After a comprehensive business
review
Herman Miller has decided to merge its furniture manufacturing operations in China, enabling the business to increase efficiency and serve customers better across the Asia Pacific region. This has resulted in the Ningbo factory ceasing production.
To
recognise
the hard work and commitment of our employees in Ningbo and their contribution to
business
over the last 12 years, the company has offered all 125 staff members the opportunity to take a new role in the Herman Miller factory in Dongguan. All employees were also offered enhanced severance compensation which is significantly above the amount stipulated by the Government.
“Colleagues in Ningbo have worked with dedication since we opened the factory in 2007, and everyone has been offered a role in our factory in Dongguan, as well as an enhanced severance
package.
” said Richard Scott, Vice President International Operations.
He continued “We will always be grateful for the contributions of the team at Herman Miller Ningbo, and wish them the best in their future
endeavours
.”
Mr
Scott concludes “All orders for the Asia Pacific region will now be fulfilled from the Dongguan
factory,
or other global manufacturing sites. We are working hard to
minimise
the impact of this change on our customers and to restore normal operations as soon as possible.”
Notes to editors
For any
enquiries
please contact georgina_zhou@hermanmiller.com
