# Tangram Interiors Achieves Steelcase Premier Partner Recognition
Tangram Interiors has been recognized as a 2018 Premier Partner by Steelcase, joining an exclusive group of just 29 dealers across the United States and Canada to earn this prestigious designation.
## What Premier Partner Status Means
The Premier Partners program recognizes dealers who demonstrate exceptional performance across multiple areas:
- **Sales Growth**: Consistent expansion of Steelcase product sales - **Strategic Alignment**: Working closely with Steelcase's vision and goals - **Customer Value**: Delivering superior service and outcomes for clients - **Community Engagement**: Active involvement with clients, industry influencers, and the broader design community - **Business Investment**: Ongoing commitment to improving capabilities and services
This recognition reflects not just sales performance, but a holistic approach to partnership that benefits all stakeholders in the commercial design ecosystem.
## A Partnership Built Over Time
"It is a distinct honor to be recognized again this year as a Steelcase Premier Partner," said Tangram President and CEO Joe Lozowski. "We are very proud of this key relationship that has spanned more than a decade and has played a significant role in our growth and success."
This long-standing partnership demonstrates the value of building deep, strategic relationships with manufacturers. For commercial design professionals, such partnerships often translate into better product access, enhanced support, and more comprehensive solutions for clients.
## Beyond Furniture: A Comprehensive Approach
What sets Tangram apart is their holistic approach to workplace design. The company operates six distinct business units, allowing them to handle every aspect of a project from initial planning through final installation. This integrated approach ensures that furniture selection aligns seamlessly with overall design strategy, brand expression, and workplace culture goals.
For design professionals working on complex commercial projects, this comprehensive service model offers valuable insights into how specialization and integration can coexist to deliver superior client outcomes.
## The Bigger Picture for Commercial Design
This recognition highlights an important trend in commercial design: the growing emphasis on partnerships that go beyond transactional relationships. Success in today's market requires dealers and designers who can:
- Understand and support long-term workplace strategies - Provide insights that enhance productivity and collaboration - Deliver consistent value across all touchpoints - Invest in capabilities that benefit the entire design community
As the commercial design landscape continues to evolve, these kinds of strategic partnerships become increasingly valuable for creating workspaces that truly support business objectives and employee satisfaction.
