by Company said plant will be operational by March and increase Vietnam capacity by 30%
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Vietnam with a new plant that will produce motion upholstery for the North American market.
The company announced that it has signed a long-term lease for a state-of-the-art 624,000-square-foot plant in the Binh Duong province in Vietnam. The facility is in addition to the 4.1 million square feet of production Kuka has in its nearby Binh Phuoc plant. It established this facility in 2019 and today it produces motion and stationary upholstery as well as upholstered beds, accent chairs and dining chairs and bar stools.
Expected to be operational by March, the new motion upholstery plant will bring the company’s total Vietnam production footprint to 4.7 million square feet and increase Vietnam production capacity by 30%. It also will employ 1.300 workers, up from 7,000 it employs in Vietnam currently.
The company said its decision to expand in Vietnam “was driven by unprecedented demand for Kuka Home’s products and the confidence of its customers.”
For the year-end 2024, Kuka reported a “record-breaking” 26% growth rate, crediting its success “to strong customer partnerships and the dedication of its team across product development, sales and marketing.”
“Our commitment to meeting customer demand and delivering exceptional quality remains at the forefront of everything we do,” said Matt Harrison, president of Kuka Home North America. “This expansion not only increases our production capacity by 30% but also ensures we stay ahead of market needs while continuing to drive innovation and leadership in the upholstery manufacturing industry.”
The manufacturer has what it describes as a “highly efficient vertically integrated supply chain” that spans more than 10 global furniture factories, as well as mattress and mechanism factories and production and design research centers in China, Vietnam, Mexico and High Point.
The announcement comes as President Trump has threatened an additional 10% tariff on China imports, which would fall on top of goods that already face a 25% tariff. Observers note, however, that this likely is part of a negotiating tactic to encourage China to abandon unfair trade practices. It also is below a 60% tariff the administration discussed initially and that industry observers have also interpreted as a negotiating tactic.
Amid these discussions, Kuka said it also is preparing to unveil plans for a major new manufacturing facility in another Asian country, which is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2026.
“This upcoming development will further solidify Kuka Home’s global manufacturing footprint and position the company to meet growing demand across its global markets,” the company said.
The company also is showing at this week’s Las Vegas Market where dealers can see new and inline product and learn more about the new plant. The company is located in space B-1001 of the World Market Center.
