In recognition of its innovation in product design, The HON Company recently received two 2003 GOOD DESIGN Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. A recipient for the second year in a row, The HON Company was honored for the progressive designs of its Olson Flex Stacker chair and Perpetual desking (see photo).

"We are pleased that our efforts are included among some of the world's best for product innovation and design excellence," said Dave Burdakin, president of The HON Company. "The primary goal of our designers is to create professional office furniture that meets the needs of our customers. We hold the GOOD DESIGN program in the highest regard, and we are honored to receive such distinction again this year."

Founded in 1950 by Edgar J. Kaufmann, Jr., the GOOD DESIGN program remains one of the oldest and most prestigious international design competitions. Awards are presented annually in recognition of the most original design concepts for products and graphics. Award recipients are selected by a jury of distinguished design professionals on criteria of the highest aesthetic in terms of innovative design, form, materials, construction, function and utility. Award-winning designs will be exhibited at the Chicago Athenaeum later this year.

The HON Company is headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, and operates numerous manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States.