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The Millwright Poet
A millwright who wrote poetry? Or a poet who worked as a millwright? Our founder talks about what the answers taught him.
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- Herman Miller Collection Press KitMay 10, 2012
- Herman Miller and VanderWall Brothers Concrete Team Up to Make a Better WorldApril 25, 2012
- Herman Miller Completes Acquisition of POSH Office Systems, Ltd.April 3, 2012
- Herman Miller Reports Planned Strategic Investments, Strong Cash Flow in the Third Quarter of FY2012March 21, 2012
- Herman Miller Introduces Exclusive Collection by Luna TextilesMarch 7, 2012
- Herman Miller’s Thrive Portfolio Adds 360-The Latest in LED Lighting from LuxoMarch 7, 2012
- Herman Miller Recognized For Empowering Women in the WorkplaceFebruary 24, 2012
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Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. 5th among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America
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Business Finance magazine's "Vision Award" for excellence in financial reporting practices
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Business Week magazine included Herman Miller in its "WebSmart 50" list for its use of technology to streamline business operations
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2000 NeoCon, Grand Award for NeoCon 2000 showroom at Chicago's Merchandise Mart in the annual Showroom Design
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Cited in Fortune magazine as one of America's most admired companies; ranked number three for social responsibility
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Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), co-sponsored by Business Week magazine, name Levity Collection and Reaction chair Silver Award Winners
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Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), co-sponsored by Business Week magazine, name Herman Miller's Resolve Office System a Gold award winner
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Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), co-sponsored by Business Week magazine--Caper seating earns Bronze award
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Herman Miller was a West Michigan businessman who helped his son-in-law, D.J. De Pree, buy the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1923. De Pree had been working at the company, which opened in 1905, since he was hired in 1909 as a clerk. De Pree knew his father-in-law was a man of integrity, so he decided to rename the company after him.
By the middle of the 20th century, the name Herman Miller had become synonymous with “modern” furniture. Working with legendary designers George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, the company produced pieces that would become classics of industrial design.
Since then, we’ve collaborated with some of the most outstanding designers in the world, including Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi, Robert Propst, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick, Ayse Birsel, Studio 7.5, Yves Béhar, Doug Ball, and many talented others.
Today, in addition to our classic pieces and new designs for the home, Herman Miller is a recognized innovator in contemporary interior furnishings, solutions for healthcare environments, and related technologies and services. A publicly held company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, we have manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Italy, and the United Kingdom and sales offices, dealers, licensees, and customers in over 100 countries.
We operate through several focused businesses, brands, and distribution channels, including Herman Miller, Herman Miller Healthcare, Nemschoff, Geiger International, and independently owned dealerships. All of them work to design and build a better world around you.