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Merry Christmas from KI Europe

Season's Greetings from all of the KI Europe team.





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This year KI Europe will be making a donation to CLIC Sargeant - Caring for Children with Cancer.

KI Continue to Grow in the Middle East

KI, who offer furnishing solutions to the Business, Education, Government and Healthcare sectors, are growing rapidly in the Middle East. The year is expected to end well ahead of plan.

KI is one of the largest importers of furniture into the Middle East. Working with long term partner Furnicon Royal Interiors/Al Bawardi Group, they have recently undertaken major projects or further phases for prestigious clients such as: The Abu Dhabi Executive Council, ADMA–OPCO, Mubadala, Etisalat, Borouge, ALDAR and National Bank of Abu Dhabi in the U.A.E.

KI have also recently supplied furniture for the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain, with Greenarchers, Saudi Arabian Chevron in Kuwait with Midas, The International Academy of Amman, Queen Rania Paediatric Hospital and Columbia University in Jordan with APS, G.E, and the Cardiology Hospital in Qatar, The American University in Beirut, Lebanon and multiple Community Colleges and Colleges of Science and Technology for M.O.H.E (Ministry of Higher Education) in Saudi Arabia with Riyadh House.

Jonathan M. Hindle – KI’s Group Managing Director, E.M.E.A. comments:

“These prestigious Middle East projects in the Business, Education and Healthcare sectors and the quality and experience of our partners in each country of the region are a great source of pride to KI. We continue to invest in this successful structure. KI’s Regional Sales Manager is Robert Cumming who is based in Dubai and has over 10 years experience in the Middle East. Robert, the International Sales Support Team and I look forward to growing KI’s presence in the Middle East over the coming years’’

KI Showroom Refurbishment and Product Launch Party

KI have undertaken a stunning new refurbishment of their London showroom in Holborn, after a devastating flood caused extensive damage to the office and showroom space earlier this year. Scott Brownrigg Interior Design who are located nearby were appointed to design a new scheme for KI’s showroom. The new scheme features many new UK product lines and provide more meeting and breakout / third space facilities for the company and its visitors. Light rafts are suspended from the ceilings with individual track lights mounted to beams for more localised lighting of products. Sliding doors within the main conference room allow it to be opened up to become a large client presentation area, complete with a client refreshment area and canapé bar.

The showroom launch party, held on 19th October was attended by an assortment of guests from the A&D community as well as End Users, Dealers and manufacturers.

Click here to see more photos of The New Showroom

Click here to see more photos of The Launch Party

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.

New Seating Brochures from KI

KI have issued new brochures for the Daylight, Maestro, Perry, Matrix & Strive seating ranges, featuring fresh new finishes and examples of recent installations. Please visit the website to download a copy or contact KI to be sent a printed copy on 020 7404 7441 or email sales@kiuk.co.uk

AEGON Case Study

KI have provided AEGON, one of the world’s largest pension and life insurance companies, with a fully integrated storage solution for their offices in Lancashire. KI has supplied storage and filing solutions to AEGON (and previously Scottish Equitable Plc) since 1999 and AEGON uses KI products in its offices throughout the UK. AEGON had previously purchased KI 700 Series storage manufactured in Canada. For the Lytham project KI 800 Series was chosen providing the benefits of a UK manufactured product ensuring shorter lead times and an even more cost effective package.

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

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.

KI White Papers - New ways of learning with furniture

KI, working together with Flywheel design, have issued a series of white papers that look at how educational organisations can enhance the learning and teaching experience through the use of furniture.

KI is the largest educational furniture manufacturer in the world. With over 60 years experience, KI understand the distinct and evolving needs of the educational environment. They design furniture that facilitates learning and interaction between students and staff.

Flywheel designs or redesigns organisations and environments, using space and technology as the catalysts for innovation and change.

Links to bulletins:
No new building in the works? How you can use furniture to enhance the learning and teaching experience.
How schools are moving beyond the table and the chair.
How to create a furniture strategy for your school.