Manufacturing Today Issue - 229 Oct 2024 | Page 54

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and Sales director said : “ Historically the different brands occupied different spaces . We have now consolidated the operation so that we have different bed brands in one location . This brings benefits in all areas including supply chain , production and QC .” Airofreem provides foam for various applications , from sports stadium seating to luxury yacht beds . Passionate about problem solving , Airofreem ’ s designers and technical team work closely with customers to deliver the most relevant solutions , which ultimately reduce waste and save money .
Lastly , Airsprung Group ’ s 35 -year-old venture , Arena Design , is an integrated agency with design expertise in graphics , web , exhibition , and retail interiors . It features a full in-house photography studio which delivers , as one leading retailer described it , best-in-class collateral .
Carbon reductions
When it comes to sustainability , Airsprung Group is dedicated to eliminating any negative impact on the environment and has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net zero by 2050 . To that end , the group has partnered with industry leaders to create a circular recycling process that transforms fabric waste into comfortable padding for its mattresses , enabling the entire site to be zero waste to landfill . Airsprung Group is also making changes to reduce its energy needs , such as transitioning the main factory to LED lighting and completely switching the showroom lighting from halogen and fluorescent to LED , resulting in an energy reduction in the exhibition centre of 80 percent .
Alongside its energy reduction efforts , the group is dedicated to decreasing its fuel consumption . In line with that , Airsprung
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