A BED that you can take with you almost anywhere.

Sounds like just a dream, huh! It’s definitely not.

Eden Sleep Innovation, a bed manufacturer, has won first place in the manufacturing category of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (DTIC) annual Furniture Design Competition.

The innovative hybrid flatpack design, known as Unibase, is engineered and manufactured locally. It combines sustainable wood and recycled plastic. 

It is a compact ‘carry and go’ bed base that can easily fit into a car or taxi, as well as through doorways and staircases. It also saves up to 85% in space throughout the supply chain, including warehousing and transportation.

The Managing Director of Eden Sleep Innovation, Aldrin John, said they were honoured to have won the award.

“Our vision as a company is to revolutionise sleep and furniture solutions with innovative, high-quality, and affordable products. This annual competition of the DTIC plays a crucial role in showcasing the capabilities of local young talent and seasoned professionals in the furniture industry. 

“We encourage more industry stakeholders to get involved in future initiatives, as they are essential for fostering innovation and growth within the South African furniture sector,” John said.

Chief Director of Agro-processing and Forestry Based Industries at the DTIC, Ncumisa Mcata-Mhlauli, said the competition was established by the department 10 years ago to promote innovation in the development of new, competitive furniture products, and to contribute towards skills development initiatives.

She said the competition is an instrument to promote and encourage interest in the furniture industry and to entice upcoming designers. (Source: SAnews.gov.za)