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THE SLUMBERCARE TEAM

MANAGING DIRECTORS/SLUMBERCARE OWNERS INTERNAL SALES AND ACCOUNTS Stuart & Linda Gardiner Lisa O’Dea - Heather Parry - Lynsey Matthews

PRODUCTION MANAGER Long Truong

EXTERNAL SALES TEAM PURCHASING OFFICER Bevan Pearce - Alex Gunn - Merrill Shenton - Damian Pearce - Brett Gardiner - Ross Johnston Rod Steer Showroom & Internal Training

SLUMBERCARE SHOWROOM - A superb selection of quality beds on display for retailers to view and select from.

INTERNAL TRAINING At SlumberCare, we are committed in keeping all staff completely informed of the company's products, new developments, designs and techniques. We believe it is vital that our staff should know their product inside and out, literally! Our sales team are responsible for arranging and conducting over thirty training sessions every year for retail store owners, managers and their staff. This ensures that front line retail sales consultants understand and appreciate the total features, benefits and advantages afforded by SlumberCare bedding products. In turn, they are then better equipped to confide accurate INTERNAL TRAINING - Damian Pearce - Sales Manager conducting a training information and advice to session for internal staff. customers. History -The SlumberCare Story SlumberCare opened its manufacturing In December 1996, SlumberCare moved operation in Muriel Street, Bayswater on round the corner to Raymond Avenue, the 6th November 1995, with a total of five Bayswater where the available factory people including the owners, Linda and space doubled that of Muriel St. Stuart Gardiner. As orders continued to escalate at an Our aim was to produce eight beds a day. unprecedented rate, we decided to build Our objective was to offer, in every aspect, our own factory premises in Radium Street, a better and more personalised service Welshpool. The move to this location took above that of any other bedding place in June, 2000. Today, after three manufacturer in Western Australia. building extensions, SlumberCare now operates from a factory that exceeds 6500 The concept proved successful and product sq. metres in size, and produces over 250 demand increased in dramatic proportions. pieces of bedding every working day.

Spring Unit Assembly Gribetz Quilting Machine Embroidery Machine Operation Delivery Team

Unloading International Quality Spring Units

Bedding Despatch

Tape Edge Operation Tape Edge Section Long Arm Sewing Machine The New Vogue Genuine Orthopaedics CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY Our health and well-being should be THE SOPHISTICATE of a major concern to us all. An A sumptuous gentle important part of developing a with premium healthy lifestyle includes how well quilting, a deep indulgence foam we rest when at sleep. SlumberCare's and latex "Genuine Orthopaedic" bedding has pillowtop been created because a staggering supported by 85% of Australians do, or will, suffer high resilient from a back disorder. And, as we spend urethanes. almost one third of our lives in bed, it makes good sense that we should be concerned and cautious, well advised and informed, when choosing a bed for either ourselves, or family members. IT’S HOW YOU SLEEP THAT DIRECTLY EFFECTS HOW YOU LIVE The New Vogue Orthopaedic collection features the unique “Profile Coil™ spring system, providing a firm but contouring support with THE minimal partner disturbance. SlumberCare then OPULENCE Medium/firm add “Ortho-Tec™” to support the lower back feel with high lumbar area, along with full edge support and resilient urethane high quality urethane comfort layers, to provide a support layers, and a “Healthier Nights Sleep”. pillowtop of convoluted urethane, latex and wool. THE COUTURE This unique one sided (non flip) features the award winning “Spinal- flex™” urethane zoned pillowtop, providing contour and comfort.

THE CHARISMA Deep comfort layers of convoluted urethane and wool providing a premium non-pillowtop feel.

THE PASSION THE FLAIR Gentle pillowtop with wool on a Medium/firm high resilient supportive mattress. convoluted comfort layers with high resilient support. Genuine XL Range The XL Range of beds has been specially designed to • Extra ortho-tec provides stronger orthopaedic provide EXTRA support, comfort and re-assurance support to the lower back lumbar area. for the larger person, or those who feel they need it. • Double timber rails in the base to supply a • International standard Compu-tec™ spring system. sturdier foundation and reduce partner • Contour support distributors™ firm up the spring disturbance. unit to ensure a firm support to the comfort layers. • Double edge support to ensure no roll out.

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD The ultimate in a luxurious firm bed containing latex wool and the highest quality urethanes.

XTRA SUPPORT LUXURY High resilient support with a luxury latex and wool pillowtop. XTRA SUPPORT COMFORT - Deep comfort layers of convoluted urethane and wool.

XTRA SUPPORT Gentle pillowtop on a high resilient firm mattress. XTRA FIRM - High resilient support with convoluted comfort layers. SlumberCare Commercial Range

RESORT LUXURY A superior comfort Zip and Lock ensemble. When zipped together, a King size bed is formed. On separation, two extra length (92 / 203 cm) single beds are provided. The Resort Luxury ensemble has a flat, even surface eliminating any trace of the joining together.

PROTECTION SHEET A soft, two way stretch waterproof and washable cover stitched to the centre section of the mattress, ensures protection against unwanted mattress stains without affecting the surface comfort of the mattress.

“PRESSURE POINT CARE” HOSPITAL MATTRESS Specially designed high quality “slow recovery” urethane mattress covered in a waterproof and washable cover for hospital use.

SLUMBERCARE FULLY FITTED PROTECTION SHEET Specially designed to “Health Care Standards” to provide the option of a traditional mattress comfort level with the benefits of a waterproof and washable, fully removable cover. Ideal for the purpose of aged care. The zip fastening on the fully fitted protection sheet has been fitted to “Health Care Industry Specifications” to allow easy removal of the protective cover from the mattress. SlumberCare Commercial Range Stuart’s House of Bedding specialises FEATURES INCLUDED IN THE HOTEL/MOTEL RANGE ARE: in the manufacture of quality beds Choice of Compu-Tec Support System, Profile Coil Support System, Cosyflex, Double Posture Springing and Low Profile Spring Units, all built to and , designed specifically international standards, for better comfort and support. to handle the rigors and heavy duty Premium grade and high resilience foam support pads which ensures ongoing requirements of the hospitality comfort. industry. The commercial range of Edge support for strength to the outer edge of the mattress. mattresses and ensembles caters for Peace of mind Guarantee. all requirements from the very basic Health Guard quilting foam providing protection for asthma and allergy sufferers. Fire Retardant fabric to mattress and base covers. needs to the luxurious. Choice of Castors or Glydes. Delivery in the Perth Metropolitan area or Platform or Sprung bases. a nominated carrier is provided at no charge. All beds and mattresses are packaged in strong polythene bags for trouble free transport.

SLUMBERCARE 5 STAR COMMERCIAL HOTEL/MOTEL A premium orthopaedic bed with a high resilient support layer, convoluted foam comfort layers, deep needled quilting and full edge support, “No Roll Out”. Allergy free.

4 STAR COMMERCIAL HOTEL/MOTEL 3 STAR COMMERCIAL HOTEL/MOTEL A sturdy and comfortable bed with thick layers of A comfortable bed with edge support for “No Roll Out”. high resilient foam, deep needle quilting and full Allergy free. edge support, “No Roll Out”. Allergy free. SlumberCare Support Systems

COMPU-TEC - The Compu-tec Spring System is a PROFILE COIL - Its contour designed head to toe highly resilient support system. Its robust qualities will Helicals work to minimise partner disturbance. The Profile ensure that the sleeper will receive unequalled support Coil Spring System uses a lighter gauge wire combined with with no roll out. (Also available in low Profile springs). a higher spring count to achieve a firm, superior support. SPRING COUNT DOUBLE 312 SPRING COUNT DOUBLE 675 SINGLE 216 QUEEN 390 SINGLE 405 QUEEN 725 KING SINGLE 260 KING 468 KING SINGLE 493 KING 870

6 TURN OFFSET - The 6 Turn Offset combines the URETHANE - Available in 3 and 5 core designs. These benefit of a high gauge wire with a contouring offset urethane cores provide firm internal support with varying head to give a medium - firm support and high resilience degrees of comfort provided by the gentler layers of qualities. urethane laminated on either side of the high resilient SPRING COUNT DOUBLE 330 core. SINGLE 198 QUEEN 384 KING SINGLE 264 KING 432 SlumberCare Support Systems

COSY-FLEX - The Cosy-flex Spring System provides a POCKET SPRING - Individually encased, (pocketed) gentle continuous coil support for a luxurious feel and springs that work to support your individual body shape minimal partner disturbance. whilst minimising partner disturbance. SPRING COUNT DOUBLE 496 SPRING COUNT DOUBLE 570 SINGLE 297 QUEEN 578 SINGLE 360 QUEEN 704 KING SINGLE 374 KING 714 KING SINGLE 448 KING 864

DOUBLE POSTURE - Dual continuous coil spring NATURAL LATEX - A 100% natural product, latex is units offering the advantages of continuous coil combined allergy free, highly resilient and offers a completely with spring on spring support. The shock absorbtion unique feel and support. The solid core of latex also effect of the lower spring unit reduces the pressure placed stops transition of movement from one partner to the on the spring unit directly supporting the sleeper. other for arguably the ultimate in low partner SPRING COUNT DOUBLE 972 disturbance. SINGLE 648 QUEEN 1080 KING SINGLE 756 KING 1188 Joyce Comfort Foam

Joyce Foam Products is an Australian owned and operated manufacturer of high quality polyurethane foams.

All Joyce foam is tested to ensure it conforms With brand names such as Active Comfort, to AS2281 for density and hardness. Premium Comfort, Ultimate Comfort, Regal Comfort and Indulgence Comfort, Joyce Foam Products is the first choice of bedding manufacturers.

With a history spanning over 115 years, Joyce offers the best in innovative foam technology and expertise.

Joyce Foam Products is proud to support Stuarts House of Bedding with the supply A length of foam moving along the conveyor belt.. of quality high density foam grades.

Joyce Comfort Foam with Healthguard. During 1998 Joyce foam products introduced a new level of dustmite protection with the introduction of Joyce Comfort Foam with HealthGuard.

HealthGuardTM is an environmentally friendly solution for allergy and asthma sufferers or anyone concerned with living in a healthy environment.

Healthguard protects against Dustmites, moulds and bacteria.

A length of foam in the storage shed being moved into position for further conversion.. Luxurious Covers - Tickings

SlumberCare carefully select covers from all over the world. It is important to impact different “feels”, different “looks” and different qualities. SlumberCare uses covers from the U.S.A., China, Belgium, Indonesia, Korea, India, Pakistan, Spain, Italy, South Africa, as well as many Australian lines. Each country has its own “hand writing” which gives the consumer the greatest choice in quality and prices. Types of materials used include: • Jacquard Damask • Woven Damasks • Cotton Chintz • Santeens • Standard Cottons • Jersey Prints • Flocks • Knitted Damasks SlumberCare Electric Beds

THE ADJUST-A- PAEDIC ELECTRICAL BED is designed to give support and comfort whilst providing freedom of movement and multiple resting positions for those who require them. The Adjust-A-Paedic electrical bed mechanism features a sturdy steel frame housed in an upholstered timber casing for a tidy, well presented bed. The European posture slats flex to give additional comfort and are adjustable in the centre so they can be made firmer or softer. The control pad allows the back and leg sections to be adjusted up or down separately as well as in conjunction with each other.

THE ADJUST-A-PAEDIC IS AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES 77/203cm - 3/4 long single 92/203cm - long single 107/203cm - king single 153/203cm - queen bed with separate mechanisms 183/203cm - king bed with separate mechanisms

SlumberCare offer the choice of a natural latex mattress, or a Compu-tec™ inner spring mattress for a comfortable sleeping surface. Different Beds

SlumberCare is very proud to have received the award for excellence in a sleep set as presented by the FIAA (Furniture Industry Association of Australia) numerous times in recent years. “A CLASS OF ITS OWN” Combines a luxury removable pillowtop with two unique support mattresses allowing customers to choose their own individual support and comfort. Winner of the Award for Excellence in a Sleep Set 2002/3 FIAA Awards.

DRAWER BASES SlumberCare manufacture drawer bases in every size and upholstered to match your choice of mattress. Drawer base beds allow people to maximise storage space in their homes whilst providing a firm platform of support to the mattress.

SPECIAL SIZE MATTRESSES SlumberCare also manufacture a wide variety of special size mattresses. In fact there is no size or shape we can not or will not make.

HOSPITAL MATTRESS Used by many hospitals around Australia. The mattresses are built to the specification CARAVAN required by the hospital. MATTRESS Made to order to concur COT MATTRESS with the size required with There are 14 different sizes of cots in Australia. We or without the corners recessed. recommend you measure your cot before ordering a mattress. SlumberCare Bed Bases THE SLUMBERCARE TRUNDLE BED consists of a king single mattress supported by a sturdy timber base upholstered in machine fabric. The trundle section is a wide single spring foundation with mattress comfort layers to provide a comfortable sleeping surface. The trundle bed is an ideal solution for the need of a spare bed in a limited space.

The trundle base is also available in standard single and king single. This base can be used to directly support a mattress providing another option for sleep overs.

BONNELL SPRUNG BASE TIMBER PLATFORM FOUNDATION

MATCHING ENSEMBLE BASES ARE AVAILABLE IN A CHOICE OF DESIGNS Sturdy Timber Platform Foundation for firm support and minimised partner disturbance. Bonnell Sprung Bases for a gentle contouring support making the bed considerably softer. Grid Sprung Base for a firm but luxurious support. All bases are available in standard 250mm depth and low profile 190mm depth (before upholstering). GRID SPRUNG BASE

YOUR CHOICE OF CASTORS SlumberCare beds come with a choice of castors or glydes (ideal for timber or tiled floors) and in a range of heights to easily allow you to choose the bed height suitable for you. The Princess Margaret Hospital For Children

Linda Gardiner presenting a cheque to Vern Reid of Princess Margaret Hospital For Children.

Linda and Stuart Gardiner have three children, Brooke, Nicole and Brett. In their junior years the three children had numerous visits to Princess Margaret Hospital for various ailments. The treatment and service they received from Princess Margaret Hospital For Children was unparalleled. At the time Linda and Stuart could only say “thankyou for your help”

When SlumberCare was born, Stuart and Linda made a decision to donate part proceeds of every sale to Princess Margaret Hospital. This policy has continued, with over $100,000 having been donated or promised to be donated.

Leslie Cooper (Princess Margaret Hospital For Children) presenting a “thankyou” plaque to Stuart Gardiner. SlumberCare Accessories

To complement our extensive range of beds, SlumberCare also supply a range of and manchester which are illustrated below. We are also able to source appropriate manchester for commercial bedding requirements to compliment our commercial bedding range.

Promotional polyester pillows made to be functional at an economical price.

Mattress protectors available in strapped, Sheet sets including fitted sheet, flat sheet fully fitted and deep profile fully fitted. and cases in a range of colours, also available in deep profile. Premium polyester pillows containing a higher quality of spun polyester for a thicker more luxurious feel.

Latex pillows available in both regular and inserts. Quilt cover sets including pillow cases and neck/shoulder contour design. These highly quilt cover. resilient and luxurious pillows also feature exceptionally low allergenic qualities. SlumberCare Bed Sizes Illustrated below are sizes of beds manufactured by SlumberCare, the “Innovative” Western Australian Bedding Company. We can also produce any other size bed that you may require.

77cm x 203cm 92cm x 203cm 107cm x 203cm 77cm x 188cm 92cm x 188cm 107cm x 188cm

SMALL EXTRA STANDARD EXTRA EXTRA KING SINGLE LONG SINGLE WIDE LONG SINGLE SMALL SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE

2’6” x 6’2” 2’6” x 6’8” 3’ x 6’2” 3’6” x 6’2” 3’ x 6’8” 3’6” x 6’8”

138cm x 203cm 122cm x 188cm 138cm x 188cm 153cm x 188cm OR 122cm x 183cm

CARAVAN STANDARD EXTRA WIDE EXTRA LONG DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE

4’ x 6’2” 4’6” x 6’2” 5’ x 6’2” 4’6” x 6’8” OR 4’ x 6’

153cm x 203cm 183cm x 203cm 153cm x 203cm 77cm x 203cm 77cm x 203cm 183cm x 203cm 92cm x 203cm 92cm x 203cm

STANDARD ZIP & LOCK STANDARD ZIP & LOCK QUEEN QUEEN KING KING

5’ x 6’8” 2’6” x 6’8” 2’6” x 6’8” 6’ x 6’8” 3’ x 6’8” 3’ x 6’8” 5’ x 6’8” 6’ x 6’8” SlumberCare Bed Awards

1998 - WINNER - Excellence in Sleep Ensembles “The Posture Ease” Furniture Industry Association Award 1999 - FINALIST - Telstra Small Business Award 2000 - HIGHLY COMMENDED - Furniture Industry Association Award 2001 - WINNER - Excellence in Sleep Ensembles “The Manhattan” Furniture Industry Association Award 2001 - “BEST OF THE BEST WINNER” - Furniture Industry Association Award 2002 - WINNER - Excellence in Sleep Ensembles “A Class of its Own” Furniture Industry Association Award 2003 - FINALIST - Manufacturer of the Year Awards Furniture Industry Association Award

Aerial shot of SlumberCare Offices, Showroom and Factory.

105 Radium Street, Welshpool, Western Australia 6106 Telephone (08) 9358 3100 Facsimile (08) 9358 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.slumbercare.com.au SlumberCare is a quality manufacturer and wholesaler but does not sell direct to the general public. A DIVISION OF STUART’S HOUSE OF BEDDING ABN 56 467 262 552