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“ We do everything in our power to preserve our environment for future generations ,” begins Richard Essery , Managing Director of Technology . Since Simon Spinks founded the business in 1840 , it has placed a strong emphasis on responsible manufacturing . More recently , there has been a significantly increased emphasis on responsible sourcing , particularly concerning the fillings and materials required to make beds and mattresses .
Chris Townsley , Beds Operations Director , uncovers the company ’ s history and milestones . “ In 1995 , we introduced the Revolution Pocket Spring – a pocket spring within a pocket spring , marking a significant milestone in our history of innovation . Eight years later , we invented
As we revolutionized our farming practices , we incorporated natural , biodegradable fillings into our mattresses
and patented the first generation of micro coil pocket springs , a great achievement in the components business . Additionally , in 2009 , we acquired a farm located just 18 miles away from our factory , where we rear our own sheep and cultivate hemp and flax crops . These natural materials are then processed on-site and transformed into natural fillings pads . In 2014 , we introduced wire drawing technology , enabling us to produce our own fine wire and further develop our micro coil spring equipment , setting us apart from other manufacturers and showcasing our commitment to innovation . Furthermore , in 2015 , we introduced weaving equipment to our facility in Leeds , allowing us to produce mattress fabric in-house . Our fabric is FR
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