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About International
Concepts (Whitewood Industries)
Whitewood Industries, Inc. was founded in 1982 in Greensboro,
NC as a distributor of ready-to-finish furniture to retail stores
throughout the eastern United States. Initially, Whitewood moved to
a 9,000-sq.-ft warehouse in Jamestown, NC and added finished
juvenile furniture to its product mix while continuing to
distribute ready-to-finish furniture. In 1987 the company began an
import division, expanding its capabilities as a complete offshore
resource. That same year, Whitewood moved from Jamestown to High
Point, NC and leased a new 24,000-sq.-ft facility, and business
continued to grow.
In 1990, Whitewood's owners purchased a building in Thomasville,
NC which allowed the company to triple its warehouse space. With
this large warehousing facility, Whitewood began sourcing finished
furniture and opening new retail markets. In mid-1994, Whitewood
again expanded its facilities, which brought total manufacturing,
office and warehouse space to more than 200,000 square feet.
The year 2000 saw an exciting benchmark for Whitewood: The company
recruited a talented team and engaged well-known furniture designer
Carol Wheeless to develop Whitewood's own, finished furniture
brand. Called "John Thomas Furniture," the mid-priced,
design-oriented line features full-sized dining groups that are
casual enough for everyday meals but handsome enough for special
occasions too.
In April, 2001, Whitewood
Furniture moved from its original High Point showroom to
a new, 10,000-sq.-ft showroom at 215 S. Main St., High Point. The
year 2005 marked, yet another, benchmark for Whitewood: The company
launched a new division/brand, Whitewood Masterfinish. Whitewood
Masterfinish, a thirty-five color choice, paint/stain gel product,
offers ready-to finish and specialty retailers the opportunity to
marry ready-to-finish furniture with a "same brand" finishing
product.
Today, Whitewood Industries Inc. divisions include, Whitewood
Ready-To-Finish, Whitewood Masterfinish, John Thomas Furniture, and
International Concepts. Whitewood Industries' employs 150
Thomasville, NC residents with manufacturing, warehousing,
corporate offices, and showroom facilities, incorporated, reaching
350,000 square feet.
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