June 29, 2009—Herman Miller, Inc. announced that it has acquired Nemschoff, Inc., recognized as a market leader in healthcare furnishings, with specific strength in soft seating and the patient care environment.
Many of the Nemschoff family of products are also specified in the commercial office and education markets. The company’s headquarters and largest operations are located in Sheboygan,
Wisconsin, with additional manufacturing in Sioux Center, Iowa. Nemschoff has distribution across the United States and in Canada.
In making the Nemschoff announcement, the company noted healthcare is an important and growing vertical market opportunity. Relative to other sectors of the economy, healthcare construction remains strong and is supported by significant drivers fueling expectations for future growth. These include an aging population, with the percentage of Americans over the age of 65 projected to grow from 12 percent to 20 percent by the year 2030.
For more information, see the Herman Miller Web site.
