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Furniture Maker To Open Factory In Morrilton Creating 75 Jobs

75 jobs are being created with the opening of a furniture manufacturing plant in Morrilton.  Governor Mike Beebe took part in the announcement Thursday morning.

Vinh Long, which is based in Vietnam, says it will invest five million dollars to renovate an existing facility that had housed a Bosch factory.  The company supplies furniture and kitchen cabinets to Ikea and other retailers.

Hiring will begin in the spring, with the plant opening next the summer.

Company officials said Arkansas is a good location because it has a sustainable supply of raw materials.

Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Michael Hibblen was a journalist for KUAR News from May 2009 — December 2022. During his final 10 years with the station, he served as News Director. In January 2023, he was hired by Arkansas PBS to become its Senior Producer/ Director of Public Affairs.
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