Manufacturing Archives - Page 29 of 132

Report: 2023 furniture imports fell 21.6%

Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis shows major decline in shipments from China, Vietnam and Malaysia HIGH POINT — Furniture imports were battered in 2023, largely …

Furniture exports fell 4.1% in 2023

Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis shows decline to major markets such as Australia, the UK and Japan, but numbers are offset by increases to China, …

January housing starts fell less than 1% from last year

Year-over-year increase in home completions and permits issued signals potential rebound in new construction WASHINGTON — U.S. housing starts fell in January compared to the …

Kuka Home promotes 3 to new positions

Promotions aim to recognize, nurture and advance talent within the organization HIGH POINT — Upholstery resource Kuka Home has promoted three of its team members …

Gat Creek expansion shows commitment to US manufacturing

Case goods producer completes multiyear expansion expected to double its capacity BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Solid wood furniture manufacturer Gat Creek has completed a $10 …

Inside Gat Creek’s expanded US case goods plant

In mid-January, Home News Now visited Gat Creek’s Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, plant, which has been expanded by 40,000 square feet for a total of …

New rule will likely impact independent contractors

If you’ve been in this business for more than five minutes, you already know two things: 1. Change is our only constant. 2. Our sector …

Will continuing logistics disruptions renew interest in nearshoring?

Container prices have had the industry in a panic once again, with talk of rising prices if rates continue to escalate Geopolitical events continue to …

King Koil extends licensing agreement with 5 international licensees

AVONDALE, Arizona — King Koil, a global leader in the manufacture of quality mattress products, has extended its long-term licensing agreements with five international licensees, three …