ABI - 25 YEARS OF MAKING SPACE WORK

25 YEARS OF MAKING SPACE WORK

THE ABI DIFFERENCE

To ABI, winner of Best In Class two years running, Congratulations on 25 years of making space work in the Ottawa marketplace!

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INTRODUCTION & THANKS

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25 YEARS & COUNTING

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THE ABI DIFFERENCE

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WORKPLACE 2.0

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ERGONIMICS & LIFESPAN

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When Advanced Business Interiors was

through economic downturns, out serviced its

founded twenty-five years ago, we could not

competition and adapted to the integration of

have envisioned the tremendous changes

technology in the workplace. Through this time

that would take place in both our industry

of great change, the company has remained

and the marketplace. ABI has diversified

consistently profitable. We owe our continued

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Bill Toutant

David Asselin

Joel DiBartolo

success to our many dedicated customers, our

sincere thanks to everyone who has helped the

designed, functional office environment benefits

to many more years of making space work and

team of loyal employees and our outstanding

company become the industry leader in Eastern

employees and makes a strong statement about

continuing to bring innovation to the interiors

suppliers. As we celebrate this significant

Ontario and Western Quebec. It remains a true

the values of an organization. We look forward

industry.

corporate milestone, ABI’s partnership and

privilege to serve the needs of a diverse clientele

management team wishes to extend our very

all of whom recognize that a thoughtfully

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— Bill Toutant, David Asselin and Joel DiBartolo

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25

years and counting

A

quarter-century of success is an impressive milestone for any company.

Founded in 1989 with just a three-office

rental space and five employees, ABI has since grown to 105 employees and now has a seventy-six thousand square foot building with a spectacular showroom. The consistentlyprofitable office interiors firm is a “Best in Class” dealer for their exclusive Haworth product line, one of only two in Canada and twenty worldwide.

The partners readily acknowledge that ABI’s success is due in large part to its dedicated employees. “Some of our staff have been with us since almost the beginning,” notes Bill

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“We have had the pleasure of dealing with ABI for over 15 years.

As Interior Designers and furniture specifiers, we rely heavily on our business partners to extend our customer service model.

Advanced Business Interiors does just that by understanding and accommodating customer requests efficiently and in a timely fashion.

We look forward to many more great years of working together.”

— SARAH OAKLEY, ROBIN PEIXOTO AND LIZ MILLER, PARALLEL 45 DESIGN GROUP LTD.

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Toutant, one of the founding partners. “Our

our business yet a very important one. At ABI, we

turnover rate has been extraordinarily low and

are committed to respecting the environment as

sixty percent of our employees have been with

much as we respect our employees, customers

us for more than ten years. It is this group of

and suppliers.”

engaged workers that has made ABI an industry

The ownership team has continually

leader.” Bill adds that keeping the employees

reinvested in the business, fuelling constant

engaged is top of mind. “Building and

innovation. As a company, ABI learned how to

maintaining strong relationships with all staff

navigate in new sectors, enabling a balanced

members has always been a top priority.”

customer portfolio. “We are now experts on the

Supplier relationships have also been

federal government’s procurement processes,”

key to ABI’s success. “We have always taken

notes Bill. ‘Diversification has helped our firm

the partnership approach,” says Bill. “We like

weather the economic ups and downs in

to keep our list of suppliers small so we can

the Ottawa area; our remanufacturing and

maintain our position as experts in every product

architectural interiors divisions are two examples

line we carry. I like to say that trust is huge in

of this.

business and when it comes to our suppliers, our

This drive to diversify is matched by ABI’s

marriages are selective but they are solid and

commitment to keep pace with advances in

longstanding.” In addition to Haworth products,

technology. Much of the firm’s current growth is

ABI is pleased to offer furnishings from Artopex,

in the Architectural Interiors industry. “We have

BRC, ErgoCentric, Groupe Lacasse, Humanscale,

zeroed in on increasing our relationship with

Interna, ISE, Krug and Spec.

contractors, building owners and architects,”

Of course, office interiors involve much

explains Bill. “We can now offer significant depth

more than just furniture. For office equipment,

of expertise in this field.” Two examples of ABI’s

ABI partners with affiliate Advanced Business

strengths in this area are its leadership position

Imaging and for Aboriginal related business ABI

in the Workplace 2.0 field as well as effective

partners with our associate Asokan Business

options for moveable walls. “These allow clients

Interiors. Glass solutions come from Gloucester

to reconfigure space in a more flexible way while

Glass, GL Renovations are a valued construction

also allowing greater access to natural light, a

partner doing excellent work installing our

key element of green office design.”

movable walls products, SoftDB provides sound

Bill notes that with success comes

masking and Lindian offers attractive, effective

tremendous gratitude. As a result, ABI is a

privacy film for glass walls. Tandus offers a

proud supporter of numerous local charities

range of excellent flooring options and Maharam

and charitable events, including the Keltic Cup,

provides a wide range of fabric options. “When it

Lumière Gala and the Ottawa Cancer Survivors’

comes to selecting our suppliers, we focus on the

Centre, in addition to facilitating employees’

quality of their products and service because our

participation in charitable activities and business

clients depend on us to bring them the best in

associations.

advice and products.”

The office interiors industry has changed

“It has been a privilege to do business in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec for a

significantly since ABI first opened its doors.

quarter of a century,” says Bill. He attests that

The owners confirm what while they have

ABI has never taken any customer for granted. “I

always focused on building and maintaining

always say that a customer is not our customer

relationships above all else, they have also been

until they come back a second time. Our loyal

mindful about keeping pace with changing

customers know the value that comes from

times. Their remanufacturing department is

dealing with an established firm with a sterling

a perfect example. “We got into that line of

silver track record. We are looking forward to

business at the request of Haworth, but they

many more years of providing exceptional

never expected us to take it to the level we

service and continuing to bring innovation to the

have,” says Bill. “It represents a small portion of

office interiors industry.”

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The

ABI

difference

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housands of customers over the past twenty five years have come to appreciate the many advantages of doing business

with ABI. Working with a firm whose staff have extensive expertise in every aspect of the office interiors industry not only means getting the best advice, but also getting the best service, and that’s the ABI difference.

ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS: FROM FIXED TO FLEXIBLE, RETHINK YOUR WALLS ABIs Architectural Interiors (A.I.) team members leverage their backgrounds in architectural technology to design, specify, draw and implement moveable wall systems at ABI. As A.I. Specialist Olivar Asselin explains, “I meet with designers and architects then take measurements and create preliminary and final drawings. As a team we prepare schedules, supervise the installation and provide afterinstall services.”

ABI’s Architectural Interiors team is unique.

It is comprised of dedicated staff who have received extensive training. “We have someone

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on hand, ready to help whenever you need it,”

latest Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology

Excellent company.

explains Olivar. ABI’s approach also offers time

allows ABI’s A.I. specialists to create a design

savings from the start to finish of every project,

standard clients can easily access and follow

because the drawing, specifications and pricing

should they need to expand or reconfigure their

are all completed in-house. “In addition, we

office space.

Excellent partner.

stay ahead of the curve, we make sure we are

Congratulations to Advanced Business Interiors on 25 years of making space work.

25

years

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work collaboratively with other departments

At ABI, excellence comes from a great blend

such as Workspace Planning and Design and

of human experience, leading-edge technology

Remanufacturing to save clients both time and

and the unparalleled workmanship of their

money.”

installation team. As Olivar says, “Everyone is

Continuous training helps specialists like

‘client first’ in their approach, every single day.”

Olivar stay on top of new developments in a very dynamic industry. “As standards change, we

ABI AND THE DESIGN COMMUNITY: A CREATIVE COLLABORATION

very familiar with new products, processes and

ABI has long focused on its strategic alliance with

protocols before they hit the marketplace. Our

the architecture and design (A&D) community.

extensive experience with the new Workplace

Having a dedicated liaison in-house facilitates

2.0 standards is a great example of this.”

this close working relationship. Providing a

The A.I. team’s main objective is to help

primary contact point with a trained interior

clients’ workplaces become both functional and

designer allows ABI to keep architecture and

attractive. “For each client, we like to take a look

design firms current on design trends, new

at the space and scope it out. We figure out what

products, change management and the nuances

the client wants and needs and then tailor a

of how people work. As ABI’s A&D Resource

proposal to meet their functional and aesthetic

Manager Jamie-Lynn Pokrzywka explains, the

requirements as well as their budget.” Using the

role involves being a furniture expert as well as being work style and workplace specialist.

ABI keeps a dedicated A&D representative on staff in order to provide the best services possible. By offering up this skillset, ABI saves the

“Your vision, dedicated team and commitment to service, service and service is the keystone to your success. ABI has set the standard for others to follow, as you continuously explore new ways to improve and expand your level of service.

You are a pioneer in this industry and you have created a benchmark.”

design community valuable time by providing

— MARC LETELLIER, BRYAN WIENS AND DAVID GIBBONS, DIRECTORS OF LWG ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

process more successful and less stressful. ABI is

knowledgeable resources and information as they work to create beautiful, functional workspaces. “If people have an idea or a picture of what they have in mind, we can find a product that will work,” says Jamie-Lynn “We also get involved with clients early on, asking about their design goals and what they would like to achieve in their space. We study their workstyles to help them come up with a new solution, to help transition to both a new workspace and way of working.”

Another valued service offered by ABI’s A&D representative is talking clients through the complex issues of workspace change management, with the goal of making the so committed to providing strategic workplace planning services that theirs is the only firm with a dedicated A&D specialist geared towards education and improving customer knowledge.

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What are Moveable Walls?

The new standard in office interiors, moveable walls are an architectural system that is as flexible as any office furniture.

Movable walls deliver all the benefits of permanent walls, including acoustical privacy, and they are easily repositioned allowing your space to evolve with your business. Moveable walls offer a clean, timeless look and are specifically designed to offer endless adaptation possibilities.

More functional and versatile than traditional walls, moveable walls are ideal for today’s fluid offices.

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ABI SALES TEAM: DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS FOR ANY SPACE

we promptly install all the product that comes

If you were to draw a diagram of ABI, you might

items,” says Operations Manager Steve Larocque.

place the Sales team at the centre, with the

“Our group takes over as soon as product is

other departments as essential spokes in the

ordered; we work with Dispatchers, Project

wheel. “Our sales group could not possibly serve

Coordinators and Schedulers to make sure

our clients as effectively as we do without the

everything happens in a timely way.”

through our building, including remanufactured

support of all of our colleagues,” explains Ian

Having a dedicated installation department

Spence, a Senior Sales Consultant.

is a rarity in the office interiors industry, says

The resources available to the ABI Sales

Steve. “We feel it’s important to keep our hand in

Team enhance the services they provide. “Clients

every aspect of every job, making sure someone

appreciate being able to visit our spacious

from ABI is in front of the customer at all times.

showroom which is constantly being refreshed

We get a lot of very positive feedback about

with new and exciting products. They enjoy

this practice and I know it’s one of the primary

working with our Workspace Planning team,

reasons for our outstanding customer loyalty.”

and they appreciate the work done by our

Steve adds that a number of his installers have

Project Coordinators as well as our professional,

been with ABI since the very beginning, which

courteous delivery and install technicians,”

speaks volumes to the pride and satisfaction

he notes. “Every member of the ABI team is

they take in their work. This team of busy ‘worker

responsible for client satisfaction. We all work

bees’ contributes volumes to the consistently

together to make sure that every project is

high satisfaction ratings ABI receives from its

completed in a timely and logical manner.”

clients.

“While the majority of my work involves repeat clients as I have been with ABI for twenty years, when I do work with new customers, it’s due almost exclusively to existing client referrals,” says Ian. “That proves that our

The Workspace Planning Team is made up of

relationship building efforts are successful

office interiors experts. “We know the building

and that we are able to earn and maintain

codes, how to make plans efficient from both

our clients’ trust.” He notes that one of the

a workspace and workflow perspective, as well

compliments he hears most regarding ABI is that

as how to make them attractive,” says Team

clients are always confident that every aspect of

Lead Christa Rumleskie. “We typically prepare

their purchase and install will happen smoothly.

complete AutoCAD and Project Matrix floor

Clients benefit in many ways from the depth

plans including common work spaces and areas

of experience in ABI’s Sales Department. “We are

for printers, filing and other office essentials.

able to leverage our knowledge and lay out all

We look at elements such as work surface and

the options available, then help the client make

power requirements, human traffic and any

the best possible decision for their needs,” adds

specific individual job functions to determine the

Ian. He confirms that it’s never about making the

best workstation configurations.” ABI also has

sale; rather, it’s about creating and implementing

significant experience with developing plans for

a timely cost-effective workspace solution.

accommodative workstations. “We’ll meet the

OPERATIONS: THE AGILE FOUNDATION OF ABI The operations department at ABI is a hive

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end user and determine what can be done to make their station work the best it can for their needs.”

Like her colleagues, one of Christa’s

of well-organized activity. Unlike many other

strengths is being a Haworth product expert.

firms, at ABI all installers are ABI employees.

“We know how to best use all the products as

“We are out on installations every single day, as

well as how to modify them to make them work

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“We know how to best use all the products as well as how to modify them to make them work for a specific space.”

—STEVE LAROCQUE, OPERATIONS MANAGER, ABI

for a specific space.” This skillset relies as much

just specifying product; we are good at planning

on creativity as it does technology. “Despite the

offices and making valued recommendations.

tremendous power of today’s software, there is

Good space planning saves clients time and

still a need for human thought. We can mix and

money.”

match between product lines or use special order items as needed to make spaces work.”

ABI complements the space planning

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ABI: DELIVERING EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE IS KEY

services offered by many stand-alone

With a team of experts like these, it’s clear to

architecture and design firms by taking

see that what differentiates ABI most distinctly

generated plans and completing them with

from its competitors is the extraordinary service

Haworth-specific products and pieces so the

offered. “From sales through to design and

complete order list of parts can be prepared,

installation, every member of our team goes

leading to a job quote and order submission.

above and beyond to make sure we offer clients

As Christa explains, ABI’s diversity and

the best service possible,” says President Bill

depth of design expertise becomes even more

Toutant. “That is why we retain customers and

valuable for non-standard office shapes or

why our colleagues in the architect and design

office configurations. “We can be innovative in

community refer their clients to us. In the office

terms of functional work areas, making sure

interiors business, I believe success is elusive

everything works properly. We take it far beyond

without service excellence.”

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ABI answers the call for

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ver since the days of the industrial revolution, workplaces have been in a constant state of transition. During Jude

Laurin’s career as ABI’s vice president of sales, he’s seen a lot of changes to where and how people work. “The introduction of desktop computers and all the associated peripherals certainly invoked a lot of changes but now the Workplace 2.0 strategy is supporting further advancements to the office environments of today,” says Jude.

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to create offices that attract, retain and enable

to include more pod layouts, free-standing,

employees to work smarter. “Modernized

mobile furnishings, and collaborative areas.

workspaces facilitate connection, collaboration

Panels, where used, are typically lower and may

and communication,” he explains.

incorporate glass to improve workers’ access to

The Government of Canada is a huge

For the past two years, ABI has been at

recognizing it as a green initiative that

the forefront of educating customers about

simultaneously takes ergonomic and work-life

the products available to meet Workplace 2.0

balance issues into consideration. Their fit-up

standards. “Most of the manufacturers we

standards outline Workplace 2.0 characteristics

deal with had already gotten involved with

that include open, flexible and dynamic

incorporating what we describe as a European

workspaces, allowing for innovative designs and

flair; this includes smaller workstations and

better use of space while also creating productive

lower panels,” notes Jude. “The intention has

work environments to accommodate employees’

always been to make space more efficient and

needs based on their Worker Profile. A Worker

now we have more opportunities to achieve

Speech Privacy

Profile is a snapshot of the type of workers that

this as computers are not as large as in the

exist in the workplace and is based on how often

past; the transition towards the paperless office

Concentration

they are at their desk, job type, and preferences

also means users need less filing space at their

or needs in terms of mobility. Categories include

workstation. The products that are now out

leadership, fixed, flexible and free-address.

there fill the gap between functionality and

Productivity

There are a range of office products

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natural light.

proponent of the Workplace 2.0 model,

Acoustic Comfort

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2.0, notes Jude. New furniture solutions tend

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available to meet the objectives of Workplace

aesthetics.”

In addition to height-adjustable furniture,

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“Modernized workspaces facilitate connection, collaboration and communication.”

— JUDE LAURIN, ABI, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

moveable walls are another key element of the

they work, people get very excited about the

new era in office environments that Workplace

possibilities that moveable walls offer.”

2.0 intends to usher in. ABI has been promoting

In demonstrating that ABI truly understands

these flexible walls for several years and is now

Workplace 2.0, the company has become a

recognized as a leader in this area. Finished walls

valued resource, particularly among government

that come with electrical and date cabling built

departments, as well as in the architecture and

in can be instantly repositioned to reconfigure

design community. ABI’s goal, as always, is to

a work area in moments. “We call them plug

leverage its experience and skill while using the

and play panels,” says Jude, adding that “as

principles of Workplace 2.0 to help organizations

soon as we explain their benefits and show how

make the best possible use of the space they have.

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ABI’s

REMAN UFACTURING vital to greening the office interiors industry

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he environmental footprint of the office interiors industry is changing, and this is good news. As consumer awareness

has grown regarding the potential hazards of various chemicals used to create floor coverings, paints, laminates and more, demand has grown for products that contain fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs). While manufacturers like Haworth are doing their part by shifting to more eco-friendly products, ABI has taken going green to a whole new level, thanks to their Remanufacturing (Reman) department, one of the largest of its kind in North America.

Established in 1997, ABI’s Reman department successfully repurposes a huge volume of office interiors products. The warehouse and adjacent workshops provide up to three thousand remanufactured workstations each year, diverting back into the market a vast amount of product that would otherwise end up in landfills.

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Humanscale congratulates Advanced Business Interiors on 25 years of helping to create more comfortable places to work

“Remanufactured office systems typically cost about 30% less than new, but still offer the same quality and come with the same warranty as new furniture.”

—ROD PHILLIPS, REMANUFACTURING SPECIALIST

“Our remanufacturing operation was

the large inventory we have on hand. As well,

initially established to create a new market,

if a designer wants a specific laminate, trim or

providing workstations for organizations that

fabric that Haworth doesn’t carry, we can offer

could not afford to buy new products,” explains

it to them. We have maximum versatility and

Rod Phillips, Remanufacturing Specialist.

flexibility – we do a lot of custom work surfaces

“Remanufactured office systems typically cost

and custom shapes. We can cut down panels and

about 30% less than new, but still offer the same

resurface them as well.”

quality and come with the same warranty as

“It’s a really good partnership when you can

new furniture.”

be a dealer of an existing product like Haworth

Haworth is one of the most environmentally

as well as running a Reman shop,” adds Rod.

progressive manufacturers in the world, and

“Demand for remanufactured items is growing

ABI’s remanufacturing department takes it

steadily, particularly now that the Federal

to the next level. For example, waste fabric is

Government has a standing offer. We are pleased

downcycled to be used as packaging when

to be able to encourage all our customers to

shipping. “We call these products better than

explore our many green alternatives.”

new – given the amount of flexibility in what you can do with reman and also all the off gassing has already occurred,” explains Rod. “In addition, our remanufactured products meet or exceed LEED standards, which is crucial for customers pursuing this certification for their

WE’VE KNOWN YOU SINCE YOU WERE A KID. Congratulations ABI on 25 years and all the best for the next 25!

Thank you for supporting Canadian-made office furniture.

offices.”

As Rod explains, while the department’s emphasis is on remanufacturing Haworth products, we can also customize or retrofit other manufacturers’ products as well. “We have the capability to cut wood, metal, steel, fabrics; we can relaminate existing surfaces and make glass and plexiglass add-ons as well. All the glues, paints and fabrics we use are low-VOC and GREENGUARD certified.”

In addition to the environmental and financial benefits of remanufacturing, there is also the flexibility it facilitates. “Some people need systems in a hurry and our Reman department can accommodate them due to

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‘I have observed, with great admiration, ABI’s evolution from its original foundations to become the industry leader in providing furniture solutions to the Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec marketplaces. I am continually impressed by how ABI leads by example, remains always ahead of the curve, genuinely cares about its customers, and are consummate professionals, from management through to the employees in the field.”

— RICHARD CHMIEL, PRINCIPAL, CHMEIL ARCHITECTS

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“We can refresh and extend the life of everything from chairs to desks to panels, thanks to our in-house remanufacturing, repair and reupholstering services.”

ANDRÉ FOLEY / G.L. RENOVATION IS PROUD TO CONGRATULATE

ABI on their 25th anniversary AND WISHES THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS

— JUDE LAURIN, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, ABI

W

hile warranties for many office items, such as chairs, are typically about ten years, ABI is able to protect and

enhance the investment you make in many office interior components. “We can refresh and extend the life of everything from chairs to desks to panels, thanks to our in-house remanufacturing, repair and reupholstering services,” explains Jude Laurin, Vice President of Sales. “That’s why it makes sense to buy good quality products to begin with, because you will be able to use them for so much longer.”

Jude notes that the trend towards heightadjustable workstations is another great example

“ABI has built a reputation on providing excellent service with a focus on quick response times, great product knowledge, and innovative solutions. More importantly, the people are a pleasure to work with, always genuine, professional and up for a challenge.”

— MICHELINE WHALE, PRINCIPAL AT 4TÉ INC.

of getting the most from your office interiors budget. “Most new office fitups are now looking at these flexible height desks for everyone. They are easily repositioned to suit different modes of working, and that same adjustability means the workstation can also be adapted for another worker so it won’t have to be replaced with something new.

Adjustable-height desks are perhaps the most well-known ergonomic innovation but ABI has a full range of products that have been developed to keep pace with the ergonomics industry. “Our showroom at 2355 St. Laurent Blvd. includes an ergonomic centre where people can come and try out various chairs and workspaces with multiple ergonomic adaptations. Our clients really appreciate the opportunity to try before they buy.”

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