Leda Adds Flat-Line Finishing

August 6, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on August 2006 Case goods manufacturer Leda Furniture has begun construction to house a new flat-line finishing line at its Toronto plant. The 18,000-square-foot addition, which will bring the facility to 175,000-square feet, also will allow Leda to re-align warehousing and distribution for greater efficiency.

The expansion is scheduled for completion later this year.

The need for the flat-line finishing system is to increase production capacity, improve quality and enter the contract office furniture market.

“This will be our first finishing flat-line, and though its primary purpose will be for our new office contract line, we anticipate finishing some of our residential collections using the flat-line method as well,” said Leda’s president, Marco Confalone.

The flat-line will run concurrently with Leda’s standard finishing line for anticipated productivity gains; and improve efficiencies and control costs. Leda expects to expand its work force between 20 percent and 30 percent when the new line is ready.

A third addition to the plant is possible within two years. Leda also is implementing changes to improve customer service, including a new quick-ship program and enhanced quality assurance systems.

During the week of August 21-25, Ontario Hydroelectric will perform electrical installations, causing a power outage at Leda’s building. This will interrupt all phone, fax and e-mail services, essentially preventing contact with Leda that week.

This power interruption coincides with the company’s summer shutdown period, so it will not affect production schedules.

Leda is working to get a power source for a one-line phone system that will accept calls during that week. As a back-up for that week, callers can contact Leda Furniture at Confalone’s cell number, (416) 806-7114.