According to President and CEO Stuart Carlitz, the Midwest is a targeted area of growth for Bedding Industries of America.

The East Rutherford-based contract development and manufacturing organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary, but that doesn't mean it's ready to rest on its laurels.

Tony Orsini has served as chief operating officer at medical device manufacturer Flexan since 2017.

Announced this week, the deal was the Peapack company's last of five acquisitions completed in 2021.

Consumers can send in all non-donatable LILYSILK textiles, including bedding, apparel, and sleepwear made from silk and cashmere, to be recycled free of charge.

Retiring Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain Bob Furbee has been with the company since 1984. His replacement comes to the role from KIND Snacks, where he's been COO since 2019.

The transaction marks the 46th for the company under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Robert and President Jason Tillis.

According to the buyer, South Jersey Agriculture Products is a long-time co-packing partner, making it a seamless fit for the company's existing portfolio.

The Michigan-based company followed up news of its purchase of Vineland's Gorgo Group with the addition of this New Brunswick-based firm that has three facilities in New Jersey and Maryland.

The nation's leading producer of baking soda is now also home to the county's No. 2 brand in the alcohol-free mouthwash category.

The target is a collection of companies providing pallets, packaging, logistics services and landscape mulch throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.

The St. Louis-based target is a distributor of foodservice and janitorial products and has been in business for more than 30 years.