Lexington, Kentucky based mattresses & neck pillows maker Tempur-Pedic International Inc announced this afternoon it will be looking for ways to donate its Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattresses to local shelters throughout the region. Hundreds of mattresses are currently being prepared for shipment when needed by local organizations.
The Company will also match donations from its worldwide base of employees to support Hurricane Katrina victims in the Gulf Coast. Employees from the Company's United States operations as well as international employees in over 60 countries will be raising funds for the disaster relief.
"Hearts go out to the thousands of victims of Hurricane Katrina," says Tom Bryant, President of Tempur-Pedic International Inc. "The victims are displaced, scared and uncertain of their future. They hope Company's effort will help support the relief efforts and bring some comfort to the lives of so many affected by this tragedy."
Swedish based Tempur-Pedic International Inc is a leading producer and distributor of Swedish Mattresses and Neck Pillows made from its proprietary TEMPUR pressure-relieving material: a viscoelastic material that conforms to the body to provide support and help alleviate pressure points. Products are currently sold in 60 countries under the TEMPUR and Tempur-Pedic brand names. World headquarters for Tempur-Pedic International Inc are in Lexington, Kentucky.
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