Sedus

The Sedus Stoll AG, headquartered in Waldshut- Tiengen, Baden- Württemberg, is a complete provider of office equipment and workplace concepts. The company manufactures in Dogern and in Geseke. With eight European subsidiaries in France ( Paris ), Italy ( Cadorago ), Spain ( Madrid), Austria (Vienna), United Kingdom ( London), the Netherlands ( Zoetermeer ), Belgium ( Wetteren ) and Switzerland ( Rickenbach ) belongs Sedus to the major office furniture manufacturers in Europe. The worldwide distribution in over 50 countries is implemented by partner companies.

Company History

The company was founded in 1871 by Albert Stoll led on his descendants, from 1958 several companies have emerged, including the manufacturer of chairs with the brand name SEDUS. This company has been run by Christof Stoll. Christof and Emma Stoll Stoll VITA Foundation, founded in 1985, a non-profit foundation for the promotion of healthy eating and the environment and transferred the ownership of the company.

1995 Sedus was converted into a public limited company. In the following years, the company completed several start-ups and acquisitions, becoming a complete supplier: 1999 Sedus acquired the majority shareholding in the office furniture manufacturer Klöber GmbH (focus on office furniture ), headquartered in Owingen. 2002 Gesika Büromöbelwerk GmbH ( emphasis Contract furniture ) purchased in Geseke, whose name was changed to Sedus Systems GmbH in the course of a brand reunification in 2008.

Since the establishment Sedus develops innovations in the field of ergonomics. 1925, the first European suspension and tilting swivel chair " spring pivot " was designed and developed in 1973 with the Similar dynamic seat principle.

Since 1996 Sedus actively participates in international design competitions and was here to win numerous awards, including the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Product Design Award.

Ecology

Sedus practiced preservation of the environment for over 50 years through the conservation of resources, the use of environmentally responsible materials and holistic approach to development to production to packaging and logistics. Europe was the first company in the industry Sedus has introduced in 1995 an environmental management and audit system according to the requirements of the Eco Management and Audit Scheme of the European Union ( EMAS). This was recently confirmed in 2011. As the first company in the industry Sedus has published a Sustainability Report GRI -tested and was certified according to DIN EN ISO 2012 50001 (energy management).

High-bay warehouse

In 2002, the high-bay warehouse was expanded on Dogern and redesigned by the architects Matthias Sauerbruch and Louisa Hutton. The cubic building with its facade, which consists of 16,000 metal panels in different colors in size 25 by 160 centimeters, has now become a landmark and a distinctive mark of the company.

Sedus development and innovation center

The end of 2011 the new development and innovation center in Dogern was completed on the Upper Rhine, which was planned and implemented by the Berlin architect Ludloff Ludloff. There, the strategic product development takes place.

Awards (selection)

  • 2014 German Design Award, Design Council, "winner "
  • 2014 Interior Innovation Award, Design Council, "winner "
  • 2012 Environmental Award of the State of Baden- Württemberg, "Industry" category
  • 2010 Architects Partner Award Silver
  • 2004 red dot design award "best of the best"
  • 2003 German Prize for Business Communication " award for outstanding business communication "
  • 2002 Innovation Award for Architecture and Office
  • 2002 Good Building Award from the Association of German Architects / extension office and canteen building, Dogern
  • 2001 German Prize for Business Communication ( overall winner )
  • 2001 GOOD DESIGN Award
  • 2000 Innovative SMEs Germany 2000 Member of TOP 100
  • 1999 Canada Design Award
  • 1998 International Design Award Baden- Württemberg
  • 1998 overall winner of the " International Best Factory Award 1998 "
  • 1993 Christof Stoll is " Eco-Manager of the Year"
  • Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany (2007, 2004, 2002)
  • IF Product Design Award (2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998 )
  • Red Dot Design Award (2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 )
  • International Design Award Baden- Württemberg in silver (2003, 2002)
Types of business entity Human factors and ergonomics
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