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Ashley Furniture's solar initiative an environmental friend

ARCADIA, Wis. -- For the 31st year, the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) chamber has awarded nine companies with the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. Amongst the 9 winners was Ashley Furniture Industries in Arcadia, Wis. The company was one of three firms to be named in the Environmental Stewardship category. This year’s winners have been chosen for programs that demonstrate an innovative approach to environmental protection, or a level of effort beyond that which is required by regulatory compliance.

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Ashley Furniture opens new Pennsylvania manufacturing location

POTTSVILLE, Pa. – Ashley Furniture Industries has announced the opening of a new manufacturing location near Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The multi-million-dollar investment will create more than 50 new jobs for the area. Hiring started in early February with production beginning at the end of February. The new 100,000 sq. ft. facility, located at 50 East Keystone Boulevard, in Schuylkill County, serves as a furniture manufacturing site.

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Ashley Furniture donates $150,000 to schools for robotics education

ARCADIA, Wis. –More than 1,500 students will have the opportunity to expand their creativity and critical thinking skills This school year through donated funds by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. Area school districts, near Ashley’s manufacturing and distribution locations were awarded with $130,000 to enhance robotics instruction throughout all grade levels in the states of Mississippi, North Carolina and Wisconsin.