Lexington, NC -- The outsourcing of furniture continues for Lexington Home Brands.But this time it means jobs for people here in the Piedmont.Furniture company leaders announced Monday that the Bob Timberlake furniture line will continue to be manufactured in Lexington.The new company will be called Linwood Furniture.Company leaders say the former Lexington Home Brands Plant Number 2 will come to life again.They plan to start production of the licensed Timberlake line with just less than 30 workers but they expect to grow quickly.Company leaders say they will add 200 workers over the next 18 months.Furniture designer, Bob Timberlake says it’s a dream come true to keep the manufacturing right here in Lexington.“It's something believe it or not I thought could happen because there were too many win-win situations because good for us, Lexington, the state, the country and everything else.”Production of the Timberlake line starts right away.Company leaders expect to start shipping newly manufactured pieces out by June.Until then, they say an inventory of the furniture made before the plant closed last year is being used to fill current orders.
Bob Timberlake Furniture Line Stays Made In America
The former Lexington Home Brands Plant #2 will be the home of a newly formed company that will now manufacture the Timberlake brand.
