HSM is an American company globally manufacturing materials and components for transportation, furniture, bedding and other markets. It is a privately held company that is family-owned, based in Hickory, North Carolina, where it was originally founded in 1944 by Parks Underdown as the "Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company." Dorothy Whitcomb, "Hickory Springs eyes innovation, diversification," BedTimes Magazine, March 2009. Retrieved on June 26, 2013 In May 2013, the firm announced it was being rebranded as "HSM."
The company operates 25 plants employing over 2,500 workers in 13 states.
Overview In March 2013, the company restructured into four business units: transportation, furniture, bedding, and other markets."Hickory Springs restructures business units," BedTimes, March 2013. Retrieved on June 6, 2013 On May 6, 2013, a rebranding initiative consolidated several brand names and divisions under the trade name HSM, standing for "High-value Solutions Manufacturing."
The C.E. White Company was acquired in 2012 to add capabilities in bus seating."Hickory Springs acquires The C.E. White Co., City of Hickory North Carolina News, January 4, 2013. A Corporate Innovation and Technology Center opened in 2012, offering R&D in advanced materials and manufacturing processes . In April 2013, the company broke ground for a 10,000-square-foot, $1.5 million foam technology facility in Conover, North Carolina."Hickory Springs Breaks Ground on $1.5 Million Facility," RV Pro, April 26, 2013. Retrieved on June 19, 2013
HSM produces polyurethane reticulated foam formulations, drawn wire, springs, formed metal products, and fiber components. Its integrated component systems include transportation seating, motion mechanism systems, and bed builds. Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co., Inc.. Private Company Information, investing.businessweek.com
Leadership Mark S. Jones, president and chief executive officer:"Series of Executive Level Changes at Hickory Springs Supports Corporate Restructuring," Furniture World, 3/14/2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
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