The Insight, a chair launched in 2007 by Grand Rapids based American Seating Co., was installed in the 21 new SkyTrain cars added by Vancouver transit officials in preparation for the thousands of visitors and athletes arriving for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Read article here.
American Seating was recently recognized as a Green Initiative Champion by Corp! Magazine. The magazine solicited nominations for Michigan based businesses to recognize those who are making changes in their operations that will reduce their affects on the enviroment by becoming more sustainable.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI. (January 5, 2010) – American Seating, a leader in innovative seating solutions for more than 120 years, today announced a new cutting-edge interactive online customer support tool: the Spec Builder.
American Seating participates on a seating focused article from industry experts on seating solutions for stadiums & arenas that are primarily focused on flexibility and premium upgrades.
MVTA won the American Seating Ticket to Ride $10,000 award at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Exposition in October 2008.
American Seating developed its sponsorship of a $10,000 Free-Ride promotion to celebrate public transportation and to strengthen and support the industry.
The economic stimulus package is working for one West Michigan company. Orders are climbing at American Seating and in the future the company might be adding jobs.
American Seating and SafeGuard are pleased to announce the release of Premier® - offering safety for your entire family of passengers, from large adults to small infants. It is the only motorcoach seat available combining lap-shoulder belts with full compartmentalization.
During these times of economic hardship, and government doubt, many manufacturing companies in the public transportation industry will benefit from the federal stimulus package. American Seating is one company that is positively affected by this plan. Watch now on ABC!
American Seating Company demos their interior configurator, a new, free and interactive tool in which users can specify colors and actual fabrics for seating components, and, with a few mouse clicks, see how these choices will look in a photo-realistic city bus interior. APTA Expo attendees can “go configure” at American Seating’s Booth 918. The tool is planned to officially launch via the American Seating Web site later this fall.
SAN DIEGO - Oct. 5, 2008 - American Seating Company showcases a new mobility aid securement system at the 2008 APTA Expo that provides easier, quicker and safer securement while reducing physical demands on the driver. Passengers using most mobility aids can be secured in less than half the time of manual systems currently on the market.
