European leading manufacturer of office furniture. A company with tradition that has set new standards again and again during a history that goes back to the year 1871. Sedus is leading in ergonomics, manufacturing processes and ecology. As a global player with eight subsidiaries in Europe the group continually redefines the concept of aesthetic office furniture and gives a new and timeless quality to the office environment. From the reception area to individual, combi, open-plan and directors’ offices, Sedus offers furniture solutions and space planning for the entire organisation. Guided by the rules of modern workstation design and tailored to meet the customer’s needs. Countercyclical investments, consistent expansion of our product portfolio and sales expertise are the strategic building blocks that successfully differentiate Sedus from its competitors and give the company strong brand positioning. Milestones 2012 Sedus wins Environmental Award for Businesses in Baden-Württemberg 2010 EMAS III certification for Sedus 2008 Gesika Büromöbelwerk GmbH becomes Sedus Systems GmbH, Geseke 2005 Concept: “Place 2.5 - the new emotional office culture“ 2002 Merger with Gesika Büromöbelwerk GmbH 2000 Development of the first swivel chair with an opening angle greater than 40 degrees 1999 Majority share in the office furniture manufacturer, Klöber GmbH in Überlingen, Germany 1995 Conversion to Sedus Stoll Aktiengesellschaft (public limited company). First German furniture manufacturer to participate in the EU "eco audit" scheme (EMAS) 1985 Establishment of the Stoll VITA Foundation 1973 Development of the anatomic chair, the permanent contact backrest and the "Similar" mechanism 1971 Establishment of the company’s own research and development department with the largest and most modern test laboratory in the industry. 1929 The first swivel chair on castors 1925 Design of the first sprung swivel chair in Europe