WEHSCO Celebrates its 100th Year

Furniture World Magazine

Mantua Mfg. announced that WEHSCO, founded in 1908 by Louis Kessel as West End & Hub Spring Company, reached its 100th birthday in July of this year. Located in Stoughton, Massachusetts, and now a division of Mantua Mfg. Co., WEHSCO is run by Barnet Kessel and Adrienne Kessel Fleishman, both fourth generation members of the founding family. Their father, Joel Kessel, remains an active participant in the business. “Our family is thrilled to be celebrating our 100th year in business,” said Barnet Kessel. “Though our production technologies have evolved over the years, our commitment to making the highest quality metal bed products is still our top priority.” WEHSCO manufactures and distributes an outstanding line of folding roll-a-way beds for both retail and commercial applications. WEHSCO’s unique metal folding commercial baby crib continues to lead the industry worldwide in safety and durability. The company also offers a complete line of metal bed frames and bed bases as well as hi-risers, day beds, institutional bunk beds, laundry carts, and garment racks. All WEHSCO products are manufactured domestically to the highest standards of quality. “The addition of WEHSCO to the Mantua family has strengthened our position in both the retail and hospitality markets,” according to Edward Weintraub, president of Mantua Mfg. Co. “Together, the companies possess a depth of experience and longevity unmatched in the metal bed products industry.” About Mantua Mfg. Co.: Since 1952, Mantua Mfg. Co. has been the innovator of quality bed frames and accessories. Family owned and operated since its inception, Mantua serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean basin. With five manufacturing plants and multiple warehouse locations, Mantua is ideally suited to serve both the largest national chains and the smallest individual retail stores. Mantua is also a major supplier to the hospitality industry with a full complement of products for hotels. As manufacturer of the Sealy Posturepedic® bed frame, Mantua’s reputation for personal service, efficiency, quality and integrity remains its foremost priority. For additional information about Mantua Mfg. Co., visit www.bedframes.com For additional information about WEHSCO, visit www.wehsco.com