PRESS RELEASE
KLN FURNITURE GRANTED PATENT FOR “EZ LOFT™”
SAN ANTONIO, TX; APRIL 17, 2007: KLN Furniture is proud to announce that the patent for the EZ Loft™ System for the Ironwood Next line of residence hall beds has been awarded by the United States Patent Office.
The EZ Loft™ device is a one piece, expandable lofting device which easily creates a lofted bed configuration when used with the KLN Ironwood Next XTBB30 bed. The benefits of the expandable design are that no tools are required to loft the bed, ease of reconfiguration, small storage footprint, and the elimination of excess and lost parts.
“Our customers have overwhelmingly chosen the EZ Loft™ system in residence hall situations requiring simple lofting for the same reasons the US Patent Office has awarded this recognition. The unique design and functionality of the product is seen as a significant benefit to schools and their student residents.” said Jeff Mitchell, VP of Sales & Marketing-Commercial for KLN Furniture.
KLN Steel Products Company Announces New Ownership
San Antonio, Texas, December 1, 2006: KLN Steel Products Company, a San Antonio-based manufacturer of high quality furniture for multi-person housing facilities, university and college residence life facilities and Packaged Services for Federal Government offices and dormitory facilities, has sold controlling interest in their company to the Herman family, owners of Dehler Manufacturing Company of Chicago, IL. Both companies will continue to operate independently and market their respective brands of furniture.
"We have always respected and admired KLN from a competitive standpoint and are excited about the merging of two strong competitors to better compete in the markets we serve. We believe the efficiencies obtained by joining together will allow us to maintain a competitive adantage, improve our customers' experiences and further expand our markets," said Edward Herman, the new Chief Executive Officer of KLN. Mr. Herman assumes the role from David Ladensohn, who will serve as an advisor. Morton Herman assumes the position of Chairman, and
Doug Herber remains in his position of President and Chief Operating Officer. KLN executives Joe Kryszak, John McBrayer, and Jeff Mitchell will remain in their current positions. Other terms of the transaction are confidential.
KLN in the News
We recently completed installation of our first phase at the University of Illinois. The local Champaign/Urbana ABC affiliate ran a story about the recently remodeled residence halls and featured the web page created by KLN specifically for U of I students, showing how the new furniture
can be configured. You can visit the instructional site at www.kln.com/illinois
KLN Furniture: Newest Acuho-I Foundation "Major Donor"
San Antonio, Texas, August 24, 2006: KLN Furniture is proud to announce the commitment to support the ACUHO-I Foundation as a MAJOR DONOR, beginning in 2007. "KLN is proud to become a Major Donor and enhance our relationship with ACUHO-I and the Foundation," said Shelly Engler, Sales Operations Manager. The decision was made at the recent ACUHO-I Expo and Conference in Atlanta, GA on June 27. An ACUHO-I MAJOR DONOR commits to a $50,000 donation to the Foundation, over a period of five (5) years. Click to read more. Please call (800) 624-9101 for more information.