Kitchener, Ontario. – Stance Healthcare, an Ontario-based healthcare furniture manufacturer, has expanded its U.S. presence with the acquisition of Arizona-based seating and case supplies supplier Plural Studios.
The transaction is expected to close on January 1, 2024.
"The more I got to know Plural founders Barbara and Anthony Brandt, the more I realized how complementary our values, products, and teams are," said Stance co-founder. said Carl Kennedy, CEO and CEO. "The Plural team has built an increasingly important brand in the healthcare and corporate design markets, and we are excited for them to continue to grow with us as part of his Stance family."
The companies will continue to operate as family-owned businesses, according to a news release.
"We don't just want to grow for the sake of growth," said Anthony Brandt, co-founder and CEO of Plural. "We believe we all have a responsibility to improve the lives of our customers, users, partners, communities, and ourselves through what we create and how we bring it to market."
Plural will continue to operate as an independent entity based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her existing Plural team will remain, including key leaders such as co-founder Barbara Brandt and her partner Anthony Brandt, chief sales officer Lisa Schroeder, and chief marketing officer Michael Matascik.
We supply multiple chairs, sofas, sectionals, ottomans, benches, and case pieces for office and medical environments. Stans specializes in healthcare furniture, supplying chairs, tables and other hospital room furniture.
