Bedding Suppliers

L&P to introduce "world’s smartest bed"

David Perry, January 11, 2008
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Leggett & Platt has developed what it says is the world's smartest bed, packed with high-tech gadgets that monitor body movements, warm and cool the body, play movies and music — and help alleviate snoring. More
Leggett seeks innerspring antidumping duties

David Perry, January 11, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Leggett mp; Platt has filed a petition with the U.S. government alleging that imports of uncovered innersprings from China, South Africa and Vietnam are being dumped in the U.S. market and are injuring the U.S. innerspring industry. More
Leggett & Platt cuts 4Q earnings estimate in half

By Furniture Today Staff, December 20, 2007
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Furniture components giant and metal bed maker Leggett & Platt has cut its fourth-quarter earnings estimate in half, citing higher restructuring costs and lower earnings because of softer sales in housing-related markets. More
Spring Air Sommex acquires Winnipeg licensee

Michael J. Knell, December 18, 2007
TORONTO — Bedding producer Spring Air Sommex has acquired the Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Spring Air licensee. More
Leggett & Platt to sell some businesses

Larry Thomas, November 14, 2007
CARTHAGE, Mo. Components supplier Leggett mp; Platt will eliminate more than one-fifth of its business portfolio and focus on total shareholder return as part of a massive restructuring announced late Tuesday. More
1800mattress.com to sell direct in Southern California

David Perry, November 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES 1800mattress.com has resumed direct sales to consumers in Southern California in the wake of the recent Chapter 11 filing of its local franchisee, Mattress Gallery. More
Foamex freezing future employee benefit accruals

By Furniture Today Staff, November 6, 2007
LINWOOD, Pa. Foam supplier Foamex International said today it will freeze future benefit accruals under its defined-benefit pension plan on Dec. 31, while preserving all existing earned benefits. More
Simmons raising prices on some products

By Furniture Today Staff, October 29, 2007
ATLANTA — Bedding major Simmons is raising prices on some of its products in November. More
Event keeps up fight against pancreatic cancer

David Perry, October 26, 2007
PHOENIX Executives of leading bedding makers, suppliers and retailers will gather here in late November for a two-day event designed to raise awareness and funding for the fight against pancreatic cancer. More
F/T to honor Jabs, L&P

By Furniture Today Staff, October 4, 2007
HIGH POINT — Furniture/Today will honor Jake Jabs of Colorado-based American Furniture Warehouse as Retailer of the Year, and Leggett & Platt as Supplier of The Year at its upcoming Leadership Conference in Florida. More
Latex International promotes Coleman to president

By Furniture Today Staff, September 26, 2007
SHELTON, Conn. — Latex International, the U.S.-based Talalay latex producer, has promoted Kevin Coleman to president, effective Oct. 1. More
Bedding veteran Chase dies at 59

By Furniture Today Staff, September 18, 2007
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. Samuel L. Chase, co-founder and president of mattress and pillow protection company FabricTech2000 and a longtime bedding industry executive, has died after suffering from cancer. He was 59. More
Furniture|Today to cover national bedding tour

By Furniture Today Staff, September 16, 2007
HIGH POINT -- Furniture|Today joins a national retail bedding tour this week and will be reporting daily on highlights of the grassroots event. More
Foamex realigning management as president departs

By Furniture Today Staff, August 27, 2007
LINWOOD, Pa. Foam supplier Foamex International’s president has resigned, and the company is realigning management, it said in a press release issued this morning. More
L&P to tour stores to promote better sleep

David Perry, August 23, 2007
CARTHAGE, Mo. Bedding components giant Leggett mp; Platt is taking its message about the importance of better sleep on the road next month for a national retail tour. More
Englander offers Eco-Friendly Latex model

By Furniture Today Staff, July 31, 2007
LAS VEGAS -- Top 15 bedding producer Englander is spotlighting a "green" bedding story here, highlighted by its new Eco-Friendly Latex model. More
Groups agree on upholstery fire safety plan

Gary Evans, July 27, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va. — A diverse group of industry stakeholders agreed on a recommendation here last week for federal regulators considering U.S. fire safety standards for upholstered furniture. More
Tempur-Pedic sales climb 17.7% in quarter

Larry Thomas, July 23, 2007
LEXINGTON, Ky. Specialty bedding producer Tempur-Pedic reported double-digit sales and earnings increases in the second quarter as the company said it continued to add market share and retail floor space. More
Smith to direct sales for Interflex on West Coast

By Furniture Today Staff, July 19, 2007
SPRING CITY, Tenn. — Industry veteran Paul G. Smith has joined Interflex, a producer of adjustable bed bases, as director of sales for the West Coast, a new position. More
More Hickory Springs plants due ISO status

By Furniture Today Staff, July 12, 2007
HICKORY, N.C. — More Hickory Springs Mfg. plants will become ISO-9000 certified this year in a campaign that has led to big improvements for the components supplier, according to Lee Lunsford, senior vice president, operations. More

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