9to5 Seating has been acquired by Flokk
November 2019 — The shareholders of 9to5 Seating have sold the company to Flokk.
Founded in California in 2004, 9to5 Seating has developed into an established manufacturer of office seating products in the US market. The company has developed an ability to combine style, value and quality. It integrates extensive flexibility and customization in its product development approach to be able to meet the comprehensive seating needs of the modern office.
Flokk is the market leader in the design, development and production of workplace furniture in Europe. The company’s head office is in Oslo, Norway, with main production units in Røros (Norway), Nässjö (Sweden) and Turek (Poland). It has additional sales offices in Denmark, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, UK, France, Switzerland, Singapore, USA, Canada, China and Australia. Flokk’s products are sold in more than 80 countries worldwide.
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Oaklins’ team in Los Angeles advised the seller in this transaction.
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Gary Rabishaw
Oaklins Intrepid
James Freedman
Oaklins Intrepid
Josh Albert
Oaklins Intrepid
Kyle Berkman
Oaklins Intrepid
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