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HIGH POINT, N.C., USA-- October 12, 2004--Jobwerx News -- Furniture maker to demonstrate springless support capability in various pieces.

Carriage House, a furniture manufacturer based in Charlotte, N.C., will exhibit various pieces in its new product line that feature BASF's Micro-Springs polyurethane foam at the International Home Furnishings Market: Fall 2004, October 14-20 in High Point, N.C. These pieces can be seen during the event at the Showplace Building, Space 2629.

Launched earlier this year, BASF's Micro-Springs polyurethane foam could make metal springs in furniture a thing of the past. The technology behind the foam enables the construction of a one-piece, drop-in unit that consists of millions of tiny polymer "springs" that deliver the same performance in comfort, feel and durability as furniture made with conventional eight-way, hand-tie large metal spring systems. The difference is that Micro-Springs foam technology could cost as much as 35 percent less than current traditional furniture support components, which are typically installed by hand. In addition, tests have shown that people find the material more comfortable.

Carriage House will showcase BASF's Micro-Springs polyurethane in seat cushions and cushion cores for selected furniture pieces, and in the company's new bed line as a replacement for traditional box springs.

"Using BASF's Micro-Springs foam as an alternative to box springs gives us the ability to offer platform beds with a sleeker, lower profile without sacrificing comfort," said Pat Dortch, President of Carriage House. "The polyurethane system has the feel of a high-end spring unit, but with improved ride and comfort at half the thickness of a traditional box spring. We are extremely excited about this application."

In addition to comfort and performance, Dortch said BASF's Micro-Springs polyurethane foam delivers extra benefits in the design, production and shipping of Carriage House furniture. "Since the support system is a foam, we can form it to fit our furniture designs instead of having existing spring sizes dictate what we can design. Also, many of our upholstered pieces need to be broken down for shipping. Using a Micro-Springs foam unit in the seat offers us greater flexibility in how our components can be shipped," he said.

"More importantly to our customers, Micro-Springs polyurethane foam achieves a plush, supportive feel in our furniture," Dortch emphasized.

"Attendees at the 2004 Fall Market who visit the Carriage House exhibit will be able to see for themselves how Micro-Springs polyurethane can produce comfortable and durable furniture that consumers will want to purchase, and at significant cost savings compared to conventional metal spring systems," said Todd Green, Market Development Manager for BASF's Polyurethane Flexible Foams unit in North America.



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