Report: Investment firm in talks to acquire Kuka Home parent
SHANGHAI — Investment firm Infore Group is in talks to acquire Jason Furniture Hangzhou, the parent company of Kuka Home, according to MT Newswires. According …
Category: Manufacturing
Kevin Sauder receives AHFA Distinguished Service Award
Third-generation executive of family business recognized for his innovative, steady and forward thinking and for being a builder of business strategies HIGH POINT — Kevin …
John-Richard more than doubles capacity in Vietnam
Company moved into new facility earlier this fall and has begun production of its case goods and upholstery line HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — …
BIA makes its debut at Boutique Design New York Nov. 12-13
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Leading mattress manufacturer Bedding Industries of America (BIA) is set to exhibit at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) on Nov. 12 …
Some industry players prepare for a rebound post-recession
Aggressive product introductions, store openings offer the potential to gain market share for those willing to take the risk HIGH POINT — Few would describe …
Ashley hosts student plant tours during October for National Manufacturing Day
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC provided tours to local students to celebrate National Manufacturing Day for the seventh year in a row. Throughout October, …
Report: YOY August furniture orders up 29%
Furniture shipments were down 17% from last year, with 2022 results reflecting the impact of high backlogs in 2020 and 2021 HIGH POINT — New …
Musings on Italy, where many fine things have originated, including Natuzzi
FIRENZE, Italy — My family marked the occasion of the recent High Point Market by leaving the country. Fortunately for this column, we escaped to …
Consumer confidence falls again in September
Fears of a recession continue to rise amid high interest rates, rising prices WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell again in September, the Conference Board reported …
Fine Cotton Factory launches 1st knitted top-of-bed line featuring apparel-grade yarns
ETOBICOKE, Canada — Fine Cotton Factory, a leading textiles manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly knits for the North American market in both the home furnishings and …
