Converting old NC furniture plant to paperware could bring jobs back to Graham County

Converting old NC furniture plant to paperware could bring jobs back to Graham County

China-based EcoKing plans to transform old Stanley furniture plant in Graham County, NC, to biodegradable paperware factory. Converting old NC furniture plant to paperware could bring jobs back to Graham County is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please c…

From CPP: Converting old NC furniture plant to paperware could bring jobs back to Graham County – Mountain Xpress

When the Robbinsville facility comes online in 2026, it will be the biggest employer in Graham County, providing an average wage of $46,700, nearly double the median individual income in the county.