9.21.12 | Jasper, IN | National Office Furniture, a brand unit of Kimball International, Inc., was recently announced as the Manufacturer of the Year Casegoods Category by the Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA). National earned this recognition by achieving the highest ratings from OFDA’s 2012 Dealer Choice Survey that measures key performance metrics in the dealer-manufacturer relationship such as training, product lines, service and support, sales and marketing, management and technology.
 
Over 2,000 dealers from across the nation completed the survey, where they were asked to rate their top-volume non-aligned suppliers in each of six product categories recognized by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA).
 
“We strive to be easy to do business with through our products and programs, but especially in delivering a personal, genuine experience through every single person you interact with at National. This recognition from our dealers speaks volumes about the level of partnership we create to be successful together. We’re always extremely grateful for their support as we know they have a lot of choices,” says Bob Rohlman, Vice President of Sales, National Office Furniture.
 
National offers an extensive collection of veneer, laminate and metal casegoods that accommodate a variety of private, semi-private and open spaces with stylish, sustainable solutions across all markets. National’s veneer casegoods feature environmentally-friendly, water-based UV finish, IntegraClear, and Antimicrobial Silver Ion Technology enabling the company to deliver exceptional performance to its customers. Additionally, 100% of National manufactured products are certified level 2 or 3 along with the majority achieving SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification which adds additional value in so many ways including contributing to green building rating systems such as LEED.
 
“OFDA and office furniture dealers throughout the country are honored to have these winning manufacturers as strong supporters of our industry,” stated Sandi Jacobs, OFDA chair and President/COO of Sidemark of Santa Clara, CA. “These manufactures have earned special recognition through their support and dedication to the dealer community and are models by which to gauge best practices that contribute most to future industry success.”
 
2012 Dealers Choice Survey Award Winners
 
Workstations/Systems — AIS, Inc.
 
Seating — Global- The Total Office
 
Casegoods — National Office Furniture
 
Tables — Global- The Total Office
 
Filing — Great Openings
 
Storage — The HON Company
 
About the Dealer’s Choice Award
 
Winners of the OFDA awards are determined by the results of the Association’s new Dealers” Choice Award Survey. This survey is open to all aligned and non-aligned dealers, asking them to rank their top-volume unaligned suppliers. This award represents excellence in six areas of performance including Training, Product Lines, Service and Support, Sales and Marketing, Management, and Technology. OFDA established this annual dealer poll as a constructive tool to help improve dealer/manufacturer communications and relations. Survey results provide the basis for OFDA to recognize manufacturer excellence in their products, policies and procedures that impact dealers. Winners will be honored at the Dealer Strategies Conference October 28-30 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
About OFDA - The Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA) is the trade association for office furniture dealers and their trading partners. Founded in 1904, the Association provides vital research, information, training, and networking services to office furniture dealers. The full report will be available shortly at www.ofdanet.org or (800) 542-6672.
 
National Office Furniture
 
National Office Furniture, a brand unit of Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB), is a Jasper, Indiana-based manufacturer of high-quality office furnishings. Since 1980, National has built a reputation for excellence with stylish furniture of exceptional value; a dedication to personalized service; product designs that reflect a passion for the user’s comfort and productivity; and a commitment to environmental responsibility. For more information about National and its products, visit: www.NationalOfficeFurniture.com