AIS Introduces Beautiful New Choices to its Curated Finishes Program
Designers have even more delightful options for screens with new PET colorways, Side Seating Colors, and Upholstery Offerings
LEOMINSTER, MA – AIS announces today an expansion of its finishes program with more than 100 new and exciting offerings. The beautiful new surface materials provide additional sophisticated and contemporary patterns and hues offering modern, designer appeal. Striking new finishes include rich PET colorways, sophisticated upholstery textiles, and trending polyurethane colors. In response to changing design trends, this blend of curated materials provides designers with more choices to incorporate textural variety, accentuating color, and unique tactile qualities enhancing the visual interest in the workplace.
A vast range of beautiful new upholsteries are now available with the expansion of Grade A and B options and an Alliance Upholstery Program refresh with three industry-leading manufacturers: Mayer, Momentum, and Stinson.
Megan Knust, senior application manager and curator of AIS’ finishes program remarked, “These influential and important additions underscore the company’s dedication to the AIS finish strategy. Over the past two years we have implemented new laminates, paints, and the Alliance Upholstery Program. Next year, even more exciting offerings will be available. As a manufacturer you can rely on, we are holding on to classics while also updating and breathing life into our curated palettes.”
Program Enhancements Include:
- New PET colors for AIS screens – Olive Green, Navy, and Warm Grey. Alongside current offerings of Light Grey and Medium Grey.
- 87 New Alliance Upholstery Program offerings from our three valued partners.
- 4 new polyurethane colors in Pierce Side Chair and Stool – White, Grey, Baltic Blue, and Kelly Green. Black, Brownstone, and Surf remain.
- Variety of refreshed Grade A and B upholstery choices.
The wide breadth of new sophisticated offerings supports the following observed color trends granting designers exciting colors, patterns, and textures to build their dream palettes:
- 2025 is forecasted to forgo stark white, neutral greys and creating more layered colors to incorporate a more personal feel.
- Bringing comfort and a feel of hospitality into the workspace.
- Adding an element of joy into interiors using harmonious textures, tactile experiences, and pops of color.
“As dealer designers are increasing their roles into A+D and needing additional resources quickly to create impactful results, AIS is here to respond to their needs and streamline their processes to ensure their continued success. We are dedicated to focus on a product platform and finishes program that will move us both into the future, elevate or brand and meet the needs of our industry,” said Brianne Devine, vice president – product management, design & strategic partnerships.
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About AIS
AIS, headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a leading North American manufacturer of commercial office furniture and boasts one of the most impressive stories of growth and success in the furniture industry. Founded in 1989, the company whose sales exceed $200 million annually is known for offering market-relevant, feature-rich product lines that entice designers and support the diverse needs of end-users while offering exceptional value. AIS is an innovator that leads the industry in sustainable lean manufacturing, lead-time performance and manufacturing flexibility. AIS’s BIFMA-compliant products meet or exceed industry standards for safety and durability. Products also are LEVEL® by BIFMA and SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold certified.
The company’s Leominster headquarters and manufacturing facility boasts a rooftop of more than 10,000 solar panels, returning 50 percent or more of energy used to the power grid. AIS has permanent showrooms at its Leominster headquarters and in Chicago, New York City and Washington, D.C. With these and other locations across the U.S., the company has over 1 million square feet of office, showroom, and factory space. AIS’ more than 800 employees represent over 32 countries around the world and make AIS one of the largest and most diverse employers in central Massachusetts. Over the past five years, AIS has created more jobs in the region than any other company. AIS and its employees also lead in giving back to their communities; the Boston Business Journal has recognized AIS with its Corporate Citizenship Award annually since 2019. For more information, visit ais-inc.com.