Visco's history points to true space-age material
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The evolution of the production of visco-elastic foam from the early 1970s is reviewed. The sales of the new visco-elastic foam, which is originally developed for NASA to improve the crash protection for airline passengers, have touched the roof of the furniture industry due to the pioneering efforts of Lexington, Ky.-based, Tempur-Pedic International.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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Tempur-Pedic: tight focus, big growth
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Tempur-Pedic is one of the world's largest bedding producers, having a varied range of bedding lines, including the world's shortest. The marketing and advertising strategies adopted, and the innovative bedding models designed by the company for promotion of its sales are delineated.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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Vibrant visco on ascent as competition heats up
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The bedding industry's focus on the visco-elastic foam phenomenon is believed to be not as committed as that of Tempur-Pedic's. The demand for visco-elastic bedding as one of the specialty sleep categories is predicted to grow further before it experiences a vibrant slow down.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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