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Haworth to tap furniture demand in tier II cities

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

CHENNAI: US-headquartered global workspace solutions company Haworth is looking to tap the growing demand for furniture from office space in tier II cities in India.

The company will be groundbreaking for its second plant near Chennai to double its current production capacity of one lakh chairs per year in the country. The facility is being set up at Sriperumbudur near Chennai with an investment of $8-$10 million, which will commence commercial operations over the next 18-36 months.

OFFICE FURNITURE PROVIDER HAWORTH PARTNERS WITH SHIVALIK GROUP

Monday, 08 March 2024

Global office furniture leader, Haworth, has formed a strategic partnership with Shivalik Group, a prominent real estate developer in . The collaboration signifies a notable expansion move for Shivalik Group. Established in 1948 in the US, Haworth boasts a global presence with operations in 150 countries and a $2.5 billion valuation.

How much does Haworth plan to invest in second India production factory?

Thursday, 21 September 2023

CHENNAI, India – Office furniture giant Haworth plans to invest $10 million in a second India manufacturing plant, bringing its total space in the country to 113,000 square feet.

Haworth partakes in headquarters restoration project

Tuesday, 8 August 2023

HOLLAND, Mich. — Haworth, a family-owned furniture company, announced that it is coordinating with the Outdoor Discovery Center Conservation Services on a multi-phased project. The project consists of converting overgrown turfgrass and lawns on the Hawthorn campus into native prairie species.

Haworth Launches DesignLab, Future-Focused Concepts for the Ever-Changing Office Space

Monday, 17 July 2023

Bold, creative decisions and the workplace don’t often go hand in hand, but office furniture brand Haworth has launched DesignLab, a collective of talented designers and artists focused on looking beyond the industry for new ideas and experiences in the office space. Bradley BowersChrissy FehanEny Lee ParkerMaximiliano Rosiles, and Brian Wooden have created future-focused concepts, curated and mentored by Patricia Urquiola and her studio, that include their individual experiences in digital, graphic, art, sculpture, and product designs. The projects were developed throughout the early months of 2023 before launching at the brand’s Chicago showroom during NeoCon.

Haworth commits to increasing manufacturing footprint in India as it grows market share

Thursday, 13 July 2023

New Delhi, 13th July, 2023: Haworth, a 2.5 billion US dollar company, a global leader in premium office furniture and workplace solutions, today announced that it has strengthened its position in the Indian market with 20-25% of the market share in 2022-23. The premium office furniture market in India stood as $300 Million. India has emerged as a key growth market for Haworth, and the company remains committed to providing quality solutions that meet the evolving workplace requirements like design, well-being, flexibility, technology, and sustainability becomes a focal point for any organization and of its customers.

High-end Italian furniture brand joins Haworth Lifestyle Design

05 April, 2023

High-end furniture designer and maker Cassina, part of Haworth Lifestyle Design, has reached an agreement to acquire Zanotta, an historic, high-end Italian furniture designer and maker.

Cassina will coordinate Zanotta’s activities and future development plan.

 

Haworth reports ‘strongest global sales performance ever’ in 2022

27 February, 2023

HOLLAND, Mich. – Office furniture giant Haworth reported $2.5 billion in 2022 sales, a substantial 27.5% increase over 2021. According to the company, it was the “best global sales performance” in its history.

“Achieving this level of sales is an important milestone for Haworth with credit due to the entire organization and our dealer partners,” said Franco Bianchi, president and CEO of the privately owned company. “Together with our clients and suppliers, we faced a tumultuous 2022 and achieved these results with deliberate strategy, a diversified portfolio and design innovation.”

Buyer eyes former Haworth plant

Friday, 07 May, 2021

HIGH POINT — A shuttered furniture factory could see new life thanks to a prospective buyer.

Terry Seitz, owner of Woodbrook Designs, a case goods importer that has a warehouse in High Point, said he has a contract in place to purchase the Haworth seating property at 1673 W. English Road.

Haworth announces year-end results, new strategic partnership

Thursday, 25 March, 2021

HOLLAND — Year-end results and a new partnership have been announced at Holland-based Haworth.

In early March, a joint statement announced a strategic partnership between Haworth, the world’s third-largest office furniture supplier and a major Holland employer, and Danish furniture design brand BoConcept.