September 8, 2006—Steelcase Inc., a global manufacturer of office environments, has acquired Softcare Innovations Inc., a privately-held manufacturer of healthcare furnishings, with headquarters in Waterloo , Ontario . Steelcase also acquired Softcare’s sister company in Waterloo, DJRT Manufacturing Inc.
The acquisition of the Softcare companies is part of Steelcase’s strategy to grow its new healthcare division, Nurture by Steelcase, says the company. Softcare has a portfolio of patient room casegoods and healthcare seating products that will expand Nurture’s ability to provide holistic solutions for its customers.
“Softcare and Nurture are a natural fit,” said Michael Love, president of Nurture by Steelcase. “We’ve already integrated healthcare-related products and services from Steelcase companies under the Nurture umbrella. Softcare, with one of the broadest product offerings of any healthcare manufacturer, is a welcome addition to this new family. They are focused on markets and price points that complement our existing product lines.”
Softcare’s innovative product portfolio will be available through authorized Steelcase dealers in addition to Softcare’s existing network of dealers and sales representatives. Softcare will remain headquartered in Waterloo and will continue to market products under its current name, and its current management team will remain in charge of day-to-day operations.
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