Alianza Services LLC, a certified minority business enterprise (MBE) Herman Miller dealership and LJ Duffy Inc., a global furniture management company, have formed a strategic alliance to increase market share and drive supplier diversity via Herman Miller’s product portfolio, worldwide reputation and inclusive culture.
With offices in Nyack, New York, Alianza, the premier Herman Miller Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) dealer on the East Coast, partners with businesses and institutions across the public and private landscape to provide turnkey solutions for furniture procurement, design and project management. Clients have included NBC Universal, NY Power Authority, Citibank and NYC Health & Hospital Corporation, in addition to a diverse roster of other clients, many of which are committed to increasing their minority spend.
“We are thrilled about our new partnership with LJ Duffy. It is both strategic and timely. Now, more than ever, it is incumbent on our industry to support both the changing marketplace, as well as the crucial supplier diversity agenda. Herman Miller, the global leader in furniture design, sustainability and inclusivity is equally committed to driving this critical movement forward. We all share a common vision of growth, inclusion, diversity, equality and excellence,” said Marcelo Reggiardo, founding principal of Alianza.
LJ Duffy Inc., with offices in Manhattan and New Jersey, provides a customized and comprehensive scope of work, experienced project management team and proven project approach to furniture management. Its New York City metro clients include Ralph Lauren, Point 72, Penguin Random House and Take2 Interactive.
“Changes to the marketplace have created an opportunity for LJ Duffy and Alianza to combine forces and thereby create an alternative source to the marketplace that features a unique business approach and an unparalleled level of service,” said Larry Duffy, principal and founder of LJ Duffy Inc. “LJ Duffy has always recognized Herman Miller as an industry leader. We have successfully deployed complex projects with both Alianza and the New York metro Herman Miller team. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to expand our relationship with Marcelo’s team and are confident that together we will be able to grow Herman Miller’s presence and reach in this competitive territory.”
“The New York / New Jersey Herman Miller team is looking forward to supporting this exciting new alliance between Alianza and LJ Duffy. Marcelo and his team have a long successful history of project implementation for Herman Miller. Larry and his team’s relationships, experience and expertise will surely allow Alianza to expand their market reach. We are confident that this new relationship will help grow Herman Miller’s traditional business and at the same time increase our ability to service those clients with minority spend requirements,” said Matthew Tedesco, Herman Miller Area vice president and general manager, New York Metro &andCanada.
