Plans are now moving forward for the construction of two structures in Avondale, Arizona with a combined square footage of just over 1 million square feet.
The project belongs to the nationally known Ashley Furniture Industries, which is based in Arcadia, Wisconsin, and will go up at the intersection of Interstate 10 and 107th Avenue.
Altogether, the company wants to build a manufacturing and distribution facility, call center, office, and showroom, all designed to establish a presence in the West.
Adam Baugh, a partner with the law firm of Withey Morris Baugh who is representing Ashley in the project, said the project brings with it certain distinct assets.
As quoted in the Phoenix Business Journal, Baugh remarked that the “ability to purchase furniture in the same location it’s made is unique and really provides value to the whole West Valley to have a facility like this.”
Ashley purchased the site for the project more than two years ago for a reported $32.8 million.
Work on the new facility is expected to launch sometime in 2024.
Founded in 1945, Ashley Furniture is one of the largest home furnishings manufacturer and retailer in the country. In 2022, it posted revenues in excess of $10.3 billion.
The company specializes in everything from living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture to a variety of mattresses and closet systems. Ashley currently has more than 700 retail stores in operation nationally.
By Garry Boulard
