MORGANTON, NC – According to The Charlotte Observer, the Henredon Furniture Industries plant in Morganton will close in December, eliminating more than 400 jobs. Reportedly, of the 521 people who work at the plant, the company will place approximately 100 in other jobs, according to Gov. Mike Easley’s office. Henredon is part of HDM Furniture Industries, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Furniture Brands Int'l., the largest U.S. maker and marketer of residential furniture. Read more.