Humanscale expands ergoIQ to simplify ergonomic equipment management for global workforces. New Global Vendor Management Platform gives organisations one flexible solution to manage equipment purchasing across countries, vendors, and product portfolios Humanscale, the global leader in workplace ergonomics and ergonomics consulting, today announced the launch of ergoIQ connect, a global vendor management platform that enables organizations to efficiently fulfil and implement ergonomic recommendations at scale. As the final step in the ergoIQ ecosystem, the platform streamlines equipment procurement by connecting ergonomic assessments with curated equipment catalogues, approved vendors and intelligent workflows, helping organizations transform ergonomic insights into action. While organizations have become increasingly sophisticated at identifying ergonomic risks through assessments and employee education, the process of sourcing and delivering recommended equipment often remains fragmented, manual and time-consuming. Multiple stakeholders, regional suppliers, procurement teams and inconsistent equipment standards often delay implementation leaving employees with immediate needs frustrated. ergoIQ connect was developed to solve this challenge. It provides organizations with one centralized system to manage every stage of equipment fulfilment following an ergonomic assessment. By combining configurable equipment catalogues, intelligent order routing, preferred vendor integration and real-time program visibility, ergoIQ connect transforms what has traditionally been a complex administrative process into a streamlined, scalable workflow. "Organizations have invested heavily in workplace ergonomics and wellbeing programs that identify ergonomic risks and provide employees with expert recommendations," said Jonathan Puleio, MS, CPE, Global Vice President of Humanscale Consulting. "The remaining challenge and the current bottleneck is centered on implementation. Equipment procurement is where ergonomics programs predictably stall. ergoIQ connect completes the process by connecting recommendations directly to locally approved equipment and vendors, allowing organizations to resolve ergonomic issues faster while dramatically reducing administrative effort." Designed to support organizations of every size, ergoIQ connect offers flexible workflows that adapt to existing procurement processes. Companies can empower employees to select pre-approved equipment through a self-service portal or maintain centralized control through administrator-managed ordering. Both approaches use configurable workflows that accommodate regional policies, local product availability and organizational purchasing requirements. ergoIQ connect is particularly valuable for global organizations managing hybrid workforces. A single curated product catalogue can be tailored by facility or region, ensuring employees only see equipment approved for their location while allowing organizations to maintain consistent global standards alongside local flexibility. Preferred vendors are linked to each location, enabling equipment requests to be automatically routed for fulfilment without the manual coordination traditionally required. Program administrators also gain unprecedented visibility into equipment fulfilment through a comprehensive dashboard that tracks utilization, equipment requests, procurement activity and order completion trends across locations. By incorporating equipment approvals directly into the procurement workflow, organizations can measure program performance and ensure ergonomic recommendations are implemented efficiently. ergoIQ connect builds on ergoIQ, Humanscale's industry leading cloud-based ergonomics platform, joining the existing components: * ergoIQ fit - Ergonomic self-assessments that identify postural risks and equipment needs. * ergoIQ live - Resolve complex issues through expert virtual consultations with board-certified ergonomists. * ergoIQ learn - Educate employees and professionals with online ergonomics education, certification and training. * ergoIQ pro - Manage cases, monitor progress and oversee ergonomics programmes from a single platform. Together, these integrated solutions provide organizations with an end-to-end ergonomics platform that supports every stage of the employee experience, from assessment and education to intervention, equipment delivery and measurable outcomes. "At Humanscale, our goal has always been to automate the management of a corporate ergonomics program," added Puleio. "With ergoIQ connect, we've removed one of the final barriers to achieving that goal., ensuring employees receive the equipment they need to work comfortably, safely and productively in a timely manner." The launch of ergoIQ connect reinforces Humanscale's commitment to helping organizations create healthier workplaces through a combination of ergonomics expertise, evidence-based consulting and innovative technology. ABOUT HUMANSCALE CONSULTING Ergonomics is deeply embedded in Humanscale's DNA. Its in-house Humanscale Consulting comprises a global team of over 100 board-certified ergonomists, kinesiologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. This multidisciplinary group specialises in the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive ergonomics programs. The ergoIQ platform is a direct result of the Consulting team's expertise, built to empower businesses by applying deep knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to workplace design. The platform's ongoing evolution reflects emerging work practices, customer insights, and regulatory shifts - ensuring that ergoIQ remains the industry's leading ergonomics management solution. ABOUT HUMANSCALE Since its founding in 1983, Humanscale has been a pioneer in ergonomic design, creating products that improve health, comfort, and productivity across evolving work environments, from dynamic office floorplates to residential spaces and the growing landscape of third places. Known for innovations such as the Freedom chair by Niels Diffrient, Humanscale has redefined standards for seating, sit/stand solutions, monitor arms, and task lighting, blending advanced functionality with a minimalist, timeless aesthetic. Each product is designed with the human body in mind, drawing on the laws of physics and natural movement rather than complex mechanisms. Humanscale's commitment to design excellence is matched by its leadership in sustainability. As the only major commercial furniture manufacturer in the U.S. certified as a B Corp, the company actively pursues a net positive impact - ensuring that its products and processes give back more than they take. From developing materials that upcycle ocean plastics to setting climate-positive manufacturing goals, every decision is guided by the mission to benefit both people and the planet. With a presence in more than 55 countries, Humanscale continues to shape the way people work, live, and interact with their environments worldwide.

Body. Planet. Materials. Humanscale explores the relationship between wellbeing, responsible design, and the changing ways Informare work at ORGATEC 2026 Cologne, Germany - October 2026 - Humanscale, the leader in high-performance ergonomic design, returns to ORGATEC 2026 with Body. Planet. Materials., an exploration of how purposeful, human-centred design can create healthier, more intuitive and adaptable experiences across the evolving workplace... Taking place at Koelnmesse in Cologne from 27-30 October, ORGATEC 2026 will bring together leading brands, designers and workplace thinkers to explore the future of contract and workplace environments. For the first time, the fair will be united by a central theme, "From Rooms to Relationships: Designing Spaces in an Ever-Changing World," examining the human dimension of space and how people connect, interact and adapt in a world of continual change. Humanscale's presentation responds to this changing landscape with a simple proposition: design should make life better for people while making a positive impact on the planet. Guided by Body. Planet. Materials., the exhibition will explore the thinking behind that ambition - from understanding how people naturally sit, move and work, to the craftsmanship and precision engineering behind Humanscale products, and the responsibility to design for lasting positive impact. Designing beyond the desk As work becomes increasingly fluid, the workplace is no longer defined by a single desk or prescribed way of working. People move throughout the day between focused work, meetings, collaboration, conversation and respite, creating a growing need for environments that can intuitively support different activities and behaviours. Across a series of distinct zones, Humanscale will create a journey through these changing modes of work, demonstrating how ergonomic thinking can extend beyond the traditional workstation to support wellbeing, comfort and performance wherever work happens. The presentation builds on Humanscale's Ergonomics Everywhere philosophy, an approach that extends ergonomic wellbeing across meeting rooms, collaborative spaces, third places and the home. Introducing TexMesh(TM): Performance, Reimagined Taking centre stage at ORGATEC 2026, Humanscale will unveil TexMesh(TM), an innovative new back option for the Liberty, World and Smart chairs that brings a richer, more tailored aesthetic to Humanscale's seating collection without compromising the ergonomic performance at its core. Re-engineered from Kvadrat's Autumn textile, TexMesh(TM) combines the breathability and responsive support of mesh with the visual richness and tactile quality of upholstery. Its innovative construction allows air to circulate while responding to the body, delivering lasting comfort alongside a warmer, more refined expression. TexMesh(TM) was developed in response to a familiar design challenge. Traditional mesh offers breathability and body-responsive support, but its technical aesthetic may not complement every interior. Upholstery introduces warmth, colour and texture, but can alter the way a chair performs. TexMesh(TM) bridges the two, bringing the refined character of upholstery to the proven, body-responsive architecture of Liberty, World and Smart. More than a new finish, TexMesh(TM) represents an evolution of Humanscale's seating collection and gives designers greater creative freedom without asking them to choose between performance and aesthetics, comfort and character. The result is seating designed to support the person and the space in equal measure. Designing for the changing ways Informare work Beyond TexMesh(TM), Humanscale will present a broader collection of products responding to the increasingly fluid ways people work, meet, collaborate and connect. Among the featured products will be Diffrient Lounge, one of the final concepts envisioned by legendary designer Niels Diffrient and recently honoured with a Red Dot Award in Product Design. Combining residential comfort with ergonomic engineering, Diffrient Lounge supports the increasingly fluid relationship between work, relaxation and informal collaboration. Humanscale will also present eFloat Quattro Studio, a purpose-built meeting table designed for today's hybrid collaboration environments. Created for small-group meetings of two to seven people, the table brings connectivity, power and display support together in one integrated solution. Supporting both seated and standing collaboration, it allows organisations to create flexible meeting environments without complex AV infrastructure or permanent room builds. For the individual workstation, NeatSuite brings together four integrated solutions - NeatTech, NeatCharge, NeatHub and NeatLinks - to address power, cables and clutter across the workspace. The system reflects Humanscale's philosophy of removing unnecessary complexity to create environments that are simpler, more intuitive and easier to use. Joining the Neat Suite system is M/Charge, Humanscale's modular 2-in-1 magnetic wireless charging solution, designed to integrate with the M/Connect 3 ecosystem or function independently as a standalone charging station. Together, the collection demonstrates Humanscale's approach to purposeful design: understanding genuine human needs and responding through simplicity, craftsmanship and precision engineering. Beyond the Desk: Designing for Real Human Behaviour Wednesday 28 October, 15:30 Humanscale, Hall 7.1 In collaboration with Architonic Alongside its product presentation, Humanscale will use ORGATEC as a platform for conversations about the ideas shaping the future of work. In collaboration with Architonic, Beyond the Desk: Designing for Real Human Behaviour will explore how understanding the way people actually work can lead to more intuitive products, healthier workplaces and better human experiences. As people move between individual workstations, meeting rooms, collaborative spaces, lounges, cafés and home environments, designing for work increasingly means designing for movement and choice. Rather than attempting to predict the next workplace trend, the conversation will ask what designers can learn by observing how people actually behave: how they sit, move, interact, focus and connect. Architonic Editor-in-Chief Simon Keane-Cowell will be in conversation with Humanscale VP Design & Innovation Sergio Silva, exploring how research, observation, prototyping and continuous testing can translate human behaviour into simpler, more intuitive design. The conversation will also explore what happens when ergonomics moves beyond the desk - from designing an ergonomic workstation to creating an entire workplace ecosystem that supports comfort, wellbeing and performance across different ways of working. Better for people and planet Body. Planet. Materials. continues Humanscale's longstanding belief that the wellbeing of people and the planet should not be considered separately. Humanscale's approach combines ergonomic research and human-centred design with a commitment to reducing environmental impact and creating products intended for long-term use. As a certified B Corporation, the company continues to pursue its Planet Positive approach while exploring how thoughtful design can create healthier experiences across increasingly diverse places of work. At ORGATEC 2026, this philosophy comes together through products, stories and conversations that demonstrate a simple idea: as the workplace continues to change, good design starts with understanding what people need - and responding with purpose. Visit Humanscale at ORGATEC 2026 Dates: Tuesday 27 October - Friday 30 October 2026 Venue: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany Stand: Hall 7.1 Happy Hour: Tuesday - Thursday: 16:00 - 18:00