Most great things begin as a dream. In 2016, two Engineering classmates went to visit Toronto and immediately fell in love with the city. Stunned by the beauty of the city, this inspired them to build something larger than themselves. Joking amongst themselves that one day, they would be part of the greater Toronto community and make a positive impact in Toronto.
Fast forward to the present, and MotionGrey has become a strong part of the Toronto community–supplying over 50,000 ergonomic products to the Greater Toronto area and creating a positive impact not just in the economy of the city but of Canada itself. The two friends, Andy and Alex, have co-founded MotionGrey to create a healthier community, and the company has achieved so much more since then.
MotionGrey’s Vision: To Design Healthy and Ergonomic Spaces to Improve Quality of Life
Toronto, a home region of MotionGrey, has a labour force of over 4 million, a significant number of individuals who are arguably the biggest contributors to the economy of Canada. These are the primary individuals the company wants to serve, including their employers. And since 2016, it has been working with ergonomic furniture to create healthier spaces in the workplace, now extending to the home. Creating a healthy community entails examining the lifestyle of the individuals that make it up, from their homes to their workplaces, and designing their spaces so that they are conducive to the daily life of community members. And while many are concerned about personal lifestyle, MotionGrey understands that most people spend most of their waking hours at work, at least 8 hours everyday.
This is the area where MotionGrey is working to make a positive impact, improving the quality of working spaces to improve the quality of life of the people who move in them. And where better to start than in its very own neighbourhood, the place that inspired it all?
Making High-Quality Ergonomic Solutions Available to the Toronto Community
MotionGrey’s product line-up includes a wide range of high-quality ergonomic equipment for both business and individual use–from its popular standing desks and adjustable chairs to high-quality accessories to keep spaces ergonomic.
The MotionGrey standing desks are among the most powerful in the market, operated by no other than the world-leading German Bosch motor and paired with a set of high-quality steel frames that are solid and durable, able to keep the desk steady across different heights. Meanwhile, MotionGrey’s ergonomic chairs are packed with adjustable features–from chair height and the height of the armrest and headrest, to the tilt and recline angle of the lumbar support, with options between mesh and leather. And when it comes to accessories, options range from monitor arms and anti-fatigue mats, down to the simpler cable sleeves, all designed to improve a space.
All of the furniture and accessories offered by MotionGrey to its customers in Toronto and other Canadian communities have been specifically collated and designed for their high quality and affordability, and the company has partnered with locals groups and individuals to continue to improve its lineup and enable its solutions to reach as many people as possible.
Growing Community Presence and Local Partnerships with Business and Individuals in Toronto
Since its founding in 2016, MotionGrey has delivered over 50,000 ergonomic products to various customers in Toronto, from standing desks to ergo chairs and accessories. Today, it has grown the one Canada’s largest standing desk companies, distributing over 100 desks and chairs daily to both businesses and homes. The company has also partnered with over 25 businesses in Toronto and furnished over 100 offices across Canada with a variety of its solutions, helping them create modern, ergonomic, and healthy spaces. It has also been working with companies in making its solutions available to employees at discounted rates.
MotionGrey has an extensive logistics network in the Greater Toronto area. It has a fulfilment centre in proximity to downtown Toronto in order to easily fulfil the needs of its largest serving market. From the centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario, the team is able to speedily ship out products to its Toronto customers and is proud to share that it has one of the most efficient fulfilment services in the area. The team is also working to continuously expand its operations to serve more communities.
Boxed Section: Testimonial from a Satisfied Client
"In seeking an ergonomic set-up for our new offices, we chose MotionGrey because we wanted to support a local company. Despite MotionGrey’s good reputation we still managed to be pleasantly surprised - especially by the quality of their services. Delivery was prompt and company reps were friendly and met all of our needs. Most importantly, our employees love their office space. Their standing desks are reliable, easy to use and allow our team to easily change positions despite long periods of time in front of a computer screen. We highly recommend the Motiongrey experience." ‒ Steve Kanters, Founder & Lead Analyst of RainCity Analytics
Over the past few years, MotionGrey has also worked to integrate itself more closely and to give back to the Toronto community, not only through the products that it offers but also by providing more job opportunities to locals and by partnering with them in developing some of its products and in spreading its vision.
One of its most successful partnerships is with Toronto-based family-owned business Edge Wood Design. MotionGrey has partnered with the business to design customised tabletops for its standing desks, all of whom have been packed and shipped straight to customers.
The team is continuously looking for potential local partnerships and aims to tap more local artists as it continues to expand its product lineup.
It has also partnered with local influencers, helping them master their craft by providing them with ergonomic solutions.
Boxed Section: Testimonial from a Partner Influencer
“There is no perfect posture and the most important thing is to change your posture regularly and switch between sitting/standing positions.” ‒ Queenie, Physiotherapist & lecturer at UofT
To learn more about the MotionGrey products and the brand’s advocacy, you can head over to its website or its Instagram page.
