Stanley Furniture to Reduce Workforce, Consolidate Operations

STANLEYTOWN, VA – Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. announced plans to reduce its workforce and consolidate manufacturing operations by bringing its Martinsville production to Stanleytown and expanding warehouse operations at the Martinsville facility. According to the company, this move is in response to the continued industry-wide slowdown.

As a result, the workforce will be reduced by approximately 250 employees over the next two to four months, including management and hourly employees at both facilities. The Lexington and Robbinsville, NC, facilities will not be affected. The company will work with the Virginia Employment Commission to provide career counseling, skills assessment, job development, job search assistance and referrals. Read more.

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