PRODUCT ACCOLADES

• iF Product Design Award,
• March 2011, Berlin, Germany. The AIRBELT D4 was awarded the prestigous "iF Product Design Award."

• Consumer Reports Magazine,
• March 2011 issue, recommended the SEBO FELIX as best for a lightweight upright vacuum equipped with a filter bag system! See page 48.

• PLUS X Award,
• October 2010, Berlin, Germany, awarded the PLUS X Seal to the AIRBELT D4 in the category "Ease of Use" and "Innovation."

• Good Housekeeping.com Magazine,
• September 17, 2010 issue, chose the AUTOMATIC X5 as "Best HEPA Vacuum Cleaner" (among uprights) and noted its low profile for easy under-furniture cleaning, excellent barefloor and pet-hair cleaning, and good embedded-dirt pick-up. See Product Testing/HEPA-vacuums Section.

• Good Housekeeping.com Magazine,
• September 17, 2010 issue, chose the AIRBELT C3.1 as "Best HEPA Vacuum Cleaner" (among canisters) and noted its good embedded-dirt and bare-floor performance, excellent pet-hair removal performance, and its extended nozzle for under-furn-iture cleaning. See Product Testing/HEPA-vacuums Section.

• Consumer's Digest Magazine,
• October 2009 issue, chose the FELIX 1 Premium as "Best Buy" for the bagged upright vacuums. They reported it to be nimble and the easiest to handle during use. They also mentioned the excellent maneuverability of its 180-degree swivel neck and that its 6-inch profile fits under furniture. See pages 25 to 28, and page 67.

• Wired Test Magazine,
• June 2009 issue, reported the German-made AUTOMATIC X is built to last and features a sealable triple-layer bag and hospital-grade filtration. They also noted its 5.5-inch profile that easily cleans under furniture, its automatic height adjustment, and automatic shut off in the case of a full bag or when the brush roller is jammed. See page 60.

• Dogs Today Magazine,
• June 2008 issue, London, England, gave a "Five Star Rating" to the FELIX as the best upright cleaner for removing pet hair! It was considered easy to assemble, lightweight in operation, and cleaned exceptionally well on a variety of surfaces. They noted that this stylish vacuum earned the "Seal of Approval" from the British Allergy Foundation. See pages 34 to 36.

• Better Homes and Gardens Magazine,
• May 2008 issue, chose the AIRBELT K2 as an "Editor's Pick" and noted its strong suction, its bumper that prevents damage to walls and furniture, and its stylish design. See page 88.

• New York Times Style Magazine,
• November 4, 2007 issue, displayed the FELIX Fun on the front cover. There was also a brief article called "Inside the Box," on page 114.

• 02138 Magazine,
• November/December 2007 issue, chose the FELIX Premium Classic for the "What is on Your Gift Wish List?" The featured photo appears on page 42.

• Consumer’s Digest Magazine,
• October 2007 issue, chose the AUTOMATIC X4 as "Best Buy" for bagged upright vacuums. It reported that the X4 is the lightest vacuum in its price range and has automatic height adjustment. See page 48.

• PLUS X Award,
• May 24th, 2007, Berlin, Germany, awarded the PLUS X Seal to the AUTOMATIC X4 in the category "Innovation."

• PLUS X Award,
• May 24th, 2007, Berlin, Germany, awarded the PLUS X Seal to the AIRBELT K3 in the category "Ease of Use."

• Domino Magazine,
• March 2007, the AUTOMATIC X4 made "The Green List," and it mentioned it lies flat to get under the sofa. See page 61.

• Wired Test Magazine,
• November 2006 issue, chose the FELIX as "Editors' Pick" for vacuums in the "Best Gadgets and Gizmos on the Planet 2007." The FELIX was the lightest tested, weighing only 15.4 pounds, and the overall best. See page 116.

• Real Simple Magazine,
• September 2006 issue, gave the FELIX the "Product Spotlight," and mentioned its solid and quiet performance. See pages 251 and 254.

• PLUS X Award,
• May 2006, Berlin, Germany, awarded the PLUS X Seal to the FELIX in the category of "Ease of Use." The award was showcased in the Hall of Fame at the IFA Show, Berlin, September 2006.

• Domino Magazine,
• April 2006 issue, awarded "Five Check Marks" each for the AUTOMATIC X4 upright and the AIRBELT C3.1 canister. The X4 is considered industrial chic to the max. They also noted that it self adjusts to different carpet heights and bare floors. The C3.1 is considered to be sleek and have intense, but quiet, suction. See pages 114 and 115.

• TIME Magazine,
• December 2005 issue, placed the FELIX in its "Best Products of the Year" issue. See page 50.

• Consumer's Digest Magazine,
• August 2005 issue, chose the FELIX as "Best Buy" for
  bagged upright vacuums. It mentioned its versatility, quiet operation, and that its belts should last the life of the unit. See page 68.