Progress update April 22, 2020
We are still working on the setup of our new plant. The COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted our progress with trying to get the rest of the equipment and supplies we need. It has also impacted our workforce; since our employees are working very close together as they setup all the intricate wires and pieces on the equipment, we felt it was safer for everyone to reduce our workforce. This was not what we wanted to do, but it was the best decision to keep everyone safe. Our plan is to bring everyone back to work next month when the stay at home order is removed. We are waiting on the last big piece of equipment—the drum. Then, we can connect the equipment together and start the trial run of production and adjust the settings of the machines so we can start producing. We are pushing through these obstacles and determined to return this summer with the best bedding on the market. We miss seeing and hearing from all our awesome customers and friends. See you soon!
Progress update February 6, 2020
One of our biggest and most important pieces of the operation arrived this week—a brand new shaver! This oversized piece took 18 weeks to build and came all the way from South Carolina! It has 5 cutting heads and will run faster and more efficiently than our old one. Since we had the crane here to unload the shaver, we also used it to set the product bin which will hold the finished product momentarily until it moves up the conveyor and into the bagger. As we wait for the dryer and burner to get here we are keeping busy with setting up equipment and working on the building renovations. Our goal is to be up and running in March, but with the UP winter it’s making things more difficult. Stay tuned as we progress with this huge undertaking that we are excited to complete!
Update: 12-8-18
Dear customers—our family and friends. A tragic fire engulfed our production facility on December 7, 2018. No one was hurt, and we are grateful for the three fire departments that worked through the night. We are completely devastated and saddened by this event. We have suspended operations at the moment and hope to rebuild bigger, better, and stronger. Thank you for standing by us and your continued support over the years and through this difficult time.
We are still working on the setup of our new plant. The COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted our progress with trying to get the rest of the equipment and supplies we need. It has also impacted our workforce; since our employees are working very close together as they setup all the intricate wires and pieces on the equipment, we felt it was safer for everyone to reduce our workforce. This was not what we wanted to do, but it was the best decision to keep everyone safe. Our plan is to bring everyone back to work next month when the stay at home order is removed. We are waiting on the last big piece of equipment—the drum. Then, we can connect the equipment together and start the trial run of production and adjust the settings of the machines so we can start producing. We are pushing through these obstacles and determined to return this summer with the best bedding on the market. We miss seeing and hearing from all our awesome customers and friends. See you soon!
Progress update February 6, 2020
One of our biggest and most important pieces of the operation arrived this week—a brand new shaver! This oversized piece took 18 weeks to build and came all the way from South Carolina! It has 5 cutting heads and will run faster and more efficiently than our old one. Since we had the crane here to unload the shaver, we also used it to set the product bin which will hold the finished product momentarily until it moves up the conveyor and into the bagger. As we wait for the dryer and burner to get here we are keeping busy with setting up equipment and working on the building renovations. Our goal is to be up and running in March, but with the UP winter it’s making things more difficult. Stay tuned as we progress with this huge undertaking that we are excited to complete!
Update: 12-8-18
Dear customers—our family and friends. A tragic fire engulfed our production facility on December 7, 2018. No one was hurt, and we are grateful for the three fire departments that worked through the night. We are completely devastated and saddened by this event. We have suspended operations at the moment and hope to rebuild bigger, better, and stronger. Thank you for standing by us and your continued support over the years and through this difficult time.
