USA (Notifix).- Haworth, Inc. announced that 2011 global sales reached $1.38 billion, an increase of 15% over 2010. The growth was boosted by strong results in every part

of the world, with sales growing at a rate higher than the industry in all sectors. Franco Bianchi, Haworth President & CEO: "Our integrated workspace design and global perspective continues to resonate with customers around the world. Our second year of industry leading growth is a testament to the impact of our value proposition to customers and their businesses. Despite our accomplishments, we know that 2012 will hold new challenges driven by global uncertainty, government spending cuts and fluctuating commodity prices. Thanks to the hard work of our dealers and more than 6,000 members around the world, I know we will continue to succeed in this dynamic environment." During 2011, Haworth invested in additional avenues of growth with the acquisition of Legacy Furniture Group in the healthcare market, expansion of retail partnerships such as Crate and Barrel and launch of Haworth Collection ? which includes Castelli branded products and a distribution agreement for the North America contract office market with Poltrona Frau Group. With the Castelli, Cassina, Cappellini, and Poltrona Frau brands, Haworth offers imaginative and inspired products that are among the finest designs in the world.