On 1 December 2011, our Opus 1 range won Varodd – KR’s Norwegian distributor – the national framework agreement in Norway to supply care beds for adults. The decision-makers at the Norwegian Welfare and Administration (NAV) highlighted the comfort and user-friendliness of the bed, which saw the Opus 1 range taking first place in all the relevant sub-categories.

“The product is clearly the best choice as regards comfort in both sitting or lying positions; it provides a good, secure sitting position along with plenty of variation in the lying position, especially with regard to the placement of the thighs.”

Extract from ‘Overview, allocation of contract following tender contract 09/14373 Beds, bed bottoms, mattresses, CPR boards and bed tables’.

“The supporting and simultaneously relaxing sitting comfort with plenty of scope for variation proved crucial in the decision to award this product top marks with regard to this allocation criterion.”

Extract from ‘Overview, allocation of contract following tender contract 09/14373 Beds, bed bottoms, mattresses, CPR boards and bed tables’.

Another reason why the OPUS 1-85 in particular was chosen in the primary category of the bed competition was the opportunity to separate the bed for transport and storage. This aspect improves safety for the staff who have to move the bed, and optimises both transport and storage costs.

“The bed can be divided into six sections, the heaviest of which weighs 24 kg. This is the lightest weight in the competition”

Extract from ‘Overview, allocation of contract following tender contract 09/14373 Beds, bed bottoms, mattresses, CPR boards and bed tables.’

In Norway, NAV is responsible for areas including purchases and distribution of aids and equipment to citizens. NAV is a national institution that administrates almost one third of the Norwegian national budget. Additional information about NAV

Varodd is KR’s distributor on the Norwegian market. Additional information about Varodd."