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From Home Furnishing Business
March 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
KI, a leading manufacturer of contract furniture for education, healthcare, government, and corporate environments, has expanded its portfolio into outdoor furniture with the introduction of the Outspan Outdoor Collection. Designed by Brian Buchik of Room B, the collection includes seating and tables engineered for exterior performance using powder coated steel and high-density polyethylene surfaces, creating a durable system for dining, collaboration, and gathering across campuses, workplaces, hospitality settings, and more.
December 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
KI announced that two of its products, Cogni and Clamber, were named finalists in Interior Design magazine’s 2025 Best of Year Awards, one of the design industry’s most recognized annual programs.
December 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
KI, a leader in contract furniture solutions, has formed a partnership with Indianapolis-based Purposeful Design to offer handcrafted solid-wood table tops for select Tributaire™ café and occasional tables.
December 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
KI is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, earning the prestigious Green Masters Program designation for 2025. In addition to this honor, KI received three new Top Performer awards within the Manufacturing Environment category of the Green Masters Program:
November 10,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
KI has named the 12 finalists in its fourth annual K-12 classroom furniture giveaway, and public voting is officially open. Four educators will receive $50,000 in KI furniture to transform their classrooms into dynamic learning environments that support student engagement, inclusivity, adaptability, and sensory well-being—and the public can help choose the winners.
August 19,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
As schools across the country prepare to welcome students back this fall, one critical factor might be overlooked: the physical classroom itself, and the impact it will have on both students and teachers. That’s why KI, a Wisconsin-based contract furniture company, is proud to announce the launch of its fourth annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway, awarding four K-12 educators across the nation with $50,000 each to reimagine and transform their learning spaces.
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Cogni Seating (Best of NeoCon Entrant)
Movement, mobility, sensory engagement, and choice – Cogni is more than a chair. It’s a behavior-shaping tool designed for today’s active learners. With movement-friendly base options, a sculpted shell for natural posture shifts, and customizable components, Cogni empowers users to stay engaged.
Cascha Furniture (Best of NeoCon Entrant)