"Working
with Landscape Forms and getting to know one another, I’ve seen and enjoyed how
our two companies have succeeded in building a strong partnership. I attribute
that success to the mutual admiration and respect we have for each other, as
well as the pride in the relationship we’ve developed,” says Summit Chairman,
Jane Sieberts. "I believe Landscape Forms is exactly what Summit needs to
grow in the next phase of its journey."
Summit
President Hilary Gustafsson concurs. “Joining the esteemed collection of brands
under the Landscape Forms umbrella is a thrilling prospect,” she says. “Their commitment to excellence and their
portfolio of remarkable companies align perfectly with our values at Summit. We
eagerly anticipate the exchange of ideas and inspiration that will enrich both
our offerings and our customers’ experiences.”
Working
closely with the Summit team will be Kirt Martin, who will serve as Managing
Director of the company in addition to his current role as Chief Innovation
Officer at Landscape Forms. "It’s an honor to have Summit join the
Landscape Forms family of companies. I
very much look forward to working closely with its President, Hilary
Gustafsson, to take it to the next level," says Martin. “I’m confident we have the experience,
resources, and commitment to help Summit achieve even greater success in the
years ahead."
CEO Simmons
concludes, “Summit will take Landscape Forms to new and exciting places with
geographic expansion, a showroom business model, new customers and design
partners, as well as new markets. The
opportunities for growth and expansion are incredible!”
About
Landscape Forms
Landscape
Forms is the industry leader in integrated collections of high-design site
furniture, structures, accessories, and advanced LED lighting. Since its
founding in 1969 Landscape Forms has earned a reputation for excellent design,
high quality products and exceptional service. Headquartered in
Kalamazoo, Michigan, our family of brands includes Loll Designs in Duluth, Minnesota, Summit Furniture in Monterey, California, and Kornegay Design in Phoenix, Arizona. It has
sales representatives throughout North America, South America, the United
Kingdom, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. Landscape Forms
collaborates with renowned industrial designers and consultancies, landscape
architects, and architects to design and develop integrated collections of
products that address emerging needs and help create a sense of place.
Additionally, the company has formed global marketing partnerships with select
companies that share its commitment to design. Landscape Forms has an installed
base of products around the world. Clients include municipalities, transit centers,
corporate, college and health care campuses; and familiar brand leaders such as
Harvard University, Linked In, New York Central Park Conservancy, Bryant Park,
Google, Coca Cola, Oculus, U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), Nike, National
Museum of African American History (Washington, D.C.), Barclays Center, Adidas,
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Microsoft, and Uber. We’ve been named one
of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for 2020, 2021, and
2022 by Fortune magazine, Michigan Manufacturer of the Year by the Michigan
Manufacturers Association, and by 269 Magazine as one of Southwest Michigan’s
Wonderful Workplaces.
About Summit
Furniture
Summit
Furniture was founded by the late William Sieberts in 1979 and it has become an
internationally recognized company that exemplifies excellence. Dedicated to
the finest in design, materials and craftsmanship, Summit collaborates with
distinguished American and European designers to offer beautiful handcrafted
teak furniture for contract, residential and marine environments.
Visit
https://www.summitfurniture.com/