WPF Media Library Released October 2, 2006 BKM TOTAL OFFICE OF TEXAS PURSUES THE MID-MARKET BKM Total Office says it has moved aggressively into the mid-sized office furniture market. BKM Total Office of Texas, a Dallas-based provider of corporate office furniture both online and offline, said Monday it has moved aggressively into the mid-sized office furniture market. Carlene Wilson, BKM's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, was recently elected as the first woman on the board of directors at WorkPlace Furnishings (WPF). WPF is an furniture dealer organization, focused on serving small to medium sized companies. This demographic represents one of the fastest growing segments of the office furniture market, and requires a different level of service. In order to better serve this customer group, BKM has renovated its WPF showroom near Love Field in Dallas. Carlene explains, "Of course we take advantage of catalogs and brochures, but nothing is more compelling than seeing the product displayed. Our showroom is an incredible marketing tool -- it represents a carefully selected portfolio of exceptional products geared specifically toward small to medium size customers." Carlene says her philosophy is to stay ahead of this accelerating demographic by offering her customers the relevant products and services. She plans to take full advantage of her new leadership role. "WPF understands this market segment and is filled with high caliber, progressive people. They reflect our own high standards and that is why we are associated with them--our customers expect nothing less." Released January 26, 2006 WORKPLACE FURNISHINGS, OFFICE FURNITURE DEALER BUYING AND MARKETING GROUP, POSTS RECORD GROWTH IN 2005 CINCINNATI, OH--WorkPlace Furnishings, the Cincinnati-based dealer buying and marketing group, posted record membership growth in 2005, adding 27 new dealers to its roster. Over the past two years more than 50 office furniture dealers have joined the organization, which provides a total turnkey package for dealer success in the industry's value segment, including group buying, marketing, consulting, training and technology support. Entire Article     Released March 31, 2006 NEW PROGRAMS, RECORD ATTENDANCE HIGHLIGHT WORKPLACE FURNISHINGS ANNUAL MEETING CINCINNATI, OH--Publication of a special white paper for members on opportunities in the health care market, introduction of a private label systems furniture line, launch of a nationwide rental furniture program and a broad-ranging panel discussion featuring top executives from leading industry manufacturers were among the highlights of the 2006 Annual Meeting of the WorkPlace Furnishings organization (WPF), North America's leading office furniture dealer group. Entire Article     Released April 25, 2006 WPF SALES LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP DRAWS RAVE REVIEWS FROM DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS CINCINNATI, OH--With competition tougher than ever and margins under continuing relentless pressure, it's critical that office furniture dealers today not only hire the right people, but also do all they can to make their salespeople as productive as possible. Entire Article   Released July 13, 2006 WORKPLACE FURNISHINGS NAMES DENNIS J. INSOGNA PRESIDENT CINCINNATI, OH--WorkPlace Furnishings (WPF), the leading dealer buying and marketing organization serving the North American office furniture industry, has named Dennis J. Insogna its new President. Insogna is currently Vice President of BKM Total Office and has also served as a dealer development consultant with WorkPlace Furnishings for the past two years. Insogna succeeds G. E. "Russ" Russell, WPF president and CEO since 1992,... Entire Article