An introduction to
ergoCentric
™
Prepared for
ABOUT ergoCentric
History
• 25 years of experience
designing, manufacturing and
selling modular, ergonomic
seating solutions.
• 100% Canadian owned,
based in Mississauga, ON.
• Focused on user health
and productivity.
ABOUT ergoCentric
What we value
• Fitting 100% of the workforce.
• Lowest total cost of ownership.
• Appealing to a broad range
of buyers’ unique needs.
• Developing innovative
technologies and solutions.
EVALUATING TASK SEATING
Ensure long-term
comfort:
• Vertebrae do not have pain sensitive
nerves, so it’s possible to do damage
without feeling discomfort until it is
too late.
• Reduce the stresses caused by the
seated posture with easily adjustable
seating to make employees
comfortable and healthier over the
long term.
EVALUATING TASK SEATING
Meet sustainability goals:
Promote environmentally friendly
building practices:
• GREENGUARD® Certification
for Indoor Air Quality.
• BIFMA e3 Furniture
Sustainability Standard.
• Achieve LEED certification.
• ISO 14001 for environmental
management systems.
EVALUATING TASK SEATING
Comply with health
and safety standards:
Reduce musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) by choosing seating with
effective support that enables
movement and decreases employee
fatigue associated with holding a fixed
posture.
EVALUATING TASK SEATING
Get the lowest total cost
of ownership
• 10-year warranty on our seating systems.
• Labour, repair and maintenance costs
included in chair price.
• Fit employee requirements cost-effectively
with modular seating.
• Highest-quality materials and finishes,
meeting the ISO 9001 quality assurance
designation.
ABOUT ERGONOMICS
Why do we need ergonomics?
1. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh2.pdf
ABOUT ERGONOMICS
Why do we need ergonomics?
2. Source: Druss et al., 2002
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/evaluation/topics/disorders.html
ABOUT ERGONOMICS
Why do we need ergonomics?
3. Source: The Institute of Medicine, CDC
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/Libraries/NETWORK_PUBLIC/CCDPM_report2_jul2011.sflb
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Modular approach
• Build-to-order.
• All components are
interchangeable.
• 16 back rest styles and sizes,
6 seat sizes, 50+ arm types,
6 base types and 5 gas lift types.
• Fit 100% of the workforce.
SERIAL NUMBER
Serial number system
•
For fast and easy reference,
our database tracks all chair
specifications and customer
information by serial number.
•
This system makes reordering
chairs easy and allows us to
make repairs or modifications
in one visit.
ERGOCENTRIC TECHNOLOGY
Patented technologies
Adjustable head rest
• 3 pivot points and 7" of vertical and horizontal adjustment.
• Adjusts to fit every individual and can be moved out of the way.
5" of infinite back height adjustment system
• Allows an ergoCentric chair to fit more people
than any other chair on the market.
Swivel arms
• Allows ergoCentric to fit individuals whose hips
are wider than their shoulders with proper arm rests.
Geometrically shaped adjustment paddles
• Assist with making adjustability understood and allows us to easily
explain
( in person, on the phone or online ) to individuals how to use the
chair.
Air flow technology ( exclusive to the airCentric™ series of chairs )
• Allows us to fit individuals that need the benefits of an airflow seat
and/or back but who do not want mesh seat and/or back chairs.