MOCKSVILLE, N.C — SBA Home successfully kicked off mass production at its first North American factory that just two years ago was little more than an idea.

That idea is now a reality, said Jurgita Radzevičė, CEO of SBA Home, which operates four furniture factories in Lithuania. A year ago, she said in an Oct. 20 LinkedIn post, the company embarked on the implementation plan, shipping containers brimming with equipment and engaging in negotiations with partners in the U.S.

“And now,” she said, “here we are, opening a new chapter, transitioning from production development to mass production with nearly 100 employees on board." 

SBA Home produces furniture, including trendy furniture and casegoods for customers in the U.S. The company is the largest division of a Lithuanian conglomerate, SBA Grupe UAB, that exports furniture to 50 different countries around the world.

“This is a tremendous achievement not only for SBA Group and our team, but also for Lithuania as a whole.' she continued. "We have started completing the largest Lithuanian business investment project in the U.S. and met the extremely tight deadlines set at the start of the project. It proves that even in times of uncertainty, with the right expertise, dedication, and detailed planning, it is possible to achieve even the most ambitious goals.” 

Radzevičė also saluted the Lithuanian and American professionals who made it happen. In the LinkedIn post, she said, “Some of our best specialists from Lithuania – equipment operators, automation engineers, electricians, and technicians – joined forces with local experts in Mocksville, North Carolina, to bring the factory to life.”

Radzevičė pointed to three factors that allowed the company to build the factory on a different continent, on time and on deadline. "It's all thanks to a clear strategy and vision that kept us on course despite ongoing challenges," she posted. "Our agility to adapt and respect the local culture played a significant role. [And] our dedicated team, unwavering in their pursuit of our goal, was instrumental in making this journey successful, no matter the effort required."

Key facts: 
•    $70 million investment 
•    250 new jobs created 
•    Over 2 million furniture pieces expected annually 
•    Strong partnership between Lithuanian expertise and American know-how

At the moment, a company spokesperson said that SBA Home is focusing on the successful launch of the plant and the first furniture deliveries, and future decisions on expansion will depend on the success of our operations.

In a May 2025 interview with Woodworking Network, Radzevičė said the Mocksville facility will produce new products for the SBA Group — "items we’ve never manufactured in Lithuania. We expect to produce around 2-million shelving units annually. These products will bring comfort and utility to millions of homes and will be sold exclusively in the U.S."  

In her LinkedIn post, Radzevičė added, “we’re ready to build, grow, and create beautiful furniture for homes across the U.S. and beyond.”

In October, SBA entered into a $32 million financing deal with Truist Bank to provide capital for the North Carolina factory.