From correspondents in Delhi, India, 08:17 PM IST

Herman Miller Inc today announces that it has negotiated an International strategic alliance agreement with POSH Office Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd. POSH is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of office systems across the Asia Pacific region. With a design office in Hong Kong, and ISO 9001/14001 accredited manufacturing facilities in China, POSH design and produce seating, systems furniture and storage solutions for business and home environments. The company sells through a substantial franchise network across China, and through a number of international distributors in Asia. The business was established over 45 years ago, and is headed by CEO, Eric Yim.

The agreement, which comes into effect on the 1st October 2008, allows Herman Miller and POSH access to each others’ product portfolio and distribution network. Both businesses will work closely together to ensure the expanded reach of their respective brands as they continue to support their rapidly expanding international customer base.

The alliance brings the strengths of both businesses together, developing a capability which creates significant growth opportunities for both companies and enables them to offer their customers a wider product offering and a greater choice of solutions.

Commenting on the alliance John Portlock, Herman Miller's President for International said: "We have found the best partner to accelerate our progress in Greater China and Asia. I am delighted at the prospect of working with Eric Yim and his talented team as we extend our reach together”.

“We are very excited to be partnering with John Portlock and the Herman Miller team,” said Eric Yim, POSH President and CEO. “This alliance will not only provide broader capacity and capability in distribution and servicing our customers, but also improve the value proposition for our combined high-design product portfolios in the Asia Pacific region.”

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