Furniture Manufacturer To Create 60 Jobs In Polk County

CEDARTOWN, GA -- A company that manufactures office furniture will invest $14.5 million in a project to expand its facility in Polk County. The HON Company will also create 60 new jobs in the process, Gov. Nathan Deal said in an announcement Tuesday.

Gov. Nathan Deal made the announcement Tuesday, adding the company is familiar with the advantages of operating in Georgia and has benefited from the Peach State's "extensive manufacturing capabilities for decades." With this expansion, the company will hire from the state's talent pool and "engage in a culture of collaboration that emphasizes industrial growth."

"With this new investment, the company will strengthen its competitive edge and continue to enjoy our business-ready transportation infrastructure," he added. "We value The HON Company’s commitment to creating quality jobs in Georgia and support its decision to expand in Polk County."

The HON Company is an operating subsidiary of the HNI Corporation, the second-largest office furniture manufacturer in the world. It employs 680 associates at its Cedartown facility and will create new positions in manufacturing with this expansion (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

“The HON-Cedartown team is eager for the opportunity to grow the business, hire the best talent and continue to positively impact the region,” said Brad Hufford, plant manager for The HON Company in Cedartown.

The Cedartown facility, The HON Company’s first plant outside of Iowa, has been in operation since 1969. The location has undergone multiple expansions and earned a Georgia Manufacturer of the Year award.

“The Development Authority of Polk County is proud to work with our existing industries to create jobs and capital investment in Polk County,” said Chairman David Williams. "The HON Company is a true corporate partner in that they not only invest in their company and their employees, but also in many areas in our community. We are truly fortunate to have them doing business in Cedartown.”

Since 1944, The HON Company has delivered inspired practicality to the workplace. By obsessing over tiny details and emphasizing timeless over trendy, HON designs and manufactures office furniture including chairs, tables, desks, workstations and storage.

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Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, The HON Company has numerous manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the United States, and markets its products through a nationwide network of loyal distribution partners. The HON Company is the largest operating company of the HNI Corporation, a leading global office furniture manufacturer. For more information, visit hon.com.

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