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CID speaks to Ahmed Kandil, managing director, Middle East and Australia, Bene.

Tell us about your company.

Well-designed offices and work environments have an impact on a company’s success, and the emotional wellbeing and intellectual potential of employees are directly affected. Aesthetics, functionality and quality increase motivation and productivity. Such environments are what Bene produces.

What sets you apart?

Bene engages in development and manufacture, and provides sales and consultancy services under one umbrella. Bene Sales Net offers regional access to all Bene services. This network consists of Bene’s own points of sale and qualified retail partners. It is a distribution system that offers customers first-class service in terms of planning, consultation and logistics across countries.

Bene operates 82 points of sale in 33 countries.

Bene develops innovative office solutions that present workflow, culture and corporate identity spatially. Spatial added-value is achieved by functional and adequate linking of the product
portfolio and by consistent design, colour and material concepts. Additionally, ergonomics, practicality, planning and layout, efficient use of space, acoustics, smooth logistics and a comprehensive service package are the cornerstones of Bene’s range of services.

Any news?

Bene is a European company setting trends in the office furniture field with its concepts, products and services. The brand is associated with top quality and functionality, modern design and innovative technology. Current awards underline this approach. The Filo Table, from Bene’s conference and meetings line, has been awarded the acclaimed iF product design award 2010 by the International Forum Design in Hannover, Germany. And Bene has been shortlisted for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year with its new product range PARCS, designed by UK based team, PearsonLloyd.

How do we contact you?

Bene can be contacted through its regional office at Dubai Airport Free Zone, Building 4E, Office 4A-711; tel: +971 (0)4 2045 722; e-mail: office@bene.com.

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Catching up with Gilbert Grino, marketing manager at Bafco.

Tell us about your company.

BAFCO is a UAE-based specialist in corporate interior solutions, with almost two decades of experience executing projects across the Middle East. Since 1991, BAFCO has collaborated with clients and interior designers to create environments that enhance organisational performance by enriching the efficiency and quality of work life. BAFCO is the only office furniture manufacturer awarded by the UAE government as ‘Supplier of the Year’ for successfully contributing the entire office requirements for Dubai Airport Terminal 3.

What sets you apart?

The promise that we give to our clients is the commitment of quality service and headache-free execution of their projects, from a small furniture requirement up to a complex project as large as the entire Dubai Airport Terminal 3. Having a local manufacturing facility, we have a shorter delivery time. We have the largest locally-stocked office furniture collection, sourced from manufacturers in the USA, Europe and Asia.

What are your best selling products?

As an active ergonomic advocate, our best-selling products focus on delivering and transforming any standard desk into a smart desk, using self-adjusting Freedom and Liberty chairs, keyboard trays, monitor arms, laptop holders and other ergonomic peripherals. Clients see the value in visiting our showroom because they can have a first-hand experience and are educated on the difference and benefits of a Humanscale workspace.

Any news?

In our efforts to triple our manufacturing capacity, we are building a 245,000ft² facility in Dubai Industrial City. This will be our hub and will focus on green manufacturing and LEED certified interiors.

How do we contact you?

We have showrooms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tel: +971 (0)4 3350045; website: www.bafco.com; email: hello@bafco.com.