About
Relyon, proclaimed producer of the “best beds in the world” got its start over a century ago in 1858 as a wool merchant under the founding name of Price Brothers and Company.
Its ties to the wool industry were a natural segue into manufacturing beds. In fact, in 1935, the Relyon brand name was officially born and forever tied to a reputation of exceptional mattress quality thanks to the high standards and innovations in product design and materials. Today, Relyon is the leading manufacturer of mattresses in the UK.
Positive Changes in the New Millenium
South African company Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd., with over 90 factories across the globe, acquired the Relyon Group in 2001. Steinhoff also owns other related companies including a mattress manufacturer in Holland called Norma and an industrial fibre and foam company called Pritex. These ties to related mattress and materials companies have helped boost Relyon’s brand in the UK. In fact, Steinhoff also owns a furniture company which has a wholesale and distribution presence in the UK.
Relyon not only produces exceptional quality mattresses, it also offers bed frames, divan sets, headboards and guest beds called storabeds. The bed frames come in a variety of styles such as metal and leather options. A variety of upholstered headboard models are available as well as different guest bed styles. Divan sets typically have drawers built into the bed foundation for more storage.
Due to the superiority of Relyon mattresses, the company has won numerous prestigious awards including “The Manufacturing Guild Mark Award” granted by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers in the City of London. To earn the award, Relyon had to meet specific criteria based on a commitment of reliability in all aspects from materials to product design to after sales service. In addition, the award required use of innovation materials and designs using modern equipment as well as proven financial stability and environmental friendliness.
The Manufacturing Guild Award coupled with Relyon’s confirmed compliance with ISO9000 policies and certifications prove to customers, without a shadow of a doubt, the company does produce the best beds in the world. A customer knows that when they buy a Relyon product, they are making an investment in a restful, quality night’s sleep for years to come.
Over 400 employees are involved in the bed and mattress manufacturing side of the business. With excellent personnel and high quality products, Relyon is firmly entrenched as THE supplier of beds for the upper echelons of the UK market.