Four people stand on stage, beaming as they hold a large sign that reads, "SBA Home presents to the town of Mocksville, North Carolina Pickleball Court Facility." Sunflowers bloom brightly in the foreground, adding a touch of warmth to this joyous occasion.
SBA Home North Carolina presented Mocksville with the gift of pickleball courts at Rich Park. (L to R) Mocksville Town Manager Lee Rollins, Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin,  Angelika Matczak – President and CEO of SBA Home North Carolina, and Jurgita Radzevice – SBA Home’s CEO in Lithuania.

SBA Home North Carolina rolled out the green carpet to celebrate the construction of its first U.S. manufacturing facility with a festive event that combined global flair and genuine 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 expected to be a long and impactful partnership.

At a community celebration in Mocksville, a table brims with desserts: towering layers of pastries, white-cream-topped treats, chocolate-covered confections, and nutty bars on golden platters. A touch of green napkin detail peeks beneath the dishes.
Attendees sampled delicious traditional Lithuanian desserts.

A Celebration of Cultures and Connections

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, saying, “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.

Four people stand outdoors having a conversation during the SBA Home North Carolina community celebration. Three wear matching green polo shirts, while the fourth, dressed in a gray suit, listens attentively. Greenery and trees surround them in Mocksville.
(L to R)  Egidijus Valentinavičius – Vice President of SBA Group,  Angelika Matczak – President and CEO of SBA Home North Carolina, and Jurgita Radzevice – SBA Home’s CEO in Lithuania greet Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin during SBA Home North Carolina’s welcome event. 

A Warm Welcome and a Generous Gift

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,” she said. “This is just the first chapter of a much bigger story, and we’re excited to write it together.”

As a symbol of its long-term commitment to Mocksville, SBA Home North Carolina is funding the construction of a new pickleball facility at Rich Park and contributing 200 volunteer hours annually. During the event, Matczak invited Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin and Town Manager Lee Rollins to accept a sign that will be displayed at the courts.

A large group of people stands in a spacious room with concrete walls and a high ceiling, celebrating at the Community Celebration in Mocksville. Some hold colorful flags, while others engage in lively conversation, exuding a casual social gathering atmosphere reminiscent of SBA Home North Carolina events.

Mocksville: A Growing Hub for Global Business

Marklin thanked the company for its gift and remarked, “I’m glad to be here today. Mocksville is an oasis in the desert of economic development. 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.”

Aerial view of a large, white-roofed warehouse in Mocksville, North Carolina, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. Adjacent to the SBA Home warehouse is a construction site with red dirt and visible construction vehicles. Roads and smaller buildings dot the area under a cloudy sky.
SBA Home is investing approximately $70 million to establish operations in a 500,000-square-foot building at 134 Gildan Drive in the Davie Industrial Center. The facility will become a state-of-the-art, around-the-clock production center for ready-to-assemble furniture.

A Major Investment in Mocksville’s Future

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.

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 already well-established offerings.

For the first six months of production, the factory will operate with one eight-hour shift, explained 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. 

With strong community ties, a major investment in local infrastructure, and exciting job opportunities on the horizon, SBA Home North Carolina is poised to become a key player in Mocksville’s bright economic future.

A yellow armchair with a matching ottoman sits atop a patterned rug, next to a wooden shelf filled with brown paper bags. In the backdrop of this cozy Mocksville setting, white railings complete the scene, perfect for any community celebration in SBA Home North Carolina.
A trusted IKEA supplier for more than 30 years, the Mocksville facility will expand this relationship by producing new collections of customizable shelving units, including the popular Kallax storage cubes and Billy bookcases.

About SBA Group

SBA Group is one of Lithuania’s leading business groups, specializing in furniture manufacturing and logistics. With five manufacturing companies, a logistics center, and over 3,000 employees, SBA Home exports products to 50 countries. In 2023, the company reported sales of €334 million ($362 million), reinforcing its status as a global industry leader.

Photos Courtesy of SBA Home North Carolina