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July 2011 - It’s the right thing to do. Over the past 80 years, we’ve built a life around that simple statement. It’s the way we treat our customers, the way we build our products, the way we care for our community and the way we look at the world. As part of our sustainable commitment, we chose to pursue GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification. In 2009, we received certification of our Vision series. By 2011, we’ve received certification of all the 4,000 plus standard models offered in our JSI and Community brands. |
Investing in the environment and our future is always top priority at Jasper Group. “Reducing hazardous chemical emissions was a primary focus, an effort directed toward long term responsibility, not just a temporary fix,” stated Greg Painter, Director of Sustainability at Jasper Group. “By investing in our DuraTex top coat, we are able to receive this prestigious certification.” JSI and Community apply DuraTex on all exposed surfaces, without additional cost or upcharge, providing the same beautiful furniture customers have come to value and expect. |
“While certification of all products in both JSI and Community brands is a major accomplishment, this is only one step toward offering products that minimize environmental impact,” says Mike Elliott, President and CEO of Jasper Group. “We do not chase or pretend to be every shade of ‘green’ but endeavor to make the positive impact that a sustainable wood manufacturer can. We will continue searching, evaluating and implementing practices that benefit our customers and minimize impact on the environment.” |
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June 2011 - Fashion. Fun. Prizes. Press. Color. Cocktails. Buzz. You name it - 3-111 Jasper Group’s space was the place to be. From a friendly hello at the door, new product introductions, bold colors, oversized graphics, giveaways, and signature cocktail party, the energy and excitement was beyond expectations. |
Monday finished with the annual Jasper Group cocktail party, gathering our favorite people with specialty drinks and music. The always fashionable or at least noteworthy dresser, President and CEO, Mike Elliott, custom tailored a suit using Brentano Fabric to coordinate with JSI’s new lounge introduction Moda. |
Tuesday followed suit with visits from press, constant traffic and optimistic buzz. The show completed with Interior Design’s Select Contest drawing from our showroom. Shelley Roberson of Heidi Core Interiors won a $5,000 design spree with Cindy in New York! Congrats and have fun Shelley! |
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March 2011 - Scalable. Functional. Adaptable. Auvy by JSI was designed to coordinate with our entire casegoods offering, while bringing high function and design to modern conferencing. The table introduces the concept of enhancing existing furniture with all of the features and aesthetics of this multi-functional table; this includes JSI’s 9 casegoods collections from traditional to contemporary. So pick the look and style you like and add the capabilities of Auvy for your conference space. |
A beam running beneath the table top lengthwise provides maximum support and stability, brings scalability by allowing the bases to be positioned directly over the power source, and also houses the audio-visual components. The optional AV has three power-data ports enclosed in two glass sections. Connect your equipment, turn out the lights and let Auvy work while you present. Tops are available in laminate or veneer in three shapes ranging from a 42 by 96 to a 54 by 264. Bases are specifiable in JSI’s 16 standard wood finishes or five color finishes. Optional nickel, silver or black metal trim aesthetically compliments the beautifully crafted hardwood table frame. Designed by Jasper Group Design Team. |
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May 2011 - Joyful. Relaxed. Expressive. An expression of design, Wink unites technological innovation with creative flair. The result, a clean but sophisticated form with dynamic curves that surround for a relaxed, comfortable sit. The special technology used to create Wink’s multi-layered, pre-treated wood, bends to form a double curvature without breaking, conveying an incredibly synthetic appearance. |
Choose Wink in saturated, high polish green, blue, red, white or black for large spaces to instantly brighten the entire area. Choose Wink transparent in elegant gray, joyful yellow and fashionable violet for smaller spaces needing a more subtle design statement. Or, choose Wink wood to add a natural, unexpected and relaxed feel for any space. Wink, young in spirit, adds a touch of originality for traditional environments and is highly effective in already modern spaces. Designed by Claus Breinholt. |
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May 2011 - Evoke. Embrace. Confidence. The highly fashionable Luci will not go unnoticed. Right off the catwalk, Luci is characterized by the gracefully shaped wood shell wrapping from back to sides that creates its distinct appearance. Contrast wood and upholstery for a lively multilayer look, while internal padding adds a soft touch of comfort. |
Evoke your personal style from robust to serene or anything between with fabric selections to complement or contrast the wood finish. The rotating base makes Luci an all around desirable and eye-catching selection, the perfect combination for any furnishing scheme. Have fun and |
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March 2011 - Sculpted. Linear. Elegant. Inspiration for Moda by JSI came from the desire for a visually simplistic guest chair. Add mixed materials and clean linear architectural details, and the result is a design with a beautifully sculpted wood back and a full range of coordinating seating to complete the series. Moda’s arcing back compliments the curves of the upholstered seat and distinguishes this from the other more linear components of the design. Rear leg and frame foundations of metal skillfully accent the wood back and leg elements. Using visible chamfers to bevel from front to rear, the arms seem to twist creating a uniquely interesting detail. |
Guest seating is offered in both wood and fully upholstered back styles, while fully upholstered single, double and triple seat lounge models round out Moda’s offering. Visually related by their distinctive characteristics, Moda’s seating collection is perfect specificed separately or together. Taking your eye from shapely curve to elegant line, this chair accentuates spaces from guest to conference to lounge. Designed by John Stafford / Chris Carter Design, LLC. |
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March 2011 - Clean. Natural. Classic. Finn by Community pairs simple clean lines with elements of nature to bring in the outdoors and open interior spaces. Influenced by mid-century Scandinavian design, Finn proudly displays the natural beauty of its wood with a clear finish that reveals the true fingerprint of each species. Joining wood and aluminum lends an industrialized feel to its design, echoing the post war trend to combine industrial process with organic form. Constructed with the quality of its Scandinavian ancestors, Finn is built to exceed BIFMA standards to live for many generations of proud furniture owners. |
Arm and armless models with one, two and three seat capacity accompany a full range of lounge tables. Solid wood components
of Walnut, Cherry, Maple, and Oak paired with silver aluminum transform Finn from furniture to art. Finn's unique vintage appearance has modern appeal with sweeping lines and contrasting material, making it the perfect addition from nature inspired lobby to multi-media library. Designed by Q Design. |
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April 2011 - Nine area schools gathered in the Jasper High School auditorium on Friday, April 1, 2011 for the Introduction to Engineering Design Competition. Selected freshmen and sophomore students were invited from each school to participate in this year’s contest. Ken Kern, Director of Product Development at Jasper Group, a contract furniture manufacturer also headquartered in Jasper, Indiana, began the day by presenting the challenge—to engineer the frame for a lounge chair with a cantilevered arm without compromising the design concept, a design set to premier at NeoCon, World’s Trade Fair, this June. |
In the morning, students were given a work packet with material costs, design criteria, cad engineering files, challenge parameters, and the format for their solution presentation. After four hours, the teams regrouped to present their best solutions. Representatives from local furniture manufacturers and university scored the teams on criteria from concept to presentation. To conclude the day, Ken Kern presented Jasper Group’s design solution for the frame that is an integral part of the chair’s foundation as well as its aesthetic. |
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October 2010 - Diverse. Shuffle. Engage. Prep by Community is a multi-purpose table collection that delivers strength, flexibility and style for gather, dine and learn environments. Whether it is in an auditorium, café or collaboration space, Prep will be the all purpose table collection that completes every room configuration. The bases and tops are specified separately to showcase any personality in a wide variety of settings. The Prep Multi-Purpose Collection has a flexible offering of shapes and sizes, such as rectangle, square, round and half round just to name a few. |
Prep Training is available with preconfigured tops with cantilevered bases to simplify the specification process. Prep base styles, T and X, are available in table, counter and bar heights, providing for a diverse range of applications. Prep delivers the perfect solution for all gather, dine and learn environments.
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October 2010 - Educate. Collaborate. Graduate. Class is now in session. Cruz by Community brings adaptable mobility to learning environments. Be it a lecture of 40 laptoptoting students or a small break out session, Cruz allows learning to begin quickly. The Cruz Training Collection is a functional offering of basic rectangle, half round, trapezoid and linking top shapes allowing a wide range of room configurations. Laminate or powder coat tops provide design aesthetic to this practical training solution. |
Full power and data packages with numerous interface options allow for Cruz tables to be rolled out, plugged in, used and then reconfigured from group to group. Cantilevered T bases provide tilt function for easy nesting storage. Three-inch locking casters give Cruz a stable base after setup. Cruz completes its collection with mobile carts for flat screen, whiteboard, multi-use and lectern. When it comes to training, Cruz has the essentials to squeeze maximum education out of limited time periods. Class dismissed.
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October 2010 - Relax. Network. Inform. |
Newly appointed VP of Sales and Marketing for JSI and Community brands, Cole Heichelbech kicked off the annual meeting with words describing the Jasper Group philosophy of partnership. “Our dealers are much more than business acquaintances; they are truly partners, an extension of our brands and our family in their respective markets. The theme of this week was relationships: adding to those that are time-tested and laying foundations for new ones. We view our entire dealer network as a partnership; and this shared communication is imperative both to the success of our brands, and to the dealers’ success in selling them.”
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September 2010 - Corporate Re‐branding. Product Innovation. Sustainable Growth. Jasper Group, parent company of JSI, Community and Klem brands, keeps growth plans in over‐drive with the announcement of changes to the Sales and Marketing Divisions. |
Heichelbech anticipates great return from the team’s strategy of precision focus on growth opportunities such as increased market penetration. The addition of Jay Eubanks as Corporate Trainer, a new position at Jasper Group, does just this. Jay leads training and communication for product, brand awareness, and corporate initiatives in the field. Rounding out the Sales Division for JSI and Community is Kathy Vonderheide, facilitating business in the lucrative government market as Contracts Administrator. |
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August 2010 - Refreshed. Revisioned. Redesigned. Community brings new life to classic designs with a burst of color in today’s most popular hues. The 2010 Color Finish Collection from Community offers popular choices from the Sherwin Williams color wheel for convenience in design coordination. The collection easily pairs with designs and components through all series offerings from Jasper Group and its family of brands, JSI, Community and Klem. |
DuraTex, Jasper Group’s low emission topcoat, completes the collection by significantly reducing hazardous formaldehyde gases. Design by the Jasper Group Design Team. Colors: Cargo Pants, Backdrop, Greek Villa, Tricorn Black, Cayenne, Fusion, Resonant Blue, Mandarin, Daffodil, Candid Blue, Heartthrob, Chatroom, Golden Fleece, Software, Network Gray. |
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August 2010 - Angles. Lines. Planes. Cym by Community uses clean architectural elements to accent this multi-purpose stacker. A wide seat and added arm flare give Cym extra comfort while still able to easily stack. Cym comes with and without arms, has six color and two powder coat options, and includes standard, counter and bar height models. It offers the perfect solution for seating needs where you dine, learn or anywhere in between with its versatile product offering. |
The Cym color pallet easily coordinates with Sherwin Williams colors to seamlessly unite design elements throughout your project as well as other products from Jasper Group and its brands, JSI, Community and Klem. Designed by John Stafford-Chris Carter Design. |
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August 2010 - Fun. Fresh. Functional. Milk by Community is designed to work where you do. Indulge your impulse to get up, move around, work together or just listen with a chair that is as light weight and versatile as its namesake. Whether it's milk by the gallon or Milk by the chair, both are only 9 lbs. It stacks. It links. It flexes. And it doesn't break the bank. |
Paired with hues that both make a splash or act more subdued, the series easily coordinates with Sherwin Williams colors to seamlessly unite design elements throughout your project as well as other products from Jasper Group and its brands, JSI, Community and Klem. |
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August 2010 - Reinterpreted. Reperfected. Revealed. Broadway+, a beloved best by JSI, mixes style, design, function and technology all brought together in one series. Broadway+ allows an endless spectrum of possibilities from specification options to workspace requirements. Technology integration is seamless with cable access in workspace, kneespace and storage components and an optional fold down modesty panel for access to building power and data. Everything has a place using double height and mobile pedestal storage along with the convenient tool rail and accessories. Clean lines and minimalist aesthetics define Broadway+. |
Included are ten veneer finishes, five color finishes, two standard glass styles, and three metal finishes that take Broadway+ from playful to mature with option selection. It is available in Maple or Cherry veneer with five Satin Nickel pull options. A full range of coordinating conference and lounge pieces complete the series. DuraTex, Jasper Group’s low emission topcoat, completes the collection by significantly reducing hazardous formaldehyde gases. Design by the Jasper Group Design Team. |
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August 2010 - Contours. Comfort. Class. Protocol by JSI combines elegance with simplicity to create a stylish profile that complements workspaces of all kinds. Offered in management and executive height, it is ideal for both office and conference environments. Three arm styles redefine Protocol’s unique design, crossing the spectrum from traditional to contemporary. The solid wood top coordinates with workspace details or allows for personalization through custom engraving. |
Protocol includes swivel tilt and synchro tilt mechanisms, sliding seat depth adjustment, and a preset conference height setting. The plywood seat and back construction is contoured for lumbar support for extra comfort. Aluminum and nylon bases round out the option variety offered by Protocol. Designed by Mike Shields of id3 design. |
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May 2010 - Jasper Group and its brands, JSI, Community, and Klem are leaping forward with both feet. Whether or not you have seen us before, make sure we’re on your list this year. If for no other reason than to see the coordinated, signature styled attire by our very own, Mike Elliott. |
“We strived to achieve an industrial look that takes our visitors on a journey back to the nuts and bolts of making quality furniture built to stand the test of time. A walk through our showroom reminds one of the timeless beauty of furniture that is caringly hand-crafted,” said Ashley Werner, Director of Marketing. Looking through our front window you will see the bold new finish collection bringing a fresh twist to our classic Boston series, mirrored with colorful graphics accentuating the retro industrial theme telling our story. As you navigate through the long, narrow space, the center isle displays our refreshed JSI casegoods series. And whether you veer to the right or the left, you’ll see our breadth of offering by each brand. A glass enclosed private meeting space completes the showroom. |
We’ve been working really hard the past few months; we’ve been making some noise; and all the while having fun and showing some spunk. “Our presence at NeoCon is key in all that we are working to accomplish” stated Company President Mike Elliott. The overall atmosphere exudes both charm and excitement. With our distinctive personality, new branding, and six new products, you won’t want to miss the new exhibitor displaying in space 3-111. |
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March 2010 - Opened in 2007, located at our corporate facility, we have redesigned our 3100 square foot showroom to reopen March 2010. As you have begun to notice, Community has a new energy and a new direction. When you come to visit us in Jasper Indiana, our new Community showroom will reflect the fun atmosphere and energetic attitudes of our people, our uncompromising position on sustainable production and design, and overall value-centric way we operate. |
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February 2010 – VALUE. ATTITUDE. FLEXIBILITY. FOCUS. SOLUTIONS. INTEGRITY. Principles not just on paper, but principles that Jasper Group employees have lived by since opening their doors over 80 years ago. These same values provided the inspiration for the company’s new look. “We knew we needed a graphic representation of the attributes of our people, our business, our products, our philosophies. We wanted to communicate through our logos what people experience when they visit us in Jasper,” said Ashley Werner, Marketing Director. “From the fun atmosphere and energetic attitudes of our people to our uncompromising position on sustainable production and design, our new logos reflect the forward thinking value-centric way we operate.” |
While most companies have battled through this tough economy by cutting programs, eliminating jobs, and halting growth plans, Jasper Group with its family of brands, JSI, Community and Klem, has been busy building onto its strategy ways to become a total solutions provider for the furniture industry. As market momentum began to slow late in 2008, the company saw this as an opportune time to reorganize, realign, and come out strong. “We saw this incredible opportunity when maximizing the strengths of each brand to provide a complete package offering – a total solution with one seamless point of contact,” continued Werner. “To convey this, our graphics needed to visually relate so people know our brands are part of a whole.” |
December 2009 - Jasper Group and Klem, its hospitality furniture brand, are proud to announce the addition of the laminate offering to its GREENGUARD Certified Vision collection. |
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The story of sustainability is nothing new for Klem or Jasper Group. Jasper Group has a deeply rooted philosophy of partnership with its environment. “For eighty years we have been striving to do the right thing as an environmental partner, because it’s the right thing to do.” said President and CEO, Mike Elliott. “It is essential for the long term protection, preservation and sustainability of our environment for generations. We do not chase or pretend to be every shade of “GREEN” but endeavor to make the positive impact that a sustainable wood manufacturer can make for its customers and all stakeholders.” |
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