CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis . – Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley), the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world, announced plans to open a new facility in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
The multi-million-dollar investment will create more than 200 new manufacturing and office support jobs for the area. Hiring started in May with production set to begin in June. The company will host a ribbon-cutting event in the coming month. The 127,000 sq. ft. facility, located at 925 First Avenue, serves as an upholstery furniture manufacturing site.
This new location expands the company’s already established national network of 12 production facilities servicing the U.S. The Chippewa Falls site will work in coordination with Ashley’s Arcadia, Wis., advanced manufacturing and distribution facility, located 60 miles to the South. The company’s multi-million-dollar investment will be put toward updating the facility along with machinery and equipment costs.
“The high demand for furniture has led us to increase our manufacturing operations which supports brick-and-mortar retail, as well as our e-commerce growth. We couldn’t be more thrilled to join the Chippewa Falls community; with a rich history and many other Wisconsin-based businesses in the surrounding area, we feel right at home,” said Todd Wanek, President and CEO, Ashley Furniture Industries. “The investments we’re making in our company and the expansions into new communities demonstrate our willingness to reinvest in our people, our facilities and our operations to ensure we are well-positioned to meet our customers’ expectations.”
“We are very fortunate to have Ashley Furniture choose to expand their operations in Chippewa Falls,” said Greg Hoffman, City of Chippewa Falls Mayor. “Our community is a great fit for Ashley and Ashley is a great fit for our community. We welcome this organization into the tapestry of Chippewa Falls’ proud past and vibrant future.”
(Ashley Furniture)
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