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==History==
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The company was founded in 1931 in Illinois as '''Sleeper, Inc.''' by 13 mattress manufacturers who licensed the Serta name. Subsequently, eight independent [[franchising|licensees]] acting like a [[cooperative]] owned the company. Afterwards, it was controlled and operated as Serta International by its largest licensee, '''National Bedding Company,''' which ultimately held 27 of the 34 U.S. Serta manufacturing licenses.<ref>[http://bedtimesmagazine.com/2004/09/national-bedding-to-head-serta-ed-lilly-leaves-company/ "National Bedding to head Serta, Ed Lilly leaves company."] ''[http://www.bedtimesmagazine.com/ BedTimes Magazine]''. September 2004. Retrieved 2011-9-19.</ref>
The company was founded in 1931 in Illinois as Sleeper, Inc. by 13 mattress manufacturers who licensed the Serta name. Subsequently, eight independent [[franchising|licensees]] acting like a [[cooperative]] owned the company. Afterwards, it was controlled and operated as Serta International by its largest licensee, National Bedding Company, which ultimately held 27 of the 34 U.S. Serta manufacturing licenses.<ref>[http://bedtimesmagazine.com/2004/09/national-bedding-to-head-serta-ed-lilly-leaves-company/ "National Bedding to head Serta, Ed Lilly leaves company."] ''[http://www.bedtimesmagazine.com/ BedTimes Magazine]''. September 2004. Retrieved 2011-9-19.</ref>


In 2005, two private equity groups teamed up to purchase National Bedding Co.&ndash;The Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund, the Los Angeles-based private equity fund of Ares Management, and Teachers’ Private Capital, the private equity arm of the Ontario (Canada) Teachers’ Pension Plan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Szostech |first1=Michael |title=Bed in a box companies in Canada |url=https://www.canadareviewed.ca/best-mattress-in-a-box-canada/#Serta |website=Canada Reviewed |date=14 December 2022 |access-date=31 August 2023}}</ref> The American company Serta International is a subsidiary of the American company Serta [[Simmons Bedding Company|Simmons]] Bedding, LLC of [[Doraville, Georgia]].<ref name=SSB>"[https://sertasimmons.com/our-story/ Serta Simmons Bedding]." Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC. Retrieved on July 3, 2022.</ref> Other licensees include Serta Dormae in Texas, Serta Restokraft in Michigan, and Salt Lake Mattress in Utah.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Serta Gets New Production Facility in S. Dallas, TX {{!}} Trade and Industry Development| accessdate = 2018-08-30| date = 2018-07-03| url = https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/manufacturing/news/tx-serta-gets-new-production-facility-s-dallas-11796}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| title = No time to relax in mattress biz| work = Crain's Detroit Business| accessdate = 2018-08-30| date = 2013-03-15| url = http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130317/NEWS/303179974/no-time-to-relax-in-mattress-biz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| title = Serta licensee Salt Lake Mattress Going Strong After 125 Years| work = Honest Mattress Reviews| accessdate = 2018-08-30| url = https://www.honestmattressreviews.com/salt-lake-mattress-going-strong-after-125-years/}}</ref>
In 2005, two private equity groups teamed up to purchase National Bedding Co.&ndash;The Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund, the Los Angeles-based private equity fund of Ares Management, and Teachers’ Private Capital, the private equity arm of the Ontario (Canada) Teachers’ Pension Plan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Szostech |first1=Michael |title=Bed in a box companies in Canada |url=https://www.canadareviewed.ca/best-mattress-in-a-box-canada/#Serta |website=Canada Reviewed |date=14 December 2022 |access-date=31 August 2023}}</ref> The American company Serta International is a subsidiary of the American company Serta [[Simmons Bedding Company|Simmons]] Bedding, LLC of [[Doraville, Georgia]].<ref name=SSB>"[https://sertasimmons.com/our-story/ Serta Simmons Bedding]." Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC. Retrieved on July 3, 2022.</ref> Other licensees include Serta Dormae in Texas, Serta Restokraft in Michigan, and Salt Lake Mattress in Utah.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Serta Gets New Production Facility in S. Dallas, TX {{!}} Trade and Industry Development| accessdate = 2018-08-30| date = 2018-07-03| url = https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/manufacturing/news/tx-serta-gets-new-production-facility-s-dallas-11796}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| title = No time to relax in mattress biz| work = Crain's Detroit Business| accessdate = 2018-08-30| date = 2013-03-15| url = http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130317/NEWS/303179974/no-time-to-relax-in-mattress-biz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| title = Serta licensee Salt Lake Mattress Going Strong After 125 Years| work = Honest Mattress Reviews| accessdate = 2018-08-30| url = https://www.honestmattressreviews.com/salt-lake-mattress-going-strong-after-125-years/}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:52, 26 July 2024

For Portuguese town, see Sertã. For other uses, see Serta.
Serta
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFurnishings
Founded1931; 93 years ago (1931)
Founder13 mattress manufacturers
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
,
U.S.
ProductsBedding
ParentSerta Simmons Bedding, LLC
Doraville, Georgia
Websiteserta.com

Serta is an American company based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, that manufactures mattresses.

History

The company was founded in 1931 in Illinois as Sleeper, Inc. by 13 mattress manufacturers who licensed the Serta name. Subsequently, eight independent licensees acting like a cooperative owned the company. Afterwards, it was controlled and operated as Serta International by its largest licensee, National Bedding Company, which ultimately held 27 of the 34 U.S. Serta manufacturing licenses.[1]

In 2005, two private equity groups teamed up to purchase National Bedding Co.–The Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund, the Los Angeles-based private equity fund of Ares Management, and Teachers’ Private Capital, the private equity arm of the Ontario (Canada) Teachers’ Pension Plan.[2] The American company Serta International is a subsidiary of the American company Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC of Doraville, Georgia.[3] Other licensees include Serta Dormae in Texas, Serta Restokraft in Michigan, and Salt Lake Mattress in Utah.[4][5][6]

In August 2018, Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC announced a merger with online retailer Tuft & Needle.[3][7]

On January 23, 2023, Serta Simmons Bedding filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[8]

Products

Serta produces four main types of mattresses – traditional inner spring, gel-infused memory foam, hybrid mattresses which combine both, and Talalay Latex which is produced at the Salt Lake City plant. Serta products are used in the lodging industry, with Hilton Worldwide and Wyndham Worldwide among its customers.[9] Serta mattresses are also offered on cable home shopping channel ShopNBC.

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Bedding to head Serta, Ed Lilly leaves company." BedTimes Magazine. September 2004. Retrieved 2011-9-19.
  2. ^ Szostech, Michael (14 December 2022). "Bed in a box companies in Canada". Canada Reviewed. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Serta Simmons Bedding." Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC. Retrieved on July 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "Serta Gets New Production Facility in S. Dallas, TX | Trade and Industry Development". 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  5. ^ "No time to relax in mattress biz". Crain's Detroit Business. 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  6. ^ "Serta licensee Salt Lake Mattress Going Strong After 125 Years". Honest Mattress Reviews. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  7. ^ "Serta Simmons And Tuft & Needle Announce Merger". Mattress Clarity. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  8. ^ "Serta Simmons Bedding files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection". 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  9. ^ Auer, Joe. "Serta Mattress Company Overview". Mattress Clarity. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
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