{"id":9,"date":"2026-08-10T16:52:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costainternational.net\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-09-04T15:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:59:48","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/costainternational.net\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\nbody .wp-block-post-title{width:auto;max-width:none!important;margin:0 calc(50% - 50vw)!important;padding:54px clamp(24px,6vw,90px);background:#061f3d;color:#ffca09;font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.75rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em}\n.ci-about-hero{margin-block:0!important;min-height:clamp(360px,46vw,600px)!important}\n.ci-about-story{margin:0!important;padding:72px clamp(24px,5vw,76px);background:#f7f5f0}\n.ci-about-story>.wp-block-columns{max-width:1180px;margin:auto;gap:64px;align-items:center}\n.ci-about-story figure,.ci-about-leadership figure{margin:0}\n.ci-about-story img,.ci-about-leadership 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Built on Reliable Service.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirty years ago, Manny and Wanda purchased Costa International and began a new chapter for the company. Through their commitment to strong relationships, dependable service, and understanding the needs of their customers, they helped shape Costa International into the business it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the company grew by staying focused on the fundamentals: understanding customers&#8217; needs, sourcing quality products, and following through with responsive, reliable support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Manny is retired, while Wanda remains involved with the company on a part-time basis. The values they established continue to guide Costa International as the next generation carries the business forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside the business, Manny and Wanda enjoy traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide ci-about-leadership is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/costainternational.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/f43f4d36-efa1-4875-a6cb-2f2f4f87ea65-1.png\" alt=\"Daniel Vazquez, Vice President of Costa International\" class=\"wp-image-172\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing the Tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leading Costa International Forward<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Costa International continues as a family-run business under the leadership of the next generation. As Vice President, Daniel Vazquez oversees the company&#8217;s day-to-day operations while continuing the commitment to dependable supply, responsive service, and strong customer relationships established by Manny and Wanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the business has evolved over the years, its approach remains personal and hands-on. Daniel works closely with customers, manufacturers, and supply partners to understand their needs, coordinate solutions, and keep products moving reliably through the markets Costa International serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That combination of experience, long-standing relationships, and a forward-looking approach continues to guide Costa International today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ci-about-today has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9284cde0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Costa International Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experience, Relationships, and Dependable Supply.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Costa International supplies manufacturers and other customers with mattress components, upholstery materials, finished goods, and related products. From sourcing and coordination to logistics and distribution, our focus remains on dependable supply, responsive service, and long-term customer relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide ci-about-values is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dependable Supply<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality products and materials sourced to meet customer requirements and production needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Responsive Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct communication and hands-on support from a team that understands your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regional Reach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serving customers throughout Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and other regional markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Story Founded on Relationships. 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