PRESS-NEWS.org - Press Release Distribution
PRESS RELEASES DISTRIBUTION

Norwegian Furniture Manufacturer Ekornes Opens Stressless Sofa Plant in North Carolina

Furniture Manufacturer Ekornes ASA to open new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Morgantown, NC USA. Company looks to employ 58 at new facility and build Stressless line sofas.

2012-06-14
DAVENPORT, IA, June 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) Ekornes ASA a Norwegian manufacturer of such brands as Ekornes, Stressless and Svane will be opening a new 100,000 square foot United States Stressless facility located in Morganton, North Carolina. Ekornes currently operates six production facilities throughout Norway. This will be the first production facility for Ekornes outside of Europe and is expected to greatly reduce lead times on Stressless sofas made for delivery in the United States and Canada.

Ekornes has stated that internal sofa components will continue to be manufactured in Norwegian factories. However the new United States plant will receive these components and will then do sewing and assembly in the Morganton, North Carolina facility. As of January 16, 2012 Ekornes has been training 11 employees full time and hopes to have that number up to 40 by the end of the year. Employee training is expected to take anywhere from 6 to 8 months. Company projections planned to see that number up to 58 jobs.

Hendrick Construction based out of Charlotte, NC was awarded the contract to build the facility in August of 2011 and completed it towards the end of last year. The company has a long successful portfolio of commercial construction throughout the American Southeast. Past projects have included corporate headquarters, industrial health care facilities, clinics as well as local schools and government buildings.
Burke Development Inc. was responsible for helping to bring the Ekornes manufacturing facility to North Carolina. BDI also partnered with such organizations as Red Rock Developments, City of Morganton, Burke County Commissioners and Western Piedmont Council of Governments to help make this possible. Special support and efforts to help locate the plant in Morganton also came from State representatives Mitch Gillespie, Hugh Blackwell and Senator Warren Daniel.

Retail stores such as LifeStyles Furniture in Davenport, Iowa an Ekornes dealer for over 15 years have welcomed the news of a Stressless sofa plant in the United States, said President Brian Banks. "The US warehouse has always had a strong selection of Stressless recliners however sofas, loveseats and chairs most often had to be ordered out of Norway with 12-14 week lead times. This often made consumers hesitant to commit to a waiting period of months for a custom piece of furniture. The expectation is that these lead times will be greatly reduced once the US plant is running at capacity."

This is an enormous step for Ekornes and its presence in North America which up to this point has only been in the form of a warehousing facility located in Somerset, New Jersey. Committing to Stressless sofa manufacturing facilities in the United States of a product that has always been European designed and built, the company is looking towards future growth in this market as well as faster lead times for the North American consumer. Establishing a manufacturing facility in North Carolina helps to meet the needs of an expanding US market and will ensure quicker lead times for the popular line of Stressless sofas, loveseats and chairs.

About LifeStyles Furniture:
LifeStyles Furniture is a retailer located in Davenport, IA. The company has been offering modern contemporary designed furniture for over 20 years in the Quad Cities area. European and American brands make up the majority of the store's furniture lineup with a commitment to quality high-end furniture products. Located at 4711 North Brady Street Davenport, IA 52806 and online at http://www.LifeStylesFurniture.com

About Ekornes ASA:
Ekornes ASA is a Norwegian manufacturer of upholstered furniture and mattresses. Known for their main brands such as Ekornes, Stressless and Svane the company sells to over 30 countries across 5 continents throughout the world. Ekornes currently operates plants in both Norway and the United States. Manufacturing website located at Ekornes.com


ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Haskell & White Expands Services to Cover REITs, Hires Roger E. Laty

2012-06-14
Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California's largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms, has hired Roger E. Laty, CPA, as principal. The 20-year real estate investment trust (REIT) veteran will support an expansion of Haskell & White's real estate services into the REIT industry. "This expansion of our services is in response to a growing number of firms that are structuring REITS to foster growth and raise capital," said Brad Graves, partner in charge of Haskell & White's Tax Services Group. "Roger's extensive ...

New York City to Host First Fabric Showcase in the New Korea International Trade Association Textile Showcase Series

2012-06-14
KITA (Korea International Trade Association) New York is proud to announce the launch of a new series of textile showcases, connecting U.S. apparel-fabric buyers, product developers, and merchandisers with top Korean fabric companies, promoting international trade and fostering new business opportunities. The first showcase event, featuring trendsetting Korean fabric manufacturer KyungChin Corporation, will be held in New York City, the fashion and fabric capital of the world, from June 12-14, 2012. If you happen to miss this showcase, KyungChin Corporation can arrange ...

Citrin Cooperman Adds Colleen S. Vallen, CPA, CFF to Lead Valuation & Forensic Services Practice in Philadelphia

2012-06-14
Citrin Cooperman announced today that Colleen S. Vallen, CPA, CFF, has joined the Philadelphia office as the lead partner in this office's Valuation & Forensic Services practice. Previously a partner with ParenteBeard, Vallen has spent more than 15 years focused on forensic issues, fraud investigations, forensic litigation support and economic damage analysis. She also possesses broad experience in financial document analysis, investigation and review and the preparation of court-related materials. "I am impressed by the depth of talent in Citrin Cooperman's ...

FoxTrax To Display New Asset Tracker Devices at the Government Fleet Expo in Denver, Colorado on June 18-20, 2012

2012-06-14
The FoxTrax team will be in Denver, Colorado on June 18-20, showcasing GPS tracking devices at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference. FoxTrax's sales and distribution representatives will demonstrate it's new GPS Trackers, answer questions, and provide information about the devices' hardware and software. Transportation and logistics professionals around the country trust FoxTrax's GPS Trackers to provide real-time tracking updates, provide historical route tracking data, dispatching tools, and time management reports. "Our mission is to help our customers ...

Fusebill Expands Board of Directors

2012-06-14
Fusebill, a high-growth provider of automated billing systems for subscription based businesses, announced today that Matt Hall and Joseph A. Nour, have joined the board of directors. Mr. Nour will serve as Chairman of the Board. Steve Adams, CEO, and co-founders Tyler Eyamie and Greg Burwell are also on the board. "I am very pleased to be involved with such a strong team," said. Nour. "We have a long history of working together in previous companies, and I look forward to helping the company continue to accelerate its growth." In response to ...

Announcing performers for The Judd & Jon Comedy & Music Hour(s): Peter Frampton, Ray Romano, Bob Newhart, Colin Quinn, RZA & Pee-wee Herman Hosted by Judd Apatow and Featuring Jon Brion

2012-06-14
On June 14, 2012, popular director, producer, and screenwriter Judd Apatow and musician, film composer, and producer, Jon Brion, will host a unique evening of comedy and music at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica to benefit 826LA. Guests for the show will include Grammy winners Peter Frampton and RZA, Emmy Award winners Ray Romano and Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens), and comedians Bob Newhart and Colin Quinn. With a star-studded line-up, 826 founder Dave Eggers, and other celebrity guests, this event is sure to be an unforgettable night. Before the performance, VIP ticket ...

SecurityMetrics Now Scans for Over 50,000 External Network Vulnerabilities

2012-06-14
In its sixth year of being qualified as an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), SecurityMetrics now scans business, merchant, and home networks for over 50,000 external network vulnerabilities. SecurityMetrics maintains its list of vulnerabilities through rigorous updates of its proprietary scans engines, manual vulnerability verification, and expert analysis of over 4 million SecurityMetrics scans. When SecurityMetrics Vulnerability Scanning engines expose weaknesses that may allow criminals to exploit a ...

June Is African-American Music Appreciation Month (Sometimes Referred To As Black Music Month) & Big Fuss Records Is Proud To Present Patricia Wilder Free Single

2012-06-14
For the past twenty eight years, past presidents of the United States have announced to Americans that we should celebrate Black Music Month. Black Music Month takes place in June. President Jimmy Carter finally decreed that June would be the month of black music on June 7, 1979. For each year of his term, President Barack Obama has announced the observance, under the new title, African-American Music Appreciation Month. Big Fuss Records, Inc. is proud of President Barack Obama for his proposal to change the title and prefers the new designation. Big Fuss Records, Inc. ...

Plustek Unveils New Network-Attached Scanning Solutions at Info360 Show

2012-06-14
[Info360 - booth # 353] Plustek Technology Inc. (www.plustek.com/usa), a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer and professional imaging devices, will introduce several products at the Info360 show, including three new network-attached scanning devices: SmartOffice PN2040, SmartOffice SN8016U, SmartOffice EZScan 400, and the MobileOffice AD460 desktop scanner. Plustek will highlight its new SmartOffice PN2040 with new user interface software. Designed with the image quality, speed, reliability and flexibility demanded by business users, the Plustek SmartOffice PN2040 network ...

KRMEX Announces the Launch of Eight New Petroleum Swap Futures Contracts

2012-06-14
Trading will be available on the KRMEX trading floor and KRMEX Clearing Members, a set of flexible clearing services open to over-the-counter (OTC) market participants to substantially mitigate counterparty risk and provide neutral settlement prices across asset classes. These contracts will be listed by Korea Mercantile Exchange and subject to the rules and regulations of KRMEX.                The new swap futures contracts and their commodity codes will be: ·         Singapore Petroleum 95 unleaded vs. Singapore Petroleum 92 unleaded spread ·         European 3.5% ...

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:

Powerful legal and financial services enable kleptocracy, research shows

Carbon capture from constructed wetlands declines as they age

UCLA-led study establishes link between early side effects from prostate cancer radiation and long-term side effects

Life cycles of some insects adapt well to a changing climate. Others, not so much.

With generative AI, MIT chemists quickly calculate 3D genomic structures

The gut-brain connection in Alzheimer’s unveiled with X-rays

NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate new dengue therapeutic

Sound is a primary issue in the lives of skateboarders, study shows

Watch what you eat: NFL game advertisements promote foods high in fat, sodium

Red Dress Collection Concert hosted by Sharon Stone kicks off American Heart Month

One of the largest studies on preterm birth finds a maternal biomarker test significantly reduces neonatal morbidities and improves neonatal outcomes

One of the largest studies of its kind finds early intervention with iron delivered intravenously during pregnancy is a safe and effective treatment for anemia

New Case Western Reserve University study identifies key protein’s role in psoriasis

First-ever ethics checklist for portable MRI brain researchers

Addressing 3D effects of clouds for significant improvements of climate models

Gut microbes may mediate the link between drinking sugary beverages and diabetes risk

Ribosomes team up in difficult situations, new technology shows

Mortality trends among adults ages 25-44 in the US

Discontinuation and reinitiation of dual-labeled GLP-1 receptor agonists among us adults with overweight or obesity

Ultraprocessed food consumption and obesity development in Canadian children

Experts publish framework for global adoption of digital health in medical education

Canadian preschoolers get nearly half of daily calories from ultra-processed foods: University of Toronto study

City of Hope scientists identify mechanism for self-repair of the thymus, a crucial component of the immune system

New study reveals how reduced rainfall threatens plant diversity

New study reveals optimized in vitro fertilization techniques to boost coral restoration efforts in the Caribbean

No evidence that maternal sickness during pregnancy causes autism

Healthy gut bacteria that feed on sugar analyzed for the first time

240-year-old drug could save UK National Health Service £100 million a year treating common heart rhythm disorder

Detections of poliovirus in sewage samples require enhanced routine and catch-up vaccination and increased surveillance, according to ECDC report

Scientists unlock ice-repelling secrets of polar bear fur for sustainable anti-freezing solutions 

[Press-News.org] Norwegian Furniture Manufacturer Ekornes Opens Stressless Sofa Plant in North Carolina
Furniture Manufacturer Ekornes ASA to open new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Morgantown, NC USA. Company looks to employ 58 at new facility and build Stressless line sofas.