OFS Brands to Expand, Create 188 Jobs in High Point
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HIGH POINT, NC - Furniture-maker OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company celebrating its 75th anniversary, will take advantage of North Carolina incentives to expand operations in High Point and add 188 jobs over the next five years.

OFS Brands to Expand, Create 188 Jobs in High PointThe High Point Economic Development Corporation said the average wage of the new jobs will be approximately $40,700. In addition, the High Point EDC said OFS will add $9.25 million to the local tax base by expanding and upgrading its current facility in south High Point.

The project was made possible in part by performance-based grants from the state, city, and county, including:

  • One North Carolina Fund: up to $300,000 (authorized March 11, 2013);

   City of High Point: up to $220,000 (authorized by the city council on Oct. 29, 2012); and

   Guilford County: up to $188,000 (authorized by the county commissioners on Nov.15, 2012).

OFS Brands, based in Huntingburg, IN, manufactures casegoods, seating and tables under the brands OFS, First Office, Carolina, Loewenstein and Styline Logistics. The company has seven manufacturing plants and four support plants., including facilities in High Point and Archdale, NC, that employ about 200 workers in manufacturing, distribution/warehouse and customer service.

“Our office has worked with OFS Brands since 2007,” said Loren Hill, president of the High Point Economic Development Corp. “I have been impressed with this family-owned company’s products and services as well as their commitment to the High Point region.”

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