HLJ Foam, a leading manufacturer of foam-based consumer, industrial, and education products, has entered into a Strategic Asset Purchase Agreement with Arlee Home Fashions, Inc., a trusted name in home décor and pet products for over 50 years, a name locals have grown to trust. Through this acquisition, HLJ will integrate Arlee’s home and pet product divisions into a new subsidiary, HLJ Consumer Products, LLC, expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its retail and e-commerce reach. The company is also establishing a new manufacturing facility in Missouri to complement its Tennessee operation, boosting production capacity, supply chain efficiency, and regional employment. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Arlee team and to establish Missouri as a new hub within HLJ’s growing manufacturing footprint,” said Hector Chicas, President of HLJ Foam. Arlee’s established lines in home textiles, pet products, and soft seating will now operate under HLJ Consumer Products, benefiting from HLJ’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities. This milestone advances HLJ Foam’s vision of becoming a fully integrated, multi-facility provider across the consumer, education, industrial, and protective packaging markets.
Here is what local VP of Operations, Gary Mann, had to say regarding the acquisition “We’re deeply grateful for the generations of dedicated employees who have built and sustained this facility over the past 33 years here in West Plains. Their hard work and pride in what they do have truly made this place special. We’re equally thankful for the ongoing support of the West Plains community, the City of West Plains, and the West Plains Industrial Development Corporation, whose partnership has helped us grow and thrive. As we begin this new chapter with HLJ Foam, we’re excited for the continued opportunities it will bring — not just for our team, but for the families and community that have stood beside us for so many years.”
Read the full press release below:
HLJ Foam, a leading manufacturer of foam-based consumer, industrial, and education products, today announced that it has entered into a Strategic Asset Purchase Agreement with Arlee Home Fashions, Inc., a trusted name in home décor and pet products for more than 50 years.
Through this transaction, HLJ Foam will integrate Arlee’s home and pet product divisions into its existing consumer division under a new subsidiary, HLJ Consumer Products, LLC. The addition expands HLJ’s product portfolio, strengthens its retail and e-commerce reach, and positions the company as a diversified provider of both consumer and industrial products.
As part of the expansion, HLJ Foam is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Missouri, complementing its state-of-the-art Tennessee operation. The new facility will increase production capacity, enhance supply chain efficiencies, and create additional opportunities for regional employment and growth.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Arlee team and to establish Missouri as a new hub within HLJ’s growing manufacturing footprint,” said Hector Chicas, President of HLJ Foam. “This expansion reinforces our commitment to building a fully diversified, vertically integrated operation that delivers innovative, high-quality products and solutions for consumers, manufacturers, and retailers.”
Arlee’s well-established product lines in home textiles, pet products, and soft seating will now operate as part of HLJ Consumer Products, leveraging HLJ Foam’s expanded manufacturing, logistics, and distribution capabilities. Customers can expect a seamless transition with continued emphasis on design excellence, product quality, and reliable delivery.
This milestone underscores HLJ Foam’s vision to grow as a multi-facility, fully integrated organization with a strong presence across the consumer, education, industrial, and protective packaging markets.
