Furniture Manufacturing

The Furniture Capital of the World

#1

State for Furniture Manufacturing Jobs

32K

Furniture Manufacturing Workforce

850+

Furniture Manufacturers Located in NC

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Furniture
Manufacturing
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SBA Home Announces First North American Manufacturing Facility

SBA Home, a furniture manufacturer, will create 250 jobs in Davie County. The newly created company says it will invest more than $70 million to establish its first North American furniture production facility in the Town of Mocksville.

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NexGen Cabinets Selects Duplin County for East Coast Operation

Residential cabinet manufacturer, NexGen Cabinets Inc., will create 42 new jobs in Duplin County. The company will invest more than $6.7 million to establish an East Coast assembly and manufacturing facility in the Town of Wallace.

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For the Fifth Year in a Row, North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business

CNBC named North Carolina as second-best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment.

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When it comes to furniture manufacturing, North Carolina stands second to none.

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National Average Furniture Manufacturing Workforce
$296M+
in Furniture Exports Annually
550+
Wood Product Manufacturing Establishments
650+
Textile and Textile Product Mills

The Nation’s Largest Furniture Manufacturing Industry

North Carolina’s furniture industry consists of 850+ furniture manufacturers and 2,000+ suppliers in wood, steel, and metal products and textiles manufacturing. Our concentration of furniture manufacturing activity is nearly 4x the national average.

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Top Market, Lowest Cost

Getting top quality talent in the country’s largest furniture market doesn’t come at a hefty price. With a 2.25% corporate tax rate (0% by 2030) and competitive wage rates in a right-to-work state, our cost of doing business is hard to beat.

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Furniture’s World Fair

High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 attendees to High Point twice a year. The market hosts more than 2,000 exhibitors, with more than 100 countries represented.

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Furniture Companies in North Carolina

North Carolina’s low cost of labor, its low corporate tax rates, and its manufacturing talent all attract companies in the furniture field. Not to mention, the legacy of the industry here draws a spotlight.
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Ashley Furniture

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Century

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Vanguard

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Sealy

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Lexington Home Brands

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Leggett & Platt

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Klaussner Home Furnishings

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Kincaid

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Fairfield

The skilled manufacturing workforce, high level of information technology and growth potential in the state make it an excellent choice for expansion.

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The EDPNC helps businesses large and small succeed in North Carolina. For assistance, fill out the form and a member of our team will be in touch.

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Bryn Covington

Bryn Covington

Business Development Associate