This story was prepared by Europlan and is being published by the Business Desk as advertorial.

Europlan is reshaping New Zealand’s post-Covid-19 office culture

The team at Europlan know they provide more than just great office furniture.

For 60 years Europlan has been designing inspiring workspaces that not only stand the test of time, they help contribute to a more positive office culture.

Four years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 100% Aotearoa New Zealand-owned and operated company is working with New Zealand businesses to refresh offices and incorporate the comforts of home into the heart of the workplace. With hybrid working here to stay, Europlan is helping organisations embrace this style of working while encouraging workers back to the office.

General manager Tony Moore says that as one of the country’s leading office refurbishment and interior fit out companies, Europlan has a responsibility that spans beyond just furniture.

“We think about how people work just as much as we think about where they work, harnessing innovative design thinking and best in class workplace solutions,” Moore says.

“Our team of experts know how to use office furniture to improve productivity, reduce noise, lift employees’ spirits and contribute to a more positive workplace culture.

“We’re more than just great office furniture, we work with our clients to deliver solutions that inspire better outcomes at the heart of your workplace.”

Europlan’s service spans the entire country with staff, showrooms, warehousing and logistics based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch offering expertise including sales, design, project management and installation anywhere in New Zealand.

But Europlan goes further in what it offers customers. The company also offers collaboration and flexibility – offering to either work with customers and their chosen designers or providing Europlan’s own trusted and expert consultants to achieve inspired workspaces that will draw people back to the office and future proof workspaces.

Managing director Paul van Dorsten says: “For six decades now, we have used our learning and experience to help create inspiring workspaces throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.”

“We haven’t been around for 60 years without understanding the need to place people at the core of what we do.”

Europlan also has a focus on the planet, with a sustainability vision to become “future fit” by 2030.

This means a greater care on product development, design, sourcing, operations, project management and how it disposes of products at the end of their natural life.

More than 40% of the Europlan product range is New Zealand made.

Van Dorsten says there are many benefits of a well-designed workspace including better collaboration, wellbeing, engagement, efficiency, and retention of staff.

After 60 years in the industry, the team at Europlan has developed a strong ethos that respects people and the planet, and is the exclusive NZ dealer for Haworth, a global leader in the commercial furniture industry when it comes to sustainable practices.

They also have a commitment to local partnerships and work with organisations in Aotearoa such as Toitū Envirocare, All Heart NZ, and Habitat for Humanity – to stay on track to meet environmental, social and governance goals. 

Find out more at europlan.nz