________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gracious Living
Established in 1989 , Gracious Living is a prominent Canadian manufacturer of resin furniture , outdoor accessories , storage solutions , housewares , resin recreational products , custom products , and more . Committed to excellence in quality manufacturing , the company ’ s team works cohesively to deliver the best outcomes . By prioritizing superior products and services to meet and exceed expectations , Gracious Living has built strong relationships with its customers which have significantly contributed to its success . Charles Kida , Vice President of Finance , shares a detailed overview of the business .
“ Headquartered in Vaughan , Ontario , Canada , Gracious Living is privately owned and employs over 500 talented people . From its three facilities amounting to one million square feet , the company operates with two internal divisions : Gracious Living branded products , and GL Engineered Solutions ,” he opens .
Starting with Gracious Living branded products , Charles tells us more about the range of products and services it provides . “ This division specializes in manufacturing and distributing proprietary consumer products that are shipped to major retailers across North America , such as Canadian Tire , Menards , Home Depot , Rona , Walmart , and Ace Hardware . Our core categories include outdoor patio furniture , where we are the largest manufacturer in Canada ,
Our diverse fields of expertise drive innovation and world-class performance to a wide range of industries and we are one of the market leaders in resin shelving thanks to our expansive lineup . We also focus on housewares , with a particular emphasis on storage solutions and laundry . Additionally , we offer recreational products , including children ’ s sleds , toboggans , and kiddie pools , while our pet product line primarily encompasses dog houses .”
Expanded footprint
Joining the conversation is Carlo Nudi , Vice President of Business Development . He heads GL Engineered Solutions , which offers comprehensive manufacturing services from product development to production . “ Our diverse fields of expertise drive innovation and world-class performance to a wide range of industries . In the automotive sector , we manufacture exterior trim and fascia components , interior trim , undercarriage , and underhood components . Meanwhile , we serve the building materials segment with storm management , concrete application components , HVAC components , roofing seals , structural and decorative trim profiles , and deck and patio applications . Then , our plastic pallets , industrial storage , waste , and recycling containers , and retail merchandising display systems are essential to the material handling market . Lastly , the spa industry benefits from our hot tub and swim spa structural frame profiles and decorative cladding systems . Some of the services we offer within GL Engineered Solutions include design and engineering , prototyping , tooling , program management , material formulations and selection , and warehousing and distribution ,” he elaborates .
To support the prompt delivery of this extensive product portfolio , Gracious Living has reinforced its manufacturing footprint with a location in the US . “ In August 2023 , we strategically acquired a facility in Morgantown , Kentucky , to foster
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