About ISPA

ISPA Mission: ISPA is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the growth, profitability and stature of the mattress industry.

ISPA Vision: The mattress industry is strong, viable, and viewed positively by all constituents.

History
ISPA was formed in 1915 by 39 bedding manufacturers to accomplish the following key objectives:

•  Encourage uniformity in industry standards and government regulations;|
•  Elevate the image of the industry and its products;
•  Disseminate vital information;
•  Fight for members' common interests; and
•  Bring the members of the industry together

From its inception, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has been committed to supporting the mattress industry through active public policy, public affairs and education initiatives. It has grown to represent the full bedding industry on a host of commercial, health, safety and environmental issues, and serves to provide a positive image for the sleep products industry.   Read ISPA's Code of Ethics.

ISPA Today
ISPA currently represents nearly 700 mattress manufacturers and bedding component, machinery and service suppliers in over 50 countries around the world. ISPA members range from multinational mattress and sleep products manufacturing companies to small, family-owned operations. This diverse membership base gives ISPA strong credibility and influence as the voice of the sleep products industry.

The Association provides a wide range of legislative, informational, and educational services that benefit its entire membership. Many of these services are exclusive to ISPA members; others seek to increase awareness of the industry's contribution to the health and quality of everyday life to targeted audiences, the media, and the general public. 

ISPA's Strategic Plan
In 2002, ISPA leadership embarked on a strategic planning process to re-examine the organization and better define its future goals and strategies.  Suggested changes and potential enhancements to ISPA policies, practices and services were identified.  Read about the related results over the last several years at achieving strategic plan objectives.  The strategic plan will continue to be periodically examined and adjusted to meet member needs.

Strategic Objectives:

•  Provide Strong Ongoing Strategic Direction for ISPA, Responsive to Member Needs.
•  Maintain Broad Membership Base to Strengthen Industry Representation.
•  Broaden Market for New Mattress Sales.
•  Effectively Represent Industry’s Priorities before Government.
•  Strengthen International Representation and Industry Support.
•  Extend Positive ISPA Image Through Program Excellence.