It all began when Dean Curtis and Paul Swy incorporated their small business under the roof of an old barn in Bedford Township, Michigan. Back then, as Michigan Tube Swagers, they were strictly a metal fabricator, producing steel chair and table legs and parts for the automotive and aircraft markets.

In the early ‘60s, finished chair and table frames became a part of the product line, and by mid-decade MTS was assembling complete chairs. Upholstery, fiberglass seat shells and table tops were outsourced and finished product was supplied to the private label market. By the early ‘70s, upholstery was brought in-house and the MTS Seating line was introduced. Our product line has grown steadily since then, and continues to grow today.

From the early days as tube swagers to our current 300,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, manufacturing facilities in Temperance, Michigan, MTS has built a reputation for producing the best-built, best-backed chairs in the industry. Today, our hospitality seating and tables can be found from coast to coast.

From the grandest restaurant to the trendiest lounges, the busiest convention halls to the most elegant guest rooms. MTS provides total seating solutions, with an unparalleled package of design, performance, comfort, value and service.