No Power, No Chairs, and Other Office Move Catastrophes

LONDON, January 26, 2011 - Companies across the country have been plagued by disasters when
relocating offices, according to a recent survey conducted by office design
company, Maris Interiors.

Whereas many firms described projects running over time and over budget,
some had much more dramatic stories to tell. One major public company
described moving into their new offices to find there was no working power on
their floor - a problem that took two days to resolve.

A firm of solicitors moved in and noticed their new floor had been
incorrectly varnished - leaving a thick shoe-destroying goop. A magazine had
a strange first day when they noticed no chairs had been ordered for their
new office, and an internet consultancy claim they saw the funny side when
they found that they had no phone or internet access whatsoever.

The most dramatic story came from a financial company who relocated in
2009, the first business to move into a brand new development. Unfortunately,
their new office had been fitted out on completely the wrong floor - and it
was a further three months before the problem was resolved.

Maris Interiors Chairman, Michael Howard said, "We're delighted to say
that none of these stories come from our Clients! There are a huge number of
potential pitfalls when relocating offices - often as a result of cutting
corners. To guarantee a smooth move we would of course recommend Maris!"

NOTE FOR EDITOR

Maris Interiors LLP is the UK's leading specialist in workplace design
and creation. The company design and create world class working environments
for occupiers throughout the UK and continental Europe. Their team of experts
have extensive and in-depth knowledge of how good design can substantially
improve business performance, save substantial amounts of money and help
retain and attract key people.

    CONTACT

    For further information or pictures please contact:

    ADAM KAY
    MBBS BSc COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
    E adam.kay@maris-interiors.co.uk
    D +44(0)20-7902-1874
    M +44(0)7788-165951

For further information or pictures please contact: ADAM KAY, MBBS BSc COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, E adam.kay at maris-interiors.co.uk, D +44(0)20-7902-1874, M +44(0)7788-165951