Arcadia, Wisconsin-based Ashley Furniture Industries, a home furnishings manufacturer and retailer, has announced a major restructuring and is shutting down its manufacturing operations at its Mesquite, Texas, manufacturing facility. Operations will be consolidated into other company facilities.
The restructuring will impact 266 employees, including 109 upholstery training workers, 31 machine operators, 24 packing employees, and additional cuts to inspectors, quality supervisors, and material handlers, and is scheduled on or about May 7, 2026.
According to a spokesperson, "Ashley is consolidating manufacturing operations at its Mesquite, Texas facility with production at other Ashley manufacturing locations. Manufacturing operations at the Mesquite facility will conclude on May 7, 2026."
"This decision reflects Ashley’s ongoing efforts to optimize its manufacturing footprint, vertically integrate its facilities and strengthen long-term operational efficiency. It reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to customers worldwide, while continuing to adapt, grow and operate more efficiently in a dynamic and ever-changing industry."
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