Charlotte is Base for Firm's Foray in U.S.

The Charlotte Observer ^ | Sept. 30 2003 | DOUG SMITH

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A German company has selected Charlotte as its North American sales and distribution headquarters for ready-to-assemble home and office furniture.

Nolte Furniture Inc., a subsidiary of Waldmohr, Germany- based CS Schmal, also says it's looking down the road at a manufacturing plant in Charlotte if sales meet projections.

...Stuart Oram, Nolte's vice president of sales and marketing, said officials had conducted a nationwide site search that included such cities as Atlanta and Philadelphia.

The deciding factor in Charlotte's favor was the combination of its hub airport and positive business climate, he said.

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More jobs for North Carolina! Okay, so it's only five more jobs, but it is also a source of tax revenues.

Most people in this country work for small business and small businesses are that hope of the future.

[jern]

I am sick and tired of Chancellor Schröder sending jobs to low wages countries like the US. NAFTA must be stopped!