Global furniture manufacturer adds world-class furniture and casegoods production in Toronto, Ontario, and creates a platform for growth

TORONTO and HOLLAND, Mich., Feb. 25, 2026 /CNW/ - Haworth, a leading global manufacturer of commercial furniture and interior solutions, today announced it has acquired a majority shareholding in Tayco, a Toronto, Ontario–based manufacturer of office furniture and casegoods.

Tayco is recognized across the industry for exceptional efficiency and world-class expertise in furniture and casegoods. By partnering with Tayco, Haworth has found a partner whose scale, culture, and capabilities align with its long-term vision for Canada.

"Haworth has been active in Canada for more than 50 years. Hundreds of Canadian workers have played a vital role in bringing Haworth products to life through manufacturing, assembly, and our dealer distribution," said Franco Bianchi, President and CEO, Haworth. "With Tayco, even more Canadian workers will be part of our story through direct manufacturing at the Toronto facility. This is the next chapter in our Canadian commitment, and it gives our customers across the public and private sectors more choice in how they meet their Canadian content and supply chain resilience goals with world-class solutions."

Tayco will continue to operate independently under the leadership of Bill Melnik and its Senior Management Team, maintaining the same team, business model, and open-line approach to the market. Existing customers and dealer partners can expect full continuity in products, services, programs, and relationships.

Founded in 1975, Tayco has spent five decades building a reputation for manufacturing quality and operational efficiency from its facility in Toronto, Ontario. The company is known across the industry for world-class production of office furniture, work systems, storage, casegoods, tables, and seating, which demands precision engineering, material expertise, and consistent quality at scale.

"Tayco has always been proud of our Canadian roots and our reputation for high-quality manufacturing," said Bill Melnik, President, Tayco. "Over 50 years, we've built world-class expertise in casegoods and furniture manufacturing, skills, and efficiency that our team is excited to bring to Haworth's global network. Joining Haworth allows us to invest for the long term, bring our Canadian-manufactured products to more customers domestically and internationally, and contribute to Haworth's global success while keeping our operations and jobs in Canada."

As Tayco celebrates its 50th anniversary, the milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in the company's evolution, building on five decades of Canadian manufacturing excellence. Haworth's investment in Tayco opens opportunities for growth in Ontario, including potential for expanded production capacity for the Group.

For clients, Haworth's Canadian dealer network can now provide furniture and interior solutions that incorporate Canadian-manufactured products. The Canadian manufacturing capability offers additional benefits, including shorter lead times on key product lines, improved supply chain resilience, and stronger ESG and local economic impact reporting.

"Our dealers are trusted partners to governments, institutions, and businesses in their communities," said Susan Carpenter, Regional Vice President for Canada, Haworth. "This acquisition gives them a stronger story to tell about local investment, jobs, and Canadian-manufactured options within the Haworth portfolio."

About Haworth
Haworth believes great spaces empower people to thrive and work their best. As a leading global furniture maker, the company partners with customers, dealers and influencers to create spaces that result in effective people and efficient real estate. Haworth's customer-first approach comes from an entrepreneurial spirit, design-forward thinking and multicultural perspectives. Founded in 1948, Haworth is a privately-owned company operating in more than 150 countries through a global network of 400 dealers and 8,000 employees. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, U.S.A., the company has sales of $2.57 billion USD.

About Tayco
Founded in 1976, Tayco is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in commercial office furniture. For nearly 50 years, Tayco has partnered closely with architects, designers, and dealers to create flexible, well-crafted workplace solutions that support the changing nature of work. Guided by a progressive, forward-thinking approach, Tayco places strong emphasis on team member culture, safety, and delivering an exemplary customer experience. With a commitment to thoughtful design, responsible manufacturing, and on-time delivery, Tayco creates long-term value for its dealer partners, satisfied end users, and engaged team members. Visit tayco.com or follow @taycooffice on Instagram to learn more.

SOURCE Haworth