Lithuania's SBA Home has quietly pulled off a very loud entrance in Mocksville, North Carolina, turning a half-million-square-foot warehouse into a high-tech furniture factory that is expected to employ about 250 people. The operation plugs a European supplier straight into U.S. supply chains and delivers a major cash infusion to Davie County’s manufacturing base. Local leaders say production is already under way and that hiring is ramping up.
🎉 Lithuania's SBA Home just opened its first U.S. factory in a historic furniture manufacturing center – North Carolina – creating 250 new jobs and strengthening Lithuania–United States ties. 🇱🇹🇺🇸
— LT Embassy US (@LTembassyUS) Feb 26, 2026
Factory Brings $70 Million And 250 Jobs
The plant sits in the Davie Industrial Center at 134 Gildan Drive and represents about $70 million in investment, according to the Davie County Economic Development Commission. The EDC reports that the facility began turning out its first production batches in late 2025 and is expected to build toward full-scale output as hiring continues.
What The Plant Will Make
SBA Home will produce ready-to-assemble shelving and bookcase lines for IKEA, including Kallax storage cubes and Billy bookcases, according to the town of Mocksville. The company has also pledged community perks such as new pickleball courts as part of its local presence. The project timeline is laid out on Mocksville’s official site, while Commercial Realty Advisors highlights how the 134 Gildan Drive location offers quick interstate access for U.S. distribution.
Financing And Local Support
About $32 million in project financing from Truist Bank helped cover the building conversion and equipment installation, according to Woodworking Network. The company also brought in equipment and specialists from Lithuania to get production rolling. County officials say state and local incentive packages were part of the deal that ultimately landed the project in Mocksville instead of somewhere else.
A Diplomatic Boost For Lithuania
The Lithuanian Embassy in Washington celebrated the opening on X, calling the Mocksville operation the largest Lithuanian investment in the United States, a post that was later amplified by Sen. Ted Budd. The embassy’s message is embedded above and can also be viewed on X. SBA Home CEO Jurgita Radzevičė struck the same note on LinkedIn, describing the Mocksville site as "the largest Lithuanian business investment project in the U.S."
🎉 Lithuania's SBA Home just opened its first U.S. factory in a historic furniture manufacturing center – North Carolina – creating 250 jobs. Ambassador @varvuolis congratulated the largest 🇱🇹 investment in the 🇺🇸, which strengthens 🇱🇹🇺🇸 ties & boosts NC’s proud furniture legacy. pic.twitter.com/RnIqavFOmb
— Embassy of Lithuania in DC | #StandWithUkraine (@LTembassyUS) February 26, 2026
Why It Matters
Commercial Realty Advisors estimates the plant could pump more than $13 million a year into local payroll and calls the project proof that Mocksville’s logistics pitch is more than just a sales brochure. The firm points to the site’s proximity to key transportation corridors, while industry outlet Furniture Today frames the Mocksville move as part of a broader shift by retailers to source products closer to U.S. customers amid changing trade economics.
Hiring events and job postings are rolling out as the factory moves toward full-scale production, and company and county workforce programs say they are coordinating training for technical and automation-focused roles. Local officials expect the Mocksville facility to stand out as a visible example of how international manufacturers are reworking supply chains to reach American consumers without sending every order on a world tour first.
