Virco Inc.

Virco Inc. is a Torrance-based American manufacturer specializing in furniture and equipment for K–12 education, with roots dating back to its founding in 1950 by Julian Virtue. The company designs and manufactures classroom furniture, seating, tables, and related products used by schools and public institutions nationwide, with major facilities in Torrance, California and Conway, Arkansas. Long recognized as a dominant supplier in Southern California’s public education market, Virco has combined large-scale domestic manufacturing with extensive environmental initiatives, including early adoption of recycling programs and indoor air-quality standards. Despite long-term financial volatility tied to public school funding cycles, Virco remains a major institutional supplier and manufacturing employer with deep ties to the South Bay.