Company Overview
“We will not stop until we give every Filipino a comfortable and affordable mattress to lie on.” – Robert G. Cheng, Founder
Naty Cheng, Founder and CEO
For more than 48 years, Uratex remains to be the country’s industry leader in manufacturing quality foams and mattresses that help everyone sleep better. As a commitment to excellence, it continues to innovate itself by using the latest technologies to deliver exceptional comfort and support in each mattress.
The Uratex promise, to produce high-quality mattresses Filipinos can afford, began when Robert and Natividad Cheng established the Polyfoam Chemical Corporation. In its perseverance to pursue this vision, it invested in world-class research and development to produce high grade foam. The brand grew to become the most recognized household name in the bedding industry, making it synonymous with quality.
The Cheng family inaugurated the RGC Group of companies to cater to the growing demands of other industries. This paved way into offering specialized foam for electronics and automotive seating. It also embarked in supplying textile, food packaging, and automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products.
Today, Uratex continues to give Filipinos comfortable and affordable mattresses with 21 plants nationwide. It also serves as a key supplier to country’s prominent companies from the hotel and furniture industry.
Mission
To be the customer’s choice, with products and services that can be relied upon and depended on.
To be the employee’s choice, with a commitment to their welfare and their growth.
To be able to contribute to the community we are in, and to the Filipino society as a whole.
Vision
To be the number one foam company in Southeast Asia in terms of customer satisfaction, quality, market share, technological advancement, and commitment to world-class excellence. We intend to attain this vision through teamwork, innovation, and total quality management. We intend to satisfy customers through quality products that are competitively priced, delivered on time, and developed through close coordination with our customers.
Timeline
1968
Robert and Naty Cheng began their dream to give every Filipino a comfortable mattress by establishing the Polyfoam Chemical Corporation. This gave birth to the brand "Uratex" to provide affordable, quality mattresses made of polyurethane foam.
1974
The Polyfoam Chemical Corporation started manufacturing coil springs for the local bedding industry.
1975
Collaboration with the Government’s Car Development Program paved way for the opportunity to produce foam for the automotive industry.
1983
The Polyfoam Chemical Corporation developed the RGC Textile Manufacturing Corporation. Originally named as “Mayer Velvet Corporation,” its first product was a velvet fabric for furniture using German machinery.
1989
As the RGC Foam Group focused on strengthening innovations by establishing their Foam Research and Development Center in their Muntinlupa Plant, the RGC Textile Mfg. Corp. was developing specialized BOA fabric for locally manufactured stuffed toys.
1992
A new plant was built in Marikina.
1994
Uratex continued to serve other industries by developing Uratex Monoblock chairs and tables. It formed Roberts AIPMC to cater to the automotive industry, specifically supplying an integrated production system for automotive and industrial parts assembly such as Evercool Radiators and Tiger Leaf Springs.
1997
In compliance with the Technical Agreement of Futaba Japan, Roberts AIPMC in expanding its product lines by manufacturing mufflers for the local automotive industry.
1998
Uratex partners with Inoac Japan to form Inoac Philippines Inc., focusing on specialized foam for electronics.
1999
Uratex was granted ISO 9001 certification for its group of companies, an international standard ensuring that it passed stringent conditions for quality assurance management. As it strengthened the quality of foam products, it also started offering automotive seating assembly for the automotive industry. As the brand grew stronger, it expanded its reach in Visayas as it opened its Camarines Sur plant.
2000
State-of-the-Art foam factory, capable of manufacturing highly technical grades with superior cell structure and foam properties, was established in Plaridel, Bulacan
2001
In its commitment to quality and innovation, the RGC Foam Group opened their Bulacan plant building its capacity to manufacture high technical grades of foam with superior cell structure. Also, it launched the brand ReadyWrap, plastic food containers that are safe, microwaveable and convenient for everyday use.
2007
Uratex took the sleeping experience to greater heights as it introduced the Uratex Premium Mattress, a fine piece of fine craftsmanship that combines the latest sleep technologies with luxurious fabric for superior comfort and support in every mattress.
2008
Reader's Digest first awarded Uratex as one of the Philippines’ Choice for Trusted Brands. Also, Uratex opened their plant located in Mandaue, Cebu.
2012
Uratex inaugurated its plant in Pangasinan as well as its first plant in Mindanao, based in Davao.
2015
Uratex continues to give Filipinos comfortable and affordable mattresses as it expands its reach, with 21 plants nationwide including its latest plants based in Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro.
Accreditations and Recognitions
CertiPur Certification
CertiPUR is a voluntary standard for the environmental properties of mattress foam. It assures that the products are safe for consumers and the environment as it is free from dyes; phthalate plasticizers; heavy metals; & ozone depleters.
ISO 9001 Accredited Certification
An international standard that guides to implement management processes to compete locally and globally. It assures customers that the company had passed strict, regulatory requirements for an effective Quality Management System.
Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Platinum Awardee Philippines
2008-2015 Uratex has been awarded as Reader’s Digest Platinum Trusted Brand for Mattresses for Household Products Category. Reader’s Digest continues to survey Filipinos which brands have a strong appeal and maintains its brand promise.
Trusted by the Philippine Orthopaedic Association
The Philippine Orthopaedic Association is the national organization of orthopaedic surgeons in the Philippines, dedicated to deliver excellence in orthopaedic patient care, training, and medical research.
Proud Member of the International Sleep Association
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) that has been recognized worldwide as the professional organization and voice of the sleep products industry, representing health and wellness facilities and providers globally.
Get The Best Sleep
From The Sleep Specialists
We take pride in making sure that each mattress we manufacture delivers superior comfort and support to improve your quality of sleep. Our products are certified by CertiPUR, to ensure our foam is produced without harmful chemicals that pose a threat to our health and our environment.
RGC GROUP OF COMPANIES
RGC Foam Group
The RGC Foam Group caters in manufacturing quality foams and mattresses for both consumers, the industrial, and institutional market.
Go to websiteMultican Philippines
Multican Philippines is recognized for manufacturing moulded polyurethane foam products. Established in 1974, it aims to provide best seating solutions in the automotive industry. It is widely recognized for its expertise in automotive integral skin and seat assembly.
Go to websiteRoberts AIPMC
The Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation (Roberts AIPMC) focuses on original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products and services. It specializes in providing an integrated production system for automotive and industrial parts assembly.
Go to websiteRGC Textile
Formerly known as “Mayer Velvet Corporation,” the RGC Textile Manufacturing Corporation supplies high-quality fabric for furniture, mattresses, automotive, and toys.
Go to websiteReadyWrap Containers
ReadyWrap offers smart, reusable containers for the home, business, and travel. Compact and convenient, it serves as the perfect storage solutions for everyday use.
Go to websiteINOAC Philippines Inc.
INOAC Philippines Inc., a joint venture of the RGC Group of Companies and INOAC Japan, continues to lead the world’s material research in high polymer chemistry in developing specialized foam for electronics.
Go to websiteSix Inch Philippines
The RGC Group of Companies partners with Belgium based foam powerhouse, Six Inch Design B.V.B.A. in developing avant-garde foam designs and furniture for the modern space.
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