March 29, 2019
Warren Fields
THE HISTORY OF ENGLANDER MATTRESSES
| 1894 |
Englander Sleep Products company is founded by Max Englander. |
| 1904 |
Englander introduces Box Couch Bed® with Wit-Edge®. |
| 1912 |
The Red Cross® line is introduced. |
| 1930 |
Englander earns reputation for handcrafted excellence. |
| 1949 |
The famous Red-Line® Boxspring is introduced. |
| 1957 |
The Tenslon Ease sleep system is introduced |
| 1961 |
Union Carbide acquires the company and builds on past success. |
| 1971 |
Lady Englander ultra premium sleep system is introduced. |
| 1992 |
Englander holds the proprietary rights to the heaviest gauge coil unit in the industry – the 368. |
| 1993 |
Another first for Englander – the 368 unit with the 3-gauge border rod. |
| 1994 |
Englander celebrates 100th anniversary by passing the l00th million dollar. |
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| 1995 |
The 21st Century® “Never Flip” sleep system is introduced. |
| 1996 |
Nature’s Finest® 100% Natural Latex® sleep system is introduced. |
| 1997 |
A leading consumer publication chooses Englander® as top buy. |
| 1997 |
Visco memory foam sleep system and new antimicrobial fibers are introduced. |
| 2002 |
Englander is purchased by England, Inc., a division of La-Z-Boy®. |
| 2003 |
Englander introduces patented encased coil Tension Ease® Sleep System. |
| 2005 |
Englander develops Advanced Body Mapping Technology. |
| 2005 |
Englander introduces Sleep Synergy™ Advanced Memory Foam Technology. |
| 2005 |
Oct.20th – Licensees purchase Englander® and form Englander Sleep Products, LLC. |
| 2007 |
Englander launches new logo and marketing program. |
| 2011 |
Introduction of Egel — combination of gel and advanced technology memory foam for a great cool sleep. |
| 2013 |
Introduction of Life Style — Hybrid mattress combining breathable foams with encased coils for a comfortable night’s sleep. |
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