Kevin Charles adding 75 jobs in New Albany
Jan. 18—NEW ALBANY — For the second time in three years, Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery is expanding.
The New Albany-based company is investing $6.571 million and creating 75 jobs over the next four years.
Founded in 2002, the company primarily manufactures furniture for Florida- based City Furniture, a South Florida-based retailer founded by Kevin & Keith Koenig. Kevin Charles hand-assembles sofas, love seats, chairs, sleepers, ottomans and accent chairs at a 125,000-square-foot facility in New Albany.
In 2019, Kevin Charles more than doubled its space with a $2.5 million expansion to its facility on Sam T. Barkley Drive, and added some 40 employees. It currently employs 122.
The Mississippi Development Authority is giving a grant of $41,050 to move a sewer line. The city of New Albany and Union County also are assisting with the project.
"Kevin Charles and City Furniture appreciate the continuing support from our state, Union County and New Albany leaders, along with Three Rivers Planning and Development and the Mississippi Development Authority," said company president Rusty Berryhill. "Kevin Charles is committed to this area and continuing to build quality products and create jobs to join our team of quality associates."
