John Merwin is the Chief Executive Officer of 3Z Brands and the founder of Brooklyn Bedding, a leading manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and direct-to-consumer distributor of award-winning sleep products.
John’s journey in the mattress industry began in 2000 when, as a college student at Montana State University Billings and preparing to get married, he joined his brother’s mattress liquidation business in Phoenix, Arizona. Over time, he transitioned from liquidation to manufacturing, carefully acquiring raw materials and equipment as resources allowed. He immersed himself in the craft by visiting manufacturing facilities across the country, studying both the art and science of mattress-making while implementing best practices in production.
In 2008, John’s wife, Kristin, encouraged him to expand his private label business nationwide by selling online. Recognizing the potential of e-commerce, he took a bold step by investing $135,000 to import the Italian Teknomac, becoming the first to introduce a bed-in-a-box on Amazon. The venture’s success led to the launch of BrooklynBedding.com and, eventually, the construction of a state-of-the-art, 650,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Glendale, Arizona.
While the bed-in-a-box industry has grown significantly since 2012, 3Z has set itself apart as one of the few companies that owns and controls its entire manufacturing process. The company’s vertically integrated approach ensures exceptional quality, innovation, and efficiency at every stage of production. This control allows 3Z to stay agile in product development, continuously introducing new sleep technologies while maintaining competitive pricing without compromising craftsmanship.
In 2021, Brooklyn Bedding merged with Helix Sleep backed by private equity firm Cerberus Capital. This strategic partnership laid the foundation for unprecedented growth, enabling the company to expand its portfolio through the acquisitions of Bear, Nolah, Leesa, and Southerland. Today, 3Z is one of the nation’s largest sleep companies with a house of brands that serve a diverse range of sleep needs, further solidifying its position as an industry leader in innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Beyond his role as CEO, John is an avid golfer and dedicated family man. He and Kristin have four children: Kayli, Brooklyn, Kyler, and Brayden.
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