Consumer safety groups weigh in on recent clothing storage unit recalls
Safety advocates voice concern that lightweight units featuring fabric drawer construction are being sold online WASHINGTON — Consumer safety advocates have weighed in on the …
Category: Manufacturing
Braxton Culler acquires former Klaussner manufacturing plant in Candor, North Carolina
Newly formed Peachtree Works is resuming operations in 3 interconnected facilities with more than 400,000 square feet of production space CANDOR, N.C. — In a …
Ethan Allen awarded Great Place to Work Mexico for 8th consecutive year
DANBURY, Conn. – For the eighth year in a row, Ethan Allen’s upholstery operations in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, have earned the Great Place to Work Mexico …
Dorel Q3 results reflect downsizing of its furniture division
Dorel Home reports 40.7% decline in Q3 revenue, representing an intentional reduction of noncore SKUs MONTREAL — Dorel Industries reported a 15.7% decline in revenue …
A High Point Market conversation with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
HIGH POINT — At the October High Point Market, Home News Now sat down with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture, who talked …
MillerKnoll named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Greenest Companies
ZEELAND, Mich. – MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, has been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Greenest Companies. This list recognizes the …
Ashley welcomes nearly 1,000 students across US for Manufacturing Month tours
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries concluded a successful Manufacturing Month celebration, welcoming nearly 1,000 students to its manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas and …
Smith Leonard report: Furniture orders, shipments down from August 2024
New orders were down 3% and shipments were down 6% from a year ago HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments of residential furniture were …
A look back at private equity investments in the furniture industry
The American furniture business was built by families — craftsmen who measured success in legacy, quality and relationships, not quarterly earnings. Over time, private equity …
Modular Closets moving from New Jersey to North Carolina
Manufacturer of customizable closet systems will invest $30 million in renovation of former Sara Lee plant in Kernersville KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A manufacturer of customizable …
