Home Source Intl to open U.S. plant
HTT Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 6/27/2012 7:49:37 AM
Atlanta - Home Source International will build a plant in Marianna, Fla., for cut-and-sew home textiles operations and to manufacture furniture and lighting for its recent acquisition, Shiner International.
The 300,000-square-foot facility will support Home Source's retail and hospitality accounts with shorter lead times, quicker turnaround, smaller minimums and more flexible supply chain logistics and replenishment, according to Keith Sorgeloos, Home Source president and ceo.
"We are proud to once again bring ‘Crafted with Pride in the USA' back to these industries, as well as the people who once earned their living manufacturing home textiles and furnishings," said Sorgeloos. "Home Source looks forward to many years of success in building a business and community the old-fashioned way . . . supporting ‘Made in USA' and American jobs."
The plant is expected to open this summer.
The company worked with the State of Florida, the Jackson County Development Council, the City of Marianna and Enterprise Florida to develop the project.
"After recently visiting more than 15 rural counties statewide, I know how important these jobs are to Jackson County," said Governor Rick Scott. "Home Source International's choice of Florida's Great Northwest demonstrates that all of our communities are competitive, regardless of their size and population. It also shows that Florida possesses the talent, resources and business climate to encourage companies to expand and create jobs in our state."
Congratulations! - this is fantastic news!
Charles Hurley - 2012-06-27 22:55:05 EDTCongratultions Keith and Company. Nice News!
Steve Hoffman - 2012-06-27 10:15:02 EDTToo often, industry looks at the direct bottom line vs. the indirect bottom line. The indirect bottom line is amount of revenue lost when a critical market is lost due to reduced purchasing power (unemployment). Companies provide jobs, the jobs provide purchasing power to the market, purchasing power provides increased sales. Because of this, companies are interdependent, providing customers for one another through employment. The higher wages within the market can be a concern, but the total loss of the market is greater. Companies that moved overseas to beat the wages, removed a great number of potential consumers, causing other companies to move to overseas markets for sales. A corporate manager once said, "We have to rely on China and Europe for sales, because no one is buying in the US." It's no big suprise when no one is employed!
David K. Winton - 2012-06-27 09:45:06 EDTFinally ! Manufacturing Back in the US. I saw the breakdown of many Home Fashion Mills ... this gives me hope
Heidi Spivack - 2012-06-27 09:30:41 EDT-
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