BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$2.5B
- Private
- US
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We Want to be the BEST Furniture Company: This mission statement reflects our proud past and our desire for the future.This is the mantra that drives us in everything that we do. From design through fulfillment, we continuously strive to provide the best product at the best prices accompanied by the best service in the industry. Being the best and bringing the best to you is our relentless pursuit. A Proud History and Poised for a Formidable Future: Ashley Furniture's Worldwide Headquarters in Arcadia, Wisconsin continues to be the core manufacturing and distribution center for the Ashley Companies. Founded by Carlyle Weinberger in 1945, the company started as a sales organization with branches in Chicago,IL and Goshen, IN. In 1970, the Arcadia, WI factory opened. Specializing in occasional tables and wall systems, the building encompassed 35,000 square feet of space and 35 employees.Under the vision, direction and leadership of Ashley's owners, Ashley has become a "WorldClass Furniture Manufacturer". Ashley has grown to become the largest home furniture manufacturing company. Ashley has a rich history of success stories that illustrate its dramatic transition from a 'virtual unknown' to a significant force in the industry. For over half of a century, the company has remained committed to its Vision Statement:
President & CEO
Todd WanekNumber of Employees 13,400
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing: 337121
Recent Events
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Ashley Furniture Acquires 439,000-SF in Colton
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Don't let outlook ruin your vision.(Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
- 2008-02-25
Ray Allegrezza, Editor in Chief During the recent Las Vegas Market, I was lucky enough to get some advice from Ashley's Ron Wanek, a guy whose track record gives worth and weight to his words. If you know Ron, you...
Some manufacturers opt for different terminology.(Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.)
- 2008-02-11
Joan Gunin High Point- Ashley is the latest source to offer a bonded leather cover, joining such companies as Klaussner, New Generations, Palliser and Southern Motion. Ashley rolled out its new bonded product at last month's Las Vegas Market....
Housing slide cuts sales in 2007
- 2008-02-01
For more than a decade, increasing sales from the cabinet manufacturing industry kept sales of the FDM 300 group of companies mostly on an upward direction. That ended in 2007, with overall sales for the group falling slightly. Total sales for the group of 300 companies reached $56.784 billion for...
Ashley Furniture Industries
- 2007-10-01
New product, on-time I delivery, customer service and expanded manufacturing drive sales for the residential furniture manufacturer. Ashley Furniture Industries Inc., Arcadia, Wis., is one exception to the rule for the residential furniture industry. Whereas many residential manufacturers have seen sales decreases or even closed their businesses during the past...
Ashley seeks share of antidumping duties.(Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
- 2007-08-06
Thomas Russell Arcadia, Wis.- Ashley Furniture Inds., a big domestic producer of wood bedroom furniture, said it is seeking a share of antidumping duties collected by the U.S. government on Chinese-made product in that category. The company has filed a claim...
Gainers beat out decliners in 2006
- 2007-02-01
Even with a variety of challenges, 2006 was a good year for many of he largest woodworking companies in North America.A total of 152 companies reported increased sales in 2006 compared to 2005. (A year ago, 163 companies had higher sales over the previous year.) For 2006, there were 67...
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc
- 2006-10-01
The Whitehall WI City Council is creating a tax incremental financing district that could pave the way to a 60,000- to 70,000-square-foot expansion of Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.'s plant. According to the La Crosse Tribune, the potential expansion to an existing 74,000-square-foot plant would not add any jobs. City officials,...
The Top 50 Home Accent Retailers.(Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.)(The Home Depot Inc.)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
- 2006-08-01
By Dana French Discount department stores and off-price retailers comprise more than two-fifths of the Top 50. Home accent sales for the nation's largest home accent retailers jumped 6.7% last year to reach the $35 billion mark. The Top ...
400-job Whitehall expansion still on the table for Ashley
- 2006-02-25
WHITEHALL, Wis. Ashley Furniture industries Inc. may expand its Whitehall plant this year and add about 400 jobs there, city officials said Friday. Ashley Chairman Ron Wanek said later that expanding the company's Whitehall plant "is a consideration. But it isn't a definite expansion plan. We are looking at possibly...
Furniture maker takes aim at textiles retailers.(Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.)
- 2006-02-06
Arcadia, Wisc. -- Ashley Furniture Industries, a $2.72 billion producer of furniture and related home furnishings, is expanding its top of the bed program beyond its current channel of distribution of furniture retailers. The company's product reach extends across most segments ...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Todd Wanek | President & CEO |
| Rob Hoffman | President, Casegoods Division |
| Stacy Roshto | Director, Marketing |
| Jim Dotta | Manager, HR |
| Jim Evanson | Manager, Credit |
| Betty Baker | Product Engineer |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Ronald G. Wanek | Chairman |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. | President & CEO | Current |
| Ashley Distribution Services Ltd. | President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. | President, Casegoods Division | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. | Director, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. | Manager, HR | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. | Manager, Credit | Current |
The one who keeps everything running, that cheery voice behind the telephone and e-mails. Betty is a Product Engineer at Ashley Furniture Industries with 20 years of experience in making furniture. Betty has been the reigning President of LEWA for the last several years.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lacrosse, Eau Claire, Winona Area Solidworks User Group | President | Current |
| Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. | Product Engineer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
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