KI expanding Green Bay furniture manufacturing facility

October 6, 2025

GREEN BAY – After two consecutive record-breaking years, contract furniture manufacturer KI is expanding its manufacturing facility with a 33,400-square-foot addition next to its corporate headquarters on Bellevue Street in Green Bay.

KI’s Green Bay Manager Tim Heyrman said construction is officially underway on the Phase 1 expansion, led by general contractor Bayland Buildings.

Heyrman said the new steel addition will initially serve as a dedicated warehouse space and is scheduled for completion in January 2026.

He said the initial expansion will provide the square footage and functionality needed to support Phase 2 of the project.

“These expansions will allow us to control our quality, lead times and operations, while leveraging continuous improvement and developing the ‘factory of the future,’” he said. “The additional space will provide us with the opportunity to re-layout the facility for optimal flow and focus on automation such as guided vehicles and storage/retrieval systems.” 

Heyrman said Phase 2 construction is set to break ground in October and is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

To stay ahead of growing demand, Heyrman said the expansion is being fast-tracked for completion before KI enters its peak manufacturing season.

“The K-12 and higher education markets are fueling our growth,” he said. “That leads to heavy production in June, July and August. The addition will increase capacity in assembly and fabrication areas as well as warehouse storage.” 

Once completed, together, Heyrman said the two expansions will bring KI’s Green Bay manufacturing facility to more than 500,000 square feet.