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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 Showcases Latest Advance in Performance Seating at NeoCon May 1, 2013
- Mirra 2 Chair Press KitMay 1, 2013
- Herman Miller Announces Acquisition of MaharamApril 24, 2013
- Herman Miller Announces Everywhere in Your Day Interactive Video and ContestApril 10, 2013
- Herman Miller Reports Adjusted Earnings Growth of 23% in the Third Quarter of FY2013March 20, 2013
- Herman Miller Healthcare Drives Sustainability Efforts Forward at WBL’s 12th Annual SummitMarch 14, 2013
- Herman Miller’s Roger Call Elected President of AIA Academy of Architecture for HealthFebruary 5, 2013
- Herman Miller Selected for RobecoSAM Sustainability YearbookJanuary 25, 2013
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Nemschoff, along with Herman Miller Healthcare, receives an esteemed Nightingale Award for The Valor collection, earning Nemschoff the silver distinction within the guest seating category.
2012 -
Herman Miller achieves 23rd year as industry leader in FORTUNE magazine's "Most Admired" companies survey.
2011 -
Eames Aluminum Group recognized with ICFF Editors' Choice Award for Best Outdoor Furniture.
2011 -
Program Champion recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency's WasteWise Program, for overall waste reduction achievements
2002 -
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) includes Herman Miller among those companies whose overall policies and actions meet their demanding criteria for environmental performance, financial stability/profitability, and equity/social justice programs
2002 -
The Industrial Design Society of America's (IDSA) annual Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) and Business Week magazine awarded Silver to Herman Miller's Capelli stool
2002 -
Architectural Record magazine and Environmental Building News name the Mirra chair among the "Top 10 Green Products" of the year
2003 -
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. in the top 10 among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America
2003
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.