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its appeal beyond traditional beds to versatile furniture that serves homes and commercial environments alike.
Gainsborough maintains strong partnerships with well-known furniture retailers across the UK, while also continuing to support independent retailers with the same commitment to service and product excellence. Its experience and manufacturing insight have extended the brand’ s reach into the hotel and leisure sectors, where beds and sofa beds are featured in prestigious international settings. Within the broader Airsprung Group, Gainsborough complements other established names by offering a distinct blend of craftsmanship, comfort innovation and enduring quality.
Importantly, Airsprung Group places environmental responsibility at the center of its operations, advancing a comprehensive sustainability strategy that reflects its role as one of the UK’ s largest bed and mattress manufacturers. The company has formally committed to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, guided by a clear environmental policy that drives decision making across its business and supply chain.
Central to this commitment is an ambitious approach to waste management. It has implemented a zero waste to landfill policy, partnering with specialist recyclers to transform fabric offcuts and other materials into new fillings for its mattresses, helping to close the loop on production waste. Energy efficiency improvements are also underway across sites: LED lighting has replaced halogen and fluorescent systems, energy efficient air compressors have been installed, and even fleet impacts are being reduced through reciprocal back haul arrangements with retail partners to cut unnecessary vehicle journeys.
An early adopter of broader industry sustainability frameworks, the company has signed up to the National Bed Federation’ s Pledge for Our Planet and embraced Ecodesign Principles to reduce environmental impacts throughout product life cycles. This has informed initiatives such as the Airsprung Eco range, which incorporates recycled and recyclable components, including innovative fabrics made from reclaimed coastal plastic.
Airsprung Group continues to pursue ongoing environmental improvement, including replacing diesel machinery with electric alternatives and embedding sustainability into product development, packaging, supplier engagement and corporate policy, demonstrating a long term commitment to responsible manufacturing. Through these efforts, Airsprung Group aims to balance its long-standing heritage with modern sustainability and innovation, strengthening its position in the competitive furniture industry. ■
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