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OFDA Honors Kimball Office with Manufacturer of the Year Award

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Jasper, IN (June 2009) – The Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA) recently presented Kimball Office with its prestigious 2009 Aligned Manufacturer of the Year Silver Award.

“We’re very honored and proud to receive this award,” said Jeff Fenwick, Vice President / General Manager, Kimball Office. “It is especially meaningful to be recognized by our dealer partners, and shows a real appreciation for the talent and dedication of the people of Kimball Office, especially Bob Theodore, our Director of Dealer Development.”

The annual awards recognize manufacturers that deliver the most consistent and effective overall support to dealers. Winning manufacturers are determined by the results of a carefully structured, anonymous survey which measures ten functional areas of performance that are of greatest importance to a diverse cross-section of dealers throughout North America. These include product lines, service and support, sales and marketing, management, technology and training.

The OFDA is the leading industry information resource for office furniture dealers and their trading partners. Founded in 1904, the Association provides vital research, information, government advocacy, training and networking services to office furniture dealers.

A recognized leader in fine workplace furnishings, Kimball Office has been building its reputation on quality and integrity of design for more than 35 years. The company is a business unit of Kimball International, Inc., a corporation that provides a vast array of products from its two business segments: Furniture and Cabinets, and Electronic Contract Assemblies. Based in Jasper, Indiana, the publicly traded company (NASDAQ: KBALB) had sales of $1.3 billion in 2008. To learn more, please visit www.kimballoffice.com.

Dealer Community Recognized National Office Furniture with Manufacturer of the Year Award

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Jasper, IN (June 2009) – National Office Furniture was presented the Office Furniture Dealers Alliance’s (OFDA) 2009 Non-Aligned Manufacturer of the Year Bronze Award at its Chicago Showroom on Monday, June 15th.

The award is based on a carefully structured, anonymous dealer poll – the OFDA Dealer Manufacturer Satisfaction Index (DMSI) Survey. Its purpose is to improve dealer manufacturer relations by measuring ten functional areas of manufacturer performance that are of greatest importance to dealers throughout North America. The award program recognizes manufacturers that deliver the most consistent and effective overall support to dealers in those areas.

“We strive to make life easier for our dealers. From people to products, we focus on delivering solutions and services that provide our dealers the best opportunity to succeed. We take pride in being a big part of their success and appreciate all the time and effort each dealer invests in our partnership. From everyone at National, we sincerely thank you for this recognition,” Kevin McCoy, Vice President Sales, National Office Furniture.

National Office Furniture (Furniture with Personality), a division of Kimball International, is a Jasper, Indiana-based manufacturer of high-quality office furnishings. Since 1980 National has built a reputation for excellence with stylish furniture of exceptional value; a dedication to personalized service; product designs that reflect a passion for the user’s comfort and productivity; and a commitment to environmental responsibility. For more information about National and its products, visit: www.NationalOfficeFurniture.com.