Barry Romberg Named Manager of Product Introductions for Magnussen Home

Furniture World Magazine

Barry Romberg has been appointed to manager of product introductions for Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc. He will report to Nathan Cressman, vice president of merchandising and design. Prior to joining Magnussen Home, Romberg was product development manager for Henredon Furniture, where he was responsible for all new upholstery product introductions. Before that, he held various positions with Rowe Furniture Inc., MW Manufacturers, Inc., The HON Company and Pennsburg Woodcraft Co. He has extensive experience in the furniture industry, having held positions in purchasing, customer service, sales and quality throughout his career. In this newly created position, Romberg will coordinate product development in all of the company’s divisions. “Barry’s outstanding organizational and communication skills, as well as his experience in home furnishings, will prove invaluable to Magnussen Home,” Cressman says. “Barry has a unique understanding of all aspects of product development, which will make him an integral part of Magnussen Home’s continued innovation and growth.” Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc. designs, imports, and distributes medium- and upper-medium-priced occasional tables, accent furniture, bedroom, dining room and home entertainment furniture across all style categories for retailers around the world. The company brings more than 20 years of experience with offshore sourcing focused on quality control of state-of-the-art technology, workmanship, finishing and timely delivery. As a result, the Magnussen Express and Accents Express programs deliver products domestically within five working days to participating retailers in the United States and Canada. In addition, Biltmore Estate For Your Home by Magnussen Home is a valued licensing partner. Magnussen Home has permanent showrooms in High Point, Toronto and Las Vegas with a state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center in Riverside, Cal. Its U.S. Sales and Marketing Offices are located in High Point, N.C. The company headquarters are based in New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada.