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Edgecombe Selects LECTRA Valia Furniture as Next Gen Platform for Operations
July 2,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Lectra, a leading provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions to players in fashion, automotive and furniture, announced that Edgecombe Furniture, a U.S.-based hospitality furniture manufacturer, has selected Valia Furniture, Lectra’s next-generation platform, to modernize operations and drive productivity.
Known for its handcrafted upholstered furniture and commitment to American-made quality, Edgecombe Furniture turned to Lectra to streamline operations and bring automation to key production workflows. By integrating Valia Furniture, the company will gain greater visibility across operations and improve flexibility, traceability, and output—all without sacrificing the artisanal craftsmanship that defines its brand.
“Partnering with Lectra and implementing Valia Furniture allows us to significantly improve the flow of materials, labor, and data across our shop floor,” said Bob Phillips, CEO of Edgecombe Furniture. “Valia Furniture drives value for our customers through exceptional matching quality, reduced lead-times on small batch orders, and reduced COM requirements. This positions us well for long-term growth. This new solution also allowed us to continue working with existing patterns in our Gerber AccuMark pattern software, making onboarding much easier.”
Valia Furniture centralizes product and production data, creating a foundation for optimized performance and decision-making. With built-in connectivity to cutting and design systems, Valia Furniture empowers furniture manufacturers like Edgecombe to adapt quickly to shifting demand and reduced lead times. Valia Furniture powers and easily pairs with Lectra’s high-performing cutting solutions – Virga (single-ply cutting) and Vector (multi-ply cutting) to create the most optimal multi-line cutting process that allows manufacturers to go from order to cutting in minutes.
Edgecombe’s benchmark analysis of Valia Furniture revealed a 10% potential reduction in material consumption, a savings that is already delivering ROI in production. After using Valia Furniture to re-nest a large job, the platform delivered $14,000 in fabric savings for Edgecombe.
“As furniture makers across North America embrace digital transformation, Valia Furniture is emerging as the platform of choice to unlock efficiency and support sustainable growth,” said Leonard Marano, President of the Americas at Lectra.
This partnership marks another milestone in Lectra’s mission to support the next generation of manufacturers through industry-specific, data-driven solutions that empower companies to scale with confidence.