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January 14, 2010 - Increased
domestic demand and powerful
distribution partnerships
coupled with new international
orders enabled adjustable bed
innovator
Ergomotion to grow its
2009 business 12% over 2008,
despite a projected ten percent
dollar downturn in the 2009
bedding industry, Ergomotion
President Kelly Clenet informed
BEDROOM Magazine:
 “While
our customers are looking
forward to a better year in
2010, Ergomotion has been able
to boost last year’s
performances, at retail. We’re
helping retailers by adding
significant dollars to each
sale,” he noted, “Another
$1,000-plus to a mattress sale
is becoming a matter of routine
for many of our customers. That
phenomenon is opening new doors
for us.”
Ergomotion presently ships to
Japan, Latin America, Australia,
Northern Europe and is
aggressively adding domestic
retail partners, he said. By
partnering with leading mattress
manufacturers, Ergomotion has
enabled new retailers to
participate in the increased
interest in the adjustable base
category.
Ergomotion’s offshore sourcing,
backed by innovative U.S.-based
engineering and strong product
support, enables the company to
offer customized programs and to
be far more competitive.
Niles Cornelius, General Manager
of the Hickory at Home division
of Hickory Springs, noted, “Our
relationship with Ergomotion
helped us become passionate
about the adjustable business in
2009. Most important is the
knowledge that we are selling
the most consumer-friendly, the
best built bed which is
available nationwide through
Hickory Springs service
centers.”
Lady Americana President Kerry
Tramel added, “Service and
quality are Ergomotion’s strong
suits. The focus is on the beds.
They’re great on training and
sticking with us and our people.
We’ve done fairly well in this
category in 2009, but hope to
grow it in 2010.”
"Outside the box thinking seems
to separate Ergomotion from the
competition. Great people,
products and passion generally
define this company. We
anticipate another strong
adjustable business year with
Ergomotion in 2010," commented
Jay Nardone, Vice President
Sales, at ArchBrook Laguna, a
fully automated logistics and
national distribution company.
Ergomotion’s CEO Alain Clenet
brings decades of automotive
expertise to the company. He
designs each model focusing on
safety, design simplicity,
beauty, as well as quick and
tool-free assembly. He believes
the company’s 24-hour consumer
phone lines, extensive in-store
training, and growing reputation
also help account for the 2009
Ergomotion performance.
The International Sleep
Producers Association (ISPA)
does not report annual numbers
for the adjustable base
category. However, industry
leaders say the adjustable
category is growing and becoming
increasingly competitive at
retail, although there is no
quantifiable data available.
Ergomotion products fit in any
frame and elevate to a full
sitting position. Seven sizes
including split queen are
available. All are wall-friendly
and feature removable
height-adjustable legs. Snap-in
replacement parts require no
tools. Service issues are
handled by a 24 hour 800
consumer telephone line.
Ergomotion’s factory is ISO 9000
certified.
For additional information
please visit
www.ergomotion.us or contact
Kelly Clenet, 805-688-3151, or
KC@ergomtion.us. |
