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Discover Stearns & Foster, manufacturer of high-end mattresses

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Discover Stearns & Foster, manufacturer of high-end mattresses

Clients say that sleeping on a Stearns & Foster mattress is a wonderfully relaxing experience. But what most don’t know is that part of Stearns and Fosters production is done locally, right here in St-Narcisse Quebec. It’s not so surprising if you know the history behind the Sealy St-Narcisse factory, which has been manufacturing mattresses since 1944. Let’s dive into their respective stories!

Stearns & Foster, the beginnings marked by innovation

The Stearns & Foster mattress company was founded in Cincinnati in 1846 by George S. Stearns and Seth Foster. They first started manufacturing cotton items used for stuffing horse-drawn carriages. Then, by pure coincidence, they start making hotel mattresses. The company grew and evolved rapidly, before being bought by Sealy in 1983. It was then that Stearns & Foster became Sealy’s luxurious and high-end division of mattresses. 

Meanwhile, in St-Narcisse, Quebec …

In 1944, the company Matelas Suprême built a mattress factory in St-Narcisse, a small municipality about 30 kilometers from Trois-Rivières. For those times, it was a very large factory, which supplied all of Quebec and the Maritime provinces. In 1979, the company was bought by 4 employees, with more than 50 years of combined experience in mattress manufacturing.  In 1987 the company had grown, to the point where it produced around 400 mattresses per day. It was at this time that Sealy purchased this facility and it became the owner of the now renowned Sealy St-Narcisse factory.

Stearns & Foster sets up in St-Narcisse

Sealy along with it’s higher end division Stearns and Foster, bought the St-Narcisse mattress factory in 1987, as they were impressed by the daily production capacity of 400 mattresses per day with the possibility of further growth. But most importantly they were inspired by the dedication of its employees. The Sealy St-Narcisse mattress factory was and is still today an important economic engine in the region and its reputation is undeniable. Many of Sealy’s employees at the St-Narcisse factory have worked there for decades and they’ve acquired a wealth of experience in their craft. Stearns & Foster can therefore count on a highly qualified workforce that can meet the growing demands of their customers. 

Stearns & Foster, the most luxurious mattresses

Today, Stearns & Foster mattresses are renowned for their unmatched quality and luxury, and are used in high-end hotel chains around the world.

Stearns & Foster mattresses are made by certified master craftspeople who adhere to the highest industry standards. Only the most competent master craftsmen qualify to manufacture Stearns & Foster mattresses and their work is constantly scrutinized, to ensure the perfection of the products. It’s for this reason that Stearns & Foster invests twice as much time in making their mattresses compared to traditional mattresses. In short, buying a Stearns & Foster mattress supports the local economy of St-Narcisse Quebec, in addition to encouraging the innovation of its people!