Groupe Lacasse inc

What Groupe Lacasse inc does

Groupe Lacasse Inc. is a privately held Canadian contract furniture manufacturer founded in 1956, headquartered in Saint-Pie, Quebec, with corporate operations and 501-1,000 employees across North America. The company designs, manufactures, and services a broad line of office, educational, and healthcare furniture, organized around a multi-brand portfolio: the core Lacasse commercial line, Arold (upholstered seating), United Chair (seating products), and Neocase (healthcare modular casework). Product architecture centers on reconfigurable, modular systems (panel systems, benching, height-adjustable desks, healthcare casework) with collections such as Think Smart (education), Tocco, Nex, Hip Hop, and Quorum Multiconference serving specific commercial use cases.

The business model is B2B contract sales executed through a North American dealer network and direct field sales representatives, with company-owned showrooms in Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, and New York supporting specification selling to enterprise, institutional, and government buyers. A GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract (GS-27F-006GA) running through 2026 enables direct procurement by US federal agencies. Revenue is project-based and quote-driven; the company does not publish list pricing, and pricing is determined per project on specifications, volumes, and customization. Notable contract wins include the 2013 CRCHUM furnishing project at CAD $3.4 million (21 floors across two buildings), with named customers also spanning Barilla, TCJ, Staley High School, and Construction Irénée Paquet & Fils. Operations carry BIFMA, GREENGUARD Gold, LEVEL, ISO, and California Proposition 65 certifications that underpin LEED contribution support.

Distribution and brand posture are reinforced by a Quickship rapid-delivery program, a Custom Furniture product line for project-specific builds, and recognition including two-time BEST OF NEOCON Gold for the C.I.T.E. collection. The company expanded its seating footprint via the December 2018 acquisition of Via Seating. No external ownership, public listing, or external funding events are disclosed in the input data, and the company is run by President and CEO Sylvain Garneau.

Name

Groupe Lacasse inc

Legal name

Groupe Lacasse Inc.

Website

https://groupelacasse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Groupe Lacasse is a 70-year-old North American contract furniture manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells modular office, educational, healthcare, and government furniture through sub-brands (Lacasse, Arold, Neocase, United Chair) via dealers, sales reps, and showrooms across Canada and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Office Furniture Retail (Desks, Office Chairs, Bookcases, Filing/Storage) (CRAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Furniture (Residential & Commercial) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAFAA)

Keywords

• Office furniture manufacturing
• Commercial furniture systems
• Healthcare casework solutions
• Educational furniture collections
• Modular workspace furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: B2B sales of commercial, educational, and healthcare furniture through dealer network and direct government contracts
2. Custom Furniture Solutions: On-demand manufacturing capability allowing customization to meet specific project requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Groupe Lacasse designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of office furniture — including desks, workstations, tables, seating, storage, lounge, reception, and modular furniture systems — sold under multiple sub-brands (Lacasse, Neocase, Arold, United Chair, Via Seating) to commercial, educational, healthcare, and government customers across North America. The company offers on-demand customization, specialized healthcare casework (Neocase), educational collections (Think Smart), and a Quickship expedited delivery program, distributed through dealers, direct sales reps, showrooms, and a GSA federal supply schedule.

Product overview

Groupe Lacasse is a North American office furniture manufacturer with over 70 years of expertise, operating as a multi-brand portfolio company. The core offering spans desks and workstations, tables, seating, storage, lounge furniture, and specialized solutions for healthcare, educational, and government markets. The portfolio includes four sub-brands: Lacasse (core commercial furniture), Arold (upholstered seating), Neocase (healthcare modular casework), and United Chair (seating products). Featured collections include Tocco, Nex, Hip Hop, and Quorum Multiconference for specific market segments. Products are sold through dealer networks with GSA government procurement contracts, Quickship expedited delivery options, and full custom furniture capabilities. Showrooms are located in Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, and New York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neocase: Healthcare furniture collection featuring modular casework solutions designed and manufactured with exceptional care for healthcare establishments.
• United Chair
• Arold
• Tocco
• Nex
• Hip Hop
• Quorum Multiconference
• THINK SMART

Products and services

• Lacasse Office Furniture Core commercial furniture line offering desks and workstations (including private offices and height-adjustable desks), tables (height-adjustable, collaborative, conference, occasional, training), furniture systems (panel, benching, space division, desking), reception furniture, storage (modular cabinets, lockers), chairs (task, conference, side/guest, café stools, stacking/nesting), and lounge (modular lounge, chairs, ottomans/poufs, cushions). Targets businesses furnishing commercial office environments.
• Neocase Healthcare Furniture Modular, 100% reconfigurable casework and furniture system designed for healthcare establishments including exam rooms, long-term care, behavioral healthcare, laboratories, pharmacies, and respite areas. Provides evolutive furniture solutions for hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
• Think Smart Educational Furniture Educational furniture collection consisting of an extensive range of modular components that fit seamlessly together for reception areas, administrative offices, cafeterias, locker rooms, and computer labs in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
• Arold Upholstered Seating and Furniture Sub-brand specializing in upholstered seating and lounge furniture, including chairs and modular lounge pieces for commercial and contract interiors.
• United Chair Seating Sub-brand offering office seating solutions including task chairs, work chairs, and other seating products for commercial environments.
• Government Furniture (GSA Schedule) Furniture solutions meeting US federal government procurement standards, available via GSA Federal Supply Schedule (contract GS-27F-006GA) for direct procurement by federal agencies.
• Custom Furniture Solutions Customizable furniture solutions tailored to specific project requirements and design criteria, leveraging the company's on-demand manufacturing capability to produce furniture to unique client specifications.
• Quickship Expedited Delivery Program Expedited shipping program offering rapid delivery of select furniture products for time-sensitive commercial, educational, and government projects.
• Tocco Office Furniture Collection Contemporary office furniture collection ('Make Work Beautiful') designed for modern workspaces, featuring modern design language and finishes for today's commercial offices.
• Nex Executive Office Collection Executive office furniture collection ('Confidence in Leadership') designed for leadership offices and private executive environments requiring premium, design-forward workstations and casegoods.
• Hip Hop Modular Seating Collection Flexible modular seating collection ('Make it Yours') offering customizable lounge and collaborative seating solutions for informal collaboration areas.
• Quorum Multiconference Meeting System Conference and meeting furniture system ('Shaping the Future') designed for collaborative and multi-configuration meeting spaces; the C.I.T.E. collection within this range has won the BEST OF NEOCON Gold award two times.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED certification support for buildings using Lacasse products

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hollis + Miller ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated with Lacasse on Staley High School project, Missouri's first LEED certified high school, utilizing highly customizable furniture components

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global market leader in office furniture and workplace solutions. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of office desks, seating, and modular systems sold through dealer networks to enterprise, healthcare, and education customers across North America.
• MillerKnoll: Parent of Herman Miller, Knoll, and other contract furniture brands. Comparable to Groupe Lacasse across office seating, casegoods, and healthcare/education contract segments, with a much larger multi-brand portfolio.
• Haworth: Privately held global office furniture manufacturer. Competes head-to-head with Lacasse in commercial, healthcare, and education fit-outs via a dealer network and modular product systems.
• HON Company: Established US office furniture manufacturer (part of HNI Corporation) producing desks, seating, storage, and systems. Comparable across commercial and government contract channels, including GSA-eligible products.

Direct peers

• Kimball International: US-based contract furniture manufacturer with comparable product breadth in office seating, tables, and casegoods. Closely aligned mid-sized competitor serving healthcare, education, and government markets through dealers.
• Teknion: Canadian-headquartered office furniture manufacturer with a similar product portfolio and dealer-led GTM. Direct North American competitor in the same mid-market tier as Groupe Lacasse, with strong healthcare and commercial lines.
• Allsteel: Mid-market office furniture manufacturer focused on seating, casegoods, and systems furniture for commercial environments. Competes with Lacasse in the same dealer channel and customer size tier.
• Global Industries: US-based contract furniture manufacturer producing office seating, tables, and casegoods. Comparable mid-sized competitor targeting similar commercial, healthcare, and education end markets.
• National Office Furniture: US-based office furniture manufacturer (a brand of Kimball International) producing seating, desks, and casegoods. Closely comparable in scale and dealer-led distribution to commercial, education, and government customers.

Regional players

• Krug Inc. Canadian office furniture manufacturer with comparable casegoods, seating, and healthcare offerings. Direct regional peer given the shared Canadian manufacturing base and overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/groupe_lacasse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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