Ingvar Kamprad by drying out three times a year". According to an interview with TSR, the Swiss TV broadcaster, Kamprad drove a 1993 Volvo 240, flew only economy class, and encouraged IKEA employees to use both sides of pieces of paper. He reportedly recycled tea bags and was known to pocket the salt and pepper packets at restaurants. Kamprad had also been known to visit IKEA for a "cheap meal". He was known for purchasing Christmas paper and presents in post-Christmas sales. The company he created is still known for the attention it gives to cost control, operational details and continuous product
Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson (; born 22 November 1963) is an Icelandic actor who has worked extensively in Icelandic cinema. He is perhaps best known for his roles in Friðrik Þór Friðriksson's "Englar alheimsins" ("Angels of the Universe") and Baltasar Kormákur's "Mýrin" ("Jar City"). In addition to his film work, Ingvar has also acted extensively in television and stage productions, both in Iceland and overseas. Ingvar has won the Edda Award for Actor or Actress of the Year four times for his performances in Slurpinn & Co. "Englar alheimsins" ("Angels of the Universe"), "Kaldaljós" ("Cold Light"), and "Mýrin"