Industry Leading
Approach
Rightsize employs an industry leading PLAN, FURNISH, and SERVICE approach that features an accelerated delivery model, a proprietary technology platform to help clients determine project scope and space planning needs, and an inventory of pre-owned, refurbished and new office furniture.
We provide our clients with a seamless workplace transition and are a single source provider for interior design, furniture procurement, delivery and installation, facility decommissioning and ancillary project services.
2004
2005
March 2005 Rightsize relocates to 900 square feet of office space in Chicago’s South Loop.
September 2005 Rightsize expands to 10,000 square feet of office and warehouse space – the first of several expansions in Chicago.
2006
June 2006 Rightsize expands again to 85,000 square feet.
2007
November 2007 Rightsize expands yet again – this time to 330,000 square feet.
March 2007 Recognizing a need for new, high quality, affordable office furniture Awtry launches Chicago Office Furniture, a proprietary line of new import-grade seating, case goods, and conference and reception furniture, available at or below contract-grade prices.
2008
January 2008 Rightsize begins offering remanufacturing services.
2009
April 2009 Awtry launches Office Furniture Center, the brand name behind Rightsize’s e-commerce and showroom offerings, featuring pre-owned, refurbished and new office furniture.
2010
April 2010
Rightsize purchases a 150,000 square-foot facility in Chicago, which becomes its new distribution center, remanufacturing facility and operational office.
2013
August 2013 Rightsize opens new Chicago sales and design center to better service its business partners and corporate accounts located in the downtown area.
September 2013 Rightsize Facility Performance and Office Furniture Center undergo a brand refresh, including the debut of a new and enhanced corporate website of several expansions in Chicago.
2014
February 2014
Rightsize joins Chicago Bisnow at Creative Office Summit, discussing how new companies are setting up shops that are focused on productivity and not necessarily following the open-office trend.
May 2014
Rightsize announces acquisition of the assets of Modern Office Interiors, Inc., an independently operated office furniture dealership based on Naperville, and expands footprint in Chicago suburban market.
June 2014
Rightsize expands its reach with a new partnership with Global – The Total Office, a North American manufacturer of affordable office furniture for the corporate, healthcare, education and hospitality markets.
July 2014
Rightsize is among the first group of companies to participate in World Business Chicago’s Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) capacity building program.
September 2014
Rightsize sponsors the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo in Chicago and presented on workplace strategies that enhance employee performance, health and wellness.
Rightsize acquires the assets of Chicago-based start up, Quality Installation Services, which provided the delivery, installation and decommissioning of commercial office furnishings throughout the Midwest.
October 2014
Rightsize is the 2014 Presenting Sponsor for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Crain’s Small Business Week, highlighted by a full week of educational programming and networking for the local business community.
November 2014
Rightsize expands into Milwaukee metro region
2015
September 2015
Rightsize launches presence in the Greater Detroit Area with the opening of its new Michigan Sales and Design Center in Southfield, Michigan.
2016
April 2016 Rightsize introduces new brand identity, logo and website.