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Sealy due on basics; Pacific Coast to extend mattress brand.
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Pacific Coast Feather has signed an agreement to produce Sealy branded basic bedding items such as bed pillows and comforters.
Pacific Coast has also purchased a mattress pad manufacturer, to be disclosed in the next 30 days. This move will allow Pacific Coast to produce mattress pads under the Sealy name as well.
Commenting on the Sealy agreement, James Ruehlmann, vice president of marketing for Sealy, said, "Pacific Coast Feather has shown dramatic growth over the...
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