An affiliate of private investment firm Sun Capital Partners, Inc. has acquired a controlling interest in US-based manufacturer of upholstered furniture Berkline/BenchCraft Holdings, LLC.

Berkline/BenchCraft is one of the largest independent suppliers of upholstered furniture, including leather, in North America and employs approximately 3,200 people in its manufacturing facilities in Morristown, Lenoir City, Livingston, Tennessee and Blue Mountain, Mississippi. It also maintains facilities in Toronto and Ville D'Anjou in Canada and has sourcing operations in Hangzou and Dong Guam, China.