1964
Production begins in 1964, Dwight England in partnership with his Father and Brother launches a new furniture company “England UPH MFG Co., Inc.”
1974
Thoughout the 70’s a new generation of the England family is employed. The 3rd generation of the England family begins taking a more active part and assuming more responsibility in running the business.
1984
England/Corsair works around the clock. England is the first to offer an amazing 2 week delivery on a full truck load of furniture. Most other companies take 6-12 weeks to deliver.
England/Corsair continues to grow – now boasting 200 employees, compared to the 3 employees when established in 1964. In 1987 Rodney England takesover as President from his Father.
England/Corsair receives the “Entrepreneurial Company of the Year” award.
1994
La-Z-Boy® acquires England/Corsair.England/Corsair has sales of $106 million in the fiscal year ending June 1994.
“Custom Comfort Centers” are formed – showcasing England furniture to customers.
2004
England opens “Custom Furniture Direct” Stores. Freestanding stores offer consumers delivery to their homes in as few as 21 days – on ANY frame or fabric.
2018
England Furniture announces 200 job expansion in New Tazewell, Tennessee factory. Read more about the England Furniture Job Expansion.
If you want to learn more about England Furniture, head on over to their Wikipedia page.