Emerge Workplace Technologies (EWT)
is a joint venture between LOTH Inc., based in Cincinnati, Ohio and Emerge
Managed Solutions (EMS) a technology corporation based in Northern Kentucky.
EWT was formed to address the influence of technology integration into the
modern workplace. The newly created company provides consulting, design,
installation and support of collaboration, presence and other technology
solutions. With a strong understanding of the role technology plays in
furniture design, EWT is uniquely positioned to deliver harmonious solutions
alongside industry leading furniture companies, such as Steelcase and OFS
brands, to achieve the goal of connecting people, place and technology to
advance work and life.
Jesse Kegley, Managing Partner of
EMS answered a few questions about this ground breaking joint venture in the
Cincinnati market about the success and challenges EWT has faced in its few
short months in the market.
EWT has hit the ground running. What is the big win for EWT
and how has it affected Emerge?
So far we have many positive results from the start up of
EWT. I think the biggest win for EWT is in finding how relevant the EWT
concept really is in our market. Emerge and Loth spent a great amount of
strategic effort in the planning stages of this new venture. We identified
the market opportunity and the value that is provided in combining workplace
solutions and technology. This value has been proven immediately through
the immediate success that we are experiencing.
There
was a clear vision for EWT. Since it’s launch, have there been any surprises or
new opportunities that you did not anticipate?
We expected ultimate success upon the launch of EWT.
We were not as certain on the speed at which we would gain traction with
the Loth sales team, and ultimately the customer base that Loth has. To
date the acceptance of the EWT concept and vision has been tremendous.
Emerge is being exposed to new end user customers through this venture,
and together Loth and Emerge are providing a new level of value to the market
through EWT. All in all, we are pleased at the adoption rate even though
it has been faster than anticipated.
Talk about competition, what is EWT up against in the market
and in one to two sentences, what makes it different and unique?
EWT combines workplace solutions and technology into a
single conversation. To date, there are no other technology providers or
workplace solution providers that can do this, in our markets. By coming
together as one solution, we are able to provide a more efficient and
comprehensive solution to the end customer. Bottom line, we simplify the
buying decision for the client.
