February 27, 2008—Grand Rapids Chair Company, a leading manufacturer of commercial furniture, is proud to announce the launch of its new wood division and wood finishing line. The company says it has worked on the development and engineering of this manufacturing process for the past year.
Vice President, Tom Southwell, explains, “Technological advances in water based wood finishing systems necessitate alternative means of production. The challenge becomes how to produce an environmentally friendly product efficiently and timely. Through a significant investment in time, effort, and money, we were able to produce a unique, one-of-a-kind system that is capable of handling quick lead times and customization. We succeeded while cutting our VOC emissions by 95%. We are excited to say that we flipped the switch today on our new line.”
Grand Rapids Chair Company is dedicated to the ongoing preservation of the environment. Through materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, the company provides customers with beautiful craftsmanship while continuing to service the planet with environmentally feasible methods.
For more information, see the company Web site.
