Airsprung secures Which? Best Buy award
Airsprung Beds have been awarded Which? prestigious Best Buy endorsement for its Hush premium rolled mattress. In a competitive premium boxed market, the Hush mattress stands apart as it features full size pocket springs, as opposed to the micro springs commonly found in this...
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All change at the top of Gainsborough and Swanglen
Jerry Yates, Managing Director of high quality bed and sofa bed manufacturer Gainsborough, is set to retire after 30 years in the post. Jerry announced to parent company Airsprung Group PLC's board his intention some months ago and has spent the intervening time working very...
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When is a spring not a spring?
We've just launched the Hush premium pocket mattress. There are quite a few on the market but very few, if any, like Hush. Most rolled mattresses out there are purely foam blocks but Hush is different. This mattress features full size pocket springs exactly as you would find in...
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The revolution is here!
The revolutionary new easyturn system is here. Launched at the NBF bed show, this system cleverly addresses the issue of ease of turning. Quality mattresses will have better fillings and often more of them, this traditionally makes the mattress difficult to turn. Of, course you...
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It’s here.
The new Hush Premium Rolled mattress is here. The Hush Premium Mattress has landed and we are thrilled with the result. This style of mattress has become like the cool uncle of mattresses. Over recent months there have many newcomers to the market but these are mainly...
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Turning convention on its head.
For many years, Hush-a-Bye beds have been recognised for quality, value and customer service. The brand is proudly supportive of its bricks and mortar retailers, supplying a wide range of stylish, mid-market pocket sprung beds. Hush-a-Bye offers a truly flexible approach with...
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Airsprung links with school community
Airsprung Beds are proud to be working with a number of Wiltshire primary schools in a new initiative to donate leftover fabric and materials to school projects. The new link means that primary schools will have regular access to materials which can be used for art, textiles and...
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The Running Man Challenge
Airsprung Beds may be a 140-year-old company, but last week #TheRunningManChallenge showed that you can teach an old dog new tricks. The challenge has been trending on social media for the last two weeks and a multitude of people are getting involved including British police and...
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Meet the Sleep Scientist
The Sleep Council have released a series of short funny videos to raise awareness of some of the key reasons for investing in a new bed on a regular basis – instead of waiting until it collapses or until you can’t stand the aches and pains from an uncomfortable bed any...
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Innovation is key for Hush-a-Bye.
Innovation is the key word for Hush-a-Bye Beds. Last year's Bed Show saw the introduction of a new gel infused latex range branded Coolwave®, and the revamped range will be launched at this year's show. The original concept behind Coolwave was to tackle the inherent problem...
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Swanglen’s two tone story
Swanglen Furnishings truly understand fabric, and at this year's Bed Show, they will be launching a brand new range of fabrics. New textures and colourways will be brought together in a brand new swatch featuring around 40 fabrics. The major focus will be on what national sales...
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Reimagining the no-turn mattress.
Gainsborough Beds have been hand making quality mattresses for over 30 years. Using some of the finest materials available – including merino wool, silk and cashmere – these beds have an enviable reputation as among the finest available in the UK. The 'no compromise'...
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A Breath of Fresh Air
This year’s NBF Show will see Airsprung Beds continue to provide exciting and innovative solutions for retailers. It will be a showcase for fresh Kids’ ideas, bringing excitement and flair to a relatively predictable market.In addition, Airsprung will be demonstrating its...
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NBF’s Code of Practice adopted by trading standards
NBF’s Code of Practice adopted as Assured advice by trading standards in new Primary Authority Partnership agreementThe National Bed Federation’s Code of Practice has been awarded Assured Advice status by trading standards, effectively giving NBF members who are following...
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NBF supports its ‘Approved’ mark with online advertising
The National Bed Federation is to urge consumers to look for the ‘Big Tick’ NBF Approved logo in an online advertising campaign which kicks off this weekend (Spring Bank Holiday).A series of animated display adverts will pop up as consumers browse the internet for mattress...
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Managing Director of Swanglen to retire
Martin Allen, managing director of Airsprung Group's headboard division, is set to retire at the end of March. Martin joined Swanglen as operations director 23 years ago and in that time has been responsible for the complete overhaul and modernisation of the business. The key...
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Toys galore for Children’s Hospice
Airsprung employees raise funds in a collection for Charlton Farm, a children's hospice based in Wraxall, North Somerset.When Kevin Hatter, a divan operator at Airsprung Beds became aware of the work of Children's Hospice South West and the fact that they are nearly entirely...
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Gainsborough Beds announce new showroom
Gainsborough Beds have taken up residence in their second showroom. The space at Harrington Mill, Long Eaton is designed to showcase product for northern based customers. Andy Richards, Sales Director for Gainsborough, explains. "For many years we have had a showroom at our...
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Macmillan coffee morning
In conjunction with Macmillan Cancer Support, a World's Biggest Coffee Morning event was held in the main Airsprung Beds office on 26th September 2014. The Coffee Morning organised by Macmillan Cancer Support is Macmillan's biggest fundraising event, where people across the...
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Collins and Hayes in Long Point debut
Hot on the heels of the appointment of a new Managing Director, Collins and Hayes Furniture announce that the Sussex manufacturer will be exhibiting at the Long Point Exhibition for the first time. Following on from the show on September 15-17, the premium upholstery manufacturer has secured ground floor space at Harrington Mill to provide a full time showroom. Matt O'Flynn, the incoming MD, has a personal affinity with Long Point as he chairs the Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers. He explains; "I am...
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Airsprung Group PLC joins leading Furniture Association
Airsprung Group PLC has joined the furniture industry’s leading research body. The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has unparalleled industry knowledge and is the only organisation that provides support for all market sectors and for the entire furniture supply...
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Clarendon Academy Sponsorship
In late 2013 Airsprung Group were approached by The Clarendon Academy to sponsor their participation in a Green Power Initiative. This project, run by The Greenpower Education Trust aims to advance the understanding and education of sustainable energy and technology among young...
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Gainsborough launches iPad app for Sofa Bed Choice
We are delighted to announce that the Gainsborough Sofa Bed Choice iPad app is now available as a free download from the Apple app store. With the trend firmly towards using mobile devices in-store we are certain that this will be a useful sales tool for retailers around the country. To download the app, go to the App Store on your iPad and search for Sofa Bed...
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Gainsborough win award
Gainsborough Sofa Beds win Interiors Monthly Award. We are pleased to announce that Gainsborough Sofa Beds have won the Interiors Monthly award for ‘Innovation of the Year’ for their Sofa Bed Choice product. The Interiors Monthly Awards are voted for by the readers of the magazine and it is therefore a fantastic achievement to win this award. Congratulations to all those involved in this project. Gainsborough Award...
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Arena Design wins award
Arena Design has won the award for Best Business Press Advertisement at the prestigious Money Marketing Financial Services Awards. The award-winning advert was for one of their external clients, Exeter Family Friendly. Arena design AwardNick Jones, Brand and Marketing...
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