been exceptional.<br />
Contractors come and go here daily so<br />
you soon gauge those who know what<br />
they’re doing.”<br />
Photograph courtesy of Nottingham<br />
High School: Stylish and long lasting.<br />
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Company News<br />
Solutions 4 Office, the Glass Meeting Table<br />
specialists, have been busy launching modern<br />
design twists for their glass boardroom tables,<br />
including coloured glass and the integration<br />
of power, data and communications modules,<br />
directly through the glass. The team would<br />
be pleased to help clients with any executive<br />
meeting room or boardroom requirements.<br />
T - 020 7309 2909<br />
E - sales@solutions-4.co.uk<br />
W - www.solutions-4.co.uk<br />
Manufacturer WSOF Ltd have printed and<br />
distributed their new Brochure Price List which<br />
includes their new A Frame Goalpost Desking<br />
and their new Raw Steel Clear Lacquered finish.<br />
It has been very well received by their partners<br />
and along with their ever increasing Educational<br />
Ranges, is keeping the factory exceptionally<br />
busy during this first quarter.<br />
T - 01243 512 215<br />
W - www.wsof.co.uk<br />
Bradbury Fabrics - Proud British manufacturers<br />
of high quality wool, wool blend and synthetic<br />
woven upholstery fabrics and distributors of<br />
high quality faux leather / suede finishes for all<br />
types of seating applications, within areas such<br />
as office, contract, healthcare, education and<br />
hospitality.<br />
All of the Contract and Hospitality Collections<br />
meet the rigorous demands of British Standards<br />
for FR and abrasion, with innovative designs<br />
suitable for any chosen seating environment.<br />
Please contact their sales office for samples and<br />
information.<br />
T - 01484 648 182<br />
E - sales@bradburyfabrics.com<br />
W - www.bradburyfabrics.com<br />
Services<br />
Desk Warehouse are a Belfast based company,<br />
which services a wide range of businesses<br />
and homes throughout the UK and Ireland.<br />
They welcome the opportunity to distribute<br />
products for GB based wholesalers and have a<br />
speciality in buying discontinued, liquidated and<br />
remaindered stocks.<br />
T - 0800 999 6055<br />
E - ajmulligan@deskwarehouse.co.uk<br />
W - www.deskwarehouse.co.uk<br />
Field Interiors Limited has well established<br />
business arrangements with the majority of<br />
the leading furniture manufacturers. They<br />
are able to supply a wide range of products<br />
across all budget ranges, covering desking,<br />
seating, storage, boardrooms, receptions and<br />
break out areas. Field Interiors will match your<br />
requirements and budget to provide the right<br />
products.<br />
T - 07921 929 581<br />
E - sales@fieldinteriors.com<br />
W - www.fieldinteriors.com<br />
Margolis Office Interiors Ltd, London’s largest<br />
individual furniture dealer since 1911, have a<br />
Central London showroom, with experienced<br />
staff. They are able to meet any budget for<br />
office desking, seating, ergonomic seating, re<br />
upholstery, safes and more in reception areas,<br />
boardrooms and breakout. Bespoke solutions,<br />
modern and reproduction furniture, part<br />
exchange, hire and finance packages available.<br />
T - 020 7387 8217<br />
E - info@margolisfurniture.co.uk<br />
W - www.margolisfurniture.co.uk<br />
Moduflex Ltd have announced that following<br />
months of hard work, their NEW website has<br />
launched.The primary objectives of the site<br />
development efforts were focused on aesthetics,<br />
simplifying content, and increasing the visibility<br />
of their product portfolio. The new design allows<br />
for streamlined menus, clear navigation, and<br />
frequent calls to action. The site is structured to<br />
make it as easy as possible for visitors to find the<br />
content most relevant to them. The emphasis is<br />
now on ‘Markets’ and ‘Solutions’, rather than<br />
products or product categories. There’s a whole<br />
host of small but impactful changes, all designed<br />
to improve the user experience for visitors. Visit<br />
their website for further information, or follow<br />
them on twitter @Moduflex_ltd.<br />
T - 01179 822 882<br />
W - www.moduflex.co.uk<br />
ACS is a national office solutions provider that<br />
can help you improve business productivity,<br />
office wellbeing and the feel of your working<br />
environment with competitive furniture supply,<br />
space planning and fit-out solutions.<br />
Services include: Furniture supply, space<br />
planning and interior design, cabling and audio<br />
visual together with fit-out and installation.<br />
T - 0844 4815 786<br />
E - info@acs365.co.uk<br />
W - www.acs365.co.uk/workplace<br />
Mobius At Work is dedicated to designing and<br />
delivering innovative and functional working<br />
environments across the country. They offer the<br />
opportunity for you to also experience your next<br />
office space in virtual reality, ensuring that the<br />
design is to your requirements from the start.<br />
T - 01189 406 315<br />
E - info@mobiusatwork.co.uk<br />
W - mobiusatwork.co.uk<br />
Fast Key Services are the UK’s leading supplier<br />
of replacement keys and locks for office furniture<br />
and lockers. Fastkeys cut and dispatch same<br />
day, a comprehensive range of keys for locks<br />
covering all the major lock and office furniture<br />
manufacturers. These include Lowe and<br />
Fletcher, Ronis, Ojmar, Ahrend, MLM Lehmann,<br />
BMB, Hafele, Hekna, Huwil, Knoll, Touch T6 and<br />
many more.<br />
T - 01268 562 562<br />
E - sales@fastkeys.co.uk<br />
W - www.fastkeys.co.uk<br />
Sapphire Contractors Limited have a southern<br />
and northern office to cover the country for<br />
the installation of partitions, ceilings, flooring,<br />
mechanical and electrical services, building<br />
maintenance, supply and installation of furniture<br />
and storage facilities for office and commercial<br />
use.<br />
T - 020 8665 6226<br />
E - sales@sapphirecontractors.co.uk<br />
W - www.sapphirecontractors.co.uk<br />
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Services<br />
TEL: 0207 394 0900 WEB: www.ewmarshall.com EMAIL: sales@ewmarshall.com<br />
Affordable services bringing “LIFE” to your existing furniture<br />
Re – Upholstery bring back “NEW LIFE”<br />
Have you considered recovering your existing furniture and extending the “LIFE”?<br />
Up - Cycling creating “LASTING LIFE”<br />
Have you thought about a sustainable “LIFE” for your furniture?<br />
Re – Working your Furniture creating “LONG LIFE”<br />
Create space, got more staff, why not rework what you’ve got for an easier “LIFE”<br />
Re – Branding / Colour Change adding “EXCITING LIFE”<br />
It’s easier than you think to create exciting “LIFE” for your furniture rebrand<br />
Full Chair Cleaning service adding “CLEAN LIFE”<br />
Ever thought about who cleans your chairs? Normally no one does!! Clean living creates<br />
clean “LIFE” your chairs will like it too.<br />
E W Marshall offer all of these services throughout the UK, allowing for consistency<br />
across multiple locations, as well as many other services including Installation,<br />
disposal, sales and leasing options<br />
For a free survey and no obligation quote please contact us today<br />
TEL: 0207 394 0900 WEB: www.ewmarshall.com EMAIL: sales@ewmarshall.com
Services<br />
Get your Office<br />
Furniture via<br />
Woodstock<br />
Express...<br />
New trade price list enclosed<br />
• New products added<br />
Find your<br />
New <strong>2017</strong><br />
Express Brochure<br />
enclosed in<br />
OFAS!<br />
• Reliable service and proven success rate<br />
• Full delivery & installation still available within<br />
10 working days - contact sales<br />
Products delivered next day will be boxed or<br />
on pallets. Self assembly may be required.<br />
Contact our<br />
sales to request<br />
additional<br />
copies!<br />
Tel: 0161 494 5868<br />
sales@woodstockleabank.co.uk<br />
www.woodstockleabank.co.uk<br />
Suttons offer a complete cost-effective<br />
renovation and refurbishment service for all<br />
types of office seating. From a single chair to 100<br />
plus chairs, they are happy to survey, assess<br />
and repair your office seating, to help reduce<br />
both your costs and impact on the environment.<br />
Contact Suttons for a FREE estimate and<br />
advice.<br />
T - 01458 252 492<br />
E - sales@suttonupholsterers.co.uk<br />
W - www.suttonupholsterers.co.uk<br />
Sit Stand<br />
Work Better and Smarter for Less<br />
Introducing Liberty sit/stand, a new electric<br />
height adjustable desk that helps keep users<br />
active and productive at work. The Liberty desk<br />
is yet another high-quality addition to the market<br />
from Century Office, unique in its affordable<br />
price point and quality.<br />
Unit 4 Brunel Way, Severalls Industrial Park,<br />
Colchester, CO4 9QX<br />
T - 01206 844 541<br />
E - sales@century-office.co.uk<br />
W - www.century-office.co.uk<br />
Harnser Office Furniture are pleased to<br />
announce their new electric height adjustable<br />
desk range with adjustable widths from 1200mm<br />
to 1800mm and height adjustment from 710mm<br />
to 1210mm.<br />
For more information or for advice on how<br />
Harnser can help you, please contact their sales<br />
team.<br />
T - 01508 532 266<br />
E - sales@harnserltd.co.uk<br />
A typical desk job is the everyday norm for<br />
most of us and it means being inactive most<br />
of the day. Using a sit-stand desk can reduce<br />
sedentary behaviour significantly, decrease the<br />
risk of lifestyle related diseases and increase<br />
our daily well-being. Contact LINAK to see how<br />
you can incorporate movement into your desk<br />
designs.<br />
T - 0121 544 2211<br />
F - 0121 544 2552<br />
E - sales@linak.co.uk<br />
W - www.linak.co.uk/deskline<br />
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Editorial<br />
Choose a Sit/Stand –<br />
It’s a No-Brainer!<br />
Editorial kindly provided by Century Office<br />
Sit/stand desks have been finding<br />
their way into an increasing amount<br />
of offices in recent years; however,<br />
they still don’t have the presence they<br />
should. What is discouraging many<br />
employers is the expectation of high<br />
prices and minimal benefit – neither<br />
are necessarily true.<br />
Affordable, practical and aestheticallypleasing<br />
office furniture is not just for<br />
large corporations. The small business<br />
owner can now kit their workplace<br />
out with contemporary desking and<br />
seating that will boost employees’<br />
wellbeing and productivity without<br />
breaking the bank or compromising<br />
on quality.<br />
Ergonomics are essential in the<br />
office environment. Purchasing good<br />
ergonomic desks and seating will<br />
improve your employees’ quality of<br />
living by minimising pressure on<br />
muscles and joints, increasing blood<br />
flow, preventing muscle deterioration,<br />
improving posture, and preventing<br />
back and neck pain. This is why it’s<br />
important to offer a sit/stand to all<br />
workers, not just those with preexisting<br />
conditions. It will improve<br />
long-term wellbeing and lessen the<br />
chance of absent staff due to health<br />
problems.<br />
Research has also shown that a<br />
height-adjustable desk improves<br />
concentration and productivity, and<br />
can even help to burn as much as three<br />
times as many calories as a standard<br />
desk, by encouraging movement<br />
throughout the day. Choosing sit/<br />
stand desks will give you a healthy<br />
return on your investment through<br />
happier, healthier and harder-working<br />
staff.<br />
As this style of office furniture has<br />
gained more and more popularity,<br />
it has also become increasingly<br />
accessible. Select a sit/stand desk that<br />
lives up to the promise of being costeffective<br />
without compromising on<br />
quality – an opportunity that is now<br />
more possible than ever before.<br />
Once you’ve bought your sit/stand,<br />
it’s important to use it correctly.<br />
Seated work needs to be regularly<br />
broken up with standing work;<br />
switching from sitting to standing<br />
will produce the absolute best results.<br />
It’s recommended that, throughout<br />
a working day, you should spend a<br />
minimum of two hours on your feet,<br />
with an ideal of four.<br />
As well as avoiding too much seated<br />
work, remaining in a static standing<br />
position should also be avoided. It’s<br />
advisable to shift your weight between<br />
legs in order to reduce fatigue. As well<br />
as shifting weight, you should also<br />
frequently adjust the posture of your<br />
body throughout the day.<br />
When buying office furniture, go for<br />
a sit/stand desk – morale, energylevels,<br />
and general wellbeing will<br />
increase when ergonomic furniture is<br />
introduced into your workspace.<br />
www.ofas.org.uk<br />
SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />
23
Editorial<br />
Moving the<br />
Workforce Towards<br />
Sit-stand Solutions<br />
Editorial kindly provided by FIRA<br />
Since the launch of the ‘Get Britain<br />
Standing’ campaign two years ago, it<br />
seems that health benefits of standing<br />
up whilst working is being recognised<br />
by both employers and employees.<br />
People are now more likely to accept<br />
that sitting for extended periods<br />
without moving, may increase the<br />
risk of the onset of cardio vascular<br />
diseases, obesity, diabetes and general<br />
unfitness.<br />
Rapid technology advances, changing<br />
the way we work, is also pushing<br />
people into ever more sedentary life<br />
styles. Long hours, often in seated<br />
postures can not only affect our health<br />
and general well-being, but also our<br />
productivity and efficiency in the<br />
workplace.<br />
This does not mean, however, that we<br />
should switch from prolonged sitting<br />
to prolonged standing. Neither is good<br />
– the human body is not designed<br />
for static postures. Movement is the<br />
key for maintaining a healthy body,<br />
hence alternating between sitting<br />
and standing is the answer. There<br />
are no exact defined time periods of<br />
sitting versus standing. It depends<br />
on the individual and what they are<br />
doing; however as general rule 10<br />
to 15 minutes of standing for every<br />
hour or so of being seated seems to be<br />
beneficial.<br />
Levent Çaglar, Chief Ergonomist<br />
at FIRA, has been warning about<br />
the dangers of prolonged sitting at<br />
workplaces, as well as highlighting<br />
how rapid changes in technology<br />
have pushed people to more sedentary<br />
lifestyles in schools, offices and at<br />
home. Over the past few years he has<br />
been advocating the use of standing<br />
work surfaces in offices and schools<br />
and has been at the forefront of getting<br />
people to alternate between sitting<br />
and standing while they work.<br />
The furniture industry has been<br />
responding by providing new and<br />
innovative sit/stand solutions. These<br />
desks are very popular in Scandinavia,<br />
where it’s been estimated by Get<br />
Britain Standing that over 90% of<br />
office workers enjoy the health and<br />
engagement benefits of being able<br />
to easily switch between sitting and<br />
standing.<br />
Over recent years, as the desks have<br />
grown in popularity, the price point<br />
for a more basic desk has dropped.<br />
There are now many affordable sit/<br />
stand desks, not only electrically<br />
operated, but also operated by various<br />
mechanical mechanisms, even gas<br />
assisted fast crank mechanisms.<br />
It is not just furniture manufacturers<br />
who are finding innovative solutions<br />
to the sit/stand issue. Retro-fit<br />
desk top sit/stand solutions such<br />
as combined keyboard/monitor<br />
arms are now available that fit on a<br />
standard, fixed height, desk, allowing<br />
the user to move easily from sitting<br />
to standing. With such accessories,<br />
it is now possible to transform<br />
existing fixed height desks into sit/<br />
stand workstations very quickly and<br />
economically.<br />
Levent continued: “Standing all day<br />
is not a viable or doable solution as<br />
people get tired. The best solution is to<br />
switch between sitting and standing<br />
by using sit-stand desks or have<br />
alternative work surfaces available.<br />
The option is a must for anyone who<br />
already has back problems, but more<br />
importantly, if you want to prevent<br />
an increased risk of developing back<br />
pain for your staff through prolonged<br />
sitting at workplaces, you should at<br />
least consider providing sit-stand<br />
desks at your next refurbishment or<br />
office relocation.”<br />
For advice on how to achieve good<br />
sit-stand solutions and ergonomics<br />
advice to improve your work<br />
environments and efficiency of your<br />
staff, contact Levent Çaglar, FIRA, on<br />
01438 777 700, or by emailing lcaglar@<br />
fira.co.uk. Find out more about FIRA<br />
Ergonomics visit www.fira.co.uk/<br />
ergonomics.<br />
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Sit Stand<br />
Introducing the new Volt electric sit<br />
stand solution from Hawk. One of the<br />
most competitively priced desks in the<br />
UK offering a 5 year guarantee AND<br />
digital display as standard. 30mm<br />
per second movement available in a<br />
range of sizes and colours.<br />
T - 01430 861 229<br />
E - enquiries@hawkfurniture.co.uk<br />
W - www.hawkfurniture.co.uk<br />
Back2 are suppliers of Conset electric desks, the modern<br />
heavy duty solution to sit-stand working. Conset have been<br />
established for over 15 years and have a strong focus on<br />
quality and dependability. Their range of height adjustable<br />
desks features a vast selection of sizes, shapes and finishes.<br />
Cosine sit/stand desking has been<br />
designed to reduce prolonged sitting<br />
time during office work. Developed<br />
with an integrated height adjusting<br />
mechanism, Cosine stimulates<br />
breaks in sitting by encouraging<br />
standing positions as an alternative.<br />
Individual desk tops can be set<br />
to different heights depending on<br />
the chosen working position and<br />
the user’s height via manual crank<br />
handle or electric mechanism.<br />
To find out more contact Tangent.<br />
T - 0800 389 3112<br />
E - info@tangentfurniture.co.uk<br />
W - www.tangentfurniture.co.uk<br />
Contact Back2 for further information<br />
and to discuss your requirements.<br />
T - 020 7935 0351<br />
E - sales@back2.co.uk<br />
W - www.back2.co.uk<br />
Osmond Ergonomics have been selling sit-stand<br />
desks for almost 20 years. Their <strong>2017</strong> Motus<br />
desks are about half the price of those we sold<br />
in 2000! With quality products from both Europe<br />
and the Far East, they can supply exactly what<br />
you need with the back-up knowledge and<br />
support to match.<br />
Osmond Ergonomics,<br />
21 Johnson Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate,<br />
Wimborne BH21 7SE<br />
T - 0345 345 0898<br />
E - info@ergonomics.co.uk<br />
W - www.ergonomics.co.uk<br />
Healthy Working by Triumph.<br />
Help your staff stay healthy this year by ordering<br />
their reduced priced standing desks. Studies<br />
show sit stand, height-adjustable desks improve<br />
motivation, productivity and health. Their range<br />
offers height adjustability by e-pad, manual<br />
crank plus a choice of accessories and cable<br />
management system.<br />
T - 01685 352 222<br />
E - marketing@triumphfurniture.com<br />
W - www.triumphfurniture.com<br />
Work Better and Smarter for Less<br />
Introducing Liberty sit/stand, a new electric<br />
height adjustable desk that helps keep users<br />
active and productive at work. The Liberty desk<br />
is yet another high-quality addition to the market<br />
from Century Office, unique in its affordable<br />
price point and quality.<br />
Unit 4 Brunel Way, Severalls Industrial Park,<br />
Colchester, CO4 9QX<br />
T - 01206 844 541<br />
E - sales@century-office.co.uk<br />
W - www.century-office.co.uk<br />
Clerkenwell Design Week<br />
Nomique’s new London Showroom is now open<br />
in the heart of Clerkenwell, featuring new and<br />
existing products in a clever workspace setting.<br />
Come in out of the cold and see a variety of<br />
task, meeting and soft seating options today.<br />
Address: The Old Trading House, 15 Northburgh<br />
Street, London, EC1V 0PR<br />
T - 01952 585 828<br />
E - sales@nomique.com<br />
W - www.nomique.com<br />
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23-25 MAY <strong>2017</strong><br />
The UK’s leading independent design festival<br />
presents three days of exciting events. Discover leading<br />
international design brands and source the best in<br />
furniture, product and lighting from across the globe.<br />
Register free at clerkenwelldesignweek.com<br />
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Clerkenwell Design Week<br />
ZÜCO SIGNO<br />
ELEGANCE IS NOW COMFORTABLE<br />
The main focus of the latest innovation from Züco<br />
is on design, comfort and quality. The upholstery<br />
of the backrest is not based on conventional<br />
upholstery materials but on a frame structure<br />
covered with flexible material. Thus, a very slim<br />
cushioning system and the high seating comfort can<br />
be achieved.<br />
OFAS journals are available<br />
from our office.<br />
Dauphin HumanDesign® UK Limited<br />
1 Albemarle Way I GB London EC1V 4JB<br />
Phone +44 207 2537774<br />
www.dauphinuk.com I info@dauphinuk.com<br />
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Create smart spaces for collaborative,<br />
flexible working with storage from Silverline<br />
and partitioning combined with acoustic solutions<br />
from Screen Innovations.<br />
London Showroom: 21-22 Great Sutton Street | Clerkenwell | London EC1V 0DY<br />
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Editorial<br />
The world of Learning and Development is<br />
changing; has changed.<br />
Anytime, anyplace anywhere learning can happen. Google, YouTube,<br />
eLearning, blended learning, fast track, online, MOOCs (Massive Open<br />
Online courses), classroom, the options are endless and growing.<br />
We have choice which is good, but it can be confusing for individuals and<br />
employers. Putting aside the need for clarity in identifying the learning need<br />
in the first place, how do we then decide what course, what format and then<br />
what provider? For an employer or an individual there is no ‘one size fits<br />
all’ solution. The most important thing when choosing a learning solution<br />
outside of your own organisation is trust. You need to trust that the provider<br />
understands the training need, can identify a solution and demonstrate how<br />
their products meet that need.<br />
The Furniture Makers’ Company is the charity for the British<br />
furnishing industry. Its vision is for a thriving British furnishing<br />
industry with a talented workforce, delivering high quality products<br />
and supporting those- in-need within the industry.<br />
• It recognises and inspires excellence within the industry with<br />
its prestigious Guild Mark awards<br />
• It encourages new talent with its extensive education<br />
programme<br />
• It helps people from the industry when times are tough, with<br />
grants, services, time and support<br />
New Members<br />
T - 020 7256 5558<br />
E - hello@furnituremakers.org.uk<br />
W - www.furnituremakers.org.uk<br />
E W Marshall are a family run business. At the forefront of their industry,<br />
they provide office furniture services which include Re-upholstery, Chair<br />
Cleaning, Furniture Re-working, Office installation, Clear out, together<br />
with the Up-cycling of your old furniture.<br />
See their full page advert on Page 21 for more details.<br />
We would love to support you with your learning and development!<br />
Get in touch via our website www.internationaloworkplace.com<br />
T - 0333 210 1995<br />
T - 020 7394 0900<br />
E - info@ewmarshall.com<br />
W - www.ewmarshall.com<br />
New Members<br />
Personnel<br />
Agua specialises in the production of high<br />
quality, on-trend performance upholstery<br />
fabrics. The growing portfolio of 28 collections<br />
consist of both soft upholstery fabrics and faux<br />
leathers that are designed to meet the needs<br />
of challenging commercial environments. All<br />
collections are fire retardant, hard wearing and<br />
waterproof.<br />
T - 020 8205 0050<br />
E - info@aguafabrics.com<br />
W - www.aguafabrics.com<br />
Back2, leading UK suppliers of modern<br />
ergonomic office products with over twenty<br />
years’ experience and a showroom in London’s<br />
West End. They offer furniture installations and<br />
audits, DSE Workstation assessments, risk<br />
assessment software and corporate accounts.<br />
T - 020 7935 0351<br />
E - sales@back2.co.uk<br />
W - www.back2.co.uk<br />
ABL (Accessory Bits Ltd) are pleased to<br />
announce that Liam Donaghy has been<br />
promoted from his role in Internal Sales to cover<br />
Eastern England.<br />
Many of you will have spoken with Liam at some<br />
time during his years at ABL in internal sales<br />
and will be pleased to finally meet him face to<br />
face! ABL are sure you will also want to wish<br />
Liam a long and happy career. Liam can be<br />
contacted as below.<br />
T - 0800 082 1444<br />
M - 07376 391 758<br />
E - liam@abl-uk.com<br />
W - www.abl-uk.com<br />
ABL (Accessory Bits Ltd) are pleased to<br />
announce that Stuart Perriam has joined the<br />
Company as Area Sales Manager to cover the<br />
Central and NW area.<br />
ABL are sure that you will wish Stuart a long and<br />
happy career. ABL customers will enjoy dealing<br />
with Stuart, who has considerable experience<br />
in the Office Furniture Industry. Stuart will be<br />
supported internally by Jazmin Lindsay, who<br />
many customers will already know. Stuart can<br />
be contacted as below.<br />
T - 0800 082 1444<br />
M - 07931 489 110<br />
E - stuart@abl-uk.com<br />
W - www.abl-uk.com<br />
High and Mighty Office Seating, European<br />
distributors of BodyBilt office chairs, provide<br />
ergonomic solutions to a vast range of specialist<br />
needs, from big and tall to bariatric to petite.<br />
They offer ergonomic workstation assessments,<br />
in-house repairs and corporate accounts.<br />
T - 020 7486 7393<br />
E - sales@hmergoseating.co.uk<br />
W - www.hmergoseating.co.uk<br />
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OFAS <strong>Spring</strong> Quiz<br />
Try your hand at the 1980’s quiz, around<br />
the same time that OFAS opened its doors!<br />
Answer these 20 questions correctly for a<br />
chance of winning a £50.00 store voucher.<br />
Email your answers to ofas@ofas.org.uk<br />
Good luck!<br />
WHAT’S ON?<br />
The Academies Show<br />
26th April <strong>2017</strong><br />
Excel, London<br />
www.academiesshow.london<br />
1. Which fictional character is portrayed by English comedian<br />
Leigh Francis?<br />
2. Which eighties television soap opera featured the wealthy<br />
Channing family in the Californian wine industry?<br />
3. Who first came to notice in a TV commercial for Kellogg’s<br />
Fruit ‘n Fibre breakfast cereal before playing Graham<br />
Lodsworth in Emmerdale Farm?<br />
4. Which television series is set in Lima, Ohio?<br />
5. Which topical celebrity panel game show’s theme music is<br />
News of the World by The Jam?<br />
6. ‘Did I Make the Most of Loving You?’ is the theme song of<br />
which television series?<br />
7. Who presents the Channel 4 program Time Team?<br />
8. Which actress plays Buffy Summers in the television version<br />
of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’?<br />
9. Who won six consecutive Wimbledon singles titles in the<br />
1980s?<br />
10. First broadcast in 1953, name the world’s longest-running<br />
current affairs television programme?<br />
11. Craig Phillips was the first winner of which television series?<br />
12. Which American television personality divorced lawyer<br />
Robert Kardashian in 1991?<br />
13. Which British sitcom is set in the London offices of the<br />
fictional Reynholm Industries and revolves around three<br />
staff members?<br />
14. Mount St. Helens erupted in which American state?<br />
15. Who became the 100 metres Olympic champion at the 1980<br />
Moscow Summer Olympics?<br />
Workspace<br />
Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE<br />
22nd - 25th May <strong>2017</strong><br />
www.workspace-index.com<br />
Clerkenwell Design Week<br />
23rd - 25th May <strong>2017</strong><br />
www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com<br />
NeoCon<br />
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago<br />
12th - 14th June <strong>2017</strong><br />
www.neocon.com<br />
Facilities Show<br />
London, Excel<br />
21s - 23rd June <strong>2017</strong><br />
www.facilitiesshow.com<br />
Manchester Furniture Show<br />
Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester<br />
16th - 18th July <strong>2017</strong><br />
www.manchesterfurnitureshow.com<br />
16. Which 1982 album became the best-selling album of all<br />
time?<br />
17. In which year of the eighties did Halley’s Comet appear?<br />
18. In the eighties, Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses were<br />
popularized by which film?<br />
19. Which flamboyant American businessman produced gullwinged<br />
sports cars in Northern Ireland?<br />
20. What was the name of the ranch in the sixties series<br />
Bonanza?<br />
The winner of our winter 2016 competition was Mark Frenchman,<br />
congratulations Mark! Enjoy your £50.00 store voucher.<br />
Office Furniture China <strong>2017</strong><br />
Shanghai New Int’l Expo Centre (SNIEC)<br />
12th - 15th September <strong>2017</strong><br />
www.furniture-china.cn/en-us<br />
100% Design<br />
Olympia, London<br />
20th - 23rd September <strong>2017</strong><br />
www.100percentdesign.co.uk<br />
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