Furniture Manufacturer Plans Major Montco Expansion, 138 New Jobs

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A furniture manufacturer has announced a major expansion of its operations in Montgomery County, creating at least 138 new jobs in the area.

Knoll Inc., a top-end designer of residential and workplace furniture, announced plans Wednesday to move its manufacturing operations from its Michigan plant to East Greenville.

To entice the move, the state provided a $425,000 economic development grant, as well as $276,000 in job creation tax credits and $82,000 in funding for job training.

“Knoll’s move and expansion plans demonstrate its continuing commitment to maintaining a presence in our commonwealth,” Gov. Tom Wolf said in a statement. “I’m pleased that Knoll has recognized the talent that our workforce has to offer and has chosen to continue its growth in Pennsylvania.”

In return, Knoll plans to invest $6.8 million in the project. In addition to the 138 jobs, they've also pledged to keep 920 existing jobs over the next three years, marking a significant impact on the local economy.

To make room for the incoming manufacturing line in Michigan, Knoll has relocated its textile team from East Greenville to a new facility in Quakertown. It will also relocate it's Allentown mixing center to a site close to East Greenville, and will expand it from 300,000 feet to 500,000 feet over the next three years, officials said.

Knoll's facility is located on Water Street in East Greenville. The company also has a museum in town that houses historic items and furniture no longer produced.