Townhouse Home Furnishings
Making its break-out appearance from a small garage in 2002, one could definitely
say Townhouse Home Furnishings had humble beginnings. With an employee base of
only 5 workers, Jeremy Lafayette and his fledgling company set out to make a
name for itself amongst the furniture powerhouses well-known in North
Mississippi.
Townhouse Furnishings has come a long way; in seven short years, the Smithville,
Mississippi , company has expanded from the small garage space to three
buildings worth of manufacturing space totaling 170,000 square feet. Its
employee base has risen at an astounding rate, up to 120 permanent employees and
an additional 45 during increased seasonal demand. Even with uncertain economic
times, sales volume has increased every year since the company’s founding; 2009
sales are up almost 11 percent over total sales through the third quarter from
2008.
Mississippi is well known for its hard working citizens and, therefore, attracts
large industrial and manufacturing companies to the state. It was this vital
resource and a carefully thought out manufacturing plan that has helped to make
Townhouse Home Furnishings a success. Its manufacturing flow is the one of the
most efficient in the business, according to the Mississippi State University’s
Franklin Furniture Institute.
Townhouse also helps the domestic workforce and economy. The entire manufacturing
process is initiated and completed in Mississippi by Mississippi workers. Rather
than sending the cut and sew process overseas to cheaper distributors, Townhouse
accommodates its entire cut and sew operation in a 45,000 square foot facility
which once served as a garment factory. This in-house production allows for a
quick change of production priorities based on immediate demand within just a
few hours. Even with such meticulous strides to make quality furniture that is
comfortable, beautiful, and durable, Townhouse furniture is still affordable
with prices comparable to other stationary furniture manufacturers.
Townhouse Furnishings is also a large supporter of the local community, not only
in keeping manufacturing local and supporting the local work force, but also
through community sponsorships such as a little league baseball team. It was
recognized in 2007 by the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce as the Business of
the Year for its work in the local community and the extraordinary success it
had experienced in only five years of production.
For more information on Townhouse Home Furnishings and their quality products,
call them at 662-651-5441 or visit their location at 60012 Industrial Drive in
Smithville.