“iPHONE & iPAD LIFE MAGAZINE ENDORSES KI’s LEARN2 CHAIR AS THE BEST EDUCATION INNVOATION FOR TABLET USE”

iPhone and iPad life magazine have endorsed and awarded a 5 Star rating for KI’s Learn2 chair! iPhone and iPad life magazine is an independent magazine dedicated to readers who are Apple enthusiasts.


Mike Riley from iPhone Life Magazine commented:
“If you're looking for an especially durable desk with a 21st century educational furniture design aesthetic with an iPad-friendly desk surface, nothing else compares to the KI Learn2. Seeing a desk like this makes me wish I was back in school again!”




He added:
“Remember the old desk you used to sit at when you went to school? Imagine taking that school desk concept and updating it to 21st century design aesthetics and functionality. Students carrying backpacks drink bottles and tablets need a place to easily store these items while ingesting knowledge. KI Learn2 Tablet desk is that futuristic vision turned to reality.”

Learn2 is flexible and student-focused, transforming learning environments. With its fully adjustable, dual-handed worksurface, Learn2 adapts to each student’s personal space and provides customised comfort. There are two chair styles available – Intellect Wave and Strive which both have a choice of 20 colours. The writing tablet swivels 154 degrees and moves in/out for customized comfort and enhanced interaction whilst the support arm rotates right/left 220 degrees to accommodate any preferred position Options include polypropylene or laminate writing tablets, castors or glides, upholstered seat pads and dual accessory racks.



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Education show 2013

KI exhibits its new range of products the the Education Show, Stand F119, NEC Birmingham, 14-16th March

 

KI will be exhibiting its new products Postura swivel chair, Postura stool and Learn2. The already successful and existing Postura+ range of chairs, Maestro & Matrix will also be on show.

The new Postura+ swivel chair is stylish, ergonomic and the perfect choice for IT classrooms. It incorporates all of the seat design features found on the Postura+ classroom chair but is height adjustable and mobile. The Postura+ swivel chair is available in 4 colours as standard with options for castors or glides.

The Postura stool has a lightweight, easy stacking design making it the perfect seating solution when space is at a premium. The seat is manufactured from easy to clean, highly durable polypropylene that is stain and UV resistant. The chip resistant silver powder coated frame has a convenient hook to store bags underneath the seat. Available in 2 seat heights, 9 colours and with a 10 year warranty.

Learn2 is flexible and student-focused, transforming learning environments. With its fully adjustable, dual-handed worksurface, Learn2 adapts to each student’s personal space and provides customised comfort. There are two chair styles available – Intellect Wave and Strive which both have a choice of 17 colours.

More images can be seen on our Facebook page and our website.

 

The Opt4 Seating Range

KI’s new Opt4 responds to the changing needs for Userbility. We see it as the new 'Easy Chair' for the workspace: easy-to-carry, easy-to-stack and easy-to-move. With the mesh weighing in at 7.3 pounds - it's the lightest high-density stack chair available.
 
We developed the Opt4 range with both designer and sitter in mind - blending polypropylene and mesh seating and back options  for optimum style and comfort.

Be sure to check out the collection at the upcoming Design Junction and London Design Festival. 

There are more images of Opt4 and other products from KI on our Facebook page, click the red to take a look.

The UniteSE Collection

KI’s new Unite^SE portfolio is a comprehensive workplace collection which combines a simple clean design with a well engineered, highly robust and flexible construction. 

The understructure of the Unite^SE workstation range provides a sturdy modular platform for the addition of multiple worksurface and screen options. These can either be from its standard line or as an exercise in tailored design.

The combined collection offers integrated ranges of benching, freestanding desks, cellular office, workwall, meeting tables and storage. Everything is manufactured in the UK with the benefit of rapid lead times, fit for purpose design and excellent value.

The new workstation platform when combined with KI’s long established specialist expertise in the design and local manufacture of storage and the breadth of line provided by its many seating ranges, provides an opportunity to work with its customers to tailor flexible furnishing solutions which enable staff to communicate and collaborate more freely.

Copies of the new brochure are available to download from the KI Europe website; renders and showroom photos of the Unite^SE programme in action can be seen on our Facebook page. 

Sebel Furniture UK merges with KI (UK) Ltd

In late 2011, KI acquired the Sebel Group of Companies and has decided to integrate Sebel Furniture UK with KI (UK) Ltd . The Sebel team will now be responsible for the development of the Schools & Academies Market; servicing the education sector through a streamlined product range that draws from the very best of KI and Sebel, including the Postura+ family of products.

Global Strength - Local Manufacture

New 400, 800 & 840 Series - quality and affordability.

New Innovative personal storage and accessories.

New KI Slide - sliding door system.

New Side Access pedestal.

BreakOut Modular Seating

BreakOut, designed by SoVibrant, is KI's new third space adaptable solution, designed as an intimate sanctuary for the open plan working environment and also combines the use of technology as the perfect meeting point.

The understated elegance of BreakOut will compliment any working environment, with stylish slatted timber fins providing a light but private enclosure.

The modular design of BreakOut allows multiple seating units to be connected in series, to create a product tailored to the number of people who need to use it and to the space available. BreakOut seating allows users to multi-task whilst fulfilling many roles such as forming an area for group working, inter- office workshops and meetings, or simply a place to get away from it all. BreakOut has been created with an understated elegance and sophistication that will compliment any working environment.

BreakOut doesn’t just look good. It performs.

KI ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT WITH PAMI

KI are delighted to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with PAMI, who are the largest manufacturer of contract furniture in Belgium. The PAMI portfolio includes ranges of meeting and training tables and selected storage products, KI Slide, T4 Meeting Tables and Omnibase Segmented Conference Tables, all of which will compliment the existing KI portfolio.

KI Slide is a range of sliding door storage units which combine beautiful aesthetics with acoustic benefits. Ideal for open plan or cellular offices, KI Slide’s sound absorbing qualities ensure a quiet working environment. Round, square or custom perforation patterns in double skin doors with acoustic foam, glass or melamine door options ensure a stylish and beautiful design tailored to your interior. The units have flexible interiors which allow for combi shelves, drawers and reference shelves.

The T4 Meeting Table is a minimalist modular concept. It is the perfect basic element for organising modern working environments. The T4 table fits perfectly with today’s new, rapidly evolving work trends and can be combined with other elements so that it can be assembled quickly to suit your exact requirements. The pure linear geometry integrates well with any design scheme. Combine T4 Tables with KI’s many seating collections :- Maestro, Matrix, Perry, Strive, Daylight and K5.

Omnibase Conference Tables is a range of segmented tables with a timeless, classic design which can be combined with most other furniture. Assembly is quick, simple and robust.

KI have recently undertaken a stunning new refurbishment of their London showroom in Holborn, which includes examples from the PAMI portfolio.

Lecture Theatres and Auditoriums

Lecture Theatres and Auditoriums

Lecture Theatres and Auditoriums directly reflect an organisation’s image and are a key component in attracting and retaining students. With KI fixed seating, you can create inspired spaces that enhance the learning experience and foster student success. Updated lecture spaces also showcase your commitment to excellence. Our latest product designs offer innovative technology access, functional simplicity, and superior ergonomic comfort to enable you to achieve more. Put KI’s knowledge and experience to work for you. Our specialised planning includes custom solutions, room configurations, as well as recommendations for seating styles, fabrics, finishes, options and more.

For more information contact KI on 020 7404 7441, email sales@kiuk.co.uk or visit the website.

Wheelhouse High-Density Mobile Storage

Wheelhouse High-Density Mobile Storage System combines strength and adaptability in a low-profile modular storage system that makes the most of every inch of space. The low-profile storage system you choose has to fit your space, your budget, and your plans. Spaces change, and plans change too. The Wheelhouse system is easy to reconfigure, expand, and even relocate. Built upon Spacesaver’s proven Eclipse Powered System technology, the powered Wheelhouse systems are the ultimate in safety, reliability, ease of use and accessibility. With standard lengths up to 4.8m, the largest areas can easily be covered. Plug-in-the-wall power makes installation straightforward, and the priority aisle feature can even return the system to its default position. Overhead lighting, auto battery backup, aisle entry sensor and other features add enhanced safety and functionality.

For more information contact KI on 020 7404 7441, email sales@kiuk.co.uk or visit the website.

KI intoduce KI Slide, a new range of sliding door storage units

KI Slide is a range of sliding door storage units which combine beautiful aesthetics with acoustic benefits. Ideal for open plan or cellular offices, KI Slide’s sound absorbing qualities ensure a quiet working environment.

KI Slide units are available in various measurements with tops to match the desk surface. The feet can be adjusted from the inside of the unit.

Round, square or custom perforation patterns in double skin doors with acoustic foam, glass or melamine door options ensure a stylish and beautiful design tailored to your interior.

For more information contact KI on 020 7404 7441, email sales@kiuk.co.uk or visit the website.

BreakOut - A New Innovative Seating System from KI

BreakOut, designed by Recovo Design Studio, is an innovative seating system. It is the new alternative and adaptable solution designed to act as an intimate sanctuary for the open plan working environment and also combines the use of technology as the perfect meeting point.

The understated elegance of BreakOut will compliment any working environment, with stylish slatted timber fins providing a light but private enclosure. BreakOut is not only a flexible meeting product but also combines the use of the latest technology. Multiple laptop users may connect to a single screen housed within the enclosure or use the network.

The modular design of BreakOut allows multiple seating units to be connected in series, to create a product tailored to the number of people who need to use it and to the space available. BreakOut seating allows users to multi-task whilst fulfilling many roles such as forming an area for group working, inter- office workshops and meetings, or simply a place to get away from it all. BreakOut has been created with an understated elegance and sophistication that will compliment any working environment.

BreakOut doesn’t just look good. It performs.

For more information contact KI on 020 7404 7441, email sales@kiuk.co.uk or visit the website.

Strive Nesting Chair

Strive Nesting extends the Strive collection by combining the convenience of a nesting chair with affordable comfort.

Versatile, mobile Strive Nesting chairs are ideal for fast-paced learning and training environments. This simple yet elegant seating is also comfortable enough for conference rooms. Available with polypropylene or upholstered seats; arms, armless or tablet arm.

The Strive collection consists of nesting chairs, task seating and stools, high density stacking seating, fixed and mobile 4-leg seating.

KI Exhibit at BETT 2010, Olympia, 13-16 January

At this year's BETT exhibition KI displayed some of it's educational furniture range on it's main stand D140. KI also furnished the Building Schools for the Future Seminar Theatre and Network Managers Lounge within the PfS Future Learning Spaces sponsored a Turn-Key Pod. Jonathan Hindle, Group Managing Director of KI spoke in the Seminar Theatre on "The role of furniture in future schools" supported by case studies in schools, academies and universities.

KI education furniture includes: classroom furniture, powered tables, auditorium seating, fixed seating, tables, desking, task/desk seating, guest/side seating, lounge seating, occasional tables, library furniture, cafeteria furniture and residence hall furniture.

Products on display in tha main stand were: Torsion on the Go! seating - an innovative, mobile, nesting, flex-back chair including a unique large folding and nesting tablet arm, which addresses movable seating requirements for teaming, training, and informal conferencing. Hurry Up! tables which can be flipped and easily configured and set up by one person. The compact nesting ability of the Hurry Up! table is achieved through an innovative leg-within-leg design on an incredibly narrow footprint for storage in limited space. The Intellect Wave seating line, including the new cafe stools, task stools, a music chair and a four-leg chair with castors. Each of these seating options features Intellect Wave's unique ribless shell design for easy cleaning and a flexible shell with a waterfall seat front that minimizes leg pressure. The Strive seating collection is a wide family of simple, elegant, comfortable chair designs by KI and Giancarlo Piretti. A consistent design language has been applied throughout the collection of stacking chairs, café stools, nesting chairs, task chairs, task stools and fixed seating. The Enlite Table Collection features mobile castors, light-scale table tops and a non-angular transition-end design to allow educators and students to easily accommodate changing classroom environments. The Sela Lounge Collection captures the less formal, casual lifestyle of today's students and workers while complementing a variety of interiors. The collection includes the Sela sofa, chair & a half, standard chair and coffee table with whiteboard surface. The products are specifically designed to suit informal learning spaces and lounge areas. KI 800 Series, the new metric lateral storage range manufactured in the UK, has improved features and functions providing a wide range of versatile and flexible solutions for personal locker, learning areas and administrative offices.

KI also launched a new and radical solution to the problem of the big PC tower case and trailing wires in the classroom - Freemote, a unique and patented Remote Control for a PC. Freemote is a slim unit which sits in the desk's worksurface and duplicates the key controls (on / off, headphone & mic, USB and DVD drive) placing them at the user's fingertips. This means the industry-standard PC can be placed up to 20m away without any loss of functionality the user can still turn the PC on, plug in a USB stick or use a CD, but they don't have to deal with the bulky tower case in their space! The perfect PC would be invisible, secure, easily upgradeable, aesthetically pleasing and occupy none of the user's space all of which has been achieved with Freemote. Moreover, the Freemote offers some real environmental benefits, saving up to 2400KW per year per PC. Freemote was shown combined with KI's In Tandem desk and powered remote-control flat-screen garage.

The In Tandem table system is the easiest way to access power and data for worksurfaces. Unique internal beams hold separated wires and cables. No interference. No cross talk. No tangles. The beam has flip-down doors for convenient access from either the front or back sides. Technicians access wires while users remain at the tables. Shared table legs maximise legroom and ease clutter below the surface. The powered beam allows table configurations that are unlimited by power and data access.

KI's flat-screen garage rises from the rear of the desk surface allowing unhindered use of the worksurface. In addition the powered flat-screen comes with an over-riding remote control and lock, allowing the teacher central control.

The Seminar Theatre in Future Learning Spaces was furnished with KI's Perry chairs and an Instruct mobile lectern instructors desk. The Perry chair is a seating classic, designed by renowned sculptor, Charles Perry. The chair is stylish and elegant with a unique articulated back movement. Instruct tables are All Terrain mobile instructor's desks.

The Network Managers Lounge was furnished with KI's Strive chairs, Enlite tables, Athens tables and Sela Lounge seating. Athens tables bring people together, inspiring conversation and collaboration. Designed to complement virtually any interior scheme, Athens tables are available in a variety of sizes and finishes.

Enlite

Designed by KI's award-winning design team, the Enlite table collection creates smart spaces that encourage interaction, facilitate participation and result in successful learning. Enlite tables allow students to easily engage in the learning process through responsive design, efficient shapes and dependable strength. Flexible castors, lightweight tabletops and a non-angular transition-end design effortlessly accommodate changing classroom requirements. Supporting a large range of aesthetic needs, Enlite further simplifies the overall design of an environment by maximising space utilisation potential.

You can view the product brochure here...

Intellect Wave

Intellect Wave is a comprehensive range of classroom seating and tables, designed for modern, dynamic learning spaces. Comfortable furniture leads to engaged students. Intellect Wave classroom furniture is designed to provide support and still "give" in just the right places. Better comfort results in improved concentration. With multiple sizes, Intellect Wave chairs become familiar learning tools from grade to grade. Clean visual forms create a fresh, modern look. Unique shell design has all the proper curves to support functionality and ergonomics in the classroom. An extensive selection of colors and finishes will adapt to any environment.

Engineered to withstand tough classroom use, Wave furniture exceeds industry standards for durability. Elliptical tubing provides superior strength. Lightweight, pliable poly shells resist scratching, fading, chipping and denting, and integral handle makes Intellect Wave furniture easy to move and reconfigure. The result is classroom furniture that gives years of low-maintenance service, backed by KI's 15-year warranty.

You can view the product brochure here...

Duramesh

After years of evolving and perfecting a folding chair solution, KI now offers DuraMesh folding chairs to suit a wide range of needs in a variety of environments. DuraMesh folding chairs feature a breathable mesh seat and durable polypropylene back, both of which provide comfort for long periods of sitting. A lightweight tubular steel frame allows for easy set-up and take-down while providing safe and sturdy support. Available exclusively in black, DuraMesh is easy to fold, rearrange and transport.

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KI 400 Series - A New Entry Level UK Manufactured Lateral Storage System

KI is introducing a highly competitive lateral storage range, KI 400 Series. Manufactured in the UK, KI 400 Series is an entry level storage system with many of the features found in KI's comprehensive 800 Series lateral system which is also manufactured in the UK. Available on short and consistent lead-times and delivering a reduced carbon footprint, KI 400 Series comes with a 10-year warranty.

KI's specialist storage knowledge, tailored storage design and engineering expertise is blended with UK state of the art automated tooling, manufacturing and finishing processes to provide customers with the latest and the highest standards of quality and value.

KI 400 Series comes in two standard metric widths and six heights. This storage system provides solutions for Business, Education and Healthcare sectors.

Jonathan Hindle - KI's Group Managing Director in Europe, Middle East and East Asia comments:

"We are delighted to announce the further expansion of KI's UK manufactured ranges. Our UK and European customers will now benefit from reduced costs without compromise on quality and design. KI 400 Series is an entry level priced lateral storage range. UK production meets KI's commitment to continuously reduce its environmental impact. KI has a long established expertise and knowledge of storage solutions. We work with Architects, Designers and End Users to design and manufacture tailored storage solutions. This knowledge coupled with proven state of the art tooling and manufacturing facilities in the UK will provide KI's UK and European customers with the very best of both worlds."

See the new KI 400 Series system, the KI 800 Series system, complimentary pedestal ranges and numerous other personal and bulk storage solutions at the KI showroom in central London or visit the website at http://europe.ki.com/400series.asp.

KI's New Strive Seating Family

The Strive seating collection from KI is a family of simple, elegant, comfortable chair designs. KI and Giancarlo Piretti, the world famous Italian furniture designer, have applied a consistent design language throughout the collection of stacking chairs, cafe stools, nesting chairs, task chairs, task stools and fixed seating available in a choice of 18 polypropylene colours. All have a unique, flexible back with a wire rod moulded into the polypropylene to encourage movement and relaxation. The back curve provides lateral support and the contoured seat dissipates pressure points. Strive has a ten year warranty, is GREENGUARD certified for LEED accreditation and is ideal for providing solutions for business, education and healthcare sectors.

KI and Giancarlo Piretti have been working together on designs, focusing on bringing comfort to the widest possible audience at an affordable cost.

Please visit the KI website on http://europe.ki.com/strive.asp for more information.

Launch of KI 800 Series

KI announce the launch of their exciting new KI 800 Series lateral storage range. Manufactured in the UK, the new KI 800 Series range is a comprehensive storage system of lateral drawer, receding door, cupboard, locker and shelving units.

KI 800 Series comes in standard metric widths of 800mm, 900mm, 1000mm, 1100mm and a depth of 457mm, the new system is both aesthetically and dimensionally compatible with the KI 700 Series range. It is also dimensionally compatible with KI 900 Series touch latch flush fronted range.

The new 1100mm width provides the filing density and flexibility benefits of the KI 700 Series 1067mm width on a more useful metric dimension for space planning and workstation modularity. The 457mm depth is retained on all widths to maintain the optimum filing densities on the footprint and for compatibility with the KI 700 Series.

Other new features include an improved design of cupboard door and hinges, soft close receding doors and the latest robust slide suspensions with integrated interlock mechanism.

The new KI 800 Series range uses the same lock series, master and barrel extractor keys as KI 700 Series. Improved new multi-purpose folder bars are simple to configure. Best of all, the new UK manufactured KI 800 Series range is available on short lead-times, a reduced carbon footprint and a 25 year Warranty extendable to Lifetime.

KI licences its designs to Metal Office Equipment in Mildenhall, Suffolk for manufacture in the UK. KI's specialist storage knowledge, tailored storage design and engineering expertise is blended with UK state of the art automated tooling, manufacturing and finishing processes to provide customers with the latest and the highest standards for quality and value.

With a capacity of 180,000 openings a year, the factory augments KI's global manufacturing facilities with ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditation. The new Licence agreement for KI 800 Series extends the established UK manufacture of KI's metric pedestals and personal storage and locker ranges. KI's continuously evolving storage ranges are developed in response to the tailored storage requirements of architects, designers and end users. These will now be designed and manufactured locally. UK manufacturing facilities coupled with KI's specialist knowledge in providing designs and services to save time and space, will deliver tremendous value for its customers.

KI 800 Series offers a reduced carbon footprint from freight, which reflects KI's environmental commitments. KI designs and manufactures furniture, which is safe, aesthetically pleasing, affordable and helps customers earn points toward LEED certification. GREENGUARD certification covers all products specified on the building interior including furniture. GREENGUARD certified furniture earns points for companies applying for Certification under LEED for Commercial, Educational and Healthcare Interiors.

Jonathan Hindle - KI's Group Managing Director in Europe, Middle East and East Asia comments:

"Following extensive design and development we are delighted to announce the expansion of KI's UK manufactured ranges. Our UK and European customers will now benefit from reduced costs without compromise on quality and design. UK production meets KI's commitment to continuously reduce its environmental impact. KI has a long established expertise and knowledge of storage solutions. We work with Architects, Designers and End Users to design and manufacture tailored storage solutions. This knowledge coupled with proven state of the art tooling and manufacturing facilities in the UK will provide KI's UK and European customers with the very best of both worlds."

Please visit KI's long established and recently refurbished London showroom to see the quality and enhanced features of KI 800 Series. See 800 Series alongside 700 Series, 900 Series and other personal and bulk storage solutions or visit KI's website on www.ki.com/europe