GRAMMER Aktiengesellschaft
Grammer to supply innovative seating solutions for new high-speed trains from Alstom
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Grammer to supply innovative seating solutions for new high-speed trains from Alstom – Platform agreement for passenger seats for up to 200 new Alstom Avelia Horizon trains signed – Innovative seating system to be developed for SNCF’s next generation TGV – Seating design features improved comfort, weight and life cycle costs
“The seat system for the new TGV is a completely new development that sets standards in terms of comfort, ergonomics, weight savings and life cycle costs. We are delighted that we have been able to convince Alstom as the manufacturer and the French state railway authority SNCF as the operator of the benefits of our innovative, forward-looking concept,” explains Timo Bauer, Vice President Rail & Bus at Grammer. “This contract award confirms our strong position and reputation as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of seating systems for rail transport. We already supply customers around the world with seating solutions for long-distance and urban transport and will grow further in this attractive market segment,” adds Thorsten Seehars, CEO of Grammer AG. Up to 200 Alstom Avelia Horizon trains to be fitted with Grammer seats “We have gained in Grammer one of the most experienced providers of rail transport seating solutions as a partner for our premium high-speed train. The decisive factors were not only the high quality of its products and the innovative solutions for comfort and ergonomics, but also flexibility and modularity, which helps us to achieve our targets” says Christophe Gourlay, Chief Purchasing Officer at Alstom. About Grammer AG Contact: GRAMMER AG Boris Mutius Phone: 0049 9621 66 2200 investor-relations@grammer.com
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Language: | English |
Company: | Grammer AG |
Georg-Grammer-Str. 2 | |
92224 Amberg | |
Germany | |
Phone: | +49 (0)9621 66-0 |
Fax: | +49 (0)9621 66-1000 |
E-mail: | investor-relations@grammer.com |
Internet: | www.grammer.com |
ISIN: | DE0005895403, DE0005895403 |
WKN: | 589540, 589540 |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Munich; Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
EQS News ID: | 962359 |
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