I was looking forward to my visit to the bedding department at a big-name retailer. This celebrated department store’s bedding department generally is better than many I’ve visited over the years.But I received a dirty surprise when I entered the store’s bedding department the other day. Two high-end beds flanking the entrance into the department were decidedly grimy.I saw the dirt of too-many shoes ground into the foot of the mattresses, which, t… (more)

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Looking to grow? Enter
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Son recalls bedding lessons taught by his late father
They are lessons he learned from his father and thus will never forget. Gerry Borreggine, president of Therapedic, recalled some of those lessons the other day as he remembered the impact his father Frank had on his life.The elder Borreggine began his bedding career in the mid-1960s and remained involved in one way or another until his death on Dec. 28 at 79. He passed along his passion for the industry to his son, wh… (more)

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Above All Company Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps #L74995CN Above All Co. The Forearm Forklift moving straps were designed in 1997 by a professional mover who is still very active in the industry. After many years “on the truck” he felt compelled to invent a tool that actually eliminated the risk of floor damage. A claim that only the Forearm Forklift can make since the dolly and hand truck require the rolling of wheels on your sensitive floors. Coincidentally, he also designed them ergonomically to encourage proper lifting techniques and body mechanics. They are actually the first and only OSHA accepted moving tool ever to reduce potential injuries due to heavy and repetitive lifting.

Benefits:
Reduces weight of item being carried by 66%
Creates handles on any hard-to-handle pieces
Great for going up and down most stairs or truck ramps
Tight turning radius (excellent for 90 degree turns in hallways and switchbacks in staircases)
Will never scratch wood floors, break tile, stain carpets or rip vinyl (linoleum)

The Forearm Forklift was awarded “Best New Product of the Year 1999″ by the Industrial Equipment News whose constituents are solely top professionals in the business.

Specification:
Adjustability: up to 48 inches
Weight Capacity: 600 pounds per pair (tested at 2,720 pounds)
Material: super strength webbing, bonded thread at each joint and padding in each insert
Padding: felt for comfort in any adjusted length
Color: improved/changed to safety orange
Dimensions: 9 feet 4 inches long
Weight: 1 pound per pair
Package Dimensions: 8 inches wide by 9 inches tall by 2.5 inches deep
Package Contents: 2 straps
Customer Review: no one like to carry havy stuff but what if you have to !!!!
it makes carruy havy stuff around the house very easy

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