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Simmons inks licensing deal for pet products M attress major Simmons Bedding Co. has signed a licensing deal with JLA Pets to manufacture Simmons-brand pet beds and other pet-related products. “Many consumers view their dogs and cats as members of their family
and want to provide them with superior comfort as they sleep,” said Todd Merker, director of global licensing for Atlanta-based Simmons. “These consumers associate Simmons products with a comfortable, high-quality sleep experience, and we’re glad to know
that they’ll feel confident purchasing a Simmons pet bed for their dogs and cats.” Under the deal, Roswell, Ga.based JLA Pets also will manufacture Simmons-brand pet crates, kennels, blankets, crate pads and travel items.
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MPT Group hosts demo Machinery supplier MPT Group Ltd. hosted mattress manufacturers for a demonstration of its Infinity Sleep Support System, a continuouswire spring unit fabricating system. During the event, which was held at the company’s headquarters facility in Bacup, England, in early October, customers were able to see both the Infinity coiler and Infinity assembly machines in operation and were able to view a selection of products created using the system.
Glideaway offers protector St. Louis-based specialty sleep manufacturer Glideaway has introduced its first fullencasement mattress protector as part of a revamped accessories line. The Sleepharmony Deluxe Full-Encased Mattress Protector covers all six sides of a mattress, has an internal zipper and is machine washable. It provides a waterproof, breathable barrier that allows air to flow while protecting the mattress from dust mites, bedbugs, mold and other allergens, the company said. The protector has a suggested retail price from $45 to $79. Glideaway introduced the Sleepharmony brand earlier this year.
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