11/10/2026
WHY I CAME OUT OF RETIREMENT
Richard’s Story • Part 4
After more than 35 years in the bedding industry, I retired. But my passion for helping people sleep better stayed with me.
I still believed that everyone deserved a quality bed that didn’t break the bank. And I wanted to put my experience to work for the George community.
That’s why I came out of retirement and started New Era Beds.
The idea was simple: manufacture quality beds right here in George, sell factory direct, and help people choose a bed that suits their needs and their budget.
I’ve always loved innovation—finding new ways to meet people’s sleeping needs. That passion led me to create the Hotelier Dual Comfort for the hospitality industry.
Then I took the idea a step further, adapting the design for couples with different comfort preferences—so each partner can enjoy the comfort they prefer, in the same bed.
Today, what I enjoy most is talking to customers, sharing what I’ve learned and working alongside our team. There’s something special about seeing a bed we’ve made leave the factory, knowing it’s going into someone’s home.
New Era Beds is the next chapter of my story—and it began with a belief I still hold today:
Everyone deserves a quality bed that doesn’t break the bank.
My name is Richard Meyer, and I am the Bed Specialist.
New Era Beds
Better Sleep. Brighter Tomorrows.
