Haartz Supplies First Striped Convertible Topping for Chevrolet on the 60th Anniversary Corvette

Haartz has topped the iconic convertible since the first model rolled off the assembly line

Acton, Mass. Feb. 22, 2012; The Haartz Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of soft top convertible material, announced today it is supplying the convertible topping for the 2013 60th Anniversary Corvette. This is the first striped convertible topping offered by Chevrolet, and it is featured on two models - the Corvette Convertible and the Corvette 427 Convertible.

The anniversary package for the Corvette convertible features an Arctic White exterior with a blue top. The graphics package includes full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe woven into the convertible top fabric. They extend over the roof, allowing the racing stripes to be carried throughout the length of the car. The two models will both be fitted with Haartz’s Twillfast� MC, acoustically tuned five layer convertible topping material which provides superior noise reduction properties.

“We take pride in the longstanding relationship we have built with Chevrolet, and GM in general, and continue to present evolutionary materials for their design and consideration,” said Doug Haartz, International Sales Manager for Haartz. “We consider our work with Chevrolet on the Corvette to be leading edge, always trying to increase the performance level Chevrolet offers with every convertible.“

Haartz convertible toppings are engineered to dispel the misconceptions of soft top convertibles. Combining the latest in textile and plastics technology, Haartz materials offer benefits on par with both coupes and retractable hard tops including all-season driving and superior acoustical and NVH performance, as well as optimized trunk space when the top is down.

A full-range of customizable laminates allows Haartz to meet the strictest OEM specifications and design targets with lower-cost engineering and manufacturing compared to retractable hardtop designs. Haartz laminates give the automaker the ability to maintain the distinctive appearance of open-air vehicles, top up or down.

About The Haartz Corporation

The Haartz Corporation (Haartz) is the leading manufacturer of convertible topping for automakers across the globe. In addition to convertible and sport-utility topping, Haartz supplies automotive exterior trim including laminates for truck tonneau covers, tire- and nose-covers, and the recently introduced DefenZall™ paint protection film. Haartz also offers a full portfolio of automotive interior trim including moldable coverstocks for door panels, instrument panels and console lids, along with a line of artificial leather for seating, door panel and shift-boot applications.

Haartz has been a trusted automotive supplier since 1907, and continues to be privately owned and operated by the Haartz family. The company’s headquarters in Acton, Mass., is also home to its North American manufacturing operations. Along with European manufacturing in Mannheim, Germany, Haartz maintains a global presence with sales offices in Detroit, Munich, Tokyo, Delhi and Beijing, employing 400 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.haartz.com.