History

Samson has an extensive experience in the furniture industry which dates back to 1995 with its first manufacturing operation of Lacquer Craft in Dongguan, China. Since then, the company has been progressively expanding on a global scale, extending operations to around the world. With many milestones accomplished and many more to achieve, we will continue to create maximum value for our shareholders and customers.

Milestone

2020


  • Completed the acquisition of stake in Vietnam manufacturing division

2019


  • Universal Furniture launched licensed brand "Miranda Kerr Home"


  • Acquisition of majority stake in Vietnam manufacturing division


  • Universal Furniture launches special order upholstery program


  • "Southern Furniture", support Universal Furniture expanding customized upholstery component 

2018


  • Universal Furniture launched licensed brand "Coastal Living Home"

2017


  • Baker Interiors Group, High End casegoods and upholstery manufacturer and distributer that allow Samson Holding to tap into high end luxury home furnishing market.

2016


  • Grand Manor- Hospitality Upholstery Manufacturer. Making Lacquer Craft Hospitality a preferred vendor in both casegoods and upholstery.

2014


  • Entered the crib market by introducing "Smartcrib" by Universal Furniture 

2013


  • Legacy Classic Kids introduced licensed brand "Wendy Bellissimo" 


  • Further expand franchise retail presence in China under "Universal Furniture China" and "Athome"

2012


  • Universal Furniture launched licensed brand “Paula Deen Kids” 


  • Lacquer Craft (USA) division launched licensed brand “Metropolitan Home”

2011


  • Launched youth brand "Smartstuff" by Universal Furniture

2010


  • Formed "LacquerCraft Hospitality" to expand market share in global hospitality market


  • Constructed Bangladesh manufacturing facility and Indonesia dimension mill

2009


  • Launched licensed brand "Paula Deen Home" by Universal Furniture


 


  • Established Lacquer Craft (USA) division 

2008


  • Acquired "Willis & Gambier" to established a solid presence in the U.K. furniture market

2006


  • Acquired "Craftmaster Furniture", a leader in custom order upholstery manufacturing


  • Exclusion from anti-dumping order

2005


  • Publicly listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 531

2004


  • Commenced production of Lacquer Craft in Jiashan, China

2003


  • Included in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s anti-dumping investigation of Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China

2002


  • Opened second manufacturing division in China under name of Lacquer Craft (Zhejiang)

2001


  • Acquired "Universal Furniture" to enter the upper middle segment of the residential furniture market

1999


  • Established "Legacy Classic Furniture" as our first marketing arm to provide brand name presence in the U.S. 

1995


  • Founded by Mr. Shan Huei Kuo and Ms. Yi-Mei Liu with the establishment of our first manufacturing operation in Dongguan, China