Brose Sitech has acquired the Proseat Group. This integration represents the continued development of both companies and “strengthens their market position in the field of innovative seating systems and vehicle interior solutions” they said in a statement.
With the integration of Proseat – a manufacturer of foam and lightweight car seat components made of expanded polypropylene (EPP) – Brose Sitech is expanding its product portfolio to include foam components for seats, headrests and armrests. The group is now a full-range supplier of seat systems and interior solutions for the automotive industry.
In the future, all Proseat products will be offered as part of Brose Sitech’s complete seat range or as separate projects for customers. The Proseat Group, acquired from the Japanese chemical company Sekisui Kasei, will initially operate as a separate subsidiary and will be gradually integrated into the Brose Sitech Group’s structures.
“The completion of the acquisition of Proseat represents another significant milestone for our group of companies. The vertical integration of seat foam development and production strengthens our competitiveness, increases added value within the international organization, and enables us to offer our customers an even broader and more innovative portfolio of products and solutions,” said Thomas Spangler, CEO of the Brose Sitech Group.
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