Kellex: Ohio manufacturer expanding into Mississippi

An Ohio-based seating manufacturer is expanding into Tupelo, Mississippi. Commercial upholstered seating manufacturer Kellex Seating is investing $600,000 to build a production facility in the former Tupelo Manufacturing facility, which is expected to create 75 jobs. "The past several months have seen unprecedented growth in demand for furnishings, particularly in the hotel and timeshare segments," said Chris Rice, president of Kellex. "Our new Tupelo facility ensures that we will be able...