|
 May
11, 2011 - Based on unanimous voting from the
Specialty Sleep Association (SSA) board of
directors, Rick Robinson, president of
Spring Air International, has accepted a board
director position with the national, not-for-profit
organization focused in the mattress and bedding
industry.
Aimed at
promoting innovation in the specialty sleep category,
the SSA board consists of Bart Dehaerne,
Deslee Textiles, board chairman; Dale Read,
Bedroom Magazine, board president; Michael
Nermon,
Ergo Customized Comfort, vice chairman; Todd
Youngblood,
Chili Technology, secretary and treasurer; Mark
Miller,
Innomax, board director; Denny Boyd,
Boyd Specialty Sleep, board director; Scott Smalling,
Simmons Bedding, board director, Dave Brummett,
Mattress Firm, board director; and Tambra Jones,
executive director.
"The SSA
board welcomes Rick Robinson and his unique perspective
regarding our ‘future of sleep’ mission,” said Read. “In
addition to product innovation, the SSA is committed to
consumer education and transparency with regards to
‘truth in green marketing’.”
“Given my
longstanding commitment to specialty sleep products and
to consumer health and the environment, I’m honored to
serve as a member of the SSA board,” Robinson said.
“As a
mattress brand that many consumers know and trust, we’re
pleased to be developing Spring Air Back Supporter®
products that meet the criteria of the SSA’s
Environmental and Safety Program,” he added. “I also
look forward to joining other board members in guiding
the growth and future of the organization.”
A major SSA
initiative in place outlines environmental and safety
standards for bedding products, with its three-level
certification seal and product labeling program for
manufacturers and retailers. The SSA Environmental and
Safety Consumer Disclosure Program and ‘Go-To-Bed’
retail toolkit is expected to help companies respond to
current and pending U.S. government requirements in the
marketing of ‘green’ products, to meet regulations and
to avoid fines and penalties, and to help RSAs easily
identify those products to consumers.
Robinson will
complete the term of a board member who is taking a
leave of absence to carry out missionary work in
Zimbabwe, Africa.
About SSA:
Founded in 1995, the Specialty Sleep Association (SSA)
is a national, not-for-profit organization created to
facilitate the growth and positive awareness of the
specialty sleep category. Its members develop or sell
specialty sleep products including natural, bio-based
and organic bedding; latex, memory foam, air, gel,
water, adjustable, new spring technologies and related
products. SSA membership includes more than 100
manufacturers and retailers ranging from small,
family-owned businesses to large corporations. The SSA
has showrooms in Las Vegas and High Point.
For
details regarding SSA Environmental and Safety Consumer
Disclosure Program, seals and tags I, II, and III, or
other information regarding the SSA, please visit
www.sleepinformation.org, or contact Executive
Director Tambra Jones at
tambra@sleepinformation.org, 559-868-4187,
559-676-8639. |
