Ferdinand Company Boasts Highest Sales Figures Ever Despite Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic

FROM LOCAL SOURCES

FERDINAND -- Despite the recession, one local business is actually doing quite well.

Officials with Best Home Furnishings say the Ferdinand-based company is seeing their highest sales figures ever.

They report a 71% increase in orders in August compared to the year prior.  From June – August, the company boasted an increase of 67% compared to the same three-month period in 2019.

A spokesperson for Best Home Furnishings says a huge advantage they have over their competition is speed.  And while getting products to customers fast is always important, those officials say it became more crucial during the pandemic.

Right now, the company is in the middle of its largest-ever recruitment campaign. They want to hire 200 people by October 15. With high wages (upholstery jobs average $23/hour), sought-after benefits (medical, dental, matching 401k) and an air-conditioned manufacturing environment, Best could be a silver lining to people who have been hurt by the economic downturn.

Best Home Furnishings has divisions in Ferdinand, Jasper, Paoli and Cannelton. They’ve resisted pressure tap into larger labor pools and open facilities outside the region. However, they have showed their dedication to the area with an expansion of the Ferdinand facility in 2015.

“The southern Indiana region continues to supply us with a large pool of skilled individuals who possess a strong work ethic,” said Brian Lange, president of Best Home Furnishings. “2020 has hit many local families hard, and we feel it’s our corporate responsibility to continue reinvesting in our communities by providing high-paying jobs, a comfortable work environment and well-rounded benefits packages that will further enrich their lives. We don’t see the high demand for Best Home Furnishings products letting up any time soon. We are committed to building upon our Best team for the long-term.”