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New digs
Wright of Thomasville, a supplier of graphic and marketing services, has expanded its Showroom
Solutions division into a freestanding 30,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center
in Thomasville, N.C. The company also has hired 16 new employees. Wright of Thomasville recently
began manufacturing top-of-bed branding items such as pillow shams, foot protectors and
embroidered labels in-house. In the past, the items had been produced by an outside
manufacturer. “There has been an immediate benefit to our customers as the additional space
and people make it easier for clients to get a quick turnaround on product,” said Greg Wright,
president and chief executive officer.
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SSA adopts Oeko-
T he Specialty Sleep Association
has added Oeko-Tex certification
to its Environmental & Safety
Program.
SSA’s three-tier label and seal
program outlines requirements for
natural materials and addresses
carbon footprint monitoring, VOC
emission assessments and other environmental
and safety guidelines.
Latex foams and textile components
of mattresses that carry the
Level II and III seals must meet the
Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
Products that meet the Oeko-
Tex Standard 100 have been tested
and found to be free of unsafe
levels of more than 100 chemicals
believed to be detrimental to hu-
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