CHICAGO, IL, June 23, 2026 — Actiu, the Spanish contract furniture manufacturer making its formal entry into the North American market, closed its inaugural NeoCon appearance with exceptional engagement from across the US design community. The showroom at Merchandise Mart drew consistent traffic throughout the three-day event, with strong representation from interior designers, dealers, and buyers evaluating new lines for the fall specification season.

The response confirmed what the company anticipated when it chose NeoCon as its US launch platform: that the North American market is hungry for more manufacturers that lead with design integrity and back it with verifiable sustainability performance. Arkitek and Meetia generated the most interest during the show, with Qyos being a close third. Design teams cited both aesthetic versatility and ergonomic performance as primary drivers.

Among the conversations that defined the show, sustainability was the clearest through-line. Actiu’s B-Corp certification and its LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum manufacturing documentation drew particular attention from specifiers working under increasingly rigorous environmental and wellness requirements. For many visitors, it was the first time they had encountered a contract furniture manufacturer able to present third-party verification at every level of the business, from factory operations to product performance to corporate governance. The depth of commitment to sustainability was frequently cited as a differentiating factor.

With NeoCon behind it, Actiu’s US market development moves into its next phase. The full US collection is accessible for specification, sampling, and project support. The US team is accepting product inquiries and sample requests immediately, with lunch-and-learn programming and regional showroom events scheduled through the fall specification season.

The NeoCon debut marks the opening chapter of a sustained investment in the North American market. For a company that has spent more than five decades building one of the most respected manufacturing operations in European contract furniture, the US entry is not a pivot. It is a natural extension of a design philosophy that was always built to travel.

For product inquiries, specification support, and sample requests, contact Ryan Featherston, Sales Manager – US at ryan.featherston@actiu.com | actiu.com