Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Mattress manufacturers can rest easy, because a recovery is on the way. Improving disposable incomes and a recovering housing market will drive sales of new (and more high-end) mattresses. The mattress production process has become leaner and quicker, which will improve profit margins and make US-made mattresses more attractive to foreign buyers due to their speedy delivery times. Input prices will continue to increase, but will be less volatile, giving manufacturers ample time to prepare for any fluctuations... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
The Mattress Manufacturing industry is in the mature phase of its life cycle because of its moderate market concentration, product saturation and slow growth rate. The top four major players currently hold a combined market share of 49.3%, a concentration that is forecast to increase as larger players continue to acquire struggling operators. In addition, many of the larger participants have consolidated operations to reduce costs and increase production and business efficiency, which is symptomatic of a mature industry. From 2007 to 2012, enterprises have decreased at an estimated average annual rate of 3.2%. Participants with large facilities benefit from bulk production, but they face intense industry competition... purchase to read more