KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE RECEIVES €33 MILLION ORDER ON ITS NEW GENERATION OF SEAT COMFORT SYSTEMS
Kongsberg Automotive (KA) Interior business area has been awarded a major contract for Seat Comfort Systems to one of the world’s premier brand, located in Europe. The new systems are for the European market.
The new contract is based on KA’s next generation of Modular Seat Comfort, which is a KA unique design to provide the most comfortable and relaxing ride for drivers and passengers.
The new design includes a complete programmable system with lumbar support, side support and massage. This innovative system is based on pneumatic building blocks, which consists of a modular structure of air cells that allows more functionality, thinner seat structures and reduced system weight.
“We are very exited about this award”, says Hans Peter Havdal, CEO of Kongsberg Automotive. “The new system has been developed in close cooperation with our customer over the past two years. It proves our capability to innovate and deliver competitive products. The award is an important step towards further growth within seat comfort and it is the second contract this year on the new modular system. We look forward to introducing this unique product to additional clients and segments going forward!”.
The massage system stimulates blood circulation, which in turn relives stress and keep you more alert during driving and more fit at arrival. “We believe that the combination of new technical features and enhanced driver comfort and safety will be highly welcomed in the market” says Espen Moe, Interior Sales and Marketing Director in an earlier statement
The order value is estimated to be €33 million, and production will be from our European plants. Production will start in 2012.
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Contact details:
Hans Peter Havdal, CEO
Phone: +4732770520. Mobile: + 4792065690
Philippe Toth
Director M&A & Investor Relations
Phone : +4732770511. Mobile : +4791610798
Kongsberg Automotive is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway and has 49 facilities in 20 countries. Kongsberg Automotive, with close to 9.000 employees, provides system solutions to vehicle makers around the world. The product portfolio includes gearshift systems, cables for a wide variety of applications, fuel lines, tubing and hoses, couplings, clutch actuation, stabilizing rods, seat heaters, seat ventilation, lumbar supports, head restrains, arm rests, steering columns, pedals, electronics and displays. Find more information at www.kongsbergautomotive.com.
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