Spring Air's Robinson Joins SSA Board

May 10, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on May 11, 2011

RickRobinson, president of Spring Air International, has joined the Specialty Sleep Association board of directors.

"The SSA board welcomes Rick Robinson and his unique perspective regarding our 'future of sleep' mission," said SSA Board President Dale Read. "In addition to product innovation, the SSA is committed to consumer education and transparency with regards to 'truth in green marketing.'"
 
"Given my longstanding commitment to specialty sleep products and to consumer health and the environment, I'm honored to serve as a member of the SSA board," Robinson said. "As a mattress brand that many consumers know and trust, we're pleased to be developing Spring Air Back Supporter products that meet the criteria of the SSA's Environmental and Safety Program. I also look forward to joining other board members in guiding the growth and future of the organization."
 
A major SSA initiative in place outlines environmental and safety standards for bedding products, with its three-level certification seal and product labeling program for manufacturers and retailers. The SSA Environmental and Safety Consumer Disclosure Program and €˜Go-To-Bed€™ retail toolkit is expected to help companies respond to current and pending U.S. government requirements in the marketing of €˜green€™ products, to meet regulations and to avoid fines and penalties, and to help RSAs easily identify those products to consumers.
 
Robinson will complete the term of a board member who is taking a leave of absence to carry out missionary work in Zimbabwe.