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History
After two generations of furniture manufacturing, Bob and Belle Cooper founded The Uttermost Company in 1975, and it is still 100% owned by the Cooper family. Bob and Belle continue to be involved in the business, but are not active in day-to-day activities. Mac Cooper, President/CEO, Taz Cooper, Exec VP/Sales Manager, and a strong management team operate the business today.
Uttermost has enjoyed steady growth for the past 32 years, and now has approximately 290 employees working in its Rocky Mount, Virginia factories totaling 600,000 square feet. Uttermost also has a factory in China which covers an entire city block, and a sales force of 120 representatives throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, etc. In May ’06, Uttermost will be fully operational out of its state-of-the-art West Coast distribution center. This West Coast facility has been added to increase distribution capacity, provide faster shipping to West Coast Retailers, and reduce freight costs to these Retailers.
Uttermost is proud to support many of the most prestigious home-furnishing Retailers in the world with our products and service. The growth of Uttermost is primarily due to our commitment to three things: superior service to Retailers, maximizing the value of the products we make through better design and sharp pricing, and treating our employees, sales representatives, and designers as partners in business. This commitment stems from our stated mission and culture.
Uttermost manufactures mirrors, art, metal wall art, lamps, accessories, clocks and lighting fixtures.
Mission
Our mission is simple: to make great home accessories at a reasonable price. This has been our objective from the day we started 32 years ago.
At Quoizel, we create more than lighting and home accessories. We create timeless pieces designed with you in mind.
We do this by avoiding trends and fads, by balancing form and function and by making our choices thoughtfully.
This kind of dedication, integrity and quality not only goes into the design of our products, but it’s in the way we do business as well. It’s why we’ve grown from a small company to become one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of fine decorative lighting and home accessories.
Founded in 1930 in New York, we’ve recently relocated to Charleston, SC to a state-of-the-art 500,000 square-foot facility. And though we’ve grown in size, we’ve never lost sight of our small business heritage. In fact, we remain privately held, family-owned and operated.
We are Quoizel, and it is our promise to help bring timeless design into your home, while building lasting relationships along the way.
MISSION: "Home Furnishings that Inspire the Soul"
Product, People, and Passion are the backbone behind Four Hands. We desire to provide furniture that changes and effects people's lives in a very profound and inspirational way. Inspiring someone's soul doesn't happen by accident - it happens when each one of us work from a place of passion to deliver excellence in everything we do. Four Hands is dedicated to renewing creativity and sparking not only the evolution of design, but also the revolution of style.
PRODUCT
Four Hands was founded in 1996 by Brett Hatton, President and CEO. Setting high standards from the beginning, Hatton committed to "touching" every piece of furniture that was selected. In fact, the company's unique name "Four Hands" reflects this commitment.
As the ultimate explorers of style, we literally go to the ends of the earth in search of the optimal blend of cultural influences for our award-winning furniture collections. We have spread our wings, sparking a passion for creativity and expanding beyond our strong ethnic origins.
As you enter a Four Hands showroom, all of your senses are instantly engaged. You are greeted by exotic music, colorful flowers, fragrant candles, and rich textures. Eclectic leather upholstery is mixed with Asian case goods, Indian tables, lamps from the Philippines and much more, creating our signature Ethnic Chic™ look. We present a lifestyle and offer our customers a complete merchandising solution.
Four Hands' corporate headquarters is located in Austin, Texas where we maintain a 70,000 sq ft warehouse and a 15,000 sq ft showroom. Our permanent showrooms are located in Austin, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia and High Point North Carolina
PEOPLE
We are passionate about developing personal relationships with our customers by showing the cultures behind our award winning furniture. Innovative product introductions and superior customer service continue to stand as our top priorities, preserving our position at the forefront of the furniture industry. And while we are growing quickly, we are determined to do so in style. Four Hands continually achieves a higher standard and implements changes designed to better serve our customers.
PASSION
As we continue to expand globally, Four Hands understands the importance of giving to charitable organizations. In 2004, Four Hands partnered with UNICEF - the United Nations Children's Fund. The goals of this unique organization include, "giving children the best start in life, helping children survive and thrive, getting kids in school, and creating a protective environment, especially in emergencies." "We are proud to support this global cause to enhance the lives of children around the world," said Hatton.
Four Hands is now exploring ways to give back to the communities that have supported the company from the beginning. Four Hands is taking a step further by establishing a foundation to open schools in rural villages.
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