We have appointed Chris Balmer as its new Global Sales Director, which is a newly created role designed to support the company’s growth and global ventures.

In the new role, Chris will be responsible for engaging the sales team to understand new geographic markets, identifying products and services that will grow the business, as well as nurturing and developing customer relationships with Spinks’ global and regional customer base.

Since beginning his career in 1994, Chris has worked extensively in the automotive industry with experience of manufacturing components and direct materials, which will transfer into the innovative spring manufacturing business.

Commenting on his new appointment, Chris said: “Team building is a core part of my personal and professional development and I have experience building structures that drive strategy, which is why I’m really looking forward to working with the team at Spinks.

“I can’t wait to engage with my team to build the foundations for driving significant growth together, as well as networking inside the industry and helping develop solutions for our customers, while still having fun along the way. My aim is to ensure that my team remain humble, hungry and smart in everything we do, striving to meet our customers’ needs both internally and externally.”

Darren Marcangelo, Managing Director of Spinks, commented: “We’re very happy to have Chris on board to help steer the company into profitable growth, not only with existing products but also identifying new ones to fill the future market needs and wants. He has already laid out plans to set goals for the sales team that are not just challenging but deliverable and realistic.”

Chris most recently worked as Sales Director for STS Manufacturing, a company that deals with Automotive and Industrial engineered products. Before that he was the Global Business Leader for Owens Corning’s Automotive division.

We’ve set out plans to secure our position as industry leader in luxury sustainable comfort with the announcement of a partnership with a sustainability consultancy and the appointment of a non-executive director.

Earlier this month it was announced that the Harrison Spinks group has become the UK’s largest hemp grower following the acquisition of 80 acres of farmland in North Yorkshire, allowing the company to produce in excess of 1,000 tonnes of hemp annually.

The 180-year-old family-run business has a track record which includes three Queen’s Awards in sustainability and innovation, an industry first Carbon Neutral Plus accreditation and was the first in the sector to partner with British Wool on its traceable wool scheme.

The Harrison Spinks group has appointed leading sustainability and social responsibility advisor Dr Louise Ellis – who has more than 25 years’ experience of leading organisations to make a difference and strive for environmental and social equity – as non-executive director. Louise’s experience includes both an academic career and working in commercial and large organisational settings.

We are also working with management consultancy Project Rome to support in the development of our sustainability road map.

Simon Spinks, Group Chairman of the Harrison Spinks group, said: “For many years, Harrison Spinks has worked to create a business where the quality and comfort of our products are underpinned by continuous innovation and a sustainable approach.

“We believe that comfort and sustainability go hand in hand and our goal is to be world leaders in both as we create a circular business that leaves the world in a better place for future generations.

“We are pleased to make a joint announcement as we welcome Dr Louise Ellis as a non-executive director and Project Rome who will help us redefine our plans to include an emphasis on our people, our community and sustainable, circular manufacture.

“Becoming a circular business – where we strive to use recycled components and where we grow or manufacture as much of our own sustainable materials as possible on our farms and at our headquarters, and where our products are fully circular at the end of their life – will become the focus for our plans going forward.”

Dr Louise Ellis said: “Harrison Spinks has taken great strides to be an industry leader in the realm of sustainability and has been at the vanguard of the circular economy for more than a decade and I’m delighted to be joining the business as a non‐executive director.

“Working collaboratively, we will develop a roadmap for the future as the business looks to invest and work in new ways to drive forward environmental and social equity; to ensure positive change for the environment, society and the Harrison Spinks community.”

We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be attending this year’s Sleep Expo Middle East on 7^th to 9^th June. We will be showcasing at stand A13. This is a brilliant networking opportunity for Spinks, as Sleep Expo Middle East is the only dedicated event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa region for this growing sector.

We’re extremely excited as we have had to miss the last show due to Covid. With more than 40 exhibitors from 9 countries, this is a trade show not to be missed! With more international brands participating in the show, the event will offer a wide range of solutions and innovations that will provide more opportunities for buying and networking amongst professionals in the retail, manufacturing, and bedding industries. We can’t wait to exhibit with them in June. To find out more about the show, please click here.

Please click here to get in touch if you’d like to meet up at Sleep Expo Middle East or discuss any of our products – we’d love to hear from you!

We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be attending this year’s ISPA EXPO and will be showcasing with Hickory Springs at booth 534.

We’re extremely excited as we have had to miss the last show due to Covid. With more than 195 exhibitors occupying over 154,000 square feet of exhibit space, this is an international trade show not to be missed!

Hickory Springs has 16 manufacturing locations located throughout the United States. From humble beginnings in 1944 as a spring supplier to the bedding industry, they have grown over the years into a multi-faceted company that offers high-value manufacturing solutions for a broad range of markets with diverse challenges.

They are a 75+ year old privately held family-owned company that is focused on continuing their family’s vision for creating diverse solutions for furniture and bedding customers, as well as for the rapidly growing transportation, healthcare, packaging, and government markets. We can’t wait to exhibit with them this month!

Please click here to get in touch if you’d like to meet up at ISPA EXPO or discuss any of our products – we’d love to hear from you!