Praegitzer Industries' Ted Molinari: 'Rocky Mountain High' environmental standards speed growth

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The high environmental standards set by Praegitzer Industries (PI) in its manufacturing operations has enabled the company to achieve its unbelievably fast growth without any undue effects on the environment. Credit is due to PI's vice president of industrial relations Ted Molinari whose pro-active stance on environmental protection and his advanced vision on environmental regulations compliance has enabled PI to design its expanded manufacturing facilities with state-of-the-art recycling facilities which recover many of the firm's waste. PI's Dallas division alone achieved a 94% reduction in waste generation. PI's dedication to the environment has not gone unnnoticed, having received honors from such distinguished organizations as the United Nations.

Environmental Management, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Printed circuits, Printed circuit boards, Electronic circuits, Praegitzer Industries Inc., PGTZ

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Steelcase CEO Jerry Myers: creating the office of the future - now

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Steelcase Inc CEO Jerry Myers believes that changes in technology and business management will have a profound impact on the office environment. In order to prepare for this change, Myers reorganized the firm's product development process, as exemplified in the pyramidal Steelcase Corporate Development Center. The reduced space needs of workers has resulted in Steelcase dedicated space products Commons and Personal Harbor office furniture. Ignoring the need to restructure the office environment can produce work-force problems, as exemplified by Japan. Myers claims organizational leaders such are CEOs are more necessary now than before.

Wood office furniture, Office Furniture, Office furniture, except wood, Officials and employees, Cover Story, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Furniture industry, Steelcase Inc., Myers, Jerry

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Baan's battle with skyrocketing space demands

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Dutch software firm Baan Co. selected Virginia to become its US headquarters. Baan company officials initially established their operations in California's Silicon Valley, but the firm's rapid expansion and the need to communicate with its head office in Europe prompted the relocation to Virginia. Virginia offered several advantages to Baan's operations, the highest of which is the state's pool of highly skilled workers. Virginia also offered Baan the relaxed business climate and cultural surroundings which mimicked the company's headquarters in the Netherlands.

Employee Relocation Procedures, Case studies, Evaluation, Virginia, Economic development, Buildings and facilities, Baan USA Inc., Business relocation, Employee relocation

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