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Nick Bates Promoted to President of Spring Air International

Spring Air veteran Nick Bates, who has been with Spring Air International since 2009, has been promoted from Vice President to President of the bedding producer, announced CEO Ed Bates. In his new post, Bates, who is a nephew of Ed Bates, succeeds Rick...

Rick Robinson Remembered By Industry Members and Friends

Spring Air president Rick Robinson, who passed away on December 19th of natural causes, will be remembered in a private family ceremony in Jacksonville, Fla. this week. Shortly after his unexpected death just prior to the Christmas holiday, scores of Spring Air licensees from around the globe expressed shock and sadness for his loss...

Spring Air President and Industry Leader Rick Robison Passes Away

Rick Robinson, president of Spring Air International and an industry veteran of more than 30 years, passed away unexpectedly early this week, the bedding producer has reported. Mr. Robinson, 60, was recruited by Spring Air CEO Ed Bates in 2009 to lead efforts to reestablish the 90-year-old brand. After reacquiring the venerable name and all associated...

Spring Air Expands Chattam & Wells Collection with New Hybrid Models

Spring Air International is enhancing its recently introduced Chattam & Wells collection with new latex hybrid models that offer a sustainability story along with the same luxury and contemporary refinement the line is known for. “Having re-defined and re-designed the brand last January, and seeing the success we’ve had with the collection just over the past...