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Consol Energy Inc., based in Canonsburg PA near Pittsburgh, is the largest producer of high-Btu bituminous coal in the United States, and was named one of America's most admired companies by Fortune magazine. Cick Here to Read More

Call center personnel represent the "face" of companies to customers or prospects calling in for technical help, product information or to order products and services. "Personnel handling calls must be highly trained as well as motivated to provide timely, courteous service across a wide variety of customers and business segments," says Mark Bassil, MAiSPACE vice president and co-founder. "That is why companies that rely on call centers as their primary customer interface place high importance on finding, training and above all retaining qualified call center personnel." Cick Here to Read More

The word is getting out. Spectacularly designed superior quality modular office systems furniture need not be spectacularly priced. "It's a fact," says Mark Bassil, MAiSPACE vice president and co-founder. "We can furnish an entire office, including walls, workstations, private office furniture, conference tables, task and executive seating, and reception stations for about $15 per square foot, installed." Cick Here to Read More

The 40th annual NeoCon¨ World's Trade Fair, the country's largest conference and exhibition of contract furnishings, was held June 9-11, 2008 at Chicago's Merchandise Mart., While the official consensus is that overall attendance was down this year, MAiSPACE seemed to have no problem drawing interest. "This is probably the most visible and the strongest showing we've had in the 15 years we've had a presence here," said Mark Bassil, VP of Marketing. "The theme for the show was "Raising the Bar" to reflect all the exciting new fabrics and finishes plus our new options such as square patterned glass and metal tiles, new Coverseal drawer and bin fronts and a complete freestanding furniture line." What was also clearly visible was that MAiSPACE has been able to further the distance between them and their low price competitors. Cick Here to Read More

It's that time of year again. For those designers, manufacturers, dealers and purchasers of the contract furniture, Chicago in mid-June has become the industry's Mecca. Since 1969, NeoCon (The National Exposition of Contract Furnishings) has drawn 50,000 people annually to the 1 million square feet of showrooms and the 1,200 exhibitors in the Merchandise Mart. This pivotal event has evolved over the years into one of the most well known and respected trade shows throughout the world. Manufacturers and designers and are challenged each year to provide the most innovative and creative product ideas in order to accommodate both the public's work space needs, as well as their desire for fresh, inspiring products. For knowledgeable end-users, especially those in a purchasing mode, the ease and convenience of seeing so many product options in one location and having the ability to communicate with a myriad of industry professionals, NeoCon has become the ultimate one-stop shopping experience. Cick Here to Read More

When Chris Matus, President of Rieke Office Interiors in Elgin,Illinois, first caught wind of a substantial healthcare project in his area, he knew, instinctively, he had the right solutions to whatever facility issues would arise. And they were numerous. Sherman Health, one of largest networks of medical care facilities in the far Northwest suburbs of Chicago, was constructing 25K sq. ft. Ambulatory Care Facility that would help service the community on a local outreach basis. Sherman Health Systems has a self-proclaimed mission to incorporate leading edge technology, innovations, and education and into everything they do. Their goals for this new facility needed to illustrate that. Cick Here to Read More

Increased sales growth caused the expansion of MAiSPACE's east coast headquarters (see March Newsletter Volume 8). MAiSPACE realized the burgeoning west coast market needed a local presence as well. "Our customers and dealers deserve to have the same level of attention and service as those on the East coast were accustomed to," according to Mark Bassil, Vice President, Marketing. In early 2008, the company opened a new showroom and distribution facility in Garden Grove, California (Oranvge County), with a total of 37,000 square feet of operating space. Having established a proven business model on the east coast, MAiSPACE used the New Jersey site as a "blueprint" for the California facility. The new facility needed to function as both a regional distribution center and show- room with functional workspaces. Cick Here to Read More

In the past few years, MAiSPACE's solid business plan, value driven product and strong sales contributed to its explosive growth. By the end of 2005 MAiSPACE, like many of its customers, was too small for its corporate headquarters and in desperate need of a new, larger space. With a lack of suitable facilities on the market that could function as both a storage/ distribution center and a prime office space (which needed to include a showroom, training facility and open and private offices), company officers found a terrific location that was a basic, raw warehouse shell. Its potential was apparent and gave the company a chance to transform the space for themselves as they have done for so many others. Cick Here to Read More

ScienceFirst has achieved success in the medical field by helping clients work smarter through an integrated marketing and education process. Naturally, they would make similarly wise decisions when it came to furnishing their own, new facility in Northern New Jersey. With a limited construction and furniture budget and high aesthetic expectations; every dollar had to be used wisely. Cick Here to Read More

When Monarch Health out grew its existing space in Technology Park in Irvine California it decided to lease an additional 24,000 square feet in the same development. "We didn't want to risk loosing any employees with the move and the Park's central location with the proximity to Interstates 5 and 405 has worked well for us," according to Tom Wilshart, Office Administrator for Monarch Health.
"My years of experience have taught me that moving a company can be very disruptive and we wanted to do everything possible to minimize the disruptions for the company and our employees... Cick Here to Read More

When College Loan Corporation, headquartered in Poway, California consolidated several locations into a leased 135,000 square foot, renovated warehouse it had two goals: to provide a vibrant new workspace for a predominantly young staff and to stay within budget.
"We wanted an inviting atmosphere conducive to hiring and retaining a highly qualified staff of loan consultants," says CLCÕs Vice President of Human Resources, Heather Hole. "Call centers are frequently characterized as suffering from high turnover, and we sought to change that by providing a modern and attractive working environment while incorporating the conservative and stable image. Cick Here to Read More

Contrary to popular belief, office furniture dealers aren't all the same. Meet Jeff Pochepan, principal and founder of Strong Project, a "boutique" dealership in El Segundo, California. Why, you may ask? Because in this global economy and chaotic time where it seems design and quality have been forsaken for quantity, a business owner whose isn't afraid to stand firm in his belief to deliver excellent value, is a breath of fresh air. Jeff has spent 15 years building his business around creating and delivering high quality contemporary environments at an affordable price. His compact, but intelligent showroom is a testament to this philosophy and is bursting with ideas. Cick Here to Read More

It wasn't enough for us to provide clients with a low cost, high quality alternative to high priced office furniture systems. We also invested in a service program that allows our relationship to grow as you do. We'll meet your needs today. And we keep on meeting them. "At MAiSPACE we are proud that what differentiates us and our distribution network, is our superior level of in-house support services and a team of dedicated professionals," says Mark Bassil, MAiSPACE co-founder. "Whether you are a small or mid-size company making a major furniture purchase or a large corporation looking for new global furniture standard, MAiSPACE service is second to none." With a team of nationwide dealers, offices and distributions facilities on both coasts, and free CAD services to purchasing customers, MAiSPACE feels completely confident in being able to deliver any size project on time and on budget. Cick Here to Read More

MAiSPACE, recognized for years as the leading low cost, high quality alternative to high priced office furniture systems, has recently made significant strides in creating the ultimate mid-market furniture package. Now, in addition to their value driven MAiSPACE system and its less expensive cousin, MORSPACE, MAiSPACE is bringing custom wood options, freestanding wood furniture and ergonomic seating to their target audience. "Our goal," says co founder Mark Bassil, "is to not only give the end user a great looking, highly functional product group at a price he can afford, but to also allow them to maintain their standard of excellence and aesthetic within any budget. Small to mid-size companies now have the advantage of buying and looking like the big guys." Cick Here to Read More

From the beginning in 1993, this product has sent shock waves throughout the contract furniture industry. MAiSPACE is an innovative, expertly crafted stackable/ destackable panel system that is versatile, elegant and affordable. By incorporating numerous flexible features such as off modular capabilities, unrestricted layin cabling, zone distribution, Coverseal ergonomic worktops and 15 interchangeable tile options, MAiSPACE easily accommodates requirements for any employee, at any level and can change in a heartbeat. Patented, knocked down and ready-to-assemble 3.5 inches thick frames are equipped with self aligning connectors to simplify moving elements into and throughout the building reducing installation costs. Its 4-circuit, 8-wire power system with plug and play cabling brings state of the art technology to the most demanding user easily and affordably. Quite simply, there is no other product with these features at a price point 30% - 50% less than the major manufacturers. Cick Here to Read More