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its old layout was inefficient and saw us moving raw materials much more than was necessary . There is now a flow from one end of the facility to the other . This evolution allows us to make more mattresses , it also requires slightly fewer staff to operate , and through the addition of features like lifting aids it now provides a much better working environment . These changes to our manufacturing facilities represent multi-million-pound investments and form a major part of the success we are currently experiencing as a profitable business with growing sales figures . We simply wouldn ’ t have been able to produce our current products in the old factory .”
This overhaul also provided the company with opportunities to analyze and enhance sustainable practices throughout the process . Mark elaborates : “ We are part of an industry body called the National Bed Federation which has been a driving force behind many industry-wide initiatives that we have also implemented to improve our footprint . Most of the components we utilize can either be reused , recycled or made with recycled material . Our springs , for example , are made from steel which is produced using recycled content which can be melted and reused . Also , there are now companies which can take our waste and repurpose it . By taking advantage of these initiatives and third-party providers , we are able to ensure that zero waste ends up in landfill .
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“ We have also updated our product development procedures to improve sustainability ,” Mark continues . “ We are now utilizing a tool that analyzes the whole process ; from identifying raw materials and
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