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According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report for this week, consumer credit increased at a slower pace in March, growing at an annual rate of 1.5%, a decrease from the previous month rate of 3.6%.? Total outstanding consumer credit was estimated to increase by $15 billion but instead, rose $6.3 billion.??  […] The post Consumer Credit Growth Slows, Producer Price Index Ticks Up? appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Last week, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) held a hearing in its final injury investigation in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of mattresses from 13 countries. During the hearing, the Commissioners and their staff accepted testimony from and asked questions of representatives of the U.S. mattress manufacturers and labor unions who filed these […] The post ITC Holds Hearing in Final Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Injury Investigation of Mattresses from 13 Countries appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Amid a sharp rise in state laws and regulation governing PFAS, Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act (FCCRA) of 2024 (H.R. 8074/ S. 4187). The bill would eliminate all non-essential uses of PFAS within 10 years.  The bill directs the National Academies of […] The post Federal PFAS Phaseout Bill introduced in Congress appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The Connecticut General Assembly has passed CT SB 292, which will restrict the use of PFAS in consumer products. The bill awaits action by the governor.   The bill establishes a product phaseout timeline for 14 specific categories of consumer products that may contain PFAS. Although the bill does not explicitly include adult mattresses in its […] The post Connecticut Assembly Passes Law to Restrict PFAS in Consumer Products; Awaiting Governors Action appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The deadline for the 2024 ISPA Cost Survey has been extended to May 15th.  Please participate in this member paid benefit now.  Participating members receive the report for FREE.  Non-participant cost: $500. The 2024 Cost Survey Report compiles 2023 data to allow analysis of financial and operating performance against industry averages. This report on mattress […] The post ATTN Manufacturers: ISPA 2024 Cost Survey Deadline Extended appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, below the 2.2% consensus forecast. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the real GDP in the first quarter reflects decelerations in consumer spending, exports, and government spending.  While this could be a […] The post The Federal Reserve is Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged This Week appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Researchers directed by Dr. Samanvaya Srivastava at UCLAs Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department tested post-consumer mattress foam to understand the characteristics and variability of sample density, chemical composition, thermal, and mechanical properties. The MRC-funded project provides important information essential to tailoring recycling strategies for different foam types. Please review the complete analysis. The post UCLA Foam Characteristics Research appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...