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HSM is an American company globally manufacturing discrete components and integrated solutions for transportation, furniture, bedding and other markets. The closely held, family-owned firm is based in Hickory, North Carolina where it was founded in 1944 by Parks Underdown as the "Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company."〔() Dorothy Whitcomb, "Hickory Springs eyes innovation, diversification," BedTimes Magazine, March 2009. Retrieved on June 26, 2013〕 In May 2013, Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company announced it was being rebranded as “HSM.” 〔 The company operates 50 plants employing nearly 2,500 workers in 17 states and is ranked as one of North Carolina's largest employers.〔 It also operates a plant in the Guanlan industrial park area of Shenzhen, China, that produces recliner mechanisms.〔() "Hickory Springs opens 1st China plant," Furniture Today, March 26, 2006. Retrieved on June 26, 2013.〕 ==Overview== In March 2013, President and CEO David Colburn announced the company was restructuring into four business units to support transportation, furniture, bedding, and diversified markets.〔()"Hickory Springs restructures business units," BedTimes, March 2013. Retrieved on June 6, 2013〕 On May 6, 2013, a rebranding initiative consolidated several brand names and divisions under the trade name: HSM. The name refers to the company’s origins and the adoption of a business model offering “High-value Solutions Manufacturing.” 〔 The name has been applied to four business units, which are operating as: HSM Transportation Solutions, HSM Bedding Solutions, HSM Furniture Solutions, and HSM Diversified Solutions covering healthcare, packaging, and government markets. The restructuring and rebranding accompanied a shift in the business model from a components supplier to a provider of integrated solutions for existing and new customers.〔 Under Colburn, (The C.E. White Company ) was acquired in 2012 to add capabilities in bus seating.〔()"Hickory Springs acquires The C.E. White Co., City of Hickory North Carolina News, January 4, 2013.〕 A Corporate Innovation and Technology Center opened in 2012, offering R&D in advanced materials and manufacturing processes for customers in demanding markets. In April 2013, the company broke ground for a 10,000-square-foot, $1.5 million foam technology facility in Conover, North Carolina.〔()"Hickory Springs Breaks Ground on $1.5 Million Facility," RV Pro, April 26, 2013. Retrieved on June 19, 2013〕 HSM produces value-added materials and discrete and integrated components, which include: polyurethane reticulated foam formulations, drawn wire, springs, formed metal products, and fiber components. Integrated component systems include transportation seating, motion mechanism systems, and bed builds.〔() Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co., Inc.. Private Company Information, investing.businessweek.com〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「HSM (business)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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