HICKORY, NC–Furniture company, Design Foundry, will open a new furniture manufacturing facility in Catawba County.
The new location in Hickory will reportedly create 202 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.
“North Carolina is the international home of the furniture industry with leading manufacturers, designers and events,” said Governor Cooper. “Our state’s experienced furniture talent is the reason for our success. Design Foundry’s decision to open a new facility in Hickory both underscores our reputation and sets the industry up for future growth.”
The company will emphasize the strong tradition of handmade furniture combined with technology dsdto create new methods of manufacturing.
Design Foundry will hire craftspeople, in addition to those with education or experience based in science, technology, engineering and math.
The company plans to use advanced equipment and practices in their manufacturing processes and say salaries will vary by position and experience with the average starting at $57,995.
“Catawba County has the experienced craftsman that furniture manufacturers need to succeed,” said N.C. Senator Andy Wells. “I am proud to welcome Design Foundry’s new project in Hickory.”
