Drew Sweeney joins Hooker Furnishings as VP sales, domestic upholstery
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Drew Sweeney has joined Hooker Furnishings as vice president of sales, domestic upholstery. He started the role around the April …
Category: Manufacturing
Woodbridge Furniture nearly doubles its production, distribution footprint
Recently completed project increases its custom capabilities and also sharpens lead times on wood furniture and upholstery THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Accent and occasional seating and …
Longtime AFMA government affairs executive Joseph Gregory Gerard dies at age 85
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Joseph Gregory Gerard, a longtime government affairs executive with the former American Furniture Manufacturers Association, died April 29. He was 85. …
Will pause in tariffs help China regain footing in furniture?
While some industry officials have applauded the 90-day reprieve, furniture production that has already moved to Vietnam and other countries may not return HIGH POINT …
Report: Vietnam furniture shipments rose 21.6% in 2024
Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis also shows the country’s strong growth was boosted by high levels of wood furniture production RICHMOND, Va. — Vietnam outpaced …
Malaysian International Furniture Fair sees increase in attendance from buyers, exhibitors
March 1-4 show also reports an increase in written orders during the event KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The 2025 edition of the Malaysian International Furniture …
U.S., China reach temporary reprieve on tariffs
WASHINGTON — On Sunday, the two countries announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs that will reduce U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. …
Spring Air adds Sound Sleep to licensee roster
Deal was the result of Sound Sleep’s recent merger with Idaho-based Everton Mattress WOBURN, Massachusetts — Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has …
Longtime industry sales rep Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr. dies at age 85
SARASOTA, Fla. — Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr., a longtime industry manufacturers’ sales representative, died here on March 30. He was 85. According to his obituary, …
Domestic upholstery resources pivot amid higher China fabric costs
Companies recover pieces, using domestic fabrics while also pulling from inventory to help offset the higher prices of fabrics from Chinese mills facing 145% tariffs …
