ZUO Launches a New Collection of Domestic Upholstery Made in Mexico.
Furniture World News Desk on
8/16/2018
Pictured above is the Grant Loveseat from ZUO.
International brand ZUO recently announced that it plans to address the upcoming tariff situation with a new collection of domestic upholstery made in Mexico.
This will be just one of several collections to be manufactured in Mexico. Launching this week will be, bench made upholstery collections with sofa, loveseat and matching chairs, plus storage benches and lounge chairs in a wide range of fabrics and color options.
Development began less than 1 year ago, as ZUO’s sales and design team begin the strategic analysis for the coming year with anticipation to changes in manufacturing, costs on raw goods and expected tariff increases.
ZUO’s new collection also features a special retailer program with 4-week lead times for factory direct containers. Sharing that the brand will also offer lower minimums for truck loads ordering and commented “we have limitless options. With tons of frame styles for customization and endless color options.” New in stock Mexico upholstery will warehouse in each of the companies California, Florida and Guadalajara distribution centers.
ZUO’s CEO Luis Ruesga remarks: “The new in stock program from Mexico will help to minimize production lead times while eliminating ocean freight costs. Regardless of the changing economy, ZUO is commitment to offering the best priced products regardless of where they are manufactured. In working with our new, Mexico upholstery partner I am very proud that we are able to stay true to our company philosophy by delivering our ZUO sense of design style and modern aesthetic, but without an outlandish price.”
More about ZUO: Established in 2005, ZUO is a headquartered out of Oakland, CA; Montreal, Quebec- Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico; Bogota, Colombia; Hong Kong SAR; and Shende, Foshan China. ZUO’s full line of indoor & outdoor furniture, lighting, and home décor is installed in residential, commercial and hospitality projects all over the world. ZUO’s in-house design and curation team creates products based on emerging global trends, fashionable finishes, and contemporary designs found in Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US. Open to the trade; ZUO customers consist of retailers, furniture stores, interior designers, and, stylish independent professionals whom offer their brand direct or via online stores. ZUO’s unique assortment for office, bar, dining, living or bedrooms, and outdoor spaces. We guarantee obtainable luxury- for any budget.