Commercial Vehicle Group Reaches Agreement With International Truck and Engine
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Dec. 5, 2005 -- Commercial Vehicle Group announced today that its National Seating Division will sign a three-year supply agreement to continue as the standard truck and bus air suspension seat provider for International Truck and Engine Corporation. National Seating currently provides seats for the International(R) medium and heavy duty truck lines and IC bus lines out of their 245,000-square-foot National Seating plant in Vonore, Tenn.
"We are pleased to have reached an agreement with International Truck and Engine that not only secures our position as a primary seat provider, but also opens the door to new and exciting opportunities for the family of CVG companies. This agreement will continue to strengthen our relationship as a strategic business partner with a recognized leader in the heavy truck and school bus industry," said Mervin Dunn, CVG president and CEO.
"National Seating is a strategic supplier for our air suspension seating requirements, and we are pleased that our companies have agreed to continue this important business relationship with the future signature of this three- year agreement. International greatly appreciates National Seating's efforts in support of our seating programs and we look forward to continue identifying ways that will mutually benefit our companies," said Armando Medina, International's purchasing supply manager.
"National Seating is able to retain business with every major original equipment manufacturer due to our comprehensive research and development efforts. We seek to uncover the true ergonomic needs of the driver and are constantly on the look out for new technologies and innovation that increase customer satisfaction," said Logan Mullinix, CVG vice president of research and development.
About Commercial Vehicle Group
Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of interior systems, vision safety solutions and other cab-related products for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty (Class 8) truck market, the construction market and other specialized transportation markets. CVG products include suspension seat systems, interior trim systems such as instrument and door panels, cab structures and assemblies, headliners, cabinetry, molded products and floor systems, mirrors, wiper systems, controls and switches and wire harnesses specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicle cabs. CVG is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Information about CVG and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.
About International Truck and Engine Corporation
International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation . The company produces International(R) brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC brand school buses and is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. A wholly owned subsidiary offers financing services. Additional information is available at http://www.internationaldelivers.com/