California Furniture Exports

Year founded: 1993

Core business: Serves as link between U.S. furniture-makers and Asian customers.

Top executive: Stephen T. Wise, president

Sales in 1993: $55,000

Sales in 1997: $5 million

Employees in 1993: 1

Employees in 1997: 3

Goal: To have CFX offices in each of the major trading areas in Asia within the next five years.

Driving force: Demand in Asia for U.S.-made furniture, lighting and wall decor.