HLJ Foam Welcomes Arlee Home Fashions into Its Portfolio and Expands into Missouri

LEXINGTON, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

For more information, please visit www.hljfoam.com.

About HLJ Foam
HLJ Foam is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in the design and production of foam-based products for consumer, industrial, and educational applications. With state-of-the-art facilities in Tennessee and Missouri, HLJ Foam delivers innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the needs of retailers, manufacturers, and institutional partners nationwide.

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