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Luxury furnishings manufacturer Marge Carson is expanding its international reach with the launch of Marge Carson Mexico, the company's first dedicated branded sales and client services operation in the country. The expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's long term global growth strategy while strengthening its presence in one of the world's fastest growing luxury design markets. Although Marge Carson has handcrafted its furniture in Mexico for more than 30 years, the new operation represents the first time the company has established a direct commercial presence under the Marge Carson name. The investment reflects the company's continued commitment to expanding strategically in key international markets while reinforcing its identity as an American luxury furnishings brand with a growing global footprint. Located within the company's newly completed manufacturing facility, Marge Carson Mexico brings sales, client services, and production together under one roof. The integrated space will provide interior designers, architects, developers, hospitality professionals, and luxury residential clients with direct access to the Marge Carson team while offering an immersive look at the craftsmanship and customization behind the brand. The company expects the new operation to create a more seamless experience for clients seeking highly customized furniture while strengthening relationships throughout Mexico's expanding luxury residential and hospitality sectors. Demand for bespoke furnishings continues to rise across Mexico as luxury residential communities and hospitality developments flourish in markets including Mexico City, Los Cabos, Punta Mita, Monterrey, San Miguel de Allende, and the Riviera Maya. These destinations have become increasingly important for private estates, luxury resorts, and internationally recognized design projects. Mexico City has also established itself as one of Latin America's leading luxury design capitals, attracting investment from both domestic and international clients, including growing interest from Asian markets. Marge Carson Mexico will support designers, developers, and homeowners throughout the region while providing greater access to the company's custom manufacturing capabilities and design expertise. Company leaders emphasized that the expansion enhances the brand's ability to serve one of its most important client segments, the luxury design community. "Luxury designers have always been one of our greatest strengths because they inspire us to continually push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship," said Janet Linly, CEO of Marge Carson. "The designers who choose Marge Carson are looking for something truly exceptional. They want furnishings that cannot simply be purchased off the showroom floor. They come to us because we can transform their vision into one of a kind pieces through uncompromising quality, extraordinary craftsmanship, and limitless customization. That close collaboration creates a unique synergy between our artisans and the design community, allowing us to deliver distinctive furnishings that reflect each designer's creativity and exceed the expectations of the most discerning clients." Linly said the new Mexico operation further strengthens that collaborative process by bringing clients closer to the artisans and manufacturing expertise behind every collection. "For more than 30 years, Mexico has been an important part of our manufacturing story," Linly said. "Now, for the first time, clients will have a dedicated Marge Carson presence where they can work directly with our team, experience our manufacturing process, and see the level of customization and artistry that define our products. This is an exciting new chapter for our company." Company officials also emphasized that the expansion reinforces, rather than shifts, the company's American foundation. Marge Carson will continue to operate from its headquarters in Chicago, where executive leadership, product design, merchandising, creative direction, marketing, and customer support remain based. According to the company, the Mexico investment is designed to create new opportunities across the organization while supporting continued growth for its U.S. operations. "As we continue expanding internationally, our foundation remains firmly rooted in the United States," Linly said. "Marge Carson has always been an American luxury furnishings company, and every international investment we make is designed to strengthen our entire organization. This expansion allows us to better serve clients in Mexico while creating new opportunities for our teams and continuing to grow the Marge Carson brand worldwide." The Mexico expansion follows another notable international milestone for Linly and the company. Earlier this year, Linly was featured in the newly published United Kingdom book Monarchy & Democracy: History of Leadership, a prestigious publication recognizing influential leaders, organizations, and individuals for their contributions to leadership, history, and global impact. The recognition is one of several international honors highlighting Linly's leadership and her continued commitment to building relationships across global markets. The official book launch took place at Westminster Abbey Gardens in London, bringing together members of Parliament, diplomats, business leaders, royal correspondents, media representatives, and distinguished guests from around the world. The event celebrated the publication while recognizing the historic relationship between Parliament and the British Royal Family and honoring the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of the centenary of her birth. "Being included in Monarchy & Democracy: History of Leadership was a tremendous honor," Linly said. "For me, leadership has always been about building meaningful relationships, creating opportunities, and bringing people together across industries and cultures. The relationships we continue to build across the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Asia ultimately benefit our clients, our employees, and the future growth of Marge Carson." Together, the launch of Marge Carson Mexico and Linly's recent international recognition underscore the company's continued momentum as it expands its global reach while remaining committed to the design excellence, craftsmanship, customization, and American heritage that have defined the Marge Carson brand for decades.

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