CRA Helps Launch SBA Home’s $70M Manufacturing Facility in Mocksville, NC

Commercial Realty Advisors is proud to have served as the Landlord Representative in a significant development for the region’s industrial growth— the transformation of 134 Gildan Drive in Mocksville, NC into the new U.S. manufacturing hub for SBA Home. 

Lithuania-based SBA Group, a global leader in furniture manufacturing and logistics, has acquired the 500,000-square-foot facility located in the Davie Industrial Center. The company is investing approximately $70 million to convert the space into a state-of-the-art, highly automated production facility, set to open later this year. 

This investment marks SBA’s first manufacturing presence in the United States and a remarkable milestone in their global expansion strategy. The new facility is expected to create 250 new jobs in Davie County and generate up to $200 million in annual sales by 2028.  

SBA Home, a longtime priority partner of IKEA and exporter of ready-to-assemble furniture to nearly 50 countries, will manufacture bestselling lines including the Kallax storage cubes and Billy bookcases. The Mocksville location provides strategic access to major transit corridors, just off I-40 and within 30 miles of I-77, I-85, and US 421, giving SBA access to half the U.S. population within a day’s drive. 

In December of 2024, former Governor Roy Cooper described the investment as a significant boost to the local economy, with a potential payroll impact of $13.3 million a year. It also reinforces North Carolina’s position as a leader in furniture manufacturing, home to more than 800 furniture companies. Local and state governments supported the project through competitive incentive packages, including a state Job Development Investment Grant, underscoring the site's strategic importance. 

SBA Home has already made a strong initial impression in Mocksville and the greater North Carolina community. The company hosted a festive community celebration, funded the construction of a new pickleball facility at Rich Park as a gift to the town, and pledged 200 volunteer hours annually to local initiatives. 

John Reece and Steve Vallos were honored to play a pivotal role in this project, serving as Landlord Representatives. They ensured a smooth transition and delivered a space that aligns with SBA’s high standards for innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. 

“We are proud to contribute to a project that not only strengthens our local economy but also enhances North Carolina’s position in advanced manufacturing.” - John Reece, Managing Partner at CRA.  

View SBA’s official announcement on LinkedIn: 

SBA Home | Made in the USA | LinkedIn Post 

References

Town of Mocksville. (2025, April 10). SBA Home North Carolina launches in Mocksville with community celebration and big plans for growth. Mocksville, NC Official Website. Retrieved from https://mocksvillenc.org/2025/04/10/sba-home-north-carolina-launches-in-mocksville-with-community-celebration-and-big-plans-for-growth/

White, J. B. (2025, March 23). You’re invited: SBA Home NC hosts exclusive event for first U.S. furniture factory. Davie County Blog. https://www.daviecountyblog.com/youre-invited-sba-home-nc-hosts-exclusive-event-for-first-u-s-furniture-factory/