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By Jeanna Baxter White
Word Master Media Group

SBA Home North Carolina rolled out the green carpet to celebrate the construction of its first U.S. manufacturing facility with an event that combined global flair and community warmth.
The Lithuanian furniture manufacturer has chosen Mocksville as the site of its first U.S.-based facility, and the recent gathering marked the beginning of what’s hoped to be a long and impactful partnership.
Guests were greeted with the word “Labas,” meaning “Hello” in Lithuanian, setting the tone for a day filled with cross-cultural appreciation.
Around 200 guests—including community members, local officials, and potential employees—gathered to explore the new facility, meet SBA’s leadership team, enjoy traditional Lithuanian cuisine, and learn more about the company’s vision.
Jurgita Radzevice, SBA Home’s CEO in Lithuania, welcomed guests.
“Today I am extremely excited to approach you to present our company and our country, Lithuania.” She provided an overview of SBA Home, its goals, core values, and commitment to giving back to the community.
SBA Home North Carolina’s President and CEO, Angelika Matczak, added: “Welcome, everyone. We are so thankful to be here and to be embraced by this community. Everybody has been so welcoming, and it’s been a pleasure doing business in Mocksville. This is just the first chapter of a much bigger story, and we’re excited to write it together.”
As a symbol of its-term commitment, SBA Home North Carolina is funding the construction of a new pickleball facility at Rich Park and contributing 200 volunteer hours annually.
Matczak invited Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin and Town Manager Lee Rollins to accept a sign that will be displayed at the courts.
Marklin thanked the company for its gift.
“I’m glad to be here today. Mocksville is an oasis in the desert of economic development,” Marklin said. “We are an international hub of commerce. We have Avgol from Israel, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres from Great Britain, and now we have SBA Home from Lithuania.
“But SBA immediately set itself apart. The minute they hit the ground, they wanted to begin giving back to the community. We are so excited to offer this new amenity at Rich Park. Thank you, SBA Home, for doing that. Thank you for choosing Mocksville. We look forward to many years of continued relationship with SBA Home,” the mayor said.
SBA Home is investing approximately $70 million to transform a 500,000-square-foot building at 134 Gildan Drive in the Davie Industrial Center into a state-of-the-art, highly automated furniture production facility. Hiring has begun.Those interested in becoming part of the team can apply at https://www.sba.lt/en/careers.
The plant will produce ready-to-assemble furniture for IKEA, adding new product lines such as the Kallax storage cube series and the Billy customizable bookshelves to their offerings.
For the first six months of production, the factory will operate with one eight-hour shift, said Jurgita Radzevice, SBA Home’s CEO in Lithuania, during a factory tour. The company plans to add a second eight-hour shift six months later and a third six months after that.
By 2028, SBA Home North Carolina plans to produce at least two million pieces annually with projected sales of up to $200 million.
SBA Group is one of Lithuania’s leading business groups, specializing in furniture manufacturing and logistics. With five manufacturing companies, a logistics center, and more than 3,000 employees, SBA Home exports products to 50 countries. In 2023, the company reported sales of $362 million, reinforcing its status as a global industry leader.