HB Workplaces Acquires MBI Seattle

HB Workplaces has acquired MBI Seattle, a regional provider of interior products and workplace design in the Pacific Northwest. For over 50 years, MBI has been trusted by Seattle businesses to create inspiring, functional work environments. This acquisition will allow HB Workplaces to provide Seattle businesses with industry-leading workplace solutions and operational excellence to bring projects to life.

HB Workplaces will officially acquire MBI Seattle on January 6th, 2025, followed by transitionary measures throughout the following months.

HB Workplaces is one of North America’s top providers of interior products and creative space planning services, creating inspiring workplaces that enhance culture and productivity. As a leading MillerKnoll (Herman Miller, Knoll, and their family of brands) Certified Dealer since 1980, HB offers a dynamic range of services including workplace strategy and furniture procurement.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's central operations serve customers in Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and now Seattle. With locally based Sales, Design, and Project Management teams, the organization has a depth of resources backing their dedicated local teams of interior experts.

HB Workplaces acquired MBI Seattle to better support the growing needs of MBI’s customers, and to adapt to the evolving demands of the Seattle market. They recognized that the landscape for workplace solutions has and continues to change rapidly, with businesses requiring more than just furniture – they need a partner who can provide comprehensive, innovative, and flexible solutions to support their teams.

This acquisition allows HB Workplaces to blend their deep expertise in workplace design and space planning and offer their expanded resources with MBI’s capabilities. This will allow HB Workplaces to offer even greater support to MBI’s customers, providing the tools and solutions needed to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic work environments.

This acquisition is not about changing what customers have known and loved about MBI over the years – it’s about adding more resources and support to enhance the service and solutions. HB Workplaces will continue to serve MBI customers with a trusted and experienced Seattle team. Customers will now have access to the expanded support of HB, ensuring that projects receive even more attention and resources.

With over 300 employees, HB Workplaces centralizes key operations, including Accounting, Human Resources, and Marketing at its Salt Lake City headquarters. This structure allows the Seattle team to concentrate on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to local customers. This approach ensures that the Seattle team is supported by the broader resources and expertise of the entire organization. It combines the personalized attention of a local team with the capabilities of a larger company, enabling faster, more customized solutions without sacrificing the individualized touch that HB Workplaces’ customers value.

HB Workplaces and MBI are committed to ensuring a seamless transition, but there may be minor adjustments along the way. Throughout this process disruptions will be minimized, and the HB Workplaces and MBI teams are fully dedicated to keeping projects on track.