Leading furniture manufacturer and workplace solutions supplier to many Universities and HE institutions, Southernsbroadstock has been appointed as an authorised dealer for the 100+ year old manufacturer and innovator, Herman Miller.
The announcement aligns with Southernsbroadstock’s mission-driven strategy to provide customers with access to a comprehensive and evolving portfolio driven by research and innovation incorporating both inhouse manufacturing and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment supply chain partners.
Established over 35 years ago, Southernsbroadstock is a recognised specialist in workplace design with a major presence higher education. Projects have included Kings College London; Manchester-based University Academy 92 (UA92); The York Management School; and Nottingham Trent University Clinical Skills Building. The addition of Herman Miller’s award-winning product range and related services is a decisive progression.
Commenting on the announcement, Mike Rowen, Channel Development Manager at MillerKnoll, said: “As part of the on-going strategy to grow our presence in the North of England and to broaden our success in the ever-evolving Higher Education market, we are delighted to welcome Southernsbroadstock into the Herman Miller family.”
Recognised for its industry insights initiative and expert research, Herman Miller will support Southernsbroadstock in delivering its ongoing series of customer CPD programmes with topics focussing on learning spaces research; the future of work; diversity and inclusion; the workplace experience and the impact of design.
“Our appointment as a Herman Miller authorised dealer is a recognition of our influential role and growth strategy,” says Ashley Hayward, CEO, at Southernsbroadstock.
“Herman Miller is renowned and respected for its visionary approach and problem-solving designs. With our values and commitments to customers, communities and the environment being closely aligned, we believe this will be a successful and mutually beneficial relationship. We look forward to working collaboratively to develop progressive and innovative environments that focus on an organisation’s performance, embed culture, and deliver positive social and environmental outcomes.”
Southernsbroadstock has also recently published the latest edition of its Sustainability Pledge incorporating its carbon reduction plan and commitments to social value. Examples include its initiative with Kings College London to support the institution’s own social value programme.
Southernsbroadstock is an appointed supplier across multiple framework contracts including Crown Commercial Services (CCS), Government Property Agency (GPA), North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC).