The companies will leverage their combined assets and continue to focus on environmentally responsible innovation— proving that beautiful, high-performance design solutions can be delivered sustainably.
Gordon Boggis, CEO, Carnegie, said, “Carnegie has a strong commitment to environmentally-focused innovation. We have also seen great success with our Xorel Artform and WOOD-SKIN acoustical solution products. Kirei’s heritage is also very much about environmentally sustainable solutions, so the combination was a natural alignment of like-minded, purpose-driven companies. Adding Kirei to the Carnegie family delivers a comprehensive range of solutions for all acoustical space management needs.”
John Stein, president/founder of Kirei will stay on in the role of executive vice-chairman of Kirei. In this role, Stein will focus on key strategic initiatives such as innovation, product pipeline, brand building and major business development projects.
Stein said, “This feels like a very natural step to take Kirei’s growth to the next level. Partnering with Carnegie will ensure a broader audience is exposed to Kirei’s great products. Kirei’s PET product perfectly complements the Carnegie Xorel Artform and WOOD-SKIN ranges—delivering a comprehensive solution, whatever the acoustical management needs. I’m also delighted that there is such a strong alignment of the two companies’ commitment to ongoing, environmentally focused innovation.”
Kirei will continue to operate out of its San Diego headquarters. Carnegie is based in New York.
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