What ISPA members have to say...

“ISPA continually offers timely and high quality educational offerings.  Events such as the ISPA EXPO, Interzum Bedding Centre, the Industry Conference and the SHOPtalk seminars are all designed to help members get the information, supplies and practical solutions needed to run their businesses most efficiently. And it’s always a great opportunity to network with industry colleagues.  Every ISPA event I have attended has offered me great take-home value—exposure to new ideas and to new people.”

Kerry Tramel, President, Lady Americana

“I learned about the transportation analysis offered through ISPA at the Industry Conference. After hearing the presentation, I knew there was a good chance we were leaving significant dollars on the table with our transportation vendors. ISPA’s consultant completed the analysis for us, identified the problem areas, and helped us renegotiate a deal that saved us substantial lease dollars.”

David Orders, Vice President, Administration, Park Place Corporation

"As competition for consumers' disposable income increases, the need for relevant, ongoing messages about the importance of a quality mattress to the quality of life has never been more important.  The Better Sleep Council has successfully kept the sleep and mattress message in the public eye since it began its work more than 25 years ago.  Everyone in the mattress business benefits from the highly valuable exposure generated by the BSC".

Ed Malechek, Executive Vice President, Carpenter Co. 

“In order to effectively plan and project for the future, manufacturers need to be armed with as much current, historical and reliable data as possible.  ISPA has been providing the industry with this information on a timely basis for decades.  I have yet to find a better or more consistent source of data than what we receive from ISPA.  All of the Association’s well-presented statistical reports provide valuable data that no one in the bedding sector should be without.”

Joseph L. Carman IV, (retired), Spring Air West

"I'm a firm believer in using technology and the internet to make business more productive and information gathering more efficient, so I'm a frequent visitor to the ISPA Web site.  It takes only a few minutes for me to check the site for the latest advocacy updates and industry news, download monthly statistical reports, or to read the latest consumer research. The site is an excellent resource for anyone in the mattress business."

Richard G. Diamonstein, Executive Vice President. King Koil Mid-Atlantic

“Our company has been purchasing BSC Better Sleep Guides for many years.   The guides are a valuable component of our retail associates training and education program, to be sure the right messages get to the consumer.  They are also distributed to our retailers in sales training packets, and are used on the retail floor as a continual reference.   The guides provide valuable information to our consumers on sleep, leave them feeling educated about their purchase, and with a good feeling about their shopping experience and the store.  We also distribute them in “home show” environments.  We appreciate ISPA making these guides available, along with the many other benefits of membership.”

J. Patrick (Pat) Flippin, President & COO, Kingsdown, Inc.

"As a long-time employee of the textile industry, I have been associated with many organizations for industry professionals over years.  ISPA is a truly outstanding organization, which is well run and is immensely important to mattress industry. ISPA not only admirably represents and help the mattress industry, but all that you do is a big plus for companies such as Tietex."

Gary Harris, Tietex International Ltd.  

"As competition for consumers' disposable income increases, the need for relevant, ongoing messages about the importance of a quality mattress to the quality of life has never been more important.  The Better Sleep Council has successfully kept the sleep and mattress message in the public eye since it began its work more than 25 years ago.  Everyone in the mattress business benefits from the highly valuable exposure generated by the BSC".

Ed Malechek, Executive Vice President, Carpenter Co. 

“ISPA’s annual Industry Conference is the ideal setting for bedding manufacturers and their suppliers to come together and discuss issues affecting the industry.  Important relationships are built, industry news is shared, manufacturing and supply trends and issues are discussed, and global perspectives and issues are addressed.  The educational seminars are top-notch; with experts from within the industry providing the latest financial and economic data, and consultants and regulatory speakers sharing the latest on critical issues affecting our industry.  I schedule my travel in the fall around attending this important event.”

Michael Pino, President, SOL Global

“Our company has been a long time ISPA member and an enthusiastic participant in the annual ISPA cost survey for many years. Our participation provides us a free copy of the full survey results as well as our personalized company results. This valuable information provides comprehensive data that helps us gauge our company’s financial performance against others in the industry, pinpoint opportunities for improvement, and control costs. Additionally, it helps us identify areas of comparative strength that we can capitalize on. I highly recommend ISPA members’ participation in this survey, and appreciate ISPA making the survey available as part of our membership benefits.”

Bob Parker, President, Restonic, Johnson City, TN

"Few activities of a trade association have greater potential for serving its members than advocacy and government relation efforts. ISPA proactively works with the legislators to support a pro-manufacturing agenda. As a group and in cooperation with groups such as the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), ISPA works to reduce the burdens for member companies caused by misguided or outdated U.S. public policies.  The ISPA-organized Congressional Fly-In on Capitol Hill I participated in proved to be an extremely effective way to take our industry’s message directly to lawmakers helping them better understand our challenges, so future policy will help all of us compete in this new global economy".  

Joe Schmoeller,Vice President, Manufacturing Bedding Products, Kingsdown, Inc.

"The ISPA Suppliers Council has long been the motivating force for many important industry initiatives.  As the former Council Chair, I know first hand the essential role it plays in shaping policies that advance both our individual and common interests.  The Suppliers Council works collaboratively and proactively with manufacturers to promote the industry's messag to lawmakers, regulators, and consumers.  Through Council activities, supplier members will continue to play a key role in helping the industry overcome future challenges and capitalize on opportunities".

Sandy Van Dyke, VP, General Manager, Hickory Springs/HS Converting Division

“I look to the ISPA weekly member e-newsletter each week for the latest industry developments, regulatory and policy issue changes, and other critical information to keep me on top of the information I need to keep my business profitable and efficient.

The newsletter also keeps me aware of the industry calendar including ISPA events. I just returned from the annual Industry Conference which I always enjoy and find to be most informative. The seminars, forums, and guest speakers help in providing us with key information, particularly in competing in a global economy.”

Marvin Hamilton, President, Fibex Inc.

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