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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

American Furniture Expands Production Centers In Amory, Mississippi

12/23/2015
American Furniture expanded its footprint in The Magnolia State by locating a manufacturing plant in Amory, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate investment of $560,000 and the creation of 140 jobs in Monroe County. American Furniture has existing manufacturing operations in Ecru, Mississippi, where the company has 757 employees.

For the expansion, American Furniture is locating six manufacturing lines in the 130,000-square-foot facility most recently occupied by Madison House Furniture. The company will also use part of the building for warehousing and distribution.

“AFM is excited about our start-up in Amory and being located in Monroe County. Our hope was to attract skilled associates that could jump start the operation, and our expectations have been surpassed by the number and skill levels of applicants we have received. Without the support of Mississippi Development Authority, the city and county, and the Monroe County Chamber, this project would not have happened so quickly,” said American Furniture CEO Al Wiygul.

“Having grown up in Amory, I am proud to give back to a community that gave so much to me as a child growing up here. Our plan will put us at six production lines by the end of January. Our business has grown at 20-plus percent for the last three years. If that momentum continues, this could be just the beginning,” he added.

Mississippi Development Authority provided assistance in support of the project for building modifications. The city of Amory and Monroe County provided assistance, as well.

“MDA salutes the talented teams at the city of Amory, Monroe County and the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce for their leadership, which along with the MDA team, supported American Furniture’s expansion into Amory,” said MDA Executive Director Glenn McCullough. “We look forward to this great company’s continued successful growth in North Mississippi.”

“Mississippi’s furniture manufacturing industry has experienced significant growth over the past year, and American Furniture’s expansion into Amory is a good indicator that momentum will continue in the coming year. Additionally, the company’s expansion speaks volumes about the state’s supportive business climate and skilled workforce,” Governor Phil Bryant said.

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