OptimComfort Expands Manufacturing To Larger Facility In Plantersville, Mississippi
12/23/2014
OptimComfort’s Hybrid lift chair is designed for individuals affected by musculoskeletal and neurological impairments. The company currently has a showroom in Tupelo. Prior to OptimComfort officials’ decision to locate a manufacturing operation in Plantersville, they outsourced the operations to contractors.
“My business partner Judith DeShong and I are committed to designing furniture that significantly improves the quality of life for physically challenged individuals and their caregivers. Our lift chairs not only maintain those individuals’ integrity, they are designed to ensure maximum comfort and support,” said OptimComfort President Angela Howard. “We are proud to begin manufacturing our furniture in Lee County and are grateful for the opportunity to employ 70 individuals from the town of Plantersville and the surrounding areas.”
As an incentive, the Mississippi Development Authority provided assistance in support of the project for building renovations. The Tennessee Valley Authority also provided assistance.
“I appreciate the OptimComfort team for choosing to locate the manufacturing of its innovative medical lift chairs in Lee County and for creating 70 new job opportunities for the area’s workforce,” Governor Phil Bryant said. “The company could have located these operations out of state, and the fact they selected to locate in an existing facility in Plantersville serves as a testament to the strong business climate and workforce found in Mississippi. I wish the company many years of continued success.”
“OptimComfort is a great example of the entrepreneurial spirit found in Mississippi, and we are glad to have assisted the company as it prepares to begin manufacturing its Hybrid lift chair in Plantersville,” said MDA Executive Director Brent Christensen. “We thank our partners at the Community Development Foundation, Tennessee Valley Authority, the town of Plantersville and Lee County for their efforts in bringing this project to fruition.”
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