Spinks Expanded North American Spring Technology Portfolio
Mattress manufacturers can now access exclusive spring designs through an expanded joint venture agreement.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Spinks has grown its North American spring technology lineup via HS2, its long-standing joint venture with Hickory Springs Manufacturing. The expanded catalog includes patented pocket coils and advanced spring components available to regional manufacturers.
Why it matters
This expansion provides mattress makers with new opportunities for product differentiation in a competitive bedding market. Manufacturers can now leverage volume commitments to secure exclusivity on specific proprietary coil designs.
The collaboration has spanned 13 years, marking a long-term integration of Spinks' engineering design with Hickory Springs Manufacturing's North American production footprint. The arrangement now introduces a suite of patented or patent-pending coil technologies for bedding producers.
The players
Spinks
A spring design and engineering firm known for providing specialized components to the global bedding industry.
Hickory Springs Manufacturing
A major North American manufacturer with deep market reach that supplies components to the furniture and bedding sectors.
HS2
A joint venture between Spinks and Hickory Springs Manufacturing that manages integrated spring technology operations.
The details
Under the HS2 joint venture, Spinks contributes specialized spring design and engineering capabilities, while Hickory Springs Manufacturing handles the North American manufacturing logistics. The partnership allows mattress manufacturers to access these new technologies through exclusivity agreements contingent on agreed-upon volume commitments. This move enables operators to integrate proprietary components directly into their assembly lines to differentiate their end products.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Spinks officially announced the portfolio expansion.
2013: The joint venture partnership between Spinks and Hickory Springs Manufacturing began.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the industry trend toward vertical supply chain integration within the North American bedding market. By formalizing exclusivity through HS2, the venture deepens its competitive positioning relative to standardized spring suppliers.
Mattress manufacturers should review their current spring procurement contracts to determine if they meet the volume thresholds required for HS2 exclusivity. Operators should also evaluate whether integrating these patent-pending components provides a necessary competitive edge.
The takeaway
Product differentiation remains a critical lever for mattress manufacturers facing commoditized market pressure. Operators should monitor how regional competitors leverage these proprietary spring designs to adjust their own product development roadmaps.
Further reading
For more on evolving production trends, see Manufacturing.
More information
To review the new spring component options, visit the HS2 spring technology information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by South Leeds Life.
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