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Schiavello is new dealer partner for Bene

in Australia and New Zealand

Vienna/Waidhofen an der Ybbs, 16 February 2015: Bene, the international office furniture expert, has gained a new top dealer to act as a business partner in the Australia and New Zealand region: Schiavello. This represents another carefully-planned step in the new sales strategy of Bene Group, which is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange.

Schiavello is the leading Australian designer and manufacturer of interior office environments,specialising in high-quality, dynamic office solutions. The company sets the bar extremely high in terms of design andworkplace research, making them the ideal partner for Bene. "Bene is known all over the world as an expert in office design, and its solutions meet the varied requirements of its customers optimally", says Belinda Joyce, Partnership Manager at Schiavello. "We are convinced that with our outstanding customer service and Bene's extensive product range we can create decisive added value for our customers."

As a trendsetter in the sector, the Bene brand stands for continuous development and top-quality office design. In the fall of 2014, Bene restructured its sales organisation into three channels (‘direct selling', ‘project business' and ‘dealer business'), and since then it has concentrated on selected international markets with above-average growth potential. The focus of the sales activities is on innovative, brand-driven customer groups.

"Our goal is to achieve smart market coverage on an international level. Australia and New Zealand are important growth markets for us. We are delighted to have found a partner in Schiavello with an excellent reputation in the marketplace, as well as a highly-developed sales network. Bene products and the Schiavello range are a perfect fit, so that together, we will generate valuable synergies in selling innovative office solutions", says Michael Fried, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales & Marketing at Bene Group.

About Schiavello

Schiavello is a multi-disciplinary company dedicated to developing intelligent, inspiring, ecological and resilient solutions for the office, the home and public spaces. Schiavello’s concepts and products are developed in Australia by applying a design process that brings together the company’s core design principles and engineering with the creativity of international designers. Internationally renowned for the design and manufacture of furniture, from highly intelligent workstations and task seating, to statement pieces and storage, the company is also one of Australia’s most respected interior construction specialists. As a property developer, Schiavello has held a strong passion for creating world class property and contributing to the future of Australia’s great cities.

About Bene

Bene is a leading international specialist in the design and furnishing of inspiring office and working environments. Bene defines the office as a living space and its concepts, products and services turn this philosophy into reality. It combines a tradition of quality stretching back 225 years with innovation and award-winning design. The corporate group is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, has its head office and production facilities in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria, and employs over 1,000 people at more than 80 locations in 37 countries. As a full-service provider, Bene implements forward-looking office concepts, and thereby contributes to its customers’ corporate success.

For questions and more information:

Bene AG Public Relations: Belinda Ableitinger, Désirée Schellerer

Neutorgasse 4-8, 1010 Vienna, Austria, Tel.: +43-1-534-26-1239

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