Concord, Ontario-based bedding essentials manufacturer HealthGuard is expanding its U.S. retail footprint. Positioned as a challenger to established brands that rely heavily on offshore manufacturing, HealthGuard offers retailers domestic production capabilities and a global manufacturing network that delivers competitive pricing and high quality control, with a reliable supply chain and delivery.
According to a news release, HealthGuard’s North American production facilities encompass a combined 400,000 square feet, including state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality control operations, raw materials storage and warehousing, shipping and logistics. The company has multiple logistics facilities across Canada and in the central U.S., with planned facilities coming online on the East and West coasts.
“To best serve our customers, we’ve worked tirelessly the last few years to establish multiple, reliable sources of supply in several countries including the U.S. and Canada, making us one of the only bedding accessory suppliers that can pivot quickly in response to global supply disruptions,” said Greg Hall, president of the HealthGuard brand and owner of its parent company, Bay Street Manufacturing.
Retail industry reports indicate top-of-bed product attachment rates with a mattress purchase are growing, with mattress protectors as high as 65% and a 30% average across the category. To compete in the U.S. market, HealthGuard added a line of premium, domestically manufactured products positioned to be market leaders in the areas of quality, warranty length, packaging, innovation and pricing. The company said every product goes through a multi-point quality inspection process before shipping to ensure that retailers receive consistent and premium products on time.
“We want to help U.S. retailers capture the opportunities in top-of-bed and to do so with a domestic manufacturer who can offer 50 to 70% shorter lead times compared to our competitors, mitigate tariff uncertainty and provide the reliability that retail buyers need in today’s market,” said Ryan Cleary, HealthGuard vice president of sales.
The company has also implemented several programs to improve the sustainability of its products and packaging, which reduces costs for customers. Through a more environmentally conscious approach to material sourcing, energy usage and waste reduction programs, HealthGuard said it can share cost savings with customers in addition to promoting social responsibility, according to the news release.
