Manufacturing Today Issue - 229 Oct 2024 | Page 55

______________________________________________________________________________________________ Airsprung Group
One of the key components in the Eco range is the innovative Repreve Our Ocean fabric , made from plastic bottles
Group has begun replacing its dieselpowered forklift trucks with electric units and collaborated with retail partners to minimize the impact of its fleet . By implementing reciprocal back-haul arrangements , the group effectively reduces the number of trips with empty vehicles , resulting in a decreased carbon footprint . Airsprung was the first to roll pocket springs in the UK and this has a significant impact on the number of products per load , thereby greatly reducing CO 2 emissions .
Additionally , the Airsprung Beds brand has launched the Eco range , featuring many components that are recycled and recyclable at end of life . One of the key components in the Eco range is the innovative Repreve Our Ocean fabric , made from plastic bottles collected within 50 kilometers of coastlines without a formal waste or recycling system . The bottles are transformed into certifiable , traceable , highperformance yarn , contributing to cleaner oceans and coastlines .
As it continues to focus on innovation across all areas , the Airsprung Group is looking forward to meeting the needs of customers in 2025 and onwards . Thanks to strong relationships with major retailers and continuous improvements within its operations , the business is setting itself up in a comfortable position for the future . ■
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