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Q&A

with

bart kulish

bart kulish, president, MTS
How would you describe your
business in one sentence?

MTS Seating is a U.S.-based manufacturer of
premium quality metal framed seating for the
hospitality industry that focuses on relationships
and collaboration, excels with customization
and partnering, is committed to continuous
sustainability improvements and is artistically
inspired and driven by design.

What is your company's design
philosophy?

Seating is one of the strongest design elements
in a room and not only does it make a visual
statement but there is also the physical
interaction with seating that enables it to
become a truly unique part of the space. At
the same time, chairs and tables have to be
durable and functional to withstand high traffic
environments and heavy usage. Therefore, we
take into account both form and function when
designing products to make sure we strike the
right balance between durability and stylish
design.

What is your design process like?

Our Custom Shoppe can collaborate with
designers to make sure their seating project is a
perfect fit for the overall look of the facility. We
can assist on projects that include everything
from modifications to existing MTS products to
the development of entirely new concepts. Using
an original idea from a designer, or a request
to customize an existing design, our Custom
Shoppe will create concepts that can incorporate
customized structural components such as back
shapes, leg/frame designs, or a complete custom
chair, and non-structural components
including custom stains or frame finishes,
custom designed backs, or custom upholstery
and tailoring options. Collaboration with MTS
on custom projects begins with initial designs
and engineering followed by tooling, prototyping
and testing, and finally manufacturing,
custom finishing, and shipping. Individualized
customer service and warranties assure that
the collaborations continue into the future. In
whatever space a designer envisions, we can
partner on just the right seating that will fit its
mood and purpose. It's all part of The Art of
MTS and it is playing a larger than ever role in
today's hospitality projects.

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What's one thing people would
be interested in learning about your
company?

We produce all of our hospitality seating in our
three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities
in Temperance, MI. We have our own in-house
design, development, engineering and testing
departments that ensure our products not only
look good, but are also tested to pass industry
requirements. Designers can have peace of mind
knowing that MTS specified products are not
being manufactured overseas or without proper
testing, but instead are USA made and backed by
industry leading warranties.

How do you incentivize employees? What
makes your company a good place to
work?
MTS would not be the company it is today without
the hard working, dedicated employees who sell,
service, and manufacture the best seating in
the industry. Our employees truly are The Art
of MTS. Our team members receive fair wages,
gainsharing incentives, 401K retirement plan
options, and comprehensive medical insurance
without premiums which is almost unheard of
now days. Treating our employees with dignity,
offering competitive wages and benefits, and
providing a clean and safe working environment
are more important than anything else we do as a
company.

What are some of your recent product
launches?

We recently introduced our line of Inicio stackable
banquet seating which is part of the MTS
Burgess collection. These lightweight chairs
feature a forward-sloping aluminum alloy frame
combined with a unique molded wedge foam seat
that creates a dynamic aesthetic. Designers can
customize the upholstery on Inicio with optional
two-tone seat side panels and outer backs to
achieve their desired look. We've also recently
expanded our guest room and public space seating
line to include items that feature exposed finished
wood shell designs. Our Inessa and Emma lines
are available in multiple unique shell shapes and
various base styles. They include a finish grade
plywood shell with or without an upholstered
back pad, as well as various wood stains and
optional veneer upgrades.


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From the Editor
CitySCENE: Miami
Perspectives
Sketchbook
Places: Park City
Trends: Confectioneries
Brand Identity: Two Roads
Interview: Marcel Wanders
Interview: Jaime Beriestain
5 Questions for Bashar Wali
Special Feature: Designing Duos
Special Feature: Luxury Today
Products
Profile: Adam Kamens
Art
Outdoor Furniture
Window Coverings
Bath
Flooring
HD Expo Preview
From the Show Director
Interview: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Interview: Rebecca Ruggles
HD Expo Products
Projects
Ace Hotel Chicago
Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa
Le Méridien/AC Hotel Denver Downtown
Ad Index
Back Space: Mark Zeff
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Hospitality Design - March/April 2018 - Interview: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan
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Hospitality Design - March/April 2018 - Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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Hospitality Design - March/April 2018 - Interview: Rebecca Ruggles
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