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The training managers

New training profile for the Ekornes School - 24.03.2010

In January, training managers from 10 different Ekornes markets gathered to take part in the launch of the new and improved Ekornes® School.

Knut Svendsen

E-Commerce Manager - 24.03.2010

Knut Svendsen hired in a new position as E-Commerce Manager for Ekornes ASA.

Stressless Space and Stressless Jazz

Strong 2009-results from Ekornes - 16.02.2010

Ekornes ASA has presented a solid result for 2009. The order income for 2009 is ten percent higher than in 2008.  The Group’s consolidated operating profit totalled NOK 500 mi

New design in the collection of Stressless recliners - 15.02.2010

A new design joins our range of comfortable Stressless recliners: Stressless® Oxford. 

More commercials from Ekornes - 29.01.2010

New commercials for Stressless® in 2010.

New commercials from Ekornes - 22.01.2010

Ekornes launches four new commercials for Stressless® in 2010

2010 is Chilli Red - 18.01.2010

We have started 2010, a year where Stressless® chairs in a bright red colour will highlight advertisements and posters from Ekornes.  Each year Ekornes has a new signature col

Stressless Studio at the Paris Fair

Paris Fair - 08.01.2010

During the period 11th -18th December, Ekornes invited dealers from Southern Europe to an exhibition at the designer Pierre Cardin’s showroom, right next to Champs Elysées.

Stressless Studio at the Birrmingham IOC-show

Success in Birmingham - 10.12.2009

 Ekornes chose to arrange a private show in England this year instead of attending the national furniture fair held in January.  Their own  IOC (Innovators of Comfort)-show wa

Extension of the Stressless Collection - 03.12.2009

Ekornes extends the Stressless® brand and launches a completely new system in our collection of comfortable motion furniture: Stressless® with the ErgoAdapt™ system (Pat. pend

Stressless Spirit Recliner

Stressless Record - 27.11.2009

6 million Stressless sold!

Royal visit at Ikornnes - 13.11.2009

On Wednesday, 11 November the Ikornnes factory had a visit by HRH Crown Princess Mette Marit

Much of our success in China is owed to Mr. Ying and his team

Stressless conquers Inner Mongolia - 09.11.2009

With a new shop in Huhhot, Ekornes reaches out to yet another corner of the world.

Ekornes establishes subsidiary in Australia - 26.10.2009

As part of its focus on new markets Ekornes has established a subsidiary in Sydney, Australia.

Stressless Arion Home Cinema

Cosy interiors - 16.10.2009

Autumn is truly upon us, and it is time to create a cosy atmosphere indoors.

When 7th grade at Ullavik School visited Ekornes, they decided to give their recliner to Sykkylven Sports Club’s new club house.  Most of the pupils in this class were members of SIL Football.

Pupils help build Stressless recliners for charity - 12.10.2009

All 7th grade pupils in Sykkylven are invited to a special viewing of the Ekornes factory, to see how the Stressless recliner and reclining sofa are produced.

The illustration shows how the new premises for expedition and lacquer will look like.

Extension of the Stressless factory - 30.09.2009

The first steps of constructing new buildings to house larger expedition and lacquer department started in August. 

Ekornes joins UN's Global Compact - 24.09.2009

Ekornes supports the principles of Global Compact, and participates as of July 2009.

Ekornes choose to arrange own fairs - 17.09.2009

Ekornes has decided not to attend the international furniture fairs IMM Cologne and Interiors, Birmingham in January 2010.

Stressless Jazz in one of the day rooms on "Sarah"

Comfort at sea - 02.09.2009

It takes the best of recliners, salons and home theatre furniture to recruit the best personnel.

New ICT Director - 24.08.2009

Geir Ståle Tennfjord is appointed ICT Director of Ekornes ASA.

Taking back workers - 19.08.2009

This winter, 62 Ekornes employees were put on leave following a significant drop in the number of orders. Today, nearly all of them are back at work. This means a lot to the l

Strong half-year results from Ekornes - 17.08.2009

Ekornes ASA delivers a strong result for the first half of 2009, with increased orders for product areas Svane mattresses and Stressless chairs.

Chinese retailers are served pure water directly from the ”Friaren” waterfall in Geirangerfjord

Furniture and Norwegian nature - 20.07.2009

Every year Ekornes invites retailers to Norway to see how the Stressless recliner and sofa are produced.  We also get to show them some of the beautiful scenery surrounding th

Senior Engineer Geir Teigen from the Labour inspectorate and Johannes Haaskjold from Ekornes

Risk of accident is taken seriously at Ekornes - 03.07.2009

Organises course for employees, and prepares safety report.

Ekornes appoints new CEO - 23.06.2009

At its meeting on 22nd June, the board of directors of Ekornes ASA has appointed Øyvind Tørlen (39) as group president and CEO.

Aage Aleksandersen is comfortably seated in his new Stressless Jazz recliner

Stressless recliners for the artists - 19.06.2009

The two Norwegian artists that performed at the free Ekornes concert this weekend could relax in first-class recliners after the show.

Assembling the sofa took 47.5 minutes

The world's longest sofa - 15.06.2009

This weekend, the furniture industry in Sykkylven built a sofa measuring 890.25 meters in length.

Exciting Weekend - 11.06.2009

Ekornes has invited everybody in Sykkylven to a concert this Saturday.  A record attempt is scheduled for Sunday.

Deputy CEO Øyvind Tørlen.

14 return to work after strong order receipts - 24.04.2009

Ekornes has received more orders than expected, allowing the company to recall 14 of those employees the company had temporarily laid off.

The Ekornes main factory in Sykkylven, Norway.

Ekornes with fewer dismissals than anticipated - 24.03.2009

Dismissals in Norwegian Ekornes factories has been less extensive than signalled.

Stressless® Space

Stressless® sofas in more sizes - 23.03.2009

Take up less space, and provide the same world renowned comfort.

Marketing Manager John Terje Drege in Ekornes Contract, together with Director Rune Jakobsen in Stay. Svane mattresses are among the products they offer.

Ekornes sets high goals for hotel and offshore markets - 16.03.2009

Aims to become the leading supplier in the Nordics, and is evaluating an expansion into new countries.

Michael Haines

New Managing Director of Ekornes Ltd. - 02.03.2009

Michael Haines has strong retail background.  

New studio concept for Stressless® - 20.02.2009

Powderham Castle

Discover Stressless® Comfort at Powderham Castle - 16.02.2009

Be our guest from Friday 20th - Monday 23rd March at Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter

Vice CEO Øyvind Tørlen

Solid 2008 result from Ekornes - 13.02.2009

Ekornes increases turnover, in spite of the difficult market. Also, 2009 offers a promising start.

¨Thomas van Aalten, Niels Möller and Runar Haugen during the Köln furniture fair.

Ekornes defies financial crisis in Central Europe - 02.02.2009

Scores highest on brand recognition, and increases number of orders in German market.

Stressless® Blues

Stressless® Blues is launched - 23.01.2009

 Successor to Stressless® Jazz is unveiled          

Mark Kelsey to head Ekornes in Asia - 12.01.2009

Rejoins Ekornes as President of Ekornes Asia.

The classic, comfortable Stressless Royal

Classic Stressless Royal in more sizes - 12.01.2009

Demand for timeless design keeps up. We introduce Stressless Royal Medium.

Ekornes launches leather care series - 12.01.2009

Boost for innovative and comfortable Stressless designs - 25.11.2008

Ekornes upgrades its department for product development, paving the way for even more comfortable sofas and recliners.