AFTER ten years in mattresses, the Mattress Factory Direct Shepparton is closing down. The family-owned business was a local favourite with a long history in the community.
John and Joan started trading in their own business of floorcoverings in 1970, two years after moving to Shepparton.
They built their own building at Benalla Rd in 1982 and supplied and installed floorcoverings. From 2007 to 2012, they sold the floorcovering business and leased the shop for five years for a break, hitting the highway for the winter for three years with their 4WD and Caravan.
After deciding to come back to the floor coverings when the tenants vacated their shop in 2012, the shop was empty for approx. 12 months, so it was back into carpets again for John and Joan. It wasn’t long before the carpets were getting too heavy for them and that is when John approached Chiropedic Bedding to see if they would supply them with their beautiful Australian made Mattresses.
“We have really loved our time with Chiropedic they are a magnificent family business. We have many happy customers who keep coming back for repeat purchases for the family,” said Joan.
After half a century of operation, John and Joan have decided to close shop.
“We are sad to be retiring but we are both in our 80s now and know it’s time for us to take a rest after 53 years of trading.
“To all our customers in floorcoverings and bedding we thank you for your very valued support and friendship over all these years. We will especially remember the Rullo family who have supported us for three generations since 1970. Thank you.”
