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Our Mission

We partner with customers, dealers, and influencers to create spaces that result in effective people and efficient real estate.

Our Vision

Great spaces empower people to thrive and work their best.

Our Values

We listen to our Customers.
We rely on our Members.
We honor Integrity.
We embrace Continuous Learning.
We lead with Design.
We create Value.
We work to make the World better.

Who We Are

≈ 2.6 billion in global sales

≈ 8,000+ members worldwide

Operating in 150+ countries

400 dealers worldwide

Partner with 55% of the Fortune 500

Global for 35+ years

100+ global design & research partners

700+ patents

Zero production waste to landfill since 2012

44,000+ paid volunteer hours offered per year

It All Started in Holland, MI

G.W. Haworth began in 1948 with $10,000 and a garage workshop, creating tie racks and shoe racks. This modest start transformed into a major U.S. private company, maintaining its original entrepreneurial ethos.

Our Three Pillars

Entrepreneurial

As a values-driven company since 1948, we pursue a long-term horizon. Our entrepreneurial spirit, professional leadership, and passion for innovation give us the agility to make investments for the future to benefit our clients, members, and communities.

Entrepreneurial

Entrepreneurial

Design Forward

We partner with respected research institutions, leading architects, and renowned designers to uncover insights and evaluate the latest trends. We apply this collaborative knowledge and share ideas globally to deliver the best in performance and desire.

Design Forward

Design Forward

Multicultural

As a global, multicultural organization, we embrace the perspective that comes from diversity of experiences. We design, source, and manufacture products in the markets where they are delivered.

Multicultural

As a global, multicultural organization, we embrace the perspective that comes from diversity of experiences. We design, source, and manufacture products in the markets where they are delivered.

Multicultural

As a global, multicultural organization, we embrace the perspective that comes from diversity of experiences. We design, source, and manufacture products in the markets where they are delivered.

We Work to Make the World Better

Sustainability has been a long-held company-wide value at Haworth. We think beyond our business with a collective purpose to make the world better, initiating manufacturing and design processes that have a neutral or positive impact on the planet.

We believe in action

To us, sustainability is a verb. It’s about doing what we say we will—and it’s part of our work and company culture every day.

GHG Emissions

We are committed to providing our customers with products that support safe and healthy environments. We produce 133 low-emission product lines, and since 2005 we have reduced our VOC emissions by 93%, and GHG emissions by 20%. More than 95 percent of standard North American Haworth products are certified GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality.

GHG Emissions

0

Production of Waste to Landfill since 2012

120+

Products listed for LEED contributions

120+

Products listed for LEED contributions

Product Development

We take a circular design approach to develop products that support safe and healthy environments. We encompass Design for the Environment strategies and consider environmental, social, and economic impact through alignment with leading certifications, waste-reducing processes, and material choices.

Product Development

90%

Reduction in VOC Emissions

90%

Reduction in VOC Emissions

82%

Renewable, Recyclable, or Compostable Packaging

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Haworth, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are ingrained in our values — our commitment to these principles is unwavering.