Pioneering furniture solutions: Our historial milestones
Foliot has been a trusted name in the educational industry for over three decades. Our first furniture line was developed for daycare centers and elementary schools. In 1997, we began working with universities to help them meet their growing student housing demands and to reimagine their learning environments.
In 2009, we expanded into the hospitality business. Foliot quickly became known for its innovative laminate furniture and its ability to produce original, quality products that are cost-e ective, reliable, durable, and delivered on time. We are proud of what we have accomplished, and the best is yet to come.
“At first, I hadn’t planned on becoming an entrepreneur. As a father of four young children, I was more interested in reconciling my family life with a career in which I could grow. One day, I felt it was finally time for me to answer the entrepreneurial call by creating the same job I had aspired to.”
Our Story
1991
The Beginning
Founding of Foliot Furniture by Daniel Foliot, a once-aspiring lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. After launching a successful new division in his woodworking company, Daniel decided to sell his shares and branch out on his own, opening Foliot Furniture the same year.
1992
First Desk Collection
Design of our company’s first desk collection, “l’enfant patient” (the patient child), produced for the pre-school market and featuring children’s desks. While there wasn’t a great opportunity in this segment, we found a need at the primary and secondary school levels.
1994
Domestic Manufacturing
Opening of an 1,800-square-foot factory in Montreal, Quebec, employing six full-time sta.
1996
First University Residence Contract
Signing of a major contract with UQAM (University of Quebec in Montreal) for student residences, opening the door to the institutional market. Soon after, we gained the New York State Dormitory Authority as a client, paving the way for future growth and success in the industry.
2000
Expansion and Modernization
Investing in quality control and new equipment, we added another 40,000- square-foot Canadian factory, modernizing operations.
2004
Continued Growth
Acquisition of a new 250,000-square-foot factory, which enabled production of 15,000 student rooms annually.
2006
Entering the Hotel Industry
Now aiming to contribute to the Hospitality sector, we began the approval process with Hilton.
2007
Diversification
Expansion of the product line to include seating collections, hiring experts in upholstery.
2009
Brand Approvals
Certification with Hilton and other brands, finding our stride in adaptable mass production.
2010
Las Vegas Manufacture
Acquiring a 309,000-square-foot factory in Las Vegas allowed us to better serve our American clients by being closer to them, economically and geographically.
2019
New Investments
Investment from Novacap in Foliot, supporting expansion as a new partner. A new facility in Canada produces laminate panels.
2020
3 New Hospitality Brands and State-of-the-Art investment
Portfolio growth with 3 new Hospitality brands: Avid, Holiday Inn Express 2.0, and Atwell. We also invested $5.2 in new cutting-edge automated machinery.
2022
More Investments towards Sustainability and 4 New Hospitality Brands
Implementation of nine new sustainable initiatives, including a Styrofoam recycling program. Our Hospitality portfolio keeps growing with 4 new brands: Tru, Homewood Suites, Spark, and Best Western.
2023
A New Warehouse and More Hospitality Brands
Opening of a 40,000 sq ft warehousing facility in North Carolina. Our portfolio now includes a supplementary 2 brands for Hospitality: Gamer Lobby & Best Western.
2024
More Growth & Innovation
Deployment of 17 Cobots throughout manufacturing facilities. Our portfolio grows with another hospitality brand: LivSmart.