LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate
25 transformative years in sleep innovation, Tempur-Pedic announced
today the introduction of the new, limited-edition TEMPUR-Legacy™
mattress, which combines one-of-a-kind, pressure-relieving
TEMPUR® material with a soft feel. Decades after a
pressure-relieving material was developed to cushion astronauts
during takeoff and touchdown, TEMPUR material now delivers
life-changing sleep to millions around the world.
"Tempur-Pedic is proud to unveil a limited-edition mattress to
celebrate a distinguished 25-year legacy of delivering
life-changing sleep," said Scott
Thompson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Tempur Sealy. "Tempur-Pedic continues to transform the category –
continuously innovating the next generation of sleep-enhancing
products to ensure we're helping consumers get the rest they
need."
The feel of the new TEMPUR-Legacy mattress is unlike any other
Tempur-Pedic bed, featuring a soft feel thanks to the
TEMPUR-ES® material on the top comfort layer. One layer
deeper, TEMPUR material in the support layer delivers more of the
category-leading product benefits that are expected from
Tempur-Pedic beds.
For a quarter century, the brand has been known for reduced
motion transfer, personalized comfort and support and more pressure
relief, as well as the ability to adapt to an individual's
temperature, weight and shape. The TEMPUR-Legacy bed also features
a unique cover design and sleek aesthetic with subtle silver
accents – paying homage to the traditional "silver" 25th
anniversary gift.
Beginning this spring, a TEMPUR-Legacy queen set will be
available for $2,499 at Tempur-Pedic
retailers and online at www.TempurPedic.com.
Coming Soon: Simplified Pricing and Product
Portfolio
In early 2017, Tempur-Pedic will kick off new
simplified pricing and product portfolio. The moves are designed to
align Tempur-Pedic's mattress collections at regular price
intervals and help consumers find the right mattress easier.
"At Tempur-Pedic, we are consumer-centric in our approach to our
business," Thompson added. "Consumers are looking for a simplified
experience in the category and this new product portfolio and
pricing structure will simplify the journey with the Tempur-Pedic
brand."
Tempur Sealy Board Member Bobby Trussell Reflects on 25 Years
of Innovation
Twenty-five years ago Tempur-Pedic transformed
the mattress category, introducing a new kind of sleep that was
deeply refreshing and truly transformative. The architect of that
vision was Robert "Bobby" Trussell, Tempur-Pedic company founder
and first CEO. Now a member of the Board of Directors for Tempur
Sealy International, Trussell's way of thinking has been a guiding
force every step of the way.
In the late 1960s, NASA aircraft engineers developed
pressure-relieving material to cushion astronauts during takeoff
and touchdown. Twenty years later, Swedish scientists built on that
transformative technology and perfected the material for sleepers,
dubbing it "TEMPUR material." Tracings its roots to the early years
of space travel, TEMPUR material was eventually inducted into the
Space Technology Hall of Fame. Its energy-absorbing properties gave
sleepers personalized comfort and support, pressure relief and
motion separation, unlike any other mattress on the market.
In 1992, Trussell had the vision to bring TEMPUR material to
sleepers in the U.S. for the first time. The company started with
just two products – a 3-inch topper and the iconic "Swedish neck
pillow." In that first year, just 70 toppers were sold. That
was just the beginning.
Today, Tempur-Pedic sells more than 500,000 mattresses each
year, with more than 6 million satisfied owners in 70 countries.
Still a trade secret, TEMPUR material is made only in company-owned
manufacturing plants using Tempur-Pedic's proprietary formula and
manufacturing process. The brand's rigorous quality assurance
measures ensure delivery of a consistent product, day after day, to
consumers all over the world.
"From day one, we were focused on the delivery of exceptional
sleep," Trussell said. "That mindset is instilled within this
company and I see it in every Tempur-Pedic bed. While the look of
the beds has changed over the years, it's the TEMPUR material that
always delivers."
Recently, Trussell was inducted into the Kentucky Entrepreneur
Hall of Fame. The Hall honors Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs and
only four recipients were chosen for the 2016 class.
"It's amazing to see Tempur-Pedic take off and become a leader,
but more so to see how millions of people have benefited from the
technology," Trussell said. "Over the years, in talking to many of
our customers, it's easy to see how TEMPUR-Adapt™ technology has
helped them get more restful sleep and feel better each morning.
Being a part of that has been an honor and privilege for me."
About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
Tempur
Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) is the world's largest
bedding provider. Tempur Sealy International,
Inc. develops, manufactures and markets mattresses,
foundations, pillows and other products. The Company's brand
portfolio includes many highly recognized brands, including
TEMPUR®, Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy®,
Sealy Posturepedic® and Stearns &
Foster®. World headquarters for Tempur Sealy
International, Inc. is in Lexington, KY. For more
information, visit http://www.tempursealy.com or call
800-805-3635.
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