Kingsdown

Finished mattresses are bulky and have to be shipped by surface transportation . Multiple facilities across North America mean that the business can service its customers efficiently , quickly and with the lowest possible carbon footprint . While not the biggest mattress

manufacturer on the planet , Hood sees that as a distinct advantage . “ Our smaller size , combined with our large-scale capabilities , makes us a nimble , flexible partner , and our speed to market means that we can meet the most ambitious challenges .”

Kingsdown is a forward-thinking company . Regardless of price point , strategic analysis is the basis of every product ’ s design and

development . Since it was founded , the company has invested in technology to make its products better , more competitive and more attractive to purchasers . Customer-centric product design is a collaborative process . Hood acknowledges that this means it can take longer and create SKU complexity but maintains that its personalized approach is worth the effort .

“ While much of the industry is moving towards centralization , automation and standardization , we still value hands-on attention carried out by highly engaged , skilled associates ,” he says . “ We will do things on a personal level that the largest brands simply won ’ t take the time and trouble to do .” manufacturing-today . com 75