How does a manufacturing company founded by a mechanic and a furniture trim designer become a leading manufacturer of ergonomic furniture solutions?
It’s a long story that winds through casket hardware, phonograph cabinets, Singer sewing tables, and Xerox copy machines. Over the years as our company has grown, the connecting thread has always been mechanical motion control.
As computers became more prevalent in offices, managers realized they needed workstation adjustability to accommodate staff and prevent injuries. Thus a branch of our company integrating our motion control expertise and addressing the need for innovative ergonomic solutions for OEM manufacturers was born.
Weber Knapp’s engineers have always loved a challenge – and we saw a significant opportunity when major OEM furniture manufacturer Herman Miller approached us in the early 80s to create a moving keyboard mechanism.
This collaboration marked the beginning of our foray into the world of ergonomics, leading to the development of the very first ergonomic keyboard mechanism and tray set.
Weber Knapp's familiarity with 3- and 4-bar design hinges and linkages became instrumental in developing high-end mechanical motion-controlled ergonomic solutions.
These systems not only facilitated smooth up-and-down movements but also featured “gravity lock” mechanisms that held the desired position when released.
Our engineering knowledge has proved invaluable in creating ergonomic products that provide optimal comfort and support for office workers.
By leveraging our expertise in design, testing, and manufacturing to ANSI BIFMA standards, our products continuously meet the highest quality standards.
We’ve consistently introduced new products to the market, catering to the demands of major OEMs. While we offer standard products that have been successful for years, we’re also a turn-key company capable of creating custom designs to meet specific requirements.
Our customers rely on us as trusted partners who seamlessly integrate into their processes for:
We take pride in serving as an extension of their teams, working closely to understand their unique needs and challenges.
We’re always striving to develop new solutions to:
See our process in action:
| To better serve our customers, in 1998 we established EZ Office, a subsidiary in Taiwan that offers lower price-point ergonomic solutions. With EZ Office, our customers have more options to acquire our ergonomic products – both stateside and abroad. |
Our ergonomic designs are unique in the industry – they include mechanical speed controls to move equipment in a smooth, safe manner.
And while we’re still producing ergonomic keyboard trays, we’ve expanded our offerings beyond office furniture. We make solutions for all industries, from hospitality to ergonomics in healthcare. Our ergonomic accessories include:
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In case you forgot: Ergonomics focuses on creating a better fit between people and their work activities, taking into account their physical abilities, limitations, and requirements by optimizing the design and arrangement of:
By applying ergonomic principles, employers make way for:
Overall, the purpose of ergonomics in the workplace is to create a conducive and healthy work environment that maximizes employee well-being, safety, and productivity while minimizing the risk of work-related injuries and health issues.
Our ergonomics blog covers the many benefits of and solutions for ergonomics across industries.
If you’re looking for a reliable, longtime supplier of exceptionally durable, easy-to-adjust ergonomic office products, you’ve come to the right place.
With 40 years of ergonomic engineering under our belts, Weber Knapp has a wealth of off-the-shelf options as well as the knowledge and experience to offer you turnkey solutions.
Making informed decisions on ergonomics isn’t always easy. Download our free Manager’s Equipment Guide to get started: