# Tangram Interiors Earns 2016 Steelcase Platinum Partner Award
Tangram Interiors has once again proven its excellence in the commercial design industry, earning the prestigious 2016 Steelcase Platinum Partner Award. This recognition places the Los Angeles-based firm among an elite group of just 33 dealers across North America to achieve this coveted status.
## What Makes a Platinum Partner?
Steelcase doesn't hand out Platinum Partner awards lightly. Dealers must excel across eight demanding criteria:
- **Financial strength** and stability - **Community involvement** and corporate citizenship - **Investment in personnel** and professional development - **Customer satisfaction** scores - Meeting challenging **sales targets** - Active **participation in the dealer network** - Compliance with **Steelcase co-brand requirements** - Continuous improvement of **core business capabilities** in both sales and design
## A Track Record of Excellence
This marks the fourth time in five years that Tangram has earned Platinum Partner status—a remarkable consistency that speaks to the company's sustained commitment to excellence.
**"We're very excited to achieve Platinum Partner status for the last four out of five years,"** said Joe Lozowski, CEO and President of Tangram Interiors. **"At Tangram, we strive to constantly better ourselves, our process and our customer experience. This award acknowledges the hard work we do day in and day out and reflects the true partnership we've built with Steelcase."**
## Beyond Traditional Furniture Solutions
What sets Tangram apart is their comprehensive approach to commercial interiors. While serving as a flagship Steelcase dealership, they've organically grown five complementary business units that enhance their core furniture offering:
- **Flooring solutions** - **Custom fabrication** - **Bespoke furniture design** - **Move management services** - **Communications technology integration**
This holistic approach allows them to serve as a single point of contact for complex commercial projects, streamlining the design and implementation process for their clients.
## Serving California's Commercial Market
With offices strategically located in Orange County, Downtown Los Angeles, Fresno, and Bakersfield, Tangram has established itself as the leading interiors solutions provider throughout California. Their geographic reach enables them to serve diverse markets while maintaining the personal touch that drives customer satisfaction.
## The People-First Philosophy
At the heart of Tangram's success is their collaborative, people-focused culture. This approach has fostered innovation and organic growth, creating an environment where both employees and clients thrive. It's this commitment to people that continues to fuel their recognition as a Platinum Partner year after year.
For commercial design professionals looking for a partner who combines industry expertise with genuine service excellence, Tangram's consistent Platinum Partner status serves as a reliable indicator of their capability and commitment to the field.
