Superstyle sets Toronto factory

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Superstyle Chesterfield is constructing a 120,000-sq-ft factory in Toronto, Canada, to support its growth in Canada, in Japan and in the United States. According to Superstyle's vice president of sales, Laine Reynolds, the firm's business of manufacturing and retailing furniture has experienced strong and continued growth in the past years. Superstyle earned sales of C$30 million in 1997, placing as a contender on Furniture/Today's recent Top 10 Canadian Furniture and Bedding Manufacturers list. Superstyle's Toronto facility is expected to be completed in November 1998 and operational by early spring 1999.

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Is constructing a 120,000-sq-ft factory in Toronto, Canada, to support its growth in Canada, in Japan and in the United States

Facilities & equipment, Article, Superstyle Chesterfield

Healthy Canadian economy bodes well, buta

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The challenges being faced by the Canadian furniture industry in the form of low-cost furniture imported from China are discussed. The action being taken by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to prevent these imports is also discussed.

China, Administration of General Economic Programs, International economic relations, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, Imports, Exports, Import Regulations, Economic aspects, Furniture industry, Furniture, Trade policy

Manufacturers upbeat about market

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Furniture manufacturers attending the Toronto Home Furnishing International Market expect retailers to be eager to buy but are also preparing for slow growth in the softening economy.

Market information - general, Furniture and Homefurnishings Stores, Furniture