Pinellas County celebrates major headquarters expansion at Wendover Art Group
Largo, FL, December 12, 2025 – Today, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wendover Art Group, a leading American manufacturer of high-quality artwork, mirrors, wallcoverings, lighting, textiles, sculptures and more, in honor of the substantial expansion of its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Largo, Florida. The 69,000 square foot addition was made possible, in part, through Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program (ESP), which is dedicated to supporting local business growth and creating high-wage jobs.
The expansion, which significantly added to the company’s existing 130,000 square foot building, included vital improvements like enhanced dock access, rear loading manufacturing space, a showroom, and a new stormwater system. This investment supported the continued growth and expansion of Wendover’s luxury portfolio. Wendover acquired Lowcountry Originals in 2022—a South Carolina-based maker of hand-forged lighting, bed swings, mirrors, and sculpture. In 2023, the company added two artisanal brands to its portfolio: Kevin O’Brien Studio, a textile studio renowned for its hand-dyed velvet pillows and bedding, and Friedman Brothers, a 120-year-old manufacturer of decorative mirrors and furniture accessories.
Pinellas County Commissioner, Kathleen Peters, highlighted the impact of the Employment Sites Program on the local economy, “The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners implemented the Employment Sites Program to help local, high-growth companies like Wendover Art Group secure the space they need to expand their capacity and operations. This expansion project perfectly illustrated the program’s mission by utilizing Penny for Pinellas funds to foster a robust economic climate, retain valuable manufacturers, and create more career opportunities for our residents. We were proud to partner with Wendover as they continue to invest in our community.”
The ribbon cutting was attended by Pinellas County Commissioners Kathleen Peters, and Dr. Rene Flowers; Suzanne Christman, Pinellas County Economic Development Division Director; PCED staff; Wendover Art Group’s CEO, Richard Forsyth, and the company’s staff and leadership team.
Richard Forsyth, CEO of Wendover Art Group, emphasized the crucial role of the county’s initiative in facilitating the company’s growth, “The Pinellas County Employment Sites Program was essential to moving forward with this major expansion. This 69,000 square foot addition allowed us to double our manufacturing capacity right here in Largo. By helping us enhance and upgrade our meeting spaces to world class quality for our team member experience, the ESP is directly supporting our ability to provide the space to move Friedman Brother Mirrors, build one of the only custom glass shops in the US, and relocate Kevin O’Brien Studio’s luxury soft goods workshop. This move ensures we remain The Source for Art.”
“Wendover Art Group is an incredible Pinellas County success story, growing from a small print company to a multi-channel American manufacturer serving top-tier markets,” explained Suzanne Christman, Business Development Division Director at PCED. “Our Economic Development team is dedicated to offering the resources needed for local companies like Wendover to flourish and grow. The Employment Sites Program plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. We congratulate Richard and the entire team on this milestone.”
For more information about Pinellas County’s Ideal Business Climate, visit www.pced.org
A media package of the event is available for download via Dropbox.
About Pinellas County Economic Development
Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) works with existing businesses to encourage expansion and seeks to attract new companies with high-wage careers to our community. Through investment tools, business classes, professional consulting services, trade missions to open new markets, and strategic partnerships, PCED fosters a pro-business environment and promotes the ideal business climate of Pinellas County, Florida. Learn more at www.pced.org.
About Wendover Art Group
Founded in 2005 as a small poster print company, Wendover Art Group has grown into a multi-channel American manufacturer of high-quality artwork, mirrors, wallcoverings, lighting, textiles, bed swings, and sculptures—serving top interior designers and leading brands across both residential and commercial markets.
Headquartered in Largo, Florida (Tampa/St. Petersburg area), Wendover is committed to producing domestically made, artisanal creations that deliver superior value through innovation, craftsmanship, and design. The company continues to invest in technology and talent to be The Source for Art.
Expanding its luxury portfolio, Wendover acquired Lowcountry Originals in 2022—a South Carolina-based maker of hand-forged lighting, bed swings, mirrors, and sculpture. In 2023, the company added two artisanal brands to its portfolio: Kevin O’Brien Studio, a Philadelphia-based textile studio known for hand-dyed velvet pillows and bedding; and Friedman Brothers, a 120-year-old decorative mirror and furniture accessories manufacturer.
Today, Wendover and its family of brands—Wendover Art Group, Lowcountry Originals, Kevin O’Brien Studio, and Friedman Brothers—offer customizable, domestically-made products available through a network of sales representatives, online, and in showrooms located in High Point, Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, and New York City.
Learn more at wendoverart.com, lowcountryoriginals.com, kevinobrienstudio.com, and friedmanbrothers.com. Follow us on Instagram at @wendoverart, @lowcountry.originals, and @kevinobrienstudio and @friedman.bros.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sarah Guarnizo, Director of Marketing, Sarah.Guarnizo@WendoverArt.com
