Partnership = Trust
Trust plays a crucial role in collaborative business relationships. Trust creates an atmosphere of respect and openness. It is the foundation for long-term relationships in the business world. While breaches of trust are negative experiences, they also offer valuable life lessons, even in later years.
Currently, three partners are realizing my pillow concept in both fabric and air-filled versions:
Matherm
What would my pillows be without Matherm Wollwarenfabrik in Philippsthal! The company enabled the development to production readiness, has been by my side for over 15 years, and was also the production company for one of my licensees. A huge thank you to the seamstresses for their consistently precise work and to Matherm for the collaborative partnership over all these years!
OBB
In 2023, the license for the pillow concept was transferred to the Oberbadische Bettfedernfabrik (Upper Baden Bed Feather Factory) in Lörrach! This 125-year-old company is one of the last fully integrated bed feather factories in Germany.
The sleeping pillow variant, named mySmile, will initially be produced as a pure fiber pillow. A hybrid pillow containing feathers, down, and fiber is currently under development.
Many thanks to the management for the trusting collaboration, the wonderful trade fair appearances, and an excellent advertising brochure!
Göckener
In 2024, my collaboration with GÖCKENER GMBH in Ahaus began. This company, characterized by its expertise and curiosity, sees itself as a manufacturer of innovative products and produces the inflatable version of the atlas-medLINE AIR travel pillow in Germany.
Regarding the "Chinese pillow," we considered a variant that would offer both a softer material and an optimal valve solution. The result was the atlas-medLINE AIR ultralight pillow.
Many thanks to Göckener for a solution and quality that I find truly impressive!