Grammer to Supply Innovative Seating Solutions for New High-Speed Trains from Alstom
January 28, 2020 at 08:43 am EST
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Grammer AG has signed a broad-based contract for the delivery of passenger seats for the next generation of French high-speed trains being assembled by train manufacturer Alstom. In this context, Grammer AG will be fitting the new French Avelia Horizon TGV high-speed trains with passenger seats in both, the first and second class. Grammer has been active in the rail sector for over 30 years and is currently one of the world's leading manufacturers of seating systems for rail transportation. Under the platform agreement, Grammer will initially be supplying seats for 50 trains assembled by the French rolling stock producer. The platform agreement also includes an option for fitting up to 150 additional trains with passenger seats manufactured by Grammer. Based on Alstom's Avelia platform, the new high-speed trains are intended to make SNCF's trains the world's most modern high-speed fleet. Grammer has developed an innovative seating system for this series from the ground up. Known as the LL3000, the system sets new standards in design, ergonomics, comfort and safety while reducing weight and improving life cycle costs.
GRAMMER AG is a Germany-based company that is active in the automobiles and auto parts sector. The Company develops and manufactures components and systems for automobile interiors, as well as driver and passenger seats. It is organized into two business segments: Automotive and Seating Systems. The Automotive segment supplies headrests, armrests, and center consoles, and the Seating Systems segment provides driver seats for trucks and off-road vehicles, including tractors and agricultural machinery, construction machinery and fork-lifts, as well as driver and passenger seating solutions for trains, coaches and inter-urban buses. The Company operates approximately 40 product and distribution sites in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Africa.