Office Furniture Industry weathers The Storm

摘要

There is no sector of the woodworking industry that is not affected by the current economic crunch plaguing the United States today. Every sector has had to overcome the weak dollar, high fuel costs, rising material costs and government legislation. However, despite the current economic turmoil, much of the office furniture industry is experiencing moderate growth. "While our sales continue to show modest growth, we are facing ongoing challenges from increasing fuel and materials costs, as well as competitive market pricing pressures," says Jeff Fenwick, vice president/ general manager of Kimball Office. To overcome the difficulties in the current market, office furniture manufacturers say they are intensifying their efforts at reducing expenditures while capturing more market share.