Furniture Factories? (High Point, Asheville, Hickory: find a job, purchases, cabinet)

[shoebottom]

Can you tell me some of the furniture factories that are in North Carolina? We are looking to relocate and my husband has been in furniture for years. If possible please give me the city and name of the factory. Anywhere in the state is fine, just looking now. Thanks so much.

[arbyunc]

If you're trying to find a job, unfortunately furniture is one of the worst industries to be in right now. Over the past 10 years many factories in NC have been closed in favor of Asian imports, leaving thousands of people out of work. If your husband has a niche skill (like upholstering) he may be able to get lucky, but even then there will be lots of competition for jobs. At any rate, the furniture industry in NC (what's left of it) is concentrated around High Point/Thomasville, Hickory, and Lenoir, with some smaller producers scattered around other parts of the state. You can google "NC furniture manufacturers" to find more info.

[shoebottom]

thanks.. upholstering is what he does.

[SunnyKayak]

Upholstery and others are taking a mini boom in the area. I would focus in Hickory area temp agencies is best bet to optain these jobs.
Here some new job postings

United Furniture to add 200 jobs in Lexington

High Point furniture company to add 100 jobs

Furniture maker to expand will employ 64 in Hildebran Near Hickory NC

California furniture maker opens Hickory plant plans to employ 200

Ethan Allen to add 90 jobs in Old Fort Near Asheville NC

Cabinet maker to expand in Kinston plans to add 334 jobs during the next three years

Furniture maker to open factory will employ 75 in Conover Near Hickory

Several hundered jobs coming to High Point Polo Ralph Lauren Co

[arbyunc]

Originally Posted by shoebottom

thanks.. upholstering is what he does.

Your chances are much better then. Good upholsterers are always in demand, and as Sunny says the industry is picking up a bit. Fortunately the Asia outsourcing didn't affect upholstered furniture as much because people want customization. You can't make the product until the customer actually purchases it, and the additional shipping time from Asia makes the wait much too long for most people.

Good luck in your search!