Low Cost Cubicles using Pre-Owned Workstations

Posted under Product Highlight by The Office Pro on Thursday 24 September 2009 at 1:18 PM

When you do not have the budget you need to furnish your office with all brand new furniture, then pre-owned and re-manufacturer systems may be just the solution you require.

Re-manufactured furniture is so completely reworked that you can not tell it apart from brand new.  Much of it is new, yet you can save up to 80% over new.

One example of this type of office furniture we offer here at Signature Office Interiors in Abbotsford is Teknion’s Pre-Owned TOS Panel System.

Shown here, these stations are available configured to your needs and offer many years of service to you.

You may view the full brochure of their Pre-Owned Furniture offering.  Pre-Owned does not mean you don’t have options for colors and finishes.  It also does not mean you have to buy cash, as leasing is a viable option as well.

No matter how you slice it, pre-owned is an attractive option when maximizing what you get for your budget is foremost in your priorities.

Signature Office Interiors announces Teknion’s New Wall Rail System (W/R/S)

Posted under Product Highlight by The Office Pro on Wednesday 23 September 2009 at 1:45 PM

W/R/S is now available to the Fraser Valley through Abbotsford based Signature Office Interiors.

Transform walls into something functional.

Transform walls into something functional.

W/R/S is a wall rail system that mounts to walls, allowing simultaneous attachment of fascias, storage and worksurfaces, and linking building architecture to furniture in a single application.

Walls, by nature, tend to be limiting and create boundaries by defining space. W/R/S introduces new ways to plan around building walls, enabling walls to be easily reconfigured into highly functional spaces, without the need for tools.

Easy access to outlets is a huge benefit.

Easy access to outlets is a huge benefit.

Lots of storage options for full use of your vertical space.

Lots of storage options for full use of your vertical space.

· Unique frame types make W/R/S highly adaptable and provide cost-effective and flexible planning alternatives

· Fascia styles add utility and refinement to walls

· A wide range of hanging storage options maximizes space utilization, with minimal visual supports

· W/R/S integrates with Teknion’s furniture portfolio – from systems to casegoods – and comprehensive fabrics and finishes program

· Standard products achieve the appearance of made-to-order furnishings

Office Furnishings – Leasing vs Loan

Posted under Purchasing Info by The Office Pro on Tuesday 22 September 2009 at 3:30 PM

So many of my customers tend to discounts the leasing option without taking the time to fully understand the very real benefits.  Leasing does not hit your bottom line the same way a conventional loan does.

If you are in the market for office furniture, but like most, wonder if you can really afford the amount of furniture and the quality you prefer, I encourage you to look over these two documents.

The first is a comparative breakdown of a conventional financed loan versus a lease.

The second is a line by line comparison of a sample purchase based on these two options.  You will find the bottom line difference surprising and very telling.  Check them out!

I offer leasing whenever I can to my Signature Office Interiors customers.  It’s a great way to afford everything you want at once and have your furniture pay for itself.

Voila! coming to the Signature Office Interiors showroom in Abbotsford

Posted under Product Highlight by The Office Pro on Tuesday 22 September 2009 at 10:29 AM

Voila HighbackThis knit back chair is the first of its kind to offer a full range of ergonomic options: two back heights, three seat sizes, six mechanisms and a myriad of arms, seat, and base options. The chair is equipped with the renowned ADI Suspension seat and a unique three dimensional tensioned knit back on a cast aluminum frame, all combined in a clean, sleek design. What else can be said but… Voilà

Now that the official blurb is out of the way, let me just add that I’m bringing this chair to our showroom because I’ve seen it and tried it myself and it is an awesome chair.  It sits very comfortably, reclines with a motion that might put you to sleep (so be warned) and it looks great, especially in the chrome finish.Voila Low Back

We will have two different Voila task chairs here for you to try out and one of the matching guest chair.  To see more information about this great Canadian-made chair (Art Design International of Quebec), you may download the VOILA brochure. Voila Guest Chair

Signature Office Interiors proud supporters of the Abbotsford Heat

Posted under Signature News by The Office Pro on Tuesday 22 September 2009 at 9:32 AM

We have a relationship with the brand new ‘Left Coast’ AHL team, the Abbotsford Heat.  Based right down the freeway from us, I am personally REALLY excited to have anything to do with hockey.  Now, we are the proud sponsors of the Abbotsford Heat’s Guest Services Booth.  We are in the process of designing a new booth for them to use for their inaugural season.

Abbotsford HeatWith the vastly experienced coaching of Jim Playfair (from the Calgary Flames), the Heat should be a greatly competitive addition to the league.  We were happy this week to be able to supply Coach Playfair with all new furniture for his Abbotsford residence.

Good Luck to the Abbotsford Heat this year from all of us at Signature Office Interiors (even if you are rivals of the Manitoba Moose!).

Proud to represent Canadian Furniture Manufacturers

Posted under General by The Office Pro on Sunday 20 September 2009 at 10:44 AM

by Teknion from Ontario

by Teknion from Ontario

No one who has purchased office furniture built by Teknion can argue with the high quality.  I personally, having just moved back from the U.S. to Abbotsford, British Columbia, am very proud to be back home in Canada and actively putting all the Canadian manufacturers I can at the forefront of my presentations to my clients.

Even back in Texas, I was selling lots of office furniture to my clients there which was built in Canada such as Artopex.  The quality and customer service were always there and that gave me and my clients the confidence to keep going back to these fine ‘Canuck’ furniture lines.

Now I continue to use these high quality offerings to my new customers of Signature Office Interiors throughout the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.

New Office Furniture Showroom in Abbotsford

Posted under Signature News by The Office Pro on Sunday 13 September 2009 at 10:43 AM

We are in the process of updating our showroom in Abbotsford to highlight many new cutting edge products from a variety of our manufacturers.

In office furniture, we will be showcasing TEKNION and ARTOPEX particularly.

For office seating, besides TEKNION’s seating, we will have a great selection of chairs from ROUILLARD, ART DESIGN INTERNATIONAL, NIGHTINGALE and more.

All but one of these I’ve mentioned so far are Canadian manufacturers.  We are very proud to be able to represent so much Canadian-made product to the businesses in the Fraser Valley.

Signature Office Interiors now serving Abbotsford

Posted under Signature News by The Office Pro on Friday 11 September 2009 at 3:45 PM

It’s official!  Tops TotalOffice in Abbotsford, BC is now Signature Office Interiors.

We’re very excited to announce that we  are now under new ownership and gearing up with a new showroom, new furniture to show off and lots of new technology to be able to serve our clients with cutting edge tools and products.

We remain at our location at #102 – 2707 Progressive Way, near the Abbotsford airport.

With our brand new AutoCAD based space planning program, we are ready to help you design your new or existing office to accomplish the demands of your own growth and changes.

Please check back often to read all about the newest products and trends in the office interior industry.

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