The expansion of our Rural Hall facility is an important part our continued progress.
Tony Smith, President, DAC

Rural Hall, NC – DAC Products, a designer and producer of wood, sewn and various other products has announced a consolidation and considerable new investments into their Rural Hall facility. The integration process is expected to be complete by the end of the third quarter 2010.

In conjunction with an immediate $250,000 to $300,000 outlay of equipment, they will be transferring twenty-five to thirty new jobs to the Forsyth county plant. "The expansion of our Rural Hall facility is an important part our continued progress," stated Tony Smith, DAC's President. "It is the result of our long term vision and is just the start of more to come. We have a lot to be excited about." Consistent with their philosophy of reinvestment since beginning in business, the ownership plans ongoing investments with intended expenditures of approximately $2,000,000 over the next three to five years. These investments will make for better control thus giving better service to customers and creating additional efficiencies and capacity through the use of automation and technology.

DAC's East Bend, NC facility will be consolidated into the Rural Hall plant yielding savings on operating expenses and reducing the company's environmental footprint. Equipment such as compressors, dust collection systems, and other infrastructure support equipment will be cut in half gaining electrical power savings. The company also expects fuel savings from the reduction of goods and materials being transported between the two facilities. The Rural Hall facility is in close proximity to major highway arteries in Forsyth County, which will benefit logistics.

Additionally, efficiencies and productivity will be improved as manufacturing lines are to be reconfigured to reduce non-value added activity and simplify manufacturing processes.

DAC's ownership has been a part of the Rural Hall community and Forsyth County for three generations. "We have always considered the Smith Family and DAC to be a part of the community. They have been a constant contributor and source of leadership to our town and it warms my heart and the town's heart that they are consolidating back to Rural Hall," said Frank James, Rural Hall Town Manager. Smith added "We have always considered Rural Hall our home. We are very pleased to be able to bring our headquarters and additional employees back to such a great and supportive community."

DAC was founded by the current owners, Durward III, Anthony (Tony), and Chris Smith in 1987. The company designs and produces point of purchase displays, fixtures, sales presentation carrying cases, large format and screen printed graphics, as well as providing warehouse services for accounts throughout North America.

For more information about DAC Products contact them at (800) 431-1982 or visit www.dacproducts.com.