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US: Furniture makers expanding production capacity
La-Z-Boy announced an investment of approximately US$26 million over three years in its largest upholstered furniture manufacturing plant in the US. The investment includes a new innovation centre, various renovations and technology upgrades, and a new transportation terminal. Other US furniture and cabinet manufacturers have announced expansion or investment plans, including cabinet hardware supplier Blum who will invest US$16 million in upgrades at its headquarters in North Carolina. MasterBrand Cabinets has announced it will grow its workforce at its plants in Indiana. Growth in furniture orders, shipments and retail sales New furniture orders increased 8% in November 2016 from the same time last year, according to the Smith Leonhard industry survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors. This followed a 1% increase reported in October. Over 60% of survey... Continue reading
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February 24, 2017
US: Furniture makers expanding production capacity
La-Z-Boy announced an investment of approximately US$26 million over three years in its largest upholstered furniture manufacturing plant in the US. The investment includes a new innovation centre, various renovations and technology upgrades, and a new transportation terminal. Other US furniture and cabinet manufacturers have announced expansion or investment plans, including cabinet hardware supplier Blum who will invest US$16 million in upgrades at its headquarters in North Carolina. MasterBrand Cabinets has announced it will grow its workforce at its plants in Indiana. Growth in furniture orders, shipments and retail sales New furniture orders increased 8% in November 2016 from the same time last year, according to the Smith Leonhard industry survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors. This followed a 1% increase reported in October. Over 60% of survey... Continue reading
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US: Furniture makers expanding production capacity
La-Z-Boy announced an investment of approximately US$26 million over three years in its largest upholstered furniture manufacturing plant in the US. The investment includes a new innovation centre, various renovations and technology upgrades, and a new transportation terminal. Other US furniture and cabinet manufacturers have announced expansion or investment plans, including cabinet hardware supplier Blum who will invest US$16 million in upgrades at its headquarters in North Carolina. MasterBrand Cabinets has announced it will grow its workforce at its plants in Indiana. Growth in furniture orders, shipments and retail sales New furniture orders increased 8% in November 2016 from the same time last year, according to the Smith Leonhard industry survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors. This followed a 1% increase reported in October. Over 60% of survey... Continue reading