MESQUITE, Texas — More than 260 employees at an Ashley Furniture factory in Mesquite, Texas, will lose their jobs as the company prepares to cease manufacturing operations at the facility. While manufacturing operations will cease, the facility will continue operating as a distribution center.
Ashley Furniture is ceasing manufacturing operations at its Mesquite, Texas, facility and consolidating production at other company-owned factories. The company plans to lay off 266 workers on May 7, 2026, according to a WARN notice it filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on March 11.
In a statement to Woodworking Network, the company said, “Ashley is consolidating manufacturing operations at its Mesquite, Texas, facility with production at other Ashley manufacturing locations. Manufacturing operations at the Mesquite facility will conclude on May 7. Affected employees are being offered opportunities for available positions at other Ashley facilities, including roles in the Mesquite Distribution Center.
“This decision reflects Ashley’s ongoing efforts to optimize its manufacturing footprint, vertically integrate its facilities, and strengthen long-term operational efficiency. It reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to customers worldwide, while continuing to adapt, grow and operate more efficiently in a dynamic and ever-changing industry.”
Ashley Furniture is the number one selling furniture brand and the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture and wood products. The company ranks #1 on the FDMC 300 listing of top North Amercan furniture manufacturers. According to the listing, the Arcadia, Wisconsin-based company employs 35,000 workers worldwide and had 2025 sales of $6.85 billion (excluding retail)…