NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX),
a leader in office products and services, and Peter Walsh, a
renowned organization expert, continue their mission to boost
organization in the workplace with the launch of a new office
organization brand called Peter Walsh you.organized
("you.organized"). Following the successful launch of [IN]PLACE®
SYSTEM by Peter Walsh at OfficeMax, Peter has expanded his
organizational offerings with a larger workspace organization brand
of functional furniture, wall boards and stylish accessories that
enhance and blend effortlessly into any home or business office.
Available exclusively at OfficeMax, you.organized builds upon the
designer's philosophy that operating in a clutter-free space
produces the most empowered, efficient you possible.
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"Peter's unique philosophy and progressive approach to
organization is apparent in his clean, pragmatic designs within the
Peter Walsh you.organized brand," said Ryan
Vero, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising
Officer for OfficeMax. "OfficeMax embraces Peter's view that your
desk is a reflection of your mind, and there's no better way to
inspire a change in attitude and move toward your goals than by
having an uncluttered, pristine workspace. It's unique concepts
like these that make Peter a thought-leader in office
organization."
The you.organized brand includes office furniture, boards and
desk accessories that work intuitively together or effectively
alone to provide customers with the tools they need to achieve an
organized, efficient workspace. The simplicity of the design allows
users to build an inspired solution that meet their organizational
needs while reflecting their personality. Its intuitive, thoughtful
design and quality materials are key elements that make this
stylish, uncomplicated collection a compelling choice for the
modern office.
"Your desk sends a clear signal about who you are and how you
approach your work. You should have an organized desk at the start
and finish of every day," said Peter Walsh, organization expert and
best-selling author. "Organization is vital to feeling confident
and in control of your work, and my you.organized collection helps
you attain that peace of mind with straight-forward products that
reestablish order and put you back in the driver's seat of your
workday."
The you.organized brand includes an all-in-one desk collection
featuring a workspace table, file tray, cord management station,
portable bill-paying caddy and storage ottoman for filing
paperwork. These items are complemented by the you.organized
console table for additional desktop real-estate and intuitive
calendar, cork, ribbon and magnetic wall boards and accessories
that offer storage compartments, hooks, pockets, and space for
keeping schedules, to-do lists and reminders. The brand is
available for purchase at OfficeMax stores nationwide or
OfficeMax.com.
Peter Walsh first partnered
with OfficeMax in January 2009 to
launch the [IN]PLACE® SYSTEM by Peter Walsh, featuring a system of
versatile, flexible and portable organization products for managing
paper clutter. Peter continues to work with OfficeMax to share his
organizational expertise and develop products that address modern
organizational challenges in today's office setting. To learn more
about Peter Walsh's product brands, read his organization tips, or
find out about product deals, please visit the Peter Walsh page on
OfficeMax.com.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in both
business-to-business office products solutions and retail office
equipment. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers
do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper
, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®,
technology products and solutions, and office furniture to
consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax
customers are served by more than 30,000 associates through direct
sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 1,000 stores. For more
information, visit OfficeMax.com.
About Peter Walsh
Born in Australia, Peter Walsh
moved to Los Angeles in 1994 to
launch a corporation to help businesses improve their employees'
job satisfaction and effectiveness. He considers himself to be
part-contractor and part-therapist in his approach to helping
individuals attain their goals. When not wading through clutter and
large-scale disorganization, Peter divides his time between his
work in Los Angeles and
Australia. Peter's passions
include mid-century architecture and design, home renovation and
transforming chaos into order. Peter is a New York Times bestselling author and
undisputed expert on organization. He has frequently appeared on
TLC's Clean Sweep and The Oprah Winfrey Show to share
his organizational expertise and will soon launch a show on the
Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) called The Peter Walsh Project.
To learn more, visit peterwalshdesign.com.
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