WMCO was pleased to host nearly 60 members and industry partners for an exclusive behind-the-scenes plant tour at Tayco, a leading Canadian manufacturer of modern office furniture serving domestic and North American markets since 1976.
The event provided attendees with a firsthand look at Tayco’s fully integrated manufacturing facility, where advanced technology, lean workflows, and dedicated production zones support operations from raw material processing through to finished goods. Participants observed how Tayco balances high-volume production with customization, quality control, and continuous improvement — all while maintaining the scalability and responsiveness required to compete across diverse markets
Key Takeaways
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Lean Manufacturing in Action
Attendees saw how structured workflows reduce waste, improve throughput, and maintain flexibility across product lines. -
Integrated Production Model
Design, engineering, and production teams collaborate on-site, enabling rapid prototyping and continuous improvement. - Quality & Standardization for Growth
Integrated systems and rigorous quality assurance processes support consistency across both domestic and international customer environments.
Following the facility tour, attendees joined a structured peer discussion to unpack key operational insights and explore practical implications for their own manufacturing environments, followed by networking over lunch. The strong turnout and active participation underscored the value of peer learning and transparent operational insight within Ontario’s manufacturing community.
WMCO extends its sincere thanks to the Tayco leadership and operations team for hosting and sharing their expertise.
We look forward to continuing to showcase best-in-class manufacturing practices through future plant tours and member events.
Thank You to Our Hosts & Sponsors
A big thank you to the Tayco team for opening their doors, hosting our group, and welcoming attendees with coffee, breakfast, and refreshments — a great way to kick off a morning of learning and discussion.
We also extend our appreciation to our sponsors, HOMAG, Planit, and Taurus Craco, whose ongoing support helps WMCO deliver valuable on-the-ground learning opportunities for manufacturers across Ontario.
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This event was produced with financial support from the Government of Canada’s Global Forest Leadership Program which supports Canada’s efforts to provide highly visible, practical and concrete responses to international requests for wildland fire and forest stewardship assistance while contributing to priorities of climate change mitigation and adaptation, gender, biodiversity, participatory development and knowledge for development.
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