The power of technology in a world of furniture backlogs and labor shortages
A panel of experts at last month’s Furniture Manufacturing Expo offers insights into investing in technology and balancing equipment needs with human talent HICKORY, N.C. …
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October IBIA Expo in Turkey offers bedding supply chain solutions
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Bedding manufacturers seeking to diversify their supply chain may find solutions at this autumn’s Mattress Supply Industry & Technology Fair. The IBIA …
MLily USA begins production on 2 new collections shown in Las Vegas
Products expected to ship in the fall KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2022) – MLILY USA plans to begin U.S. production on two new mattress collections introduced at …
Richloom purchase of Chambers Fabrics pays off in period of supply chain woes
Domestic capacity, speed to market keeps company resilient as a supplier to the domestic upholstery industry HIGH POINT — When Richloom Weaving purchased the fabric …
Doug Bassett’s thoughts on business, disruption and other events of the past 2 years
In a letter to HNN’s editor-in-chief, the president of Vaughan-Bassett says the industry’s whipsaw from no business during a lockdown to boom times and then …
Ethan Allen reports double-digit increases in Q4 sales, earnings
DANBURY, Ct. – Ethan Allen Interiors reported double-digit increases in sales and earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended June 30. The …
Importers help Vietnam, other Asian factories manage the slowdown
Many say keeping lines of communications open is critical to maintaining sourcing relationships HIGH POINT — As uncertainty continues to loom in the U.S. furniture …
Tempur Sealy presentation offers window into company’s strategy and future
Company sees big opportunities in international markets and through OEM business LEXINGTON, Ky. — A glance at Tempur Sealy International’s latest investor presentation offers a …
JPMA names Lisa Trofe executive director
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has named Lisa Trofe as its new executive director, a role previously held by long-time association executive …
AICO ramps up new Vietnam manufacturing, distribution facility
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Full line furniture manufacturer AICO said it has opened a 500,000-square-foot plant and warehouse facility that also includes showrooms …
