Uttermost CEO Mac Cooper expects 2026 to be a strong growth year for the company, particularly in the outdoor category. Two accomplishments stand out this year for Cooper, who joined the family business in 1987 when it was a very small company, manufacturing wall décor. The roots of Uttermost go back almost 70 years, manufacturing for companies like Bassett, Vaughan-Bassett, Hooker, Stanley and Kincaid. “First, was the accomplishment of 50 years in business,” Cooper said. “My parents founded Uttermost in 1975 and established our culture and principles that we still follow today. It was rewarding to celebrate this year at markets with our many customers, as well at our headquarters with over 500 of our Uttermost family and friends.” The company has grown organically since the 80s while adding product categories including furniture, lighting of all types, and accessories. It has also added new brands including Revelation, Salt & Light and recently, Uttermost Outdoor. The outdoor product debut in all of its product categories was the second biggest accomplishment of the year for Cooper. “We could not have been more pleased with the reception beginning in April, after more than a year of focused design and development,” he said. “We see tremendous potential for rapid growth in outdoor with customers.
