Kimball Office Focuses on Flexibility for the Healthcare Market at the Healthcare Design Conference 2013

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1 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Marc Steczyk, Marketing Communications Manager or Kimball Office Focuses on Flexibility for the Healthcare Market at the Healthcare Design Conference 2013 Kimball Office Features the Popular Beo Chair in a New Healthcare Option Orlando, FL [November 16, 2013] - Kimball Office, a leader in sustainable furniture products, is featuring new products and enhanced flexible systems solutions for healthcare environments at the Healthcare Design Conference, space Kimball Office is launching Beo Bariatric lounge seating, the newest option to the company s popular Beo seating collection. Kimball Office is also showcasing its latest in a series of technological advances, positioning the company as an industry leader in the use of technology: The KITS collaborator, a state-of-the-art sales tool designed to transform the client-engagement experience. Held annually, the Healthcare Design Conference is dedicated to the design of responsibly built healthcare environments. We are continually adding to our broad, integrated portfolio of products for healthcare environments, said Allen Parker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Kimball Office. We understand the importance of providing a single solution source for the healthcare designer and the end user. That s why our solutions are focused on design, flexibility, and options that address the practicalities of the healthcare environment. Kimball Office s collections have product characteristics that are key for the healthcare market. They are designed to be durable and maintainable, healthy and safe, as well as affordable and sustainable, all while maintaining an elegant and appealing design. Many of the company s products are flexible and customizable for easy moving, reorganization, and accommodation of the variety of health and wellness applications that exist in today s marketplace. In addition, Kimball Office products for the healthcare market are engineered and manufactured to promote sustainability and help achieve LEED certification. In order to provide customers a single source solution and streamlining the procurement process, Kimball

2 Office is a member of a number of purchasing programs. All of the company s products are available through Group Purchasing Organization contracts including: First Choice Cooperative, MAGNET, MedAssets, MHA/Direct Medical, and Novation. The KITS collaborator In a continued effort to emphasize technology, Kimball Office is launching The KITS collaborator, a stateof-the-art tool that gives customers the ability to simplify the furniture selection process. This revolutionary new tool for the office furniture sales person and dealer is a concept and sales accelerator, and can be used in the office, on the go, and during client meetings. Launched at NeoCon East and now available to every Kimball Office sales associate and dealer partner, The KITS collaborator engages clients during the furniture planning process with sophisticated technology helping to create product solutions, generate quotes, and produce high-quality renderings conveniently, while in the field. Partnering with KiSP to integrate The KITS collaborator in the sales process is another step in reaching the company s aggressive marketing and technological goals. About Kimball Office Kimball Office has been transforming workspaces for nearly 45 years, with an ever-widening breadth of relevant, sustainable office furniture solutions. As one of America s most respected environmentallyconscious contract office furniture manufacturers, they provide architects, designers, facility managers, and employers with open plan system solutions, both modern and classic desking, and a range of seating options. The company is a brand unit of Kimball International Inc., (NASDAQ: KBALB), a $1.1 billion publicly-traded company headquartered in Jasper, Ind. Learn how Kimball Office is changing workspaces by visiting --Healthcare Design Conference featured products continued

3 Featured Healthcare Design Conference Products: Beo Bariatric Kimball Office s popular Beo chair is now available as Beo Bariatric and continues to add natural beauty and character to any healthcare environment. Beo s elegant lines appeal to the eye while supporting the body. Perfect for environments that are classic, transitional, or modern and offers increased flexibility, durability, and easy maintenance. The Beo Bariatric includes a clean-out feature for increased cleanability, a wider lounge chair to accommodate individuals up to 350 pounds, new wood or laminate-finished tablet surfaces, optional quiet caster for our one-seater lounge, and contrasting upholstery to enhance specific design aesthetics. Beo is SCS Global Services Indoor Advantage Gold and American National Standard Institute/Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer s Association (ANSI/BIFMA) level 2 certified. Itsa & Itsa Stool Perfect task seating for applications such as nurses stations, reception areas and other healthcare office environments, the Itsa chair and stool help brighten any environment with seven new mesh colors available as standard options. The breathable, dual-sided mesh cradles the user s spine while offering lumbar support. The mesh backrest is now available in seven vibrant colors: Cobalt, Jet, Lime, Mandarin, Slate, Tango, and Tawny and can be used with any upholstery. Recognized for its clean lines, stylish ergonomic design, competitive price point, and versatility, Itsa accommodates people of various heights and weights and can be specified with or without arms, a rounded or square seat, pneumatic seat-height adjustment, synchro-tilt and knee-tilt control, tension adjustment, and seat slider options. Itsa can be upholstered in standard colors to ship in five days, or it can be customized with hundreds of other fabrics from Alliance upholstery partners. Itsa is SCS Global Services Indoor Advantage Gold and American National Standard Institute/Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer s Association (ANSI/BIFMA) level 2 certified. Poly - The Poly chair, a new multi-purpose stackable collection, marries functionality with distinctive design. Poly s uniform shape and size make it easy to stack, move and store, but its breathable mesh back and seat make it characteristically appealing. The 100 percent polyester mesh is available in five colors: Big Sky, Black Tie, Crimson, Tangerine, and Kiwi. Whether arranged as a single color set or in multiple-color combinations, Poly s rich tones add energy to any gathering making them ideal for a wide variety of environments, including cafes, lounges, and meeting rooms. Available individually or in sets of four, Poly chairs are compact and can be stacked up to 30 high on an available transport dolly or up to ten high on the

4 floor. Poly s sled-base, polished aluminum legs come standard with black plastic glides that can be used to gang adjacent chairs. Designed with sustainability and safety in mind, Poly chairs meet or exceed applicable American National Standards Institute/Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer s Association (BIFMA/ANSI) level 2 and Technical Bulletin 133 (TB133) standards. Xsite One of Kimball Office s most popular collections, Xsite is a frame-andtile system that allows designers to create a workspace to fit the needs of any work style whether it s a traditional or a more collaborative space. Components are designed to fit current office layout and can easily be reconfigured to accommodate future changes. Xsite may contribute to LEED credits and is Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer s Association (BIFMA) level 2 certified. Low-emitting furniture, Xsite is fully Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) compliant and has the Indoor Advantage certification as validated by SCS Global Services. Xsite Technology Tile now has improved functionality and aesthetics in delivering plug and-play power and data, and is available with no cutouts, providing a seamless look. Its back-to-back functionality provides economy of scale and tiles come in widths of 24 to 48 inches. Power block and receptacles are PVC free and electrical components are sold as kits. Other options include marker, slat, and tackable fabric header options: black, white, and orange receptacle color options; and the tiles can be used on 2H or 5H base frames. Footprint Expanded Storage Options Metal storage options in the Footprint collection have been expanded to offer eleven additional sizes for metal undersurface pedestals, mobile pedestals, and vertical storage. Designed for those with less storage requirements, our already popular Undersurface Pedestals & Mobile Pedestals are now offered with a new, smaller depth of 18¾ inches. This new depth is nearly six inches smaller than the normal 24 inch deep top and, as such, does not extend to the back of the work surface. Additionally, Footprint vertical storage units now include a height option of 42-1/16 inches. This new height aligns with the 3-High Xsite frame and is also compatible with the 42 inch High Cetra Panels. This new storage option is of particular benefit as trends show that panel heights are lowering in the open plan office. Also new to the collection is flat profile, sliding door metal overheads. These panel-mount or center-mount overhead storage options - with sliding doors - provide quick access to storage options, while also providing space division and additional visual privacy. The sliding door is available in metal laminate and wood with optional locking capabilities. Perfect for quick storage access in tight spaces. Easy to operate and quiet, these new storage options also meet ADA requirements. Center-mount is available one-sided or two-sided and can be used with Xsite 2H and 5H or Priority benching. Panel-mount has a removable inner back panel for a clean, finished appearance and can be used on Xsite, Cetra, Interworks EQ, and wall Traxx. If lighting is required, both options use magnetic standard LED lighting. Xsite Sliding Privacy Door is now available in multiple heights for open plan application and provides a cost effective visual privacy control feature. Its lightweight Polycarb core makes it ADA compliant. The sliding door can be used on Xsite 3.5H to 7H frames and with openings that

5 are 36 and 42 wide. Its slim profile design is available in all paint colors and can be mounted inside or outside of offices. Xsite Open Base Frame and To-The-Floor Panel Options now feature an aesthetic that has a lighter, more open look. The open base allows for better airflow and easy cleanability and the tothe-floor panel provides a sleek, contemporary look. Both panel options work seamlessly with the standard Xsite panels and are available in widths of 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 inches. Frameless Glass Rail is a sleek rail that extends the length of the glass for complete seamless aesthetic. Available in all paint colors and widths of 24, 30, 36 42, 43 and 60 inches. The KITS collaborator - The KITS collaborator is a state-of-the-art technological tool that arms the Kimball Office sales force and dealers with a tool that simplifies the furniture selection process. The KITS collaborator was created to transform the entire client-engagement experience and made especially for furniture sales professionals and dealers. Available to every Kimball Office sales associate and dealer partner, The KITS collaborator engages clients through the furniture selection process with sophisticated technology helping to create product solutions, generate quotes, and produce high-quality renderings conveniently, while in the field. Designed to shorten the sales cycle and at a lower cost, The KITS collaborator is a sales and technological tool that can be used in the office, on the go, and, most importantly, in front of the customer. ###