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Who is AIS?
Founded in 1989, AIS, www.ais-inc.com is the Nation's leading manufacturer of mid-market
systems furniture products and we are proud to be part of their team by being one of their
leading dealers. AIS is the winner of the 2003 Shingo prize for lean and quality manufacturing.
Their commitment to the environment is unmatched.
All AIS products are on GSA schedule, and all products are available on a 10 day quick ship program.
AIS systems have been installed in over 150 government agencies nationally and overseas.
AIS received accolades for shipping over 1200 workstations to the Pentagon in less than
6 days following the Sept. 11th tragedy.
Who is using AIS?
Fortune 1000 companies including JP Morgan Chase, Saturn, Jet Blue Airlines, Staples,
Level3, Verizon, CarMax, J.D. Power, Texas Instruments and Hitachi, along with hundreds
of others who recognize a good quality and bottom line savings in office furniture.
AIS offers the industries fastest lead times and manufacturing flexibility.
What products are offered?
- MWall - Leading value monolithic panel system, with more available panel, worksurface and
component options than similar systems from OEMs. This product competes head on with Steelcase product.
- Z-Panel -
Enhanced MWall system with beltline cabling capacity.
- AO2 - Monolithic panel system, with a curved design element, and enhanced
raceway cabling capacity. More available panel, worksurface, and component options than similar system from the OEMs. Competes head
on with Herman Miller product.
- Matrix -
Leading value tile-based stacking system, with extensive tile, cabling/power
capacity, and design options.
Until recently a few "Big Blue" companies have dominated the systems furniture industry.
Thanks to competition these "Big Few" can no longer "gouge" the market with over-priced products.
AIS does more than just manufacture systems furniture products.
What should I look for when selecting systems furniture?
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Decisions making factors:
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AIS
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Refurbished
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| 10 Day Quick Ship available for up to 500 workstations, with extensive selection of finishes and fabrics. | Yes | Some | Rarely |
| 2003 Shingo Prize winner for excellence in lean manufacturing and quality. | Yes | No | No |
| GSA Schedule for all systems products. | Yes | Some | No |
| Lifetime warranty. | Yes | Some | No |
| Listing (UL). | Yes | Yes | No |
| UL Classification (meaning product can be "intermingled" with original manufacturer's products and still be UL Listed). | Yes | No | No |
| Deep discounts even on small projects. | Yes | Rarely | No |
| Highest quality, durable powder coat paint finishes. | Yes | Varies | Rarely |
| 30 standard laminates, 323 paint finishes, and over 1000 approved panel fabrics, most available on 10-day Quick Ship. | Yes | No | No |
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