Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. is spending more than $6 million to double the size of its reclining upholstery plant in Whitehall in western Wisconsin and add 225 jobs.
Ashley, which is based in Arcadia, will add 80,000 square feet to the facility, which now has 400 employees, Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday. The expansion broke ground Tuesday and is expected to be completed in December.
Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley, said his company is the largest producer of "motion upholstery" in the upper Midwest. Its largest rivals in the competitive category are in the United states and China.
"The improvements in our Whitehall facility allow for the expansion of motion upholstery manufacturing in Wisconsin," he said in a press release from Walker's office. "These improvements include new production equipment, a more efficient facility layout, and the elimination of waste in handling and transportation."
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Branches of Bristol Ltd - Bristol Evening Post
Good choice, Great Value.
“ If you're looking for good quality pine or oak furniture then this place has probably the best choice and prices in Bristol. They do a great made to measure service in oak furniture at very reasonable prices. The free parking at the rear of the shop isn't obvious but it's easy to find once you get directions. ”
Tuesday, May 29 2012, 9:02AM
Branches of Bristol is an independent retailer who specialises in quality wood furniture, particularly oak furniture and pine furniture, for the home with the accent on value for money.
Branches of Bristol has been established for 15 years selling quality solid pine furniture and oak furniture for every room in the house. As one of the largest retailers of furniture in Bristol, our buying power enables us to offer a wide range of solid wood furniture at exceptional prices.
Our buyers search throughout the world to bring you the widest range of oak furniture and pine furniture for your
Manufactured by craftsmen, your quality pine furniture and solid oak furniture is created to last you a lifetime and more
Source: www.thisisbristol.co.uk
United Furniture sales manager Bob Saunders dies at 63 - Furniture Today
Gary Evans -- Furniture Today, May 29, 2012
TIERRA VERDE, Fla. — Funeral services were held here Sunday for industry veteran Bob Saunders, who died May 22 of a heart attack. He was 63.
Saunders had 42 years in retail, manufacturing and sales for the furniture industry, including six years as national sales manager for upholstery source United Furniture.
He spent 28 years in the rent-to-own industry also was an active member for many years of the Assn. of Progressive Rental Organizations until stepping down in 2009. He was named APRO Vendor of the Year in 2000.
Saunders also worked to defend the industry in the Kentucky legislature.
"Bob was a beloved member of the United management team specializing in the rent-to-own industry. Our entire company is saddened by the sudden loss of Bob. He had a huge heart and was always committed to his friends, customers and company," United said in a written statement.
"Bob put everything he had into his work and was a champion for the industry and always faithful to our prospective and association members," said Cindy Ferguson, marketing director for APRO. "I had the pleasure of working with him for over 20 years and you could always count on Bob to tell you the truth with his own unique brand of humor. We will miss him greatly."
Saunders is survived by his wife Sheila Saunders; sons Scott Saunders and Ron Saunders; stepchildren Nikki Carter, Trevor Carter, C.J. Elmore; brother David Harrod; and seven grandchildren.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Assn.
Source: www.furnituretoday.com
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