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Kuka Grows in High Point
April 14,
2013 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Motion Upholstery on April 15, 2013
Leather furniture vendor Kuka Home is adding 10,000 square feet to its Furniture Plaza showroom for High Point Furniture Market.
The extra space makes room for a major new line of motion furniture Kuka will introduce at the April 20-25 show. The expansion brings Kuka's total High Point showroom area to 34,000 square feet. The companys motion introduction includes 36 groups in styles ranging from transitional to contemporary. The new groups will feature both motion chairs and motion sofas.
Were broadening our line beyond stationary upholstery to expand our business with current customers and to attract new retailers that we havent been able to tap because we didnt offer motion, said Brian Parker, president of Kuka Furniture, Kuka Homes U.S. division. Like all our products, our motion seating will be distinguished by quality construction, fashion-forward styling and sharp pricing.
Founded in 1986, Kuka Home is a China-based, vertically integrated manufacturer with two furniture production facilities, a tannery and a network of more than 1,600 franchised and company owned stores in China and other countries throughout the world. The company sells on a direct-container basis, with products priced in the mid-range of the market. Orders are typically shipped from China within four to six weeks. The companys U.S. operation, Kuka Furniture, is based in High Point.
In addition to upholstery, Kuka Homes line also includes dining chairs and tables, barstools, ottomans and home office and entertainment furniture. To help with the marketing of its new motion line, the company is expanding its network of sales representatives.
High Point is the premier launching pad for the introduction of new furniture and this additional space will enable Kuka Home to give this new program the spotlight it deserves, said Julie Messner, vice president of leasing for International Market Centers.
Kuka Home will hold a grand-opening party for retailers in its expanded showroom, FP-615, on Friday.