König + Neurath launches seKNd.life

New business division closes the loop: Re.use, Re.furbish, Re.cycle – transparent, economical and measurable.

Karben, September 2025 – König + Neurath is expanding its service portfolio with seKNd.life, the new business division for manufacturer-independent take-back in projects, professional refurbishment and reuse of office furniture, as well as resource-saving recycling. The service includes inventory, evaluation, refurbishment and re-implementation of furniture – across Europe and in accordance with high quality and sustainability standards. ‘With seKNd.life, we are consistently implementing the circular economy concept: we take back used office furniture, refurbish it to the highest standards and integrate new and used furniture into a functional, sustainable overall solution. In this way, we create and demonstrate real, verifiable eco-intelligence from a single source,’ says Steffen Schwerd, CEO of König + Neurath.

Many companies face complex processes, great uncertainty and high costs when modernising their working environments. seKNd.life takes care of the entire process and systematically combines the R strategies Re.use, Re.furbish and Re.cycle into a continuous recycling cycle. The result: simple, clear and effective – with demonstrable benefits for companies' sustainability reporting. As a manufacturer, König + Neurath brings in-depth material and design expertise to the cycle, complemented by an outlet and a strong partner network. This turns individual measures into a continuous, guided cycle process. "We have the series production expertise – exactly what high-quality refurbishment processes need. Our team ensures that refurbished office furniture is technically, ergonomically and visually impressive. That's the difference between pure disposal or the anonymous second-hand market," explains Holger Steinbrecht, who is responsible for the new seKNd.life business division. The former head of seating production is thus taking on a key initiative in König + Neurath's sustainability strategy. CEO Steffen Schwerd sees this step as strategic: ‘With seKNd.life, we are sending a clear message: for us, sustainability is not an option, but an obligation. The circular economy strengthens our competitiveness and is an expression of our responsibility towards the environment and society. As a manufacturer, we are pooling our expertise and offering our customers the opportunity to systematically and sustainably return furniture to the cycle of use.’