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Richard Pieris & Company Local Manufacturing and Distribution Sector Managing Director Sunil Liyanage (C) cuts a ribbon as Manufacturing Director Lalith Wijeyasinghe and Group Chief Financial Officer Shiron Gooneratne and Director Shantha Kularatne look on – Pix by Upul Abayasekara
‘Englander’, the world renowned mattress brand based in Chicago USA, made their debut at the new flagship store at Arcade Independence Square in Colombo on 26 April. As a top international brand with over a 100 year heritage, the Englander has remained as one of the most innovative mattress brands in the world.
In a reality where most consumers find hotel beds and mattresses comfortable and think that they are good for back support, Englander has understood the yearning of consumers to have a hotel grade mattress in their homes. “With a heritage of almost 85 years, we have been providing innovative solutions to the ever changing needs of multiple generations of consumers, and now we are proud to introduce one of the world’s finest brands in sleep technology, to Sri Lanka,” said Richard Pieris and Company PLC Chairman/Managing Director and CEO Dr. Sena Yaddehige.
The Englander mattresses are featured in an array of the finest hotels around the world, namely The Hilton, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, etc. The Englander products are known for their cooling and comfortable features, which provides a relaxing sleep supported by the natural rubber/premium PU foams that gives the right amount of firmness and coolness.
The Englander range of products is especially designed with innovative features that ensure a stress free sleeping experience every time. Durable tempered steel pocket spring units; minimising friction while maximising wear strength, creating a high strength bond. Shape conforming comfort; the bonded coils contour and adjust to the body’s individual shape and weight relieving pressure points, for exceptional support and comfort.
No motion transfer; decreasing transfer of motion ensuring a more restful sleep for every sleeper on the bed, eco friendly comfort layers; a variety of eco friendly foams and fibres, including natural latex padding. High quality fabric covering material; Forms a unique moisture managing system, improving the breathability and providing a cool and airy sleeping surface.
For over a century, Englander has been trademarked for the support, durability and the deep restful sleep that every customer enjoys through their products. “At Englander, we’ve spent decades mastering the art and science of sleep, and we design that experience into every mattress we make. Though over the years the technology behind the Englander has evolved, the vision has always remained the same. We are proud to have Richard Pieris & Co. PLC as our partner in Sri Lanka,” said Englander Sleep Products President and CEO Kevin Toman.
The event showcased a variety of products under the Englander brand such as; Lifestyle, Doctors Choice, Viscopedic, Posture Support, Latex Collection, Lady Englander, Executive Bed and the Diamond Collections. The Englander combines old world craftsmanship with state-of-the art design to provide the ultimate in sleep comfort. When America’s largest nationwide chain of sleep medicine facilities; the sleep health centres needed the best mattress they could get, they chose Englander, which delivered their original promise through every mattress; Better sleep, by design.
The management expressed that the Englander products are now available to everyone and plans on focusing in setting new benchmarks in the hospitality industry. The exclusive range is now available in Sri Lanka from Rs. 50,000 upwards and is now showcased at the Arcade Independence Square Showroom. The showrooms are to expand further into a few other exclusive locations of Arpico Supercenters from June onwards. Further information can be reached at www.Englander.lk.