KAB started their ergonomic journey as vehicle seat producers which they became world renowned for. This experience has enabled them to move into the office furniture industry making tough, durable, and extremely comfortable office chairs suitable for a wide range of situations.
The characteristics necessary in a good drivers seat are equally as important in the workplace today. Particular attention has been paid to criteria laid down by the British National Back Pain Association when designing the Work Chairs. Back pain is the second biggest cause of absenteeism in the workplace and in the UK alone 5 million working days are lost annually with a cost to employees estimated at £600 m per year. If you sit with a fixed posture all day you will inevitably end up with physical aches and pains. You have a responsibility to yourself to move. Movement varies the stress and strains placed on the body. KAB work chairs offer every individual a variety of adjustments to provide frequent posture changes
KAB office chairs are made in Australia but distributed throughout the UK from companies such as Emotion Office who sell a wide range of quality ergonomically proven chairs and height adjustable desks.
The KAB Seating headquarters in Northampton, England employs over 350 people and the facility covers an area of 21,000m2 and this is where all the seats are assembled.
So what are the different KAB chairs on offer?
KAB CONTROLLER
The KAB Controller is the most popular in the range. It is particularly well suited to 24/7 situations such as control rooms and call centres but is suitable to a wide range of office environments. The Controller features a robust leather/fabric combination, providing maximum durability with body contoured cushions and side bolsters.
It has a high back plus adjustable headrest, manual pump up lumbar support, adjustable flip up armrests and a tilt and rocker system - so the chair can be locked in mulitple positions to suit you or left in free float mode.
The KAB Controller has a 5 YEAR WARRANTY, or 2 YEARS in a 24/7 situation, and is suitable for up to 30 stone/190 kgs.
KAB EXECUTIVE
The KAB Executive is a large heavy duty chair suitable for prestige offices, company executives and 24 hour use. Its wide flat cushions make it ideal for larger users. Available in black leather or fabric, other colours are available for an additional surcharge.
The KAB Executive has :
Tilt and rocker- The tilt and rocker allows the operator to ease the stresses and strains on their back
Height adjustable- the operator can increase the seat height for their own needs
Manual Air lumbar - the user can inflate the airbag according to their preference.
Adjustable backrest extension offers additional upper dorsal support.
Adjustable armrests represent a practical space saving solution. - Suitable for users of up to 200kgs
A 5 YEAR Warranty, or a 2 YEAR warranty in a 24/7 situation.
There is also and ACS EXECUTIVE KAB chair available, this has eight electrically adjustable air bags around the seat and back cushions to ensure maximum comfort and focus in busy environments. The adjustability of this chair also makes it an excellent injury rehabilitation chair.
KAB DIRECTOR
The Director is KAB’s number one seller and provides top value for money and maximum reliability. It is a versatile chair, ideal for senior personnel, workstation and heavy duty environments. It is the plainest looking out of the KAB range.
Including a 5 YEAR WARRANTY, it also boasts the following features:
- Tilt and rocker - The tilt and rocker allows the operator to ease the stresses and strains on their back.
-Height adjustable - the operator can increase the seat height for their own needs
-Manual Air lumbar - the user can inflate the airbag according to their preference
- Adjustable backrest extension offers additional upper dorsal support.
-Adjustable armrests represent a practical space saving solution.
-Suitable for users of up to 200kg
We hope you found this guide useful, the KAB chair is sold all over the world and only ever has positive reviews, it is well worth the price tag.
