Jofran adds China facility
By Heath E. Combs -- Furniture Today, January 27, 2008
Las Vegas — Casual dining and occasional importer Jofran is slated to open its fourth Asian casual dining warehouse in March in southeastern China.
Jofran is introducing the program this week in its World Market Center showroom here, B-965.
Jofran officials said the move was spurred by the success of its warehouse programs from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Initially, Jofran will offer an assortment of eight value-priced sets, including both wood and glass-top tables and counter and conventional height sets.
Jofran will continue allowing its customers to mix up to eight sets in a container and will ship goods within two weeks of order.
"The China warehouse will differ from the other Asian facilities in one critical way," said CEO Bob Roy. "China excels in the production of microfiber, polyurethane vinyl, and bycast leather Parsons chairs and stools."
He said the warehouse option will appeal to smaller retailers watching inventory closely. He said it's not necessary to purchase a full container from the warehouse, and that "with a minimum order of 460 cubes, our more inventory-conscious customers can reap all the same benefits" as larger customers.
Among the new products that Jofran is offering in Las Vegas is the No. 972 solid-mango, transitional-contemporary dining set in an espresso finish, which is shipped from its warehouse in Thailand and retails for $599. The company also has two new occasional groups in solid mango.
Jofran will also stock items from the China warehouse at both its California and Boston warehouses.
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