Kimball® Office Launches Largest Offering of Fabrics with New Vision Collection

JASPER, Ind., Jan. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — After months of anticipation,
Kimball® Office is excited to announce the official launch of the company’s new
surface materials platform, beginning with the introduction of the new Vision
collection of more than 70 panel and seating fabrics. Other surface materials,
such as finishes, paints, laminates, and wood, will be introduced in the future.
Kimball Office developed the platform with the help of Perkins+Will design
principals Eva Maddox and Eileen Jones and their team.

“I believe this collection signifies a revolutionary change in the industry. The
new material and surface platform supports Kimball Office’s commitment to the
production of sustainable products and the future of the furniture industry,”
said Eileen Jones, Design Principal at Perkins+Will.

Kimball Office’s new platform simplifies the selection, ordering, and receiving
process for clients, designers, and facility managers. “We wanted a solution
that integrated all relevant information into one easy to navigate program. We
consolidated our premium design aesthetic and basic coordinated offerings into a
single reference point,” said Allen Parker, Vice President of Marketing and
Sales for Kimball Office.

The Vision collection includes a unique alliance of designer fabrics from
Maharam, Carnegie, KnollTextiles, and Mayer Fabrics, which are complemented by
Kimball Office’s own in-line offerings. A focus was placed on identifying
textiles with the design trends of today and tomorrow in mind, timeless classic
colors, small, medium, and large patterns, solid textures, stripes, leather and
faux leather. Additionally, 19 healthcare-specific fabrics are available, which
include a variety of options with antimicrobial, bleach-cleanable, and moisture
barrier attributes.

“Kimball Office wanted to ensure this was a successful collection. By turning to
the industry’s great textile resources, they have been able to develop a
relevant and fresh surface materials platform that meets the needs of a wide
range of audiences,” said Eva Maddox, Design Principal at Perkins+Will.

The updated portfolio supports Kimball Office’s dedication to sustainability,
through the use of environmentally friendly and high-quality textiles from more
than seven top industry mills. Most materials are crafted from recycled
polyester or rapidly renewable materials such as cotton and wool. Nearly all of
the fabric lines apply to Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor
Advantage(TM) certification, and some meet McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry
(MBDC) Cradle-to-Cradle certification.

A second portfolio, the Generations collection, will be used to ease existing
customers into the Vision collection.

Media Contact:
Laura Barnard
laura@millerbrooks.com
(317) 873-8100 ext. 264

SOURCE Kimball Office