Herman Miller has announced that it is to acquire Seattle-based manufacturer of healthcare furnishings Brandrud Furniture Inc.

 

Brandrud is a manufacturer of healthcare furnishings, with an emphasis on seating products for patient rooms, patient treatment areas, and public spaces such as lobbies and waiting areas. It also serves the higher education and office markets. The company is expected to have 2007 sales of approximately $20 million. Brandrud and Herman Miller have shared a marketing alliance since October 2005.

 

The transaction, whose terms were not disclosed, is expected to be finalised in February 2008.