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Stance spearheads innovation with three new products and partners with a new AI-driven space planning tool

CHICAGO, ILL., MAY 13, 2024 – NeoCon, the premier commercial interior design industry event, is fast approaching. Stance Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare furniture solutions, is set to make waves at NeoCon 2024 with the debut of its latest offerings, including three groundbreaking products from the recently acquired Plural Studios. NeoCon 2024 will be held in Chicago from June 10 to 12, and Stance Healthcare is marking the pivotal moment as it introduces these innovative designs to the market.

“As we reveal our latest innovations at NeoCon 2024, we reaffirm our commitment to transforming the healthcare furniture landscape,” said Stance Healthcare President and CEO Carl Kennedy. “We strive to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations with each new product, ensuring that every Stance piece embodies the perfect balance of form, function, and innovation.”

Stance Healthcare at NeoCon will introduce three Plural Studios products seamlessly integrated into the Stance brand: the Rochester, Ventura and Flora. Each product boasts unique features and a commitment to excellence in both form and function. Additionally, the Rochester and Ventura, along with Lotus and Podium, are contenders for the prestigious Best of NeoCon award in the healthcare category. 

• Rochester Lounge Collection: This collection embodies timeless sophistication and versatility. With its sculptural lines, rounded back, and optional solid-surface arm top caps, it effortlessly adapts to various environments, from respite rooms to high-traffic public areas.
• Ventura Casework: This product freshens up the exam room experience. Designed with a focus on functionality and aesthetic appeal, Ventura maintains a consistent design language across its components while maximizing space utilization and patient comfort.
• Flora Lounge Collection: This product offers unparalleled adaptability with a wide range of seating options, table configurations, and customizable finishes. Integrated cleanouts and solid surface components make Flora the ideal choice for healthcare seating solutions that seamlessly blend form and function.

The company’s award-winning Lotus and Podium Collections will be displayed alongside their established offerings, including Spry, Valet, Zurich, and more. In addition to these exciting new releases, Stance will preview two upcoming products: Abrazo and Oakley.

• Podium Lounge Collection: Podium elevates healthcare seating with its design and functionality, ideal for patients and staff. Its wider arms provide extra space for relaxation, while versatile configurations suit various settings. Honored with the Silver Nightingale Award, this collection features easy-to-clean, bleach-cleanable fabrics—essential for maintaining hygiene in healthcare environments.
• Lotus Casegoods Collection: Recently honored with the Nightingale Gold Award and Innovation Award, the Lotus Casegoods Collection seamlessly blends aesthetics and functionality. With its ligature-resistant features and open design to minimize the risk of concealment, the Lotus Casegoods Collection ensures the highest safety standards are met.
• Abrazo Patient Chair: This chair boasts a high-back rocking concept, offering unmatched relaxation during healthcare visits. Three base options, including a stable star-shaped base and a soothing rocking base, cater to diverse needs, promising patient comfort and adaptability.
• Oakley Collection: Tapered lines, soft curves, and diverse postures converge to celebrate hardwood’s beauty and unique seating geometries. From tandem seating to lounge chairs and side tables to benches and ottomans, each piece in the Oakley collection is meticulously crafted to elevate any space with its sophisticated design and exceptional comfort. 

Furthermore, Stance is excited to announce its collaboration in the upcoming launch of Thumbprint. Starting as a simple sketch, Thumbprint has evolved into an AI-driven space planning tool that revolutionizes the commercial furniture industry. This innovative platform delivers fully-specified 3D furniture layouts and documentation in under 30 minutes. Developed by a venture-funded startup, Thumbprint successfully completed its beta phase and is poised to bridge furniture design and architecture seamlessly.

As one of the first manufacturers featured on Thumbprint, Stance is at the forefront, helping introduce this revolutionary tool to the market for dealers and designers. To celebrate, Thumbprint will feature a champagne cart in Stance’s booth 10-139 on June 10th and 11th from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Additionally, Stance will be hosting Wake Up with Stance. It will have a coffee and hot chocolate bar with breakfast treats in the showroom June 10-11, where visitors can see the new products firsthand, meet the team, and gain valuable insights into the future of healthcare design. For more information about Stance Healthcare and its products, please visit stancehealthcare.com.

About Stance Healthcare

Founded in 2006, Stance Healthcare manufactures furniture for healing environments, with a particular focus on hospitals and behavioral health facilities. Stance Healthcare has a reputation for providing high-quality products that meet ever-evolving demands in the areas of design, comfort, safety, durability, renewability, infection control and environmental sustainability. With a strong understanding of patient-centered design, Stance Healthcare is committed to providing innovative furniture solutions that support the healing process. Please visit stancehealthcare.com for the latest news and in-depth information on Stance Healthcare and visit stancebh.com to learn more about our Behavioral Health offerings and insights.