Haworth Inc.
Haworth is a global leader in the design and manufacture of adaptable workspaces, including raised floors, movable walls, systems furniture, seating, storage and wood casegoods. Family-owned and privately held, Haworth is headquartered in Holland, Michigan in the United States. Haworth serves markets in more than 120 countries through a global network of 600 dealers. The company had net sales of US $1.4 billion in 2005.
History
Haworth, Inc. began in the basement of company founder G.W. Haworth in 1948. The company was known as Modern Products until 1976.
At the time, G.W. Haworth was an industrial arts teacher for Holland Public Schools looking for a way to fund his children's college education.
Ownership
Haworth, Inc. is a privately owned company. Based on estimated sales, it is the third largest manufacturer of office furniture behind Steelcase and Herman Miller.
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