(March 8, 2005) - Conwed announced today that Leggett & Platt will exclusively distribute its netting products used in the manufacturing of mattresses. Leggett & Platt is the leading worldwide supplier of a wide range of components to manufacturers of bedding and upholstered furniture. They also design sleep-related furniture and select lines of additional consumer products, which are sold primarily to retailers and distributors.

 “Leggett & Platt is the worldwide distribution leader of bedding components, they instinctively understand the needs of bedding manufacturers,” said Steve Salvato, Vice President Global Sales. “Our customers will benefit immensely from their dedicated service and the ability to purchase all their mattress components from a single source.”

Through this exclusive distributor agreement, Leggett & Platt will offer the full line of Conwed netting for mattress applications. The product line includes;

• Mattress Insulators (Type 150, Type 300, and Flexspan®) – a net alternative to rope and wire that protects against pocketing and helps maintain mattress firmness.
• Laminet® - a nonwoven composite that produces superior strength and performance in inner panels, dust covers and quiltbackers.
• ComfortGrid™ - A thick plastic grid designed for lumber support in crown cuts and for maximizing firmness in premium mattresses.
• Falesnet™ - a lightweight net that reinforces pads by economically holding stitches in place.
• Quiltnet™ - a lightweight netting backer with “no-stretch” performance.

To order Conwed netting, contact either

• Flexalator Customer Service at 877.796.9634 (phone) or 417.358.3019 (fax)
• Hanes Customer Service at 828.466.8402 (phone) or 828.464.3014 (fax)