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Hurtado Showroom in High Point, Fall 2010
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Hurtado
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Hurtado Furniture was founded on 1940 in Valencia (Spain), by the father of the current president & CEO, Francisco Hurtado.
Since 1960, Mr. Hurtado has led the company to become a recognized international leader in fine furniture manufacturing. Today, the line of products of Hurtado is sold in more than 50 countries around the globe, from Asia to the Middle East and Europe to North and South America.
Hurtado Furniture is crafted from the highest quality hardwoods and the finest veneers in the world by the most skilled team of craftsmen in Spain.
Our collections are inspired by some of the world’s most renowned historical styles, and adapted to meet the needs of today´s consumer. Each collection has its own personality and features a unique styling statement.
Hurtado offers furniture for the entire home, ranging from fresh interpretations of the classical, through to current contemporary. The company objective is to constantly improve through the use of innovation in designs and quality materials. The designs are an adaptation of classical perspectives refined and varied to meet the needs of today’s consumers. We consider them to be the classics of the XXI century.
Hurtado continues to be a privately held, family owned company, with the second and third generation working in Spain and the USA, along with a team of highly qualified professionals, to assure the successful growth of Hurtado. 1997, Spain Hurtado became the first manufacturer of classic furniture in obtaining the ISO 9000 certification, that recognizes achievement and maintenance of the highest levels of manufacturing quality, customer service and distribution.
In 1994 Hurtado opens its first American headquarters with a showroom in the DCOTA – Design Centre of the Americas – in Dania Beach (Miami), Florida. Under the direction of Ana Hurtado, one of Mr. Hurtado’s daughters. The company began developing new dimensions, finishes and marketing to compete more effectively in the large U.S. market.
In 1995, Hurtado opens in Bogotá, Colombia a showroom, offices and warehouse to serve the growing Colombian consumer demand for fine furniture.
In 2000, Hurtado moves its US headquarters from Miami to High Point, North Carolina. Recognized as “The Furniture Capital of the World Opening a 1700m2 (18000 sf) showroom and offices, as well as a distribution centre. In addition Hurtado hired a complete American staff, with the sole purpose of providing the best service possible in this the single largest furniture market in the world.
In 2001, Hurtado it starts up a new factory in Valencia, Spain. The new production facility has 30.000 m2 (323.000 sf) of production area, and the must advanced technology and management systems of production and quality control. Hurtado combines more than 60 years of tradition to the constant innovation in product and process. In 2002, Hurtado opens a new showroom in Miami's exclusive neighborhood: Coral Gables. This new showroom helps Hurtado to supply the state of Florida and also to introduce its products in all central America countries. The Coral Gables facility is a subsidiary of HURTADO USA, Inc.
In 2003. Hurtado acquires 100% of Bogota's (Colombia) joint venture, becoming the sole owner of HURTADO BOGOTA. Hurtado is the first Spanish furniture manufacturer to open a showroom in south America and Colombia.
Currently, Hurtado is represented in over 50 countries, in Asia, Middle East, Europe and the two Americas. Hurtado furniture decorates houses and public buildings in all great cities, like New York, Tokyo, Paris, Bombay, New Delhi, London, Moscow, Sydney, Madrid, Beijing, etc.
Ecology
The conservation and improvement of our surroundings, is a philosophy deeply rooted in Hurtado.
The forests are the origin of our furniture, but as well, they are the Earth’s lungs; it is for that reasons, our commitment for its conservation is absolute. All of the wood products used in our manufacturing process come from controlled cuttings, as part of this process our suppliers replant trees for each tree harvest.
From the beginning of the process, to its conclusion, Hurtado protects the environment, from the design of the furniture, to its packing. We purified all waters used on the production process in such a way that they do not contaminate our rivers or seas.
We recycle all remaining production materials generated in the productive process, with which we thereby avoiding any ground or atmospheric contamination.
We use recycled paper and cardboard for our packing, also promoting its recovery, recycling and further reuse.
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