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Hello and welcome to Backworld Backworld are office seating experts, giving our customers access to a wealth of knowledge. Our objective is to help you make the right decision about your office seating. We believe that your staff are the most important element in any business and the piece of office equipment they use more than any other is their office chair. Making the correct decision about which chair is right for your company and your staff in terms of budget, specification, quality, design and ergonomics can have a significant impact on the efficiency and profitability of your company. Backworld s expertise has been gained by dealing with all aspects of the working environment. For over 20 years we have been helping companies and their employees by improving productivity, reducing absenteeism and increasing profitability. The fact that a significant percentage of the population will have back pain issues at some time in their life is well documented. What is not widely known is the impact this has on the profitability of companies. With the right seating, it is possible to combat many of the causes of muscular skeletal and back pain. Back pain is the number 2 reason for long term sickness in much of the UK. 1 Backworld can help by identifying those problems early, assessing the situation, recommending a solution and even providing insurance to help a company cover the costs. It is estimated that four out of five adults will experience back pain at some stage in their life. 2 Backworld more than just a supplier The supply of high quality ergonomic chairs is our core business. In addition to this we offer a complete range of related products and services to assist businesses with looking after the health and wellbeing of employees. These services work as a complete package or as individual elements but will: Train and assess staff in relation to DSE (Display Screen Equipment) issues. Carry out one to one DSE assessments and /or train designated employees as assessors themselves. Recommend and help specify office seating and accessories. Cover the costs of equipment via a brand new commercial insurance package. This brochure will provide you with an overview of some of the brands we represent and the services we offer. We are confident that these products and services are the best on the market and have been developed to support your company and its employees. RH 400 We look forward to working with you. 1. Department for Work and Pensions, 2002. 2. Palmer KT, Walsh K, et al, BMJ, 2000 01392 202012
RH CHAIRS Designed for better human performance. Scandinavian based RH Chairs delivers a high quality and flexible range of stylish ergonomic seating for use in the office or home. These chairs are built to last and most come with a 10 year guarantee. Reducing environmental impact is high on RH s agenda. All RH products are 100% recyclable. When we sit in a chair that takes into account our body s natural ease of movement, we breathe better. When we breathe better, it s easier for us to concentrate and we perform better. RH s 2PP philosophy is based on the body s need for movement and maintaining an upright posture so that the blood can be oxygenated properly. Companies and employees with the best working conditions also deliver better results on the bottom line. RH Logic 400/300 range This is one of RH s most popular ranges due to its level of adjustability and its outstanding durability. The RH Logic 400 has a high back. The RH Logic 300 has a lower back. RH Logic 300 The neckrest can be adjusted by height and depth. The backrest has a generous adjustable lumbar support. The angle of the backrest can be adjusted separately. Seat height and depth can be adjusted. The tilt mechanism can be simply adjusted according to body weight and height. This allows the chair to follow your movements without the needs to exert muscular force to push the chair into new positions. Optional armrests. Two seat sizes available. The seat includes a layer of wool for improved ventilation. Seat and backrest pads are replaceable. Castors for hard and soft floors available. Three base design options. RH Logic 400 www.backworld.co.uk 2
RH Extend This is a user friendly, ergonomic and durable chair range. Because it s easy to adjust it s perfect for workplaces where several people use the same chair. RH Extend 120 (high backrest version) Low or high backrest versions. Shape of backrest encourages movement. Height and depth of seat can be adjusted. Seat height and depth can be adjusted. Tilt mechanism allows the chair to follow your every movement. Waterfall seat edge reduces pressure on thighs and aids circulation. RH 222 Activ RH Activ follows your slightest body movement comfortably as well as ergonomically. Since it just like every one of RH s chairs is based on 2PP, RH s philosophy on active sitting. RH Activ is a office chair that, thanks to its simplicity and ergonomic design, fits most working environments, for example, in offices and industrial settings. This office chair comes in four basic models. RH Support This range gives is ideal for those who need extra relief for backs and legs when working in a standing position. Can also be used for lower working positions. Seat and backrest angles can be adjusted continuously. A wide range of accessories is available to enable flexible adjustment to individual requirements and work tasks. Also available in ESD approved designs. 3 01392 202012
BMA NOMIQUE CHAIRS Preventing backward rotation of the pelvis. BMA Nomique s Axia chair range has been designed to support office workers that are involved in intensive VDU work. Good support of the pelvis will prevent a curved back and static muscle load. It s therefore essential that the backrest and the seat move synchronously so that the lower back is well supported. BMA Ergonomics has applied this principle. The Axia is characterised by the association of seat and back angles which move simultaneously at a set angle and, combined with the support points, give correct support to the pelvis. Axia Plus Extra thick seat for comfort. Extra high and thicker back for greater support and comfort. Good for those required to sit for extended periods during their work. Axia Plus www.backworld.co.uk 4
BMA NOMIQUE CHAIRS Axia Air The latest chair to be developed by BMA Nomique. Combines the ergonomic features, pelvic support and movement of the Axia Plus with a mesh back for maximum ventilation. The back incorporates an adjustable lower back support. Very competitively priced. Axia Air Axia Footform This foot rest can be used with any chair on any surface. Easily adjustable a light press with your foot on the red button will adjust it to your requirements. Covered in slip resistant material. 5 01392 202012 Axia Footform
ERGOCHAIRS Because people are not made to specifications... Bristol based Ergochair creates innovative office seating for all and is particularly suited to those with a specific need such as support for a bad back. Ergochairs are designed to enable maximum adjustment with the philosophy that because people are not made to specifications, neither are its chairs. ERGOCHAIR Adapt range There are three ranges of chairs the Adapt 500, Adapt 700 and the most popular Adapt 600. Uniquely Ergochair will tailor any chair in the 600 range to suit the user. The Ergochair Adapt 600 range can be tailored to the user. As standard the range features: Synchronous knee tilt mechanism. Independent back rest angle adjustment. Two sizes of seat and three backrests (interchangeable). Inflatable lumbar support. Seat depth adjustment. Memory foam seat pad. Adapt 620 Adapt 640 Adapt 650 www.backworld.co.uk 6
HÅG CHAIRS Movement is a basic characteristic of all life. Hag is the epitome of Scandinavian design with its contemporary shapes and clean lines. Movement nourishes the body, activating and strengthening it, inside and out. Hag chairs unify form and function in a comprehensive design that stimulates the natural movements of the body and has an uplifting effect on the soul and the senses. Its chairs are designed to stimulate the natural movements of the body while keeping it balanced and supported. 7 01392 202012
SALLI SADDLE CHAIRS Salli Saddle Chairs are perfect for tasks which conventionally require standing. Further supports can be added to the chairs if required such as foot rests and hand or elbow supports. Relaxation: Your body weight is divided on the sitting bones. The lower back can therefore form a natural curve. Energy: Upright and healthy sitting position affects the energy levels of you mind and body. In the Salli saddle chair the upper and lower body rest freely. Wellness: Your body is not forced into a harmful position. A riding like sitting position lets your back enjoy good posture without unnecessary muscle tension. Balance: The ergonomically designed seat directs your body automatically in the natural, health promoting posture. SALLI range SALLI MultiAdjuster Versatile chair with plenty of adjustment options. SALLI Twin All round excellent saddle chair for both genders. SALLI Swing Has a rocking motion that enables the seat to be tilted in every direction. www.backworld.co.uk 8
FOR THE HOME If humans can move in a natural way, even when sitting, the body will feel better and possibly also last longer. This is why movement and variation remain the most important thing in everything Variér produces. VARIER Club Peel Club is a smaller lounge version of the Peel recliner. This chairs suits any space and is perfect in the lounge area, for hotel rooms, lobbies, or waiting areas VARIER Peel Peel wraps your body in protective layers, creating a haven of calm. It is adjustable to your bodyweight, and responds to every shift in weight to move you effortlessly into the next position. VARIER Actulum Life around the table! The chair follows your body from leaning backwards to forwards and encourages active sitting, which in turn promotes well-being while seated. 9 01392 202012
FOR THE HOME VARIER Move Enjoy the ultimate in active sitting: put your body in the driving seat. VARIER Eight The Variér Eight is as flexible as you are, moving with you right around the clock. VARIER Gravity For being both active and relaxed. This is an unusual piece of furniture. The recliner encourages good posture when sitting or relaxing and is probably the closest you will ever get to achieving zero gravity. www.backworld.co.uk 10
FOR THE HOME A beautiful back can delight as much as an attractive face - especially the graceful high backrest of our Zerostress suites; All the models with high backrests feature an integrated Zerostress function which allows you to glide smoothly from a sitting to a comfortable lying position. All Zerostress recliners are available in 4 different sizes, standard, medium, large and extra large. Available in three seat heights ZEROSTRESS Carron The integrated dynamic lumbar support fitted across the range permits healthy relaxed sitting. ZEROSTRESS Corrib A popular model, the Corrib, like all Zerostress models is finished in top quality leather and offers superb comfort. ZEROSTRESS Kennet The Kennet is the entry level model but still retains all the Zerostress standard features. ZEROSTRESS Shannon The Shannon is now available with the, I-Flex system as an optional extra which provides soothing massage of the lower back. 11 01392 202012
FOR THE HOME More than any other brand, himolla stands for the ultimate in comfort technology and individual choice. Himolla s corporate philosophy is all about making upholstered furniture for people - combined with an exceptional standard of quality and resource-saving production. This was the aspiration which has transformed a small joinery workshop in idyllic Taufkirchen an der Vils into one of Europe s leading upholstery manufacturers over the past decades. Himolla Oslo, electric rise and recline chair Manufactured by Himolla it features a dual motor system which gives the user independent control of the seat and the backrest. It is available in two sizes, medium and, Mini - mini, and is availble in a limited range of fabrics on a very short lead time (10 days). www.backworld.co.uk 12
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CONSET DESKS CONSET DESKS Conset offers a comprehensive range of electric height adjustable desks, ideal for those who combine sitting and standing during the working day or where a desk is used by several people of different heights. Simply change the desk height by pressing a button. Many configurations available including L shape and rectangular. Surface choices of black, white, beech and maple. Electric screen lift option. Integrated cable trays. 17 01392 202012
Please contact us for further details of ranges which are not included in this brochure. Backworld Ltd. Shop: 202 Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6AA Tel: 01392 202012 Fax: 01392 438333 Web: www.backworld.co.uk Email: info@backworld.co.uk www.backworld.co.uk