WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Upholstery manufacturer Palliser has been purchased by long-time supplier and strategic partner MotoMotion, according to a report in Home News Now.
The publication obtained a memo that it says was given to employees by Palliser Holdings Executive Chairman Art DeFehr and President and CEO Peter Tielmann that informed their workers about the deal that was completed May 29. No details about the transaction were released, Home News Now said.
MotoMotion is a publicly listed company with more 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations across Vietnam, China and Cambodia.
“Its vertically integrated business model, global manufacturing footprint, and strong focus on innovation have made it one of the leading companies in the furniture industry,” Home News Now reported. "Combined with an established North American sales, service, and distribution network, MotoMotion brings significant resources and capabilities to support the future growth of the Palliser brand. Critically, their investment in Palliser is an investment in the brand’s North American presence — including the Winnipeg head office and the teams that have built Palliser’s reputation over generations.”
Palliser ranked #33 on the 2026 FDMC300-list of top North American companies.
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