King Koil names Don Pflug vice president, operations
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Mattress manufacturer King Koil has named industry veteran Don Pflug, vice president, operations. He was most recently with Southerland, where he was …
Category: Manufacturing
Bassett Furniture’s BenchMade moves the needle on domestic case goods
Solid wood furniture made in Martinsville and Bassett, Va. has become a major part of the company’s wood assortment MARTINSVILLE, Va. – In recent years, …
Urban Roads expands upholstery offerings out of Mexico
Company is sourcing from multiple plants, offering an even wider selection of sofas and sectionals HIGH POINT — Importer Urban Roads said it has expanded …
Furniture sources slash SKUs to improve product flows in climate of high demand, short supply
Decisions involving “what matters the most?” to retailers means being able to produce goods that can ship as soon as possible HIGH POINT — When …
A closer look at Riverside’s new showroom
In June, Riverside Furniture occupied its new showroom at 401 S. Main St., a former YMCA building that was converted into permanent showroom and office space for the Fort Smith, Ark.-based case goods importer.
Groupe Bermex showroom move reflects shift in strategy
Company narrows focus to two core solid wood furniture brands, Bermex and Dinec HIGH POINT — When Canadian brands Bermex and Dinec move to their …
Southerland invests in new equipment, lean manufacturing to boost capacity at Nashville plant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mattress manufacturer Southerland is adding new equipment and also is implementing a lean manufacturing process that will boost capacity and add workers …
Vietnam re-opening is complicated by rules guiding movement in post-pandemic environment
Communication in the weeks and months ahead will help provide transparency into supply chain challenges and the flow of product News that Vietnam could reopen …
Shifman Mattress Co. launches collection tailored to select designer showrooms
NEWARK, N.J. – Shifman Mattress Co., a leading designer and manufacturer of handcrafted luxury mattresses, will launch its first mattress collection offered exclusively to select designer …
Vietnam shutdown expected to continue through end of September
The good news for retailers is that more workers are being vaccinated, meaning they can return to work soon HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — …
