TEMPUR AWARDS
RECOGNIZED BY NASA AND THE U.S. SPACE FOUNDATION
In 1998, in recognition of its application of space technology, TEMPUR was honoured an Award of Recognition from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as well as a Certificate of Achievement from the U.S. Space Foundation.
THE TEMPUR TECHNOLOGY IN THE NASA HALL OF FAME
In the same year, 1998, the TEMPUR Technology together with the GPS (Global Positioning System) were appointed to the NASA Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs, as two space technologies having attained exceptional success in commercial application.
This accomplishment was in keeping with the goals and standards of the Space Technology Hall of Fame program, honouring innovations that have transformed technology originally developed for space into commercial products.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Certificate of Achievement was presented to
Tempur-Pedic for exceptional achievement in the application of space technology:
"The application of the TEMPUR Foam technology in bedding products and seat cushions is an outstanding example of products from space benefitting planet Earth. The Foundation recognizes your important contribution to the bettering of society through the commercial application of space technology."
The U.S. Space Foundation
Bill Knudsen,
President and CEO
COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN 1996
The fastest growing company in Denmark
Due to the international success with the TEMPUR Products,
Dan-Foam in 1996, out of approximately 13,000 companies, was elected the 'Fastest Growing Company' in Denmark.
The criteria considered by the jury for electing the winner of this prestigious annual award were:
• Percentage turnover increase
• Percentage export increase
• Percentage employment increase
• Percentage growth in net income
• Profit margin
• Turnover per employee
• Capital growth
Among the top 10 for four consecutive years
Also, in the following years, 1997,1998 and 1999, Dan-Foam remained to be elected among the top 10 fastest growing companies. After 1999, Dan-Foam's turnover exceeded the limit for being nominated.
The Millennium Expo
Since the beginning of the 20th Century, world expositions have regularly been arranged where people and nations present aspects of cultures as well as state of the art science and technology. The first exposition of the new Millennium took place in Hannover, Germany, June 1st - October 31st, 2000.
The TEMPUR Relaxation Lounge
TEMPUR was invited as supplier to the 'Scape Hall' of the World Expo 2000, providing a relaxation lounge with 200 TEMPUR Mattresses and Couches. The TEMPUR Lounge was highly appreciated by exhausted visitors as well as exhibitors, who were given the opportunity to experience 'The 21st Century Pressure Relieving Comfort Material'.