Products Catalogues Case Studies Sustainability Contact Delivery Times pCon Resources Our Story & Philosophy Where it all Began Story Ocee Design has evolved as a business over the last 30 years. Our strategic development has taken us from a producer of operator and task seating to an established British furniture manufacturer of superior designed, high-quality products. If you are interested in our history, please feel free to explore our timeline below. 1990 2009 2010 1996 2013 2015 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 1990 Where it all Began 1990 saw the start of Office Chairman. Founded as a specialist operator and task seating manufacturer focused on providing a higher level of customer service than seen in the market at the time. 2009 Establishing Ocee Design As part of a new strategic direction and to align the business to evolving market trends, the company name was changed to Ocee Design.. 2010 A Huge Milestone In 2010 Alistair Gough invested in Ocee Design and became CEO. This was the start of our journey to becoming the global operating company we are today. With a clear plan to transform the product range, strengthen the team, and enhance the marketing strategy to ensure our customers’ added value. 2010 also saw the birth of our brand mission which was and still is, to focus on People, Place, and Purpose. 1996 The Product Range is Expanded Eager to meet the demand for an expanded product range Ocee Design acquired the Kite® Table system for the UK market in 2012. Designed to optimise the meeting experience, Kite® is suitable for all environments, from the boardroom to the classroom. Kite proved to be a positive strategic decision for Ocee design since it expanded our product range beyond seating and secured a solid platform for future growth. 2013 Creating Shared Value In 2013 Ocee Design entered into a partnership with the Danish company Four Design to exclusively sell its product portfolio in the UK market under licence. The clean Scandinavian designs perfectly complement Ocee’s own highly acclaimed soft seating collections, and together, they make a perfect match. The partnership proved to be the starting point for something even greater, as we would experience in 2016. 2015 Welcome to the London Showroom We opened the doors to our London showroom in 2015. The inspiring space in Clerkenwell, one of the most important design hubs in the world, showcases our product portfolio to the largest market in the UK. The investment proved transformative to our UK growth objectives and has been a valuable resource for us as a team and for all our clients. We pride ourselves on our hospitality, and we always have the kettle on, ready for exciting and fruitful encounters. If you wish to come to visit, please find all the information you need here . 2015 ISO14001 Certified! In 2015, Ocee Design was awarded our ISO14001 certificate proving our commitment to environmental management. As a company, we take seriously our impact on the environment and, where possible, reduce this within every part of the business, from product design to resource used to preparing for environmental emergencies. We assess and address risk, comply with relevant legislation, conduct internal audits and set objectives that prioritise sustainability and help us continually improve as an organisation. 2016 Seizing Opportunities In 2016 Ocee Design secured a solid platform for future international growth by acquiring the Danish furniture manufacturer Four Design. This investment was not random; Ocee Design and Four Design had been successfully collaborating since 2013. The acquisition doubled the group’s size and has enabled a truly global offering with a highly relevant product portfolio and exceptional customer service. Our CEO Alistair Gough commented, “The strength of the relationship between Ocee Design and Four®Design is a significant driver in our decision to purchase the company. We share the same values and have individual strengths to enhance the newly formed group. Both companies are acknowledged for their quality, passion for innovative design and research into new working methods. We have a similar ethos and commitment to service, which, I believe, will underpin the success of the Group”. 2016 was also the year where BGF, a long-term capital growth fund provider, acquired a minority stake in the group to support our ambitious international growth plans. 2017 Acquisition of Race Furniture Ocee International announced the acquisition of British based Race Furniture. Strengthening the group by expanding our audience and product portfolio with seating solutions within the Theatre, Auditorium and Transport market sectors. Race Furniture has been at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of seating for public spaces for over 70 years. Founded by Ernest Race to manufacture his visionary and innovative designs, the company still produces some of these mid-century classics, including the BA3 and the Antelope chairs. Race is well known for its range of expertly crafted auditorium products and Eglin concourse furniture. Read more about race furniture here 2018 Years of growth Our success was recognised for the second year running when we were listed in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 fastest growing privately owned UK companies. Design Philosophy People. Place. Purpose. People. Place. Purpose. That is what we believe design should be all about. Our furniture combines unrivalled functionality, ingenious design, and a healthy dose of wonder. If you ask us, that is what shapes good environments into great experiences. We believe that the furniture we design and the spaces we fill should enrich and inspire the lives of the organisations and individuals that use them. Everybody should be able to work, learn, meet or be entertained in the most beautiful, comfortable, creative and productive spaces. This belief is what makes us tick; it reflects our approach to design and manufacturing, the people we hire and how we go about our work. Ocee Design Limited Design House Caswell Road Brackmills Industrial Estate Northampton NN4 7PW Tel: 01604 674674 Fax: 01604 674673 Send us an e-mail FSC® License Code: FSC-C161956 BUSINESS About Story Career Jobs Sustainability Certifications Privacy & Policy PROFESSIONALS pCon Press Imagebank Resources Price Lists ENJOY News Catalogues Our Designers Fairs & Events Courses and RIBA CPD Programmes Case Studies SUPPORT Contact Delivery Times In-House Design Team Showrooms