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We’ve officially won the 2025 GOOD DESIGN® Award for the tCentric Hybrid®! But this isn’t just about looking good (though the tCentric Hybrid is pretty sleek). It’s about improving productivity and well-being. Founded in 1950, the GOOD DESIGN Award recognizes the world’s best in design and engineering—and our tCentric Hybrid made the cut. Why? Because we designed the tCentric Hybrid with The science of sitting® and backed by over 35 years of experience. Here is why the tCentric Hybrid is a gamechanger for your 9-to-5: - All-day comfort with high-performance ergonomic support that lasts as long as your to-do list. - fits 100% of the workforce with extensive adjustability to match your unique body and intuitively adjust throughout the day. - Proven links between proper ergonomic support, user wellbeing, and productivity

We are excited to share that ergoCentric has acquired Belair Office Products Inc. as of January 20, 2026. Since 1988, Belair has designed and manufactured furniture shaped by strong client relationships and a commitment to quality. This partnership allows us to combine our shared dedication to craftsmanship and expand our ability to provide high-performance office seating. While Belair will continue to operate under its own brand, joining forces allows us to enhance our resources and capabilities for the future. We are proud to welcome the Belair team into the ergoCentric family and look forward to writing this new chapter together. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about what this means for the future of ergoCentric. #OfficeFurniture #CanadianDesign #SeatingSolutions #IndustryNews #BelairOfficeProducts

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our customers, partners, and community for their continued trust and support. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to continuing to support your teams with high-performance seating solutions in the year ahead. We wish you a happy holiday season and a healthy, successful New Year.

Nothing is scarier than sitting in a bad, unsupportive chair all day. Upgrade to high-performance task seating from ergoCentric today! #happyhalloween #ergonomics

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at ACE 2025! It was great meeting so many passionate ergonomists and industry peers. We loved chatting about how thoughtful workstation design can make work more comfortable, productive, and healthy. Congrats to all our 10 giveaway winners on winning a Centric™ task chair!

At ergoCentric, our responsibility extends beyond manufacturing ergonomic seating and furniture. It also means recognizing the truth of our shared history and contributing to reconciliation in meaningful ways. Through the “4 Seasons of Reconciliation” program from the First Nations University of Canada and the BDC, our team has begun the journey of learning, acknowledging, and acting on our responsibilities identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s “94 Calls to Action”. We are committed to making this training available across our organization so our entire team can learn, reflect, and participate on this ongoing work of reconciliation together. Our partnerships with Indigenous-owned businesses reflects this same commitment—building meaningful collaborations and creating products that embody the values of respect, learning, and progress. For us, reconciliation is a lasting commitment that will continue to shape how we lead, how we work, and how we contribute to the communities around us. While we can not change our past, we can help to positively change our future.

Why the Right Task Chair Matters More Than You Think Task chairs must be safe, well-built, and support the intended user's required working postures to maximize long-term comfort and productivity, while also avoiding injury. 9. Chair Base • The base of the chair should have five legs and be the correct size for the size and type of the chair. If the base is too small, it can cause a tipping hazard, and if it is too large, it can cause a tripping hazard. 10. Casters • Casters should have the appropriate amount of friction between the wheels and the surface the chair is being used on, so the chair is easy enough to move but does not move too easily, which could cause the user to fall when getting in or out of the chair. • Nylon casters are appropriate for carpeted floors. • Urethane (rubberized) casters are necessary for hard surfaces such as wood or tile floors. Learn More: /10EssentialFeatures

Why the Right Task Chair Matters More Than You Think Task chairs must be safe, well-built, and support the intended user's required working postures to maximize long-term comfort and productivity, while also avoiding injury. 8. Adjustable Armrests • Armrests should be fully adjustable to allow the user to sit in a variety of postures while supporting their forearms in a manner that avoids lifting the shoulders (armrests too high) or leaning to the side/dropping the shoulders (armrests too low). • The length and position of the armrests should allow users to properly support their forearms while sitting close enough to the work surface to perform their tasks while maintaining contact with the backrest. • The armrests should provide adequate support for the forearm without affecting wrist movement or causing excessive pressure on the elbows. • The inside distance between the armrests should allow the user to enter and exit the chair easily. • The hips should comfortably fit between the armrests. • Armrest caps should be wider than the user’s forearms. Learn More: /10EssentialFeatures

Why the Right Task Chair Matters More Than You Think Task chairs must be safe, well-built, and support the intended user's required working postures to maximize long-term comfort and productivity, while also avoiding injury. 4. Adjustable Seat • The seat should be wide enough to support the user, with a waterfall edge and lateral curves to reduce pressure and distribute weight evenly; inward-adjustable armrests may be needed for narrower users. 5. Adjustable Seat Depth • The seat depth should be adjustable and should allow the user to sit fully against the backrest, allowing it to support the back properly. • There should be approximately a three-finger width clearance between the back of the knees and the front of the seat so the legs can be positioned without compression at the back of the knee. 6. Adjustable Seat Angle • The seat should tilt forward and backward to provide a variation in postures, should lock into multiple positions, and have tilt tension control if the seat has a free float mode. • The seat pan angles should not cause the user’s torso-to-thigh angle to be less than 90 degrees. 7. Adjustable Seat Height • The seat height should be adjustable using a pneumatic cylinder. This allows the seat height to be easily adjusted and acts as a shock absorber when sitting down. • The user should be able to sit with their feet comfortably on the floor or footrest without undue pressure on the underside of the thighs. The user’s torso-to-thigh angle should not be less than 90 degrees. Learn More: /10EssentialFeatures

Why the Right Task Chair Matters More Than You Think Task chairs must be safe, well-built, and support the intended user's required working postures to maximize long-term comfort and productivity, while also avoiding injury. 1. Backrest Design • The backrest should be the correct size for the length and width of the user’s back and should not cause localized pressure points. • It should have a firm lumbar support to reposition the lumbar spine back into its natural curvature. • It should have a lateral curve to reduce the amount of muscle activity required to maintain an upright posture. 2. Adjustable Lumbar Support • The lumbar support should be height and depth adjustable. 3. Adjustable Backrest Angle • The angle of the backrest should be independently adjustable from the seat. • The user’s torso-to-thigh angle should be greater than 90 degrees. Learn More: /10EssentialFeatures

From cramped & cluttered to calm & productive. This Port Perry accounting firm needed a space that felt as professional as the work they do, without compromising comfort or style. So, we helped them: - Upgrade to Canadian-made high-performance ergonomic task chairs & heigh adjustable desks - Reduce cable clutter with built-in management - Added personalized storage & modern privacy panels - Bring their brand colours into every workstation Now? Their space feels more organized and supports productivity and well-being all day long. See the full case study with link in bio.

How to evaluate your posture: 1. Soles of your feet make an angle of 90° with your lower legs 2. An erect or upright spine with thighs roughly horizontal 3. At least 90° between your thighs and upper body; more than 90° is better for your lumbar spine For computer tasks: 4. Shoulders relaxed with upper arms resting alongside your upper body, forearms horizontal, and elbows close to your body 5. Wrists straight (not bent) Last but not least, 6. Neck upright (not turned, head not bent forward or backward) Learn More - /PostureCheck #ergoCentric #OfficeSeating #ErgonomicChair #hybrid #seatedposture