Contract Furniture Made in the USA Has the Home Team Advantage

Published by: Northland - November 2, 2016

Products labeled ‘Made in the USA’ may take us on a decades-deep walk down memory lane. How many of these labels do we really see any more? Surprisingly, there are still sources of pride to be found for domestically produced goods in the USA. Northland Furniture, founded in 1976 in Bend, Oregon, has been producing contract furniture made in the USA for 40 years.

If You Count on Imports for Contract Furniture, You May Think Twice

The end of August saw a break in the global supply chain, when Hanjin, a large Korean ocean carrier, came under financial collapse just in time for the seasonal uptick in holiday shopping. Ports turned away Hanjin vessels unless docking and loading fees had been prepaid. Goods intended for drop off at certain locations remained either undelivered onboard or were offloaded at distant ports.

In these cases, buyers may be imposed hefty additional transit fees for some goods while others may never arrive at their destinations. This breakdown in delivery has driven up costs for ocean freighting, a change that will persist until the balance between supply chain capacity and demand is recovered.

The Hidden Costs of Imported Goods

Many American consumers take advantage of low in-store and online prices from overseas suppliers. Not surprisingly, companies reap the same rewards, buying lower-priced products, such as contract furniture, in bulk. These offerings, however, are affixed with a hidden price tag: shorter life cycles—which when reached, require disposal and repurchase, perpetuating the buying cycle. The costs of low-cost production for short-term savings are seen in higher ecological and cost footprints.At some point, we’ve probably all wondered why products made overseas are so inexpensive. When production moves abroad, a system of cost externalization is established, where indirect costs are offloaded on third parties. This means anywhere from exploitation, where workers receive lower wages for longer hours in unregulated working conditions to ecological depletion and waste. The financial and environmental costs of transporting goods with shorter lifecycles from abroad only add to the price tag.

At some point, we’ve probably all wondered why products made overseas are so inexpensive. When production moves abroad, a system of cost externalization is established, where indirect costs are offloaded on third parties. This means anywhere from exploitation, where workers receive lower wages for longer hours in unregulated working conditions to ecological depletion and waste. The financial and environmental costs of transporting goods with shorter lifecycles from abroad only add to the price tag.

Bringing it Home

Northland Furniture prides itself on creating quality products manufactured in the US that provide value to the workforce and customer. From design and packaging to product use and life, Northland works to improve quality and reduce waste. With a roster of clients including brands like Marriott and Wyndham, Northland serves the contract furniture needs of hotels, timeshares, senior living communities and educational facilities across the United States.

Northland products use domestically sourced materials, often from its own backyard in the Pacific Northwest. By focusing on lean design and manufacturing, Northland products have no minimum order restrictions, provide flexibility of design, are built to suit and are shipped lean, with blanket wrapping on every shipment. All that, plus the agility of distribution from within the US, makes Northland a winning combination.

Contact Northland to see how we can support your contract furniture needs.

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http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/535383-hanjins-big-ripple

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Commercial Furniture Advantages | Bend, Oregon Manufacturing Facility

Published by: Northland - October 5, 2016

At Northland, we’re proud of our 42,000 square foot furniture manufacturing facility in Bend, Oregon. We believe it gives us a distinct advantage when it comes to manufacturing commercial furniture for the hospitality, senior living and dormitory industries. With top-of-the-line machinery and finishing systems, The Northland Difference comes in the high quality of our manufacturing facility and processes.

Bend, Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Facility

Whereas many of our competitors have outsourced manufacturing to facilities overseas, we’re proud to be American made, designed and manufactured. All of our commercial furniture is made in Bend, Oregon, our home for the past 40 years. Our Bend furniture manufacturing facility includes:

  • 42,000 square foot facility
  • Top-of-the-line machinery and finishing systems
  • Artisan craftsman, some of which have been with the company for more than 30 years
  • Quality control by people who check every piece of furniture before it leave our facility
  • Hand staining for an extra personal touch
  • Environmentally friendly production processes and shipping materials

Commercial Furniture Made in the USA

By choosing an American furniture manufacturing facility, you’re put priority on quality, craftsmanship and community. When purchasing commercial furniture from an American manufacturer, you’re helping keep money in local communities. By investing in craftsmanship and quality, you’re saving money in the long run by avoiding having to replace commercial furniture frequently.

At Northland, our Bend, Oregon, manufacturing facility allows us to create high-quality commercial furniture consistently. We believe in fostering a safe, reliable and injury-free workplace. By creating this sense of security and community, we’re able to manufacture high-quality commercial furniture for hospitality, senior living and dormitory settings. We believe in a culture of community, which allows us to bond together to create stunning furniture for your community, be it for seniors, college students or world travelers.

When it comes to commercial furniture advantages, Northland’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bend, Oregon, helps us rise to the top of the pack of North American furniture manufacturers. With no minimum orders and the ability to customize most of our furniture collections, we look forward to making your commercial furniture dreams a reality.

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Northland | Your Pacific Northwest Furniture Manufacturer

Published by: Northland - September 28, 2016

Located in beautiful Bend, Oregon, Northland is your Pacific Northwest Furniture Manufacturer. In 2016, we celebrated our 40th anniversary, which means we have a wide breadth of experience creating commercial furniture throughout the region. In addition to the Pacific Northwest, we serve the entire United States and have completed projects from coast to coast.

Why Choose a Pacific Northwest Furniture Manufacturer

We love it here, that’s why we’ve been in Central Oregon for 40 years with no intention of moving on or outsourcing manufacturing overseas. We’re Pacific Northwest to core, which is one of the reasons why you should choose us for your next local project.

  • 40 years in the Pacific Northwest
  • Local craftsmanship
  • Keeping living wage jobs in the Pacific Northwest
  • We have an eye for Pacific Northwest style
  • The Northwest’s leading provider of commercial furniture for hotels, timeshares, nursing homes and dormitories
  • 42,000 square foot manufacturing facility with top-of-the-line machinery and finishing systems
  • No minimum orders
  • Ability to make adjustments and enhancements on most of our furniture collections

At Northland, because we live here, we know the Pacific Northwest. For us, the Pacific Northwest style has always stood for quality, innovation and productivity. As a Pacific Northwest furniture manufacturer, we work hard to consistently provide our clients with the highest quality commercial furniture. We love creating spaces and community within our own community, as well as abroad.

With quick turnaround times and less distance to ship, choosing a Pacific Northwest furniture manufacturer when you’re in Oregon, Washington or Idaho makes sense. We can turnaround furniture fast and have it shipped to you without astronomical freight charges. WIth less distance to travel and no oceans or customs to go through like with furniture manufacturer overseas, Northland has a distinct advantage for hospitality, senior living and dormitory facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

We love our clients all over the country, but have a soft spot for the Pacific Northwest. With advanced capabilities, we look forward to learning about your next commercial furniture project. When you’re looking for a Pacific Northwest furniture manufacturer, look no further than Northland. Contact us for more information about our commercial furniture capabilities.

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Attention Furniture Designers! Northland Values Your Input

Published by: Northland - September 21, 2016

At Northland, we work with a skilled team of in-house designers. In addition to our in-house team, we’re always looking for creative and experienced furniture designers to add value to our collections. If you’re interested in designing a hospitality, senior living or dormitory furniture collection, we want to hear from you! At Northland, we value designer input. In order to make the best commercial furniture possible, we want to understand what you need.

The Needs of Furniture Designers

At Northland, we love working with a variety of designers to keep our commercial furniture fresh and modern. Having new creative talent helps us adapt to an ever-evolving furniture market.

We want to make it easy for designers to work with us. We value your input and want to make it easier for you to work with us. What do you need?

  • Room mock-ups and PSDs to incorporate your designs
  • High-resolution photography
  • Materials, hardware and finishing information
  • Cost and material limitations
  • Manufacturing facility specs

We want your furniture designer inspiration to line up with the actual manufacturing capabilities of Northland. What would you like to see on our website and in our trade show materials to make designing for Northland easier and more convenient?

Furniture designers! We would love to hear from you. Contact us and let us how we can make designing for Northland easier, more convenient and more enjoyable. We’d love to hear what resources you need and value your input.

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Northland Furniture Company Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Published by: Northland - January 6, 2016

Northland Furniture Company proudly celebrates our 40th anniversary in 2016. Throughout the year we will be taking a look back at our history as a commercial furniture manufacturer in Bend, Oregon. Additionally, we’ll be looking at recently completed projects and looking forward into the future of Northland Furniture Company.

History of Northland Furniture Company

Northland Furniture Company started manufacturing commercial furniture for the hospitality industry, senior living communities and dormitories in 1976. Back then our facility was located in the Old Mill District, back when it was actually a timber production mill. The Old Mill has a rich history, being home at one point in time to two of the largest pine sawmills in the world. In the beginning, Northland sourced much of the wood material for our furniture from the old Brooks-Scanlon mill before it closed in 1983.

In 1976, a group of local craftsmen formed Northland Furniture Company. Bend was the ideal place to launch such a venture due to the timber tradition that flowed from our surrounding forests. When Northland started production, their mission, which still stands today, was to construct high-quality casegoods and hospitality furniture for hotels and resorts. Northland’s reputation for service and quality grew and so did our market – expanding from Oregon all the way across the United States.

40 years ago when Northland started, we had the vision of bringing Pacific Northwest craftsmanship to the entire nation. We wanted to not only create quality furniture but also creating living wage jobs that support our local community. 40 years later, we’re pleased to say that we’ve done just that and can’t wait to continue doing so well into the future.

Join us in celebrating 40 spectacular years of quality furniture, community support, and positive environmental impact. Northland Furniture Company – 40 years and counting.

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Why Buy From Custom Oregon Furniture Manufacturers

Published by: Northland - December 23, 2015

‘Made in the USA’ has always been a slogan proudly displayed by manufacturing companies in America. Everything from textiles to custom Oregon furniture manufacturers, are designed, engineered, produced and shipped from America. At Northland, we’re proud to be a custom Oregon furniture manufacturer that completes all of our projects in Bend, Oregon, with locally sourced materials.

Benefits to Buying From Oregon Furniture Manufacturers

When sourcing furniture for your new hotel, senior living facility, college dormitory or mountain lodge, many options lay in front of you. When looking for the most inexpensive option, many companies will go with a furniture manufacturer from overseas, primarily China and Vietnam. While this purchase may initially seems like the least expensive route, it often ends up costing you more in the long run.

Packaging, Handling & Freight

Transportation and handling play a large role in the decision to buy from Oregon furniture manufacturers. Shipping and handling costs from Asia paired with the wait at customs and the limitations on freight and delivery options mean you’ll be paying handsomely for inexpensive furniture. Additionally, it usually take up to three months to receive orders from outside of the United States.

Responsiveness

As a custom Oregon furniture manufacturer, we’re responsive and quick. If disaster strikes your hotel – be it a fire or a destructive rock band, we have the capability to turn around custom furniture quickly. It’s important to us to help you in your time of need as quickly as possible. Getting replacement furniture from the manufacturer you choose overseas could mean another three month wait. Why wait when you get your replacement furniture instantly?

Storage and Assembly

Many large hotels replace and furnish their rooms by floor. When you choose Oregon furniture manufacturers like Northland, you’ll be able to do this easily as we have the ability to build and store furniture until you’re ready for it. Place your entire order and then make replacements by floor while we store the pieces you aren’t ready for yet. This convenience is unheard of outside of America. Get what you want, when you want it with Northland Furniture.

When it comes to choosing between custom Oregon furniture manufacturers and a company overseas, consider the extra costs and inconveniences that aren’t immediately visible with the non-American made option. Northland Furniture builds high-quality, durable commercial furniture in Bend, Oregon.

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Northland Creates Hotel Furniture Built for Longevity

Published by: Northland - December 9, 2015

At Northland Furniture, we build hotel furniture for longevity. We stand behind every piece of hotel furniture we build with a 10 year warranty. Recently, we’ve talked to some very happy customers who have told us that they still have the same hotel furniture they purchased from us 30 years ago and it’s holding strong. At this point the furniture may need to be updated out of the interest of aesthetics or design, but not for lack of quality and durability.

Hotel Furniture at The Benson Hotel

We happily serve many clients across the country, but during a recent stay at Portland’s Benson Hotel, we were pleased to see the longevity of hotel furniture they purchased from us in 1992. Certain rooms still featured the high-quality, durable hotel furniture they furnished their rooms with back in ‘92. While they are planning to upgrade, they will take the furniture from Northland to another property, extending it’s life even further.

Northland Longevity

For nearly 40 years, Northland Furniture has been manufacturing commercial furniture for hotels, timeshares, nursing homes and education facilities. Our commitment to quality ensures every piece of furniture is quality checked and approved before leaving our facility.

  • We use damage-resistant packaging, which includes hand wrapping furniture in blankets
  • Using these soft packing materials helps cut down on waste, costs and shipping
  • We have employees who have been with the company between 15 and 35 years, meaning they consistently know how to build in quality
  • We feature a 10 year warranty, but most of our hotel furniture lasts much longer

When seeking hotel furniture for your lodge or resort, look no further than Northland Furniture. Our high-quality, durable furniture is proven time and time again to last. At Northland, we’re proud of the longevity of our hotel furniture and can’t wait for you to see what we develop next.

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Choosing the Best Oregon Furniture Manufacturer

Published by: Northland - October 7, 2015

At Northland Furniture, we love Oregon. We’ve been an Oregon furniture manufacturer since 1976. We craft commercial, healthcare and hospitality furniture that’s used across the nation. Take a look around at the senior living communities, timeshares, hotels, dorm rooms and restaurants you’ve walked through to get an idea about what we do. We employ a team of skilled designers and craftsmen at our facility in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

By choosing an Oregon furniture manufacturer, you’re investing in products made in the USA. At Northland Furniture, “Made in the USA” stands for productivity, innovation and quality. Not all Oregon furniture manufacturers were created equally. Choosing the best Oregon furniture manufacturer might seem like a daunting task, but at Northland Furniture we believe our commitment to quality places us head and shoulders above the rest of the pack.

Oregon Furniture Manufacturer Details:

  • Northland Furniture occupies a 42,000 square foot manufacturing facility with top-of-the-line machinery and finishing systems in Bend, Oregon
  • Our company culture is one of appreciation – many of our dedicated craftsmen have been with the company upwards of 15 years, some as many as 30 years
  • We foster a safe, reliable and injury-free workplace
  • Many of our happy customers include Marriott, Wyndham, Hampton Inn, Best Western and more
  • We believe in flexibility and have no minimums for orders
  • Northland offers the ability to make adjustments to most of our furniture collections

As an Oregon furniture manufacturer, we support Oregon and our community. When Northland Furniture started in 1976, we had the vision of bringing local craftsmanship to customers nationwide while creating living wage jobs that support our communities. Additionally, we source many of our materials from the Pacific Northwest. Our products are built to last in the amazing town of Bend, Oregon.

When it comes to commercial furniture for hotels, timeshares, nursing homes and educational industries, Northland Furniture is the Northwest’s leading provider. How do you choose the best Oregon furniture manufacturer for your commercial needs? Look no further than Northland Furniture in Bend, Oregon.

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Senior Living Furniture Manufacturers: Highlight on the Monticello Collection

Published by: Northland - August 5, 2015

When seeking senior living furniture manufacturers, it’s important to consider the different collections they offer and how they fit in with your communities. As Oregon-based senior living furniture manufacturers, Northland Furniture offers four different collections to perfectly furnish assisted living, independent living and memory care communities as well as skilled nursing homes. We’ve designed each of our collections with the special concerns of seniors in mind to create the best senior living furniture possible.

Northland senior living furniture manufacturers collections:

  • Monticello Collection
  • Northfield Collection
  • Tucson Collection
  • Shasta Collection

This month we highlight the Monticello Collection. As senior living furniture manufacturers, Northland Furniture takes pride in the traditional aesthetic and modern sensibility of the Monticello Collection. Incorporating the traditional yet modern feel into the healthcare environment creates a sense of home that can often be missing from these communities.

Monticello Collection Features

  • Rounded corners instead of sharp edges to reduce bumps and bruises
  • Durable finishes for scratch resistance and easy cleaning
  • Furniture heights convenient for those with limited range of motion
  • Tables and desks that can accommodate wheelchair access
  • Easily accessible drawers and doors with deep projection handles that accommodate limited strength or arthritic hands

Northland Furniture’s Monticello Collection features crown details and flush-cut base to add style without complication. The Monticello Collection offers the luxury of choice. Choose from a 54” or a 23.75” tall trimmed-panel headboard. The Monticello Collection includes the choice of three different bedside tables and two different chests of drawers. Wardrobes come in three different styles, as well. Rounded activity tables promote safety within your senior living community.

When researching senior living furniture manufacturers, quality materials and a dedicated team matter. Choosing Northland Furniture means your senior living furniture is made in beautiful Bend, Oregon. We know how important it is to have everything delivered complete, on time and on budget. Whether you choose the Monticello Collection or one of our other fine lines of senior living furniture, we’ll respond rapidly to your needs.

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Use Hotel Furniture to Establish and Maintain Your Brand’s Reputation

Published by: Northland - July 15, 2015

In the hospitality industry, the furniture you choose for your restaurant, hotel or conference space could make a big difference in attracting visitors and establishing your reputation. When researching online, photos of hotel furniture initially persuade a potential customer to either find out more information, book a reservation or move on completely. In order to avoid the latter, it’s important to choose stylish, durable hotel furniture and invest in quality photography.

The hotel furniture you choose to fill your spaces gives visitors their first impression of your hotel and can lead people to certain expectations about the services they’ll receive. Choosing the right hotel furniture can make or break your reputation before a guest ever spends the night.

In the digital age, customers have been accustomed to sharing their travel experiences – everything down to the layout and furniture in their hotel rooms. The feeling of walking into a well-designed and beautifully furnished hotel room can trigger warm feelings of excitement that set the tone for their entire vacation. It’s not infrequent that you’ll see photos of the decor and layout of your friends’ hotel rooms when scrolling your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram feeds. When planning a trip, Pinterest user will not only pin photos of the attractions to see while visiting your town, but also pictures of accommodations.

Use hotel furniture as a selling point:

  • Creating a lavish hotel anchored by beautiful furniture that grabs guests attention
  • Go with hotel furniture of the highest quality possible
  • Design hotel interiors that are warm, stylish and comfortable
  • Invest in beautiful photography to use on your website, in advertising and on social media
  • Decide what style works best for your desired feel – contemporary, modern, rustic, traditional, trendy
  • Hotel furniture should accommodate all kinds of people and lifestyles from families and couples to executives and teams to individuals
  • Promote your hotel furniture and interior and exterior design on your blog, in social media and in your email marketing strategy

Connect with potential guests by filling your spaces with hotel furniture and decor that satisfies their desire for a comfortable and stylish escape while they are traveling for business, pleasure and everything else in between. Northland Furniture offers a variety of contemporary hotel furniture collections that can be mixed and matched to fit your brand’s desired reputation.

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