From the mid 20th. century to the present day, Krug has experienced exponential growth. During the 70s, the company modernized its production facilities in order to compete in the North American desk market. Today, Krug is recognized for its on demand production, excellent customer service, and superlatively functional products—always in keeping with Hartman Krug’s legacy of artisanal design: “This is a very exciting time for Krug... with 125 years of rich heritage we continue to grow by leveraging today's technology with Hartman Krug's vision for detailed craftsmanship."
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Baxter Soft Seating—
The commodious and comfortable Baxter line of Soft Seating synthesizes user-friendly, ergonomic design with the Krug tradition of steambent wood. The piece’s signature feature is the long, swooping twin arcs that constitute both the armrests and the front legs—“the result of the time-honored method of steam bending cherry and maple hardwoods, hand selected by experienced craftsmen.” Options for Baxter include a fully-upholstered backrest or solid wood accent rail. Clients may select fabric or leather upholstery:, “carefully selected, cut by hand, and sewn with double-stitched seams.”
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Aqua Management Seating—
Designed to accommodate the varied demands of the changing venues of the workplace, the Aqua task chair works well in conference rooms, training areas, private offices, open workstations, and hotel/hospitality settings. Aqua makes exceptional use of space. The chair combines a lean and light exterior with a surprisingly spacious interior—“This (and its sleek style) gives Aqua a multi-purpose appeal, enabling it to suit many functions and environments.”
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Juno Casegoods—
Juno is a modular, versatile casegoods system specifically designed for the demanding environment of healthcare settings: mechanical cams enable metal to metal joinery, which increases product longevity, in addition to allowing quick removal and replacement of damaged components; ¾” thick panels are stronger and more durable than conventional healthcare casegoods; and seamless, thermo-formed vinyl tops repel moisture, bacteria, and germs, creating a more hygienic environment.
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Revo Conference—
The recycled and recyclable components that constitute the modular Revo Conference Table house an impressive number of high-tech features: work surface plug-in connections, flip-down modesty panels, cabling troughs that run through legs and directly into the floor or wall. Options for Revo include worktops in thermoformed vinyl, wood veneer, or plastic laminate; eight-wire and four-wire electrical systems; and daisy-chain connections for tables. For consumers who wish to satisfy LEED requirements, Revo may be specified with materials compliant with both FSC and indoor air emission guidelines.
One of the few contract manufacturers in North America to achieve double-digit growth each of the past four years, Krug has recently achieved the impressive benchmark of 100 million dollars in sales. The company has matched this significant growth with an evolving policy of sustainability and environmental awareness, as they continually strive to manufacture products that receive FSC and Greenguard certification: “We will continue to find ways to improve our environmental impact, as we realize how important it is to leave the planet as we found it for future generations.”
