Carroll Leather, Inc. of Conover , NC announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire theleathercollection of Hickory , NC . Carroll Leather is a major supplier of upholstery leather to the furniture industry specializing in residential upholstery leather and is a leader in service, dependability and value driven leathers. The acquisition of theleathercollection, a high-end leather resource will enable Carroll Leather to supercharge its leather program.
Joe Franck, Vice President of Carroll Leather, Inc upholstery division said that “Combining our organizations will allow us to expand our leather offering to existing customers of both companies. We believe the combination of expertise from both companies will provide current and new customers with more value, service, versatility and satisfaction. ”
Carroll Leather, Inc intends to keep theleathercollection brand intact with a focus on the design, contract, hospitality, aviation and automotive aftermarket industries. They also intend to grow the leather offering and are committed to growing theleathercollection brand. Kym Bauguess, a principal of theleathercollection will join Carroll Leather and will be responsible for continuing the growth in these markets. “We are pleased to have Kym join the Carroll Leather team says Joe Franck. Her expertise in these design oriented markets is invaluable. Kym will have the freedom to do what she does best and that is selling!”
The combination of these companies will have a great impact on the leather industry. The two companies will consolidate into the Carroll Leather facility in Conover, NC. Updates will be posted on www.theleathercollection.blogspot.com as they break.
