KI Europe News

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.

Labels: General News, New Product

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...

Labels: New Product

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.

Labels: Brochure, New Product

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.

Read more here...

Labels: New Product

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.

Labels: General News, New Product

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.

Labels: Editorial, General News, New Product

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

Labels: New Product

KI lockers are available in every size and configuration. Choose the size and shape of locker to suit your requirements. Lockers need no longer be hidden away in back rooms but located near the workstation and integrated with the rest of the open plan storage scheme. Choose any colour you like and benefit from universal compatibility, suited locking, adaptable components and a 25 year Warranty. More...

Labels: New Product

Shown here is an example of a tailored unit to meet client recycling and confidential document disposal needs. Units are configured to allow for easy bin or bag removal and are lockable to provide secure storage of confidential documents awaiting shredding and disposal. The recycling units are designed to be compatible with KI's lateral storage systems. More...

Labels: New Product

KI's updated Smart Solutions brochure featuring the improved SmartBox with enclosed side panels, new pentray and organiser is now available online.

KI developed Smart Solutions to meet the filing and storage needs of today's dynamic organizations. Smart Solutions is a simple and flexible filing system. Stored efficiently in a cabinet, removed and used at the workstation, taken to a meeting or to wherever work takes you. Benefits include fast retrieval of documents, portability without reorganization of the filing system, ideal for hot desking and hotelling. Smart Solutions optimizes filing densities by eliminating wasted space caused by binders and maximizes drawer space by eliminating hanging pockets and file bars. Smart Solutions can be combined with other filing methods - it's not an "all or nothing" system. Read more...

Labels: New Product

The End of Desk Personal Storage unit provides a smart, practical and flexible solution at both desk and bench. As part of the distinctive KI storage programme, clean lines and flush fronted drawer details are an inherent design feature. Read more...

Labels: New Product

KI's new side access pedestal drawer is an innovative and highly flexible new addition to this highly popular personal storage programme. Now the user can enjoy simple, easy access to what is a full depth shelf below desk height. By utilising the latest generation of UK manufacturing processes in standard pedestal engineering, the side access drawer in a pedestal provides an attractive and more cost effective alternative to many standard low tower units. Read more...

Labels: New Product

Labels: New Product

Labels: New Product

The Kite table system is a unique patented design, which tessellate into a range of ideal meeting or training combinations without loss of individual space - so no battle for leg room. Each delegate is guaranteed clear kneehole space and a defined 750mm straight edge to sit at.

Kite tables fold as one unit to a 30cm width and have unique 3 point contact lockable castors that feature an easy to use levelling facility. Kite tables can be moved safely and easily by one person and stored efficiently in a small space without the use of any tools. Read more...

Labels: New Product

Labels: New Product

Labels: New Product