MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company is proud to announce today that it completed a gymnasium project for the Bright Horizons ESPN Child Care Center located in Bristol, CT.

The new Child Care Center opened its doors on September 1, 2011. The 25,000 square foot building houses three family centers that can serve up to 256 children.

Putting the finishing touches on the multi-purpose gymnasium, RHL installed Hussey Seating's Maxam26 Bleachers with Classic Wood Seating, Porter backstops & divider curtain, and Daktronics scoreboards and shot clocks. RHL also installed Promats Athletics Wall Pads in both the gymnasium and in the daycare facility’s gross motor skills room.

“We are very proud to be a part of this massive project,” said RHL Project Manager, Tom Leone. “This is the first daycare center RHL has worked with that has a state-of-the art gymnasium. Overall, the center is very impressive and seems to meet the needs of every child.”

Each center has infant through preschool programs with a central family room and additional space for a full day Kindergarten program.  They also have a School Age program that can be used for vacation camps, summer camps, snow day care, and other back-up care programs.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT -  The Robert H. Lord Company will be collecting non-perishable food and winter outerwear items for the MACC-CT "WarmerDays" winter outwear and Foodshare drives beginning Wednesday, November 23rd and throughout the winter months.

All nonperishable food items and clean, gently used hats, mittens, gloves, coats, and snow pants can be dropped off at  the Robert H. Lord Company, 220 Chapel Road, Manchester, CT; Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The MACC-CT (Manchester Area Conference of Churches) is a local food pantry and shelter located at 466 Main Street in Manchester.  MACC also gives emergency assistance during times of crisis to individuals and families in the Manchester and Bolton, Connecticut area.

Visit www.macc-ct.org/ or contact RHL for more information on how to get involved!

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

 

MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has completed a bleacher seating project at Connecticut College Dayton Arena installing Hussey Seating Perma-Cap® bleacher covers.

Perma-Cap® is a durable, maintenance-free vinyl bleacher cover that fits over existing wood or aluminum bleachers.  Available in a variety of colors, they are an environmentally-friendly, cost-effective upgrade for indoor or outdoor grandstands and indoor telescopic bleacher seating.

“This is RHL's first Hussey Perm-cap installation,” said Jon Lord, RHL Sales Representative. “It was the perfect solution for our client. It’s budget friendly and it nicely restored and restructured their existing, worn bleachers.”

Perma-Cap® bleacher covers are skid resistant, non-reflective, UV resistant and splinter-proof.  Outdoor bleacher covers fit 2x8", 2x10" and 2x12" bleacher boards, while indoor vinyl bleacher covers are available in 16’, 18’ and 20’ lengths.

To find out more about Hussey Perma-Cap® bleacher covers go to http://www.husseyseating.com/perma-cap-perma-plank/

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company is proud to announce that Sales Representative James Roy will be inducted into the Chicopee Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 2011 class of inductees later this month.

The Chicopee Hall of Fame will grow to 149 members with the induction of its 2011 Class. The ceremony will take place October 21st at the Castle of Knights.

During Jim’s junior and senior years in high school basketball and baseball, he was named to the 1st team All Valley League, 1st team All Western Mass and Transcript Telegram All-Star teams.  Also during his high school athletic career, The Republican a local newspaper honored Jim with Athlete of the Week and Player of the Week awards. He was named one of the top 200 New England high school basketball players. 

After Chicopee High School, Jim went off to play baseball as a four-year varsity starter at American International College where he broke the records for home runs and RBI’s and was named to the Division II All New England Baseball Team.

Based in Springfield, MA, Jim serves as the RHL Sales Representative for Western MA & VT as well as Hartford County, CT.  Jim can be reached during business hours at 413-896-0345 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has completed a grandstand reconfiguration project at the Eastern Regional Little League headquarters located at the Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, CT.

The existing grandstands were reconfigured with the addition of ramps and wheelchair spaces so they would be ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliant. 

 “Renovation of the bleachers took about 8 days,” says Tom Leone, RHL Project Manager. “GT Grandstands based in Plant City FL, was instrumental in project design and materials specification for the bleacher configuration. The RHL installation team including subcontractor partners also constructed the concrete pads for the ramp areas and landings.”

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

 

 MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has completed a new seating project in the renovation of the Lawler Hockey Arena which is part of the S. Peter Volpe Athletic Center at Merrimack College, North Andover, MA.

The S. Peter Volpe Athletic Center opened on November 28, 1972 and is the home of Merrimack College Hockey and men's and women's basketball, and volleyball.

The seating project included the installation of Hussey MAXAM Bleachers and Fusion Chairs with a MAXAM Plus Telescopic Platform System to provide seating for 2,489 spectators.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

Manchester seating firm enjoying business rebound

By Brad Kane

Published by Hartford Business Journal, 07-11-11

Seating is back.

Marred by three years of building moratoriums, an industry downturn and increased competition, a Manchester seating company feels comfortable again in its position in the industry.

In 2011, the Robert H. Lord Co. — founded 44 years ago — got its groove again, completing several seating projects in Connecticut and the rest of New England. The company specializing in school seating and office furniture is pacing for $14 million in sales this year, up 30 percent from last year.

“This region is coming out of it faster than the rest of the country,” said John Lord, president and CEO of Robert H. Lord.

As offshoot of the building industry relying on new school construction and renovation projects, the Manchester company was hit hard by the recession.

From 2008 to 2010, Robert H. Lord shed revenues and jobs. Sales last year were down 35 percent from 2007 and the company’s workforce decreased 39 percent to 22 employees.

“We had to let a lot of good people go,” Lord said. “It was not a good time for the company.”

The top two sources of revenue for the seating company are educational facilities and bleachers; it is the No. 1 dealer for classroom furniture in New England. When construction of school facilities slowed, so did Robert Lord’s revenues.

During the recession, Massachusetts placed a moratorium on new school construction and Connecticut scaled back on its school construction as well, Lord said. While the entire construction industry slowed, Robert Lord lost more jobs to non-traditional competitors such as office furniture suppliers who were raiding new areas to raise their revenue.

Robert Lord pulled through because of work from the higher education sector, and that sector is leading the recovery in 2011, Lord said.

In May, the company finished a $161,000 project at the University of Connecticut Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts, installing high-end folding chairs for the center’s theater.

“They were just great to work with,” said Rod Rock, Jorgensen director. “It was as close to the perfect seats as we needed there.”

Robert H. Lord was helpful in finding seats that created a flexible space, were easily removed and fit the center’s storage capabilities, Rock said. The right product was important because people attending Jorgensen performances expect a certain quality chair.

The Manchester company is up for another UConn seating project, this time a $250,000 job for a lecture hall.

“They are quite good at marketing their product,” Rock said. “They are excellent at follow-up.”

Other higher education work such as a $250,000 project to install seating at the University of Maine Orono new hockey arena has helped the company stay a cut above this year, Lord said.

The office market is making a comeback in 2011, too, Lord said. In May, Robert H. Lord completed a $19,000 renovation of the Ansonia Housing Authority, including performing custom millwork to fit the company’s furniture in the space.

“Our experience with Robert Lord was very positive,” said Bill Passage from the Ansonia Housing Authority, in a released statement. “We will definitely use them again.”

Robert H. Lord is in its second generation as a family-owned company. John Lord’s father — for whom the company is named — passed the business onto his three sons, who run the company together. The third generation already has started making its mark on the company, as John Lord’s son joined the sales team with three more of his children in line behind him.

When attending conferences and talking to other seating dealers from around the country, John Lord is happy his company is back on track, as many in the industry continue their struggle against a tough economy.

“We’re finally coming out of it,” Lord said.

MANCHESTER, CT –The Robert H. Lord Company is pleased to announce that its recent Book Collection drive was a great success.

During April and May, RHL collected new and gently used children's books at its facility and delivered them to the Hartford Credit Union where they were distributed by the "Read to Grow, Inc" program at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

"Read to Grow, Inc." is a statewide nonprofit organization that builds Connecticut children's literacy beginning at birth by preparing parents, in a hospital setting, to take an active role in their child's literacy development.

"The response to the book drive was overwhelming; we collected over 200 books. We are very proud to be involved with this very important community program," said Patricia McCarthy, Project Manager for RHL.

Contact RHL for more information or for more opportunities to get involved!

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has completed a new seating project in the renovation of UCONN’s Jorgensen Theatre, Storrs, CT. The $161,000 project included the installation of Clarin VIP SERIES Auditorium Seating. Eighty years ago Clarin produced the first all steel folding chair in the U.S. and has become a leading designer and manufacturer of portable seating.  According to Clarin their VIP Series offers durability and sophistication while providing facility guests with first class seating and optimal comfort. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is the largest college-based presenting program in New England. Each season Jorgensen events attract more than 70,000 students, faculty and staff from the University of Connecticut, as well as residents from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Presentation, education and outreach are at the center of the Jorgensen mission.

To check out some pictures of the renovation project, visit:
http://jorgensen.uconn.edu/about/renovations.php.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has completed a project for the Ansonia Housing Authority Headquarters installing all new office furniture.

According to RHL, the installation included HON desks, chairs, cubicles, file and storage cabinets at a value of over $19,000. The sales team provided AHA with a detailed customized 2D floor plan of the furniture using specialized software. Custom millwork was to also done to accommodate the furniture to the space.

"Our experience with Robert Lord was very positive," said Bill Passage, a representative from Ansonia Housing Authority. "Their delivery was on time, and they set up the furniture quickly without damaging the existing walls. I was surprised at how good the room looked when they were finished. When the work was done, a representative came back to make sure everything was correct. We will definitely use them again," said Mr. Passage.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company announced their new exclusive New England distributor relationship with Paladin Caseworks, a library furniture manufacturer located in South Bend, IN.
Paladin Caseworks provides products and services to libraries in the public, commercial and academic markets.  They offer a complete line of library furniture with a variety of styles to choose from. The furniture is created from a variety of natural woods with a mix of supporting materials such as, Corian, glass, metal and laminate just to name a few.  Paladin Caseworks prides itself on the ability to make customized pieces for its customers’ individual spaces. 
"We are excited to bring to New England, the great quality and craftsmanship from this leading Midwest manufacturer. Products from this line will bring any library space into the 21st century ", said John Lord, President of RHL.
The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has added the VS Hokki stool to its extensive list of educational furniture offerings.

Hokki stools are lightweight stackable ergonomic stools with a concave base that allows for movement in all directions. According to the manufacturer, this controlled free movement stimulates the entire body in different ways increasing the sense of well-being and encourages the physical and intellectual maturing process.

Available in 3 sizes and 4 colors, Hokki’s scratch-resistant, fully recyclable polypropylene body is highly stable and durable, but at the same time extremely lightweight.  The soft base padding prevents slipping and foam seating surface provides comfort and added safety.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

 

MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has added the extensive line of Poltrona Frau Group Contract to its already impressive architectural and design series product lines.  PFGroup Contract specializes in customized fixed seating for theatres, auditoriums and performing art centers as well as public and private high-end interior concepts.  PFGroup Contract brings together some of the most famous Italian brands such as Cappellini, Cassina, Gufram and of course their own brand, Poltrona Frau.

Poltrona Frau was established in 1912 in Turin, Italy and remains today to be one of the finest European manufacturers of high quality, handcrafted seating.  Specializing in tailor-made Italian leather seating solutions, PFGroup Contract has designed seating for some of the most prestigious performance halls in the world, including the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Empac in Troy, New York.  Distinctive colleges and universities such as Bard College and Harvard University have also chosen PFGroup Contract for providing custom seating in their auditoriums.  Top architects and designers like Gehry Partners and GRIMSHAW along with Davis Brody Bond Aedus - New York, NY, to name a few who have also used PFGroup Contract in high profile projects.

"We at RHL are embracing the opportunity to partner with PFGroup Contract," said John Lord, President of RHL.  "It will open up endless possibilities for growth and relationships with the leading architects and designers", John added.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has completed a new seating project in the renovation of Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena, the world’s oldest ice hockey arena.  The $705K project included the installation of Hussey Olympiad Arena & Courtside Seating.

Matthews Arena is one of the nation’s exemplary athletic facilities and has been a Boston fan staple since 1910.  It was the original home of the Boston Bruins, the Celtics and the Beanpot, and has been the home of the Northeastern University men's team since the program was formed during the 1929-30 season.

“This project was over 2 years in the making.  Our team consisting of both Hussey and RHL management worked very hard to advance the Hussey Olympiad as the best seating choice for the project. We’re extremely gratified that Northeastern agreed.” said John Plourde, RHL Senior Sales Director.

Frank Mahoney , Special Project Director for Northeastern University said, “The Robert H. Lord Company stepped up with many different options, 9 in all, sending sample after sample for us to actually install and test.  Each step of the way they maintained the highest level of cooperation. The arena opened on time and over 4000 fans found new seats creating a great new look and level of comfort.”

Mark Cowee, RHL Project Manager, coordinated the installation. “It was a great opportunity to be involved with a project with so much tradition.  It was a very unique experience considering the age of the facility and its rich history. The new seating was certainly one of the highlights of the renovation.  We were extremely proud to be selected as the seating supplier,” said Mark.

The renovated Matthews Arena will be easily accessible to all guests, and will feature new locker rooms, new athletic training rooms, a new press box, new seating, concession stands and a new sound system. A new state-of-the-art video board will serve as a centerpiece for the renovated arena.
To check out a U-Tube video highlighting the Matthew Arena’s transformation go to  HERE.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products.  RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

 

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company is pleased to announce that Rob Romay has rejoined the company as Division Manager, Educational Furniture, and Sales Representative for the Public Library Market in New England.

For the past 2 ½ years, Rob has been the Territory Sales Manager for Agati Furniture. Prior to Agati he was with The Robert H. Lord Company for 10 years as Manager of Educational Furniture.

Commenting on his new position Rob said, “I am excited to be back at RHL. During these last few years, I have had a chance to gain more experience and knowledge in the Public Library and Higher Education markets. So I look forward to working with the entire sales team and the internal support staff to strategize on ways to build on RHL’s core business.”

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT– The Robert H. Lord Company helped sponsor the Ferrari Club of America / New England Regions Concorso Ferrari benefiting three charities which include a new cardiovascular operating suite at Children's Medical Center; The Village, which works to stop violence against and around children, and Autism Speaks, which services the autistic community. The event took place in Hartford on June 20th, 2010.

The Concorso Ferrari a procession of 40 Ferraris that stopped at The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center provided current and former patients a ride in a Ferrari back to the Concorso event where approximately 100 Ferraris were on display.

For the last 2 years RHL has been involved in this charitable event. Commenting on the event, John Lord, President of Robert H. Lord said, “We work closely with several groups and organizations that organize this function and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to help sponsor this fun charity event. It’s a great feeling to be able to help these very worthy local charities.”

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has just completed a contract valued at $1,130,000 for new educational furniture, athletic equipment, and fixed seating for Providence Career and Technical High School in Rhode Island.

The city's 296,000-square-foot Career & Technical Academy includes a 60,000-square-foot athletic complex with a 200-meter track, three basketball courts and an indoor soccer field.

The school is designed to provide integrated academic and technical instruction in general construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and pipefitting, carpentry, culinary, cosmetology, automotive, and graphics communications.

There are no shortage of state-of-the-art academic resources including wireless classrooms, technical laboratories, and related theory classrooms, all equipped with ceiling-mounted LCD projectors, smart boards, and wireless voice amplification. There are three computer labs, including a graphic communications lab equipped with professional-grade hardware and software.

When it comes to amenities that promote a comfortable and productive learning environment the student cafe, cosmetology salon and a wireless library lead the list.

The project was completed in September 2009. Top manufacturers were used, including Porter, Hussey, VS, Sico, Shuttle Systems, and Global.

"We were pleased to be a part of this tremendous project. Having successfully helped complete several Rhode Island school projects recently, we're proud to have been selected to help bring the Providence Career and Technical High School to life. And as one of our largest and most challenging projects to date for Rhode Island schools, it demonstrates the excellent reputation we continue to uphold," says Patricia McCarthy, Educational Furnishings Project Manager for RHL.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announces that it has added the complete line of Humanscale Erogonomic Furniture to its extensive product offerings.

Humanscale’s innovative seating, monitor arms, lighting, keyboard supports, and other ergonomic solutions are designed to improve the health, efficiency and quality of work life. As a company, Humanscale is dedicated to environmental sustainability and continually strives to design, engineer and manufacture products that consume less of Earth’s limited resources.

John Lord, President of the Robert H. Lord Company said, “Humanscale is a very unique manufacturer. We are proud to be able to offer furniture of such quality and exceptional design to our customers.” The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality office, ergonomic and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company recently revamped its website www.rhlco.com adding a more useful home page, improved look, video library and a searchable online catalog offering expanded product information and more.

The homepage was completely redesigned to include more product information and more links to products and services. A new video library has been added to provide quick overviews of featured product lines and important news concerning products and services. The first entry to the library highlights the Porter Sports Equipment line. According to the company several additional videos are planned in the near future.

The new product catalog was a major addition to the site. Currently containing the full Hon product line, an active program to add additional brands is underway. The searchable catalog features the ability for customers to request a quotation by using the application’s modified shopping cart.

Commenting on the upgraded website, John Lord, President of RHL said, “The Web is today an important point of contact with our customers and prospects. Providing a relevant and useful experience is critical to our continued success. We are actively working to regularly upgrade our site to provide the very best customer experience possible.”

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 is a premier northeast regional distributor of high-quality office furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products for business, education, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment and athletic markets. The company offers a wide range of products through an extensive network of national and international suppliers. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company a leader in office and educational furniture has received a SICO Dealer of the Year award for being largest dealer by volume in the Northeast for SICO Mobile Folding Products.

For over 50 years, SICO has been a leading, worldwide manufacturer of mobile folding products, and they are the largest mobile folding table manufacture in the US.

According to John Lord, President of the Robert H. Lord Company, “We’ve earned this award 2 years consecutively…we have a great relationship with SICO and their innovative products certainly exceed our clients’ expectations.”

To find out more about The Robert H. Lord Company, visit www.rhlco.com or to learn more about SICO, go to www.sicoinc.com.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company announced that Patricia McCarthy has been appointed Project Manager for its Educational Furniture Division. As Project Manager Patricia will develop and maintain successful client relationships, work closely with space planners on the design of office space scenarios and layouts, and coordinate furniture and architectural product selection, delivery and installation.

Patricia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Merchandising and Design and Business Management from the University of Rhode Island. Prior to becoming Project Manager at Robert H. Lord Company, she was a Project Manager for BKM Total Office and an Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandising Specialist with Ann Taylor.

To find out more about The Robert H. Lord Company, visit www.rhlco.com.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

 

 

MANCHESTER, CT – The Robert H. Lord Company has announced that Christopher “Kip” Heilman has been appointed new Project Manager for its Educational Division. As Project Manager Kip will coordinate all stages of a project including client communication, budgeting, scheduling, design and engineering, product selection, delivery and installation.

Kip has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Eastern CT State University. Prior to becoming Project Manager, he was a part-time installation representative with the Robert H. Lord Company, while also employed as an Advertising Account Executive and promotions associate with Clear Channel Radio in Hartford.

To find out more about The Robert H. Lord Company, visit www.rhlco.com.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 offers high-quality, ergonomic office and educational furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products. RHL also offers a wide range of products from an extensive network of national and international suppliers covering healthcare, hospitality, police, fire, entertainment and athletic markets. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

 

Manchester, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has added Plant City, Florida-based GT Grandstands, Inc. to its fixed seating portfolio. GT Grandstands is a premier designer and manufacturer of grandstands and bleachers featuring both a wide selection of standard products and custom build program.

According to John Lord, President and CEO of the Robert H. Lord Company, "GT Grandstands brings a high level of quality and selection to our portfolio. We’re also very excited about their custom build program. It is always our goal to meet or exceed our customers’ requirements and our new partner, GT Grandstands certainly enhances our ability to do that."

Well known for quality, comfort and ruggedness, GT Grandstands, Inc. offers a comprehensive product line which includes permanent grandstands, angle frame bleachers, press boxes, stadium seating, vertical picket guardrails and team benches.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 is a premier northeast regional distributor of high-quality furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products for business, education, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment and athletic markets. The company offers a wide range of products through an extensive network of national and international suppliers. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company announced today that it is expanding its office furniture business segment focusing on the high growth potential of small- to intermediate-size businesses in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

For nearly 40 years the Robert H. Lord Company has provided furnishings, fixed seating products and athletic equipment through a turnkey approach that includes a wide range of essential services. According to John Lord, President of RHL, “We are expanding our turnkey approach for small- and medium-size businesses with a range of services including office design and code compliant layout, preparation of specifications, site meeting attendance, consultation regarding financing options and more. We believe these services will create a value proposition that businesses can’t ignore.”

Commercial office furniture has been a traditional market segment for the Robert H. Lord Company but it has not been an area of focus. A recent expansion of its facility in Manchester, CT has made this commercial business initiative possible. “The businesses we want to talk to are those just like ourselves. We want to let companies of all kinds know that we understand the need to create improved office spaces on a budget. For that reason, we’re providing more personal attention and many complimentary services,” says John Lord.

To find out more about Robert H. Lord, visit them on the web at www.rhlco.com.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 is a premiere northeast regional distributor of high-quality furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products for business, education, healthcare, hospitality and entertainment and athletic markets. The company offers a wide range of products through an extensive network of national and international suppliers. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.

MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company, a New England regional distributor of institutional and office furnishings, fixed seating and athletic equipment for over 40 years has announced that it will offer special discounts to Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) members and CATIC title insurance network members.

CBIA and CATIC network members can find out more about the discount programs and turnkey services available from the Robert H. Lord Company by visiting www.rhlco.com or calling (860) 645-8700.

CBIA is one of the nation's largest statewide business organizations, with 10,000 member companies. For more than 185 years, they have been the voice of business and industry at the Connecticut State Capitol. The organization maintains a highly respected public policy staff that works with state legislators and officials to help shape specific laws and to promote a regulatory system that responds to businesses' needs.

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MANCHESTER, CT - The Robert H. Lord Company announced that it has donated 130 pieces of school furnishings to the Hartford Public School System.

Company President John Lord describes the motivation for the donation. "My father, Robert Lord, began our family business in 1967 with Golden Rule values. We have built our organization providing the highest quality furnishings to schools. We feel it is important to share our success and help our young people get a quality education where we can."

According to Dr. Al Hinds, Chief of Building Operations, the donation was greatly appreciated by the Hartford Public School System. "The new furniture certainly improved the conditions in classrooms, small group instructional areas and various offices. Some of the donated furniture replaced old and outdated items while the majority of the items were new pieces for the schools. We appreciate the generosity of the Robert H Lord Company," said Dr. Hinds. "We’re glad to have been able to enhance the learning environment for Hartford students. We know that students’ school experiences have been improved because there is now enough classroom furniture to accommodate them." said John Lord.

The Robert H. Lord Company founded in 1967 is a premiere northeast regional distributor of high-quality furnishings, athletic equipment and fixed seating products for business, education, healthcare, hospitality and entertainment and athletic markets. The company offers a wide range of products through an extensive network of national and international suppliers. Its turnkey services and ongoing support make the Robert H. Lord Company a valuable resource for its customers from start to finish.