case study

Camp Columba

23 January 2024

Property Name: Camp Columba

Accommodation Type: Youth Accommodation

Location: Gore

Product Supplied: Makers Foam Mattress with Waterproof & Fire-Retardant Covers

Hear from Dave…

Camp Manager, Dave discusses the benefits of our Makers Foam Mattress with Waterproof & Foam Retardant Cover.

“Knowing that what we order will turn up in a timely manner is key.”

DAVE BRUCE | MANAGER

Industry Advice.

Our account managers have mainly been here done that and therefore have some solid advice when it comes to cost-effective solutions. Jim was able to help David and Suzie with ensuring they had the ideal mattress for their property.

Customised Solution.

With our Innovation Team eager to help, we were able to provide Camp Columba with a custom product that best suited their needs.

Aligned Values.

Our values are a core part of our business. Camp Columba holds their values in high-regard, and we loved working with them because of this.

Industry Advice.

Our account managers have mainly been here done that and therefore have some solid advice when it comes to cost-effective solutions. Jim was able to help David and Suzie with ensuring they had the ideal mattress for their property.

Customised Solution.

With our Innovation Team eager to help, we were able to provide Camp Columba with a custom product that best suited their needs.

Aligned Values.

Our values are a core part of our business. Camp Columba holds their values in high-regard, and we loved working with them because of this.

Background.

Camp Columba is a place to taste adventure or catch your breath, perfectly placed among the rolling green hills of Southland.

Camp Columba combines passion, experience and innovative thinking to provide a venue for school camps, retreats, special events and more. The camp provides a high standard of accommodation including bunk rooms and private rooms, along with lounges, dining halls and kitchens. These rooms are furnished to suit all guests needs.

Camp Columba fosters strong communities and creates quality experiences for all ages. Their adventure programs aim to promote physical, emotional and spiritual development.

The Project.

Dave and Suzie were looking for a foam mattress with a waterproof durable wipeable cover. Because of this, they contacted Vendella to see if this was something available for them to purchase. Our Innovation Team were able to understand our customers’ challenges and needs to innovate a fit-for-purpose mattress, and this product was perfectly suited to youth camps, hostels and budget accommodation.

We produced a prototype mattress for the camp to trial. David and Suzie placed an order to upgrade all their bunk bed mattresses as a result of this.

This product is now know as our popular Makers Foam Mattress with Waterproof & Fire-Retardant Cover. David and Suzie were the pioneers of this product, because of this, we cannot thank them enough!

How did we Make It Easy?

“Initially we chose Vendella due to the accounts that were set up by the previous manager and the product guide we had on our shelf. We soon learn that chocolate turns up with every order and that lead to us speaking with Jim about new mattresses. Jim and the team really went the extra mile with securing a product that matched our needs, and because of this, we haven’t looked back since.” David Bruce, Manager.

To learn more about Camp Columba, visit them here.

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