Our history

Our history

From invention to market leadership

1995

Contour Design Inc. founded in Windham, New Hampshire, USA.

AddErgo Danmark founded in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Contour Design launches Perfit Mouse (Perfect Fit), a computer mouse designed to fit different hand sizes and stop and prevent RSI and CTS. It is now known as the Contour Mouse.

1996

Contour Design beings to sell into Denmark via Addergo Danmark.

1997

At the 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Contour Design's Perfit Mouse is voted "best ergonomic product" by more than 3,000 ergonomics specialists from around the world.

2001

Contour Design launches RollerMouse - a revolutionary ergonomic computer mouse placed centrally between the user and the keyboard. Its rollerbar and optical sensor provide precision and predictability.

2004

Addergo Danmark changes name to Contour Design Nordic, as a result of increased cooperation with Contour Design Inc.

2005

Contour Design launches RollerMouse Pro - the second version of the already well-established RollerMouse concept.

2007

Contour Design Nordic takes over Contour Design, Inc.'s European office and changes its names to Contour Design Europe.

2008

Contour Design launches RollerMouse Free - the third version of RollerMouse. Its fully open rollerbar gives users greater variation.

RollerMouse Free wins the 2009 Prix de l'Innovation at Preventica Lyon, one of Europe's biggest work health, safety, and ergonomics trade fairs.

2010

All RollerMouse products are updated. Each second-generation product has the appendix 2 after its name.