Products and Services

36 posts found
3 min

Real Projects Real Results

Our design and project management teams have helped organizations across the Midwest reimagine their workspaces with commercial-grade furniture installations. From government buildings and banks to high schools and community centers, we’ve completed projects both large and small, and each one tells a story about service, insight, and great design.
4 min

Our Kentucky Office Gurus

In the world of commercial office furnishings and supplies, few people bring the depth of experience and client-first dedication like Rick Beach and Joe Barnette.
2 min

The Power of Local People

Choosing a local or regional office supplier still delivers unmatched value. In a world where convenience continues to win, we hope you consider the true costs of convenience. Here’s why more businesses are choosing FriendsOffice over the big box or "impersonal e-tailers".
2 min

Custom SWAG and Event Essentials for Summer Outings

Summer is packed with opportunities to show appreciation and strengthen your team. Whether you're planning a company picnic, golf outing, client appreciation event, or staff cookout, FriendsOffice can help you make it memorable and manageable.
3 min

An Inside Look At Our School Supply Assembly

From case studies like our summer school program partnership to insights on the true cost of convenience, we’ve seen firsthand how intentional support can make a lasting difference in a school district's year.
3 min

The Hidden Costs of Convenience

We’ve spent decades building a system that simplifies purchasing and supports educators from start to finish—whether you’re ordering for a single classroom or the entire district.
2 min

March Madness at Work with Friends

No matter what industry you’re in—whether it’s education, healthcare, government, manufacturing, or finance—having a well-equipped workplace gives your team the competitive edge they need to succeed. Just like in basketball, the right strategy, tools, and teamwork make all the difference.  
3 min

Simplifying Bulk Ordering for Schools

With most bulk supply orders due before the end of the current school year, schools are looking for a partner that can make the process efficient, accurate, and hassle-free. You don't want to just order and have product show up onesy-twosy at your door and then have to waste time tracking and sorting. School systems deserve to work with a supply partner that specializes in helping schools streamline their bulk supply orders, making sure teachers and students have everything they need without administrative headaches. 
2 min

Beyond the Sale: Support That Lasts

Whether it’s resolving an issue, answering a question, or helping plan the next stage of a project, we love being here for our customers and clients every step of the way. That’s the FriendsOffice difference. We will always support you beyond the sale. We provide support that lasts!
3 min

Furniture Project Highlight: Findlay High School

From the initial consultations, our team worked diligently to bring Findlay High School's project vision to life. And it wasn't just about getting updated furniture. It had been decades since they had furniture that fit their space and student body needs.
2 min

From Schools to Healthcare: Custom Furniture Solutions for Every Industry

It takes seasoned professionals to bring workspace visions to life. No matter the industry, FriendsOffice is committed to delivering high-quality, customized furniture solutions.
3 min

From Blueprint to Reality

We don’t just provide furniture—we provide complete design solutions. Whether it’s a small office refresh or a multi-million-dollar project, our team ensures that every space is crafted with intention and expertise.
2 min

Transform Your Workspace: The Lorell Difference in Office Furniture

Lorell’s commitment to sustainability ensures their products are built with eco-friendly materials and processes, without compromising durability or design.
4 min

Revitalize Your Workspace: Top Office Trends for 2025

Revitalizing your workspace isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating an environment that empowers your team. By embracing these top workspace trends for 2025, you can foster a space that reflects your company’s values and supports its growth.
2 min

Your Friends Support Your Workplace

As a locally owned business, we bring a personal touch to every workplace. With FriendsOffice, you're not just clicking a button—you’re connecting with real people who live, work, and play in your community. Our team members are your neighbors; you see us at the grocery store, the local park, or even your child’s school.
4 min

The Art of Holiday Campaigns

Beyond simple greetings, holiday cards and gifts can become strategic tools for engagement, brand reinforcement, and fostering goodwill. Our custom print and promotional products team has assisted our clients with these campaigns for decades. We love hearing your goals and helping you design an effective year-end or holiday mailing that enables you to shine!
3 min

The Future of Floorcare

What we love about this mop is its small footprint and the versatility it brings to teams and spaces of various sizes. You can go from tight corner mopping small areas like restrooms, to slightly larger areas like breakrooms, to even bigger spaces like classrooms or reception areas. It’s perfect for schools and universities, as well as a variety of corporate offices or even churches.
3 min

Fall Custom Print Review

Whether you’re planning a large-scale marketing campaign or simply need new letterhead for the year, our centrally located printing press helps us serve customers efficiently across all eight FriendsOffice locations.
3 min

Plan Your Holiday Cards and Gifts

For businesses, sending holiday greetings and gifts is more than just a tradition—it's a strategic opportunity to connect with clients, customers, and partners.
2 min

Meeting Unique Client Workspace Needs

We understand that each workspace has unique needs, whether industry-specific or driven by a desire for greater functionality. While we partner with top furniture manufacturers nationwide, sometimes the best solution comes from tailoring furniture and workspace designs to meet our clients’ specific requirements.
2 min

Strengthening Your Business with HP and Wolf Security

At FriendsOffice, we understand the challenges of modern cybersecurity and the risks unsecured endpoints pose. That’s why we’re proud to offer HP printers, supplies, and solutions, backed by the cutting-edge protection of HP Wolf Security.
3 min

How to Care for Your Office Furniture

When working with FriendsOffice, you can provide us with your invoice number, and we’ll collaborate with our manufacturer partners to retrieve your order information, verify warranty details, and guide you through the claims process.
3 min

Behind the Scenes of Workplace Design

This highly coordinated process, with an experienced person overseeing each phase, ensures that FriendsOffice delivers workspaces and workplaces that are as practical as they are beautiful, tailored to fit the unique needs of every client.
3 min

Higher Education Procurement

By understanding the unique challenges faced by procurement specialists and offering tailored solutions, we aim to make a positive impact on every campus we serve.
3 min

Transforming Workspaces with FriendsOffice Interior Design

A well-designed workspace is more than just a place to work—it’s a strategic asset that can boost productivity, enhance employee well-being, and reflect your company’s values. At FriendsOffice, we’re passionate about helping you create a workspace that not only looks great but also supports your business goals.
3 min

Up to Date Office Technology in 2024

Office technology continues to evolve rapidly, offering a plethora of innovative solutions designed to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve security. FriendsOffice works alongside our national manufacturers in order to stay at the forefront of office technology advancements. We partner with industry-leading brands such as HP, Laserfiche, Xerox, DYMO, and Fellowes. These key technologies and services are transforming the modern workplace.
4 min

Keeping Your Workplace Clean in 2024: Tips and Tools from FriendsOffice

It can be a daunting task for any office manager or custodial team to identify their facility needs, especially when maintaining a clean workplace for everyone. Protecting the integrity of a variety of surfaces while focusing on appropriately supplying restrooms can seem like two very different tasks. Wouldn’t it be nice to have one source for everything? What if an expert could help you identify what makes sense for your space and offer assistance?
3 min

Enhancing Healthcare Procurement Efficiency

GPOs facilitate access to cost-effective supplies and services while fostering innovation and collaboration across healthcare procurement. A key benefit to working with GPOs is working alongside vetted vendor partners who already understand maximizing GPO procurement requirements. 
3 min

Embracing the Outdoors in Commercial Office Spaces

We've experienced firsthand the benefits of incorporating outdoor spaces into our office building. Our own outdoor patio has become a hub of activity, serving as a versatile space for work, meetings, and social gatherings. Despite its seemingly small footprint, our patio has had a significant impact on the flexibility and overall atmosphere of our workplace.
5 min

What We Love About Working with Teachers and Schools

FriendsOffice supplies more than $7 million dollars annually in classroom and school supplies and janitorial products for schools. During the months of July and August for back-to-school season, closer to $2 million in classroom supplies are delivered. Beyond that, we provide several more millions of dollars in classroom and administrative office furnishings, STEAM products, custodial and maintenance chemicals and supplies, spirit wear and SWAG for administrative teams and students, as well as products for special initiatives funded by grant dollars for certain programs. It takes a lot of different team members to make all of that happen!
3 min

Navigating Floor Care Solutions for Your Facility's Foundation

Did you know that more than 40% of a custodial team’s time is devoted to flooring? Most facility managers realize that flooring isn't just a necessary function or an aesthetic choice; it's a statement. The moment a customer steps into your establishment, the condition of your floors speaks volumes about your commitment to cleanliness and attention to detail. Making a great first impression starts from the ground up, and that's where we come in.
3 min

Case Study: Summer School Program Supplies

Our recent collaboration with a large school system in Ohio truly showcases our commitment to enhancing educational experiences beyond the academic year. For their upcoming summer school program, our client required individualized backpacks for each student, along with essential supplies to support various educational activities. 
1 min

Shockingly Effective: AEDs in High School Sports (and How We're Here to Help)

Now, let's face it, high school sports can be intense. Whether it's a nail-biting basketball game or a heart-pounding track meet, the adrenaline is always pumping. But sometimes, that adrenaline can take a dangerous turn, leading to sudden cardiac events that can be downright scary.
3 min

Furniture Project Highlight: Vaughn Industries

This project's range was expansive, consisting of outfitting the space with 15 cubicles, design conceptualization for two conference areas, and establishment of five individual offices. Under Barb's guidance, each furnishing was scrutinized for its functional utility and aesthetic harmony.
2 min

How FriendsOffice Supports Local Schools

The programs and resources FriendsOffice provides goes beyond basic supply needs, enhancing the overall learning environment and supporting collective educational excellence. It’s just a friendlier way of doing things.
2 min

Enhancing Workplace Performance: The Significance of Ergonomic Furniture for Employee Success

In today's fast-paced corporate world, the concept of a traditional office setup has evolved significantly. Employers now recognize the importance of creating an environment that fosters productivity, well-being, and success among employees.
Total 36 posts

Products and Services

36 posts found
3 min

Real Projects Real Results

Our design and project management teams have helped organizations across the Midwest reimagine their workspaces with commercial-grade furniture installations. From government buildings and banks to high schools and community centers, we’ve completed projects both large and small, and each one tells a story about service, insight, and great design.
4 min

Our Kentucky Office Gurus

In the world of commercial office furnishings and supplies, few people bring the depth of experience and client-first dedication like Rick Beach and Joe Barnette.
2 min

The Power of Local People

Choosing a local or regional office supplier still delivers unmatched value. In a world where convenience continues to win, we hope you consider the true costs of convenience. Here’s why more businesses are choosing FriendsOffice over the big box or "impersonal e-tailers".
2 min

Custom SWAG and Event Essentials for Summer Outings

Summer is packed with opportunities to show appreciation and strengthen your team. Whether you're planning a company picnic, golf outing, client appreciation event, or staff cookout, FriendsOffice can help you make it memorable and manageable.
3 min

An Inside Look At Our School Supply Assembly

From case studies like our summer school program partnership to insights on the true cost of convenience, we’ve seen firsthand how intentional support can make a lasting difference in a school district's year.
3 min

The Hidden Costs of Convenience

We’ve spent decades building a system that simplifies purchasing and supports educators from start to finish—whether you’re ordering for a single classroom or the entire district.
2 min

March Madness at Work with Friends

No matter what industry you’re in—whether it’s education, healthcare, government, manufacturing, or finance—having a well-equipped workplace gives your team the competitive edge they need to succeed. Just like in basketball, the right strategy, tools, and teamwork make all the difference.  
3 min

Simplifying Bulk Ordering for Schools

With most bulk supply orders due before the end of the current school year, schools are looking for a partner that can make the process efficient, accurate, and hassle-free. You don't want to just order and have product show up onesy-twosy at your door and then have to waste time tracking and sorting. School systems deserve to work with a supply partner that specializes in helping schools streamline their bulk supply orders, making sure teachers and students have everything they need without administrative headaches. 
2 min

Beyond the Sale: Support That Lasts

Whether it’s resolving an issue, answering a question, or helping plan the next stage of a project, we love being here for our customers and clients every step of the way. That’s the FriendsOffice difference. We will always support you beyond the sale. We provide support that lasts!
3 min

Furniture Project Highlight: Findlay High School

From the initial consultations, our team worked diligently to bring Findlay High School's project vision to life. And it wasn't just about getting updated furniture. It had been decades since they had furniture that fit their space and student body needs.
2 min

From Schools to Healthcare: Custom Furniture Solutions for Every Industry

It takes seasoned professionals to bring workspace visions to life. No matter the industry, FriendsOffice is committed to delivering high-quality, customized furniture solutions.
3 min

From Blueprint to Reality

We don’t just provide furniture—we provide complete design solutions. Whether it’s a small office refresh or a multi-million-dollar project, our team ensures that every space is crafted with intention and expertise.
2 min

Transform Your Workspace: The Lorell Difference in Office Furniture

Lorell’s commitment to sustainability ensures their products are built with eco-friendly materials and processes, without compromising durability or design.
4 min

Revitalize Your Workspace: Top Office Trends for 2025

Revitalizing your workspace isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating an environment that empowers your team. By embracing these top workspace trends for 2025, you can foster a space that reflects your company’s values and supports its growth.
2 min

Your Friends Support Your Workplace

As a locally owned business, we bring a personal touch to every workplace. With FriendsOffice, you're not just clicking a button—you’re connecting with real people who live, work, and play in your community. Our team members are your neighbors; you see us at the grocery store, the local park, or even your child’s school.
4 min

The Art of Holiday Campaigns

Beyond simple greetings, holiday cards and gifts can become strategic tools for engagement, brand reinforcement, and fostering goodwill. Our custom print and promotional products team has assisted our clients with these campaigns for decades. We love hearing your goals and helping you design an effective year-end or holiday mailing that enables you to shine!
3 min

The Future of Floorcare

What we love about this mop is its small footprint and the versatility it brings to teams and spaces of various sizes. You can go from tight corner mopping small areas like restrooms, to slightly larger areas like breakrooms, to even bigger spaces like classrooms or reception areas. It’s perfect for schools and universities, as well as a variety of corporate offices or even churches.
3 min

Fall Custom Print Review

Whether you’re planning a large-scale marketing campaign or simply need new letterhead for the year, our centrally located printing press helps us serve customers efficiently across all eight FriendsOffice locations.
3 min

Plan Your Holiday Cards and Gifts

For businesses, sending holiday greetings and gifts is more than just a tradition—it's a strategic opportunity to connect with clients, customers, and partners.
2 min

Meeting Unique Client Workspace Needs

We understand that each workspace has unique needs, whether industry-specific or driven by a desire for greater functionality. While we partner with top furniture manufacturers nationwide, sometimes the best solution comes from tailoring furniture and workspace designs to meet our clients’ specific requirements.
2 min

Strengthening Your Business with HP and Wolf Security

At FriendsOffice, we understand the challenges of modern cybersecurity and the risks unsecured endpoints pose. That’s why we’re proud to offer HP printers, supplies, and solutions, backed by the cutting-edge protection of HP Wolf Security.
3 min

How to Care for Your Office Furniture

When working with FriendsOffice, you can provide us with your invoice number, and we’ll collaborate with our manufacturer partners to retrieve your order information, verify warranty details, and guide you through the claims process.
3 min

Behind the Scenes of Workplace Design

This highly coordinated process, with an experienced person overseeing each phase, ensures that FriendsOffice delivers workspaces and workplaces that are as practical as they are beautiful, tailored to fit the unique needs of every client.
3 min

Higher Education Procurement

By understanding the unique challenges faced by procurement specialists and offering tailored solutions, we aim to make a positive impact on every campus we serve.
3 min

Transforming Workspaces with FriendsOffice Interior Design

A well-designed workspace is more than just a place to work—it’s a strategic asset that can boost productivity, enhance employee well-being, and reflect your company’s values. At FriendsOffice, we’re passionate about helping you create a workspace that not only looks great but also supports your business goals.
3 min

Up to Date Office Technology in 2024

Office technology continues to evolve rapidly, offering a plethora of innovative solutions designed to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve security. FriendsOffice works alongside our national manufacturers in order to stay at the forefront of office technology advancements. We partner with industry-leading brands such as HP, Laserfiche, Xerox, DYMO, and Fellowes. These key technologies and services are transforming the modern workplace.
4 min

Keeping Your Workplace Clean in 2024: Tips and Tools from FriendsOffice

It can be a daunting task for any office manager or custodial team to identify their facility needs, especially when maintaining a clean workplace for everyone. Protecting the integrity of a variety of surfaces while focusing on appropriately supplying restrooms can seem like two very different tasks. Wouldn’t it be nice to have one source for everything? What if an expert could help you identify what makes sense for your space and offer assistance?
3 min

Enhancing Healthcare Procurement Efficiency

GPOs facilitate access to cost-effective supplies and services while fostering innovation and collaboration across healthcare procurement. A key benefit to working with GPOs is working alongside vetted vendor partners who already understand maximizing GPO procurement requirements. 
3 min

Embracing the Outdoors in Commercial Office Spaces

We've experienced firsthand the benefits of incorporating outdoor spaces into our office building. Our own outdoor patio has become a hub of activity, serving as a versatile space for work, meetings, and social gatherings. Despite its seemingly small footprint, our patio has had a significant impact on the flexibility and overall atmosphere of our workplace.
5 min

What We Love About Working with Teachers and Schools

FriendsOffice supplies more than $7 million dollars annually in classroom and school supplies and janitorial products for schools. During the months of July and August for back-to-school season, closer to $2 million in classroom supplies are delivered. Beyond that, we provide several more millions of dollars in classroom and administrative office furnishings, STEAM products, custodial and maintenance chemicals and supplies, spirit wear and SWAG for administrative teams and students, as well as products for special initiatives funded by grant dollars for certain programs. It takes a lot of different team members to make all of that happen!
3 min

Navigating Floor Care Solutions for Your Facility's Foundation

Did you know that more than 40% of a custodial team’s time is devoted to flooring? Most facility managers realize that flooring isn't just a necessary function or an aesthetic choice; it's a statement. The moment a customer steps into your establishment, the condition of your floors speaks volumes about your commitment to cleanliness and attention to detail. Making a great first impression starts from the ground up, and that's where we come in.
3 min

Case Study: Summer School Program Supplies

Our recent collaboration with a large school system in Ohio truly showcases our commitment to enhancing educational experiences beyond the academic year. For their upcoming summer school program, our client required individualized backpacks for each student, along with essential supplies to support various educational activities. 
1 min

Shockingly Effective: AEDs in High School Sports (and How We're Here to Help)

Now, let's face it, high school sports can be intense. Whether it's a nail-biting basketball game or a heart-pounding track meet, the adrenaline is always pumping. But sometimes, that adrenaline can take a dangerous turn, leading to sudden cardiac events that can be downright scary.
3 min

Furniture Project Highlight: Vaughn Industries

This project's range was expansive, consisting of outfitting the space with 15 cubicles, design conceptualization for two conference areas, and establishment of five individual offices. Under Barb's guidance, each furnishing was scrutinized for its functional utility and aesthetic harmony.
2 min

How FriendsOffice Supports Local Schools

The programs and resources FriendsOffice provides goes beyond basic supply needs, enhancing the overall learning environment and supporting collective educational excellence. It’s just a friendlier way of doing things.
2 min

Enhancing Workplace Performance: The Significance of Ergonomic Furniture for Employee Success

In today's fast-paced corporate world, the concept of a traditional office setup has evolved significantly. Employers now recognize the importance of creating an environment that fosters productivity, well-being, and success among employees.
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