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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2025

GILLIG, NFI Group Form 50/50 JV to Acquire American Seating Assets

The joint acquisition by the two U.S. heavy-duty transit bus manufacturers secures a critical component of the transit industry’s supply chain, positioning American Seating for operational performance recovery and long-term stability to the benefit of all customers, according to a joint press release.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Biz Briefs: American Seating New HQ, Optibus Partnership, and More

Get the latest from American Seating, Optibus, CarMedialab, and GOGO Charters.

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NewsJuly 13, 2020

American Seating’s Clark Shifts to Chairman Role, Bush to Assume CEO Role

As chairman, Clark will continue to lead American Seating’s board of directors; as president and CEO, Bush will serve on the board, lead the company’s development of short- and long-term strategies, and manage the company’s overall resources and operations.

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NewsJune 23, 2020

American Seating to begin Applying Antimicrobial Coating to Products

Aegis bonds to the surface and creates an environment that prevents organisms from attaching and thriving on treated surfaces.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2020

American Seating making medical-grade masks in response to COVID-19

The company plans to make the masks until the pandemic need diminishes.

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ArticlesJanuary 10, 2019

Product Roundup: Seating

A look at some of the latest seating products on the market, featuring American Seating, Freedman Seating Co., HSM Solutions, and USSC Group.

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ArticlesJanuary 4, 2018

Seating Manufacturers Design for Efficiency, Hygiene

Cleanliness, weight reduction, and technology drive recent innovations in the transit and motorcoach seating industry.

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ArticlesApril 13, 2017

Passenger Seating Options Maximize Safety and Convenience

A ruling by NHTSA now requires three-point seatbelts on certain vehicle classifications, while less traditional transit layouts more easily accommodate passenger’s needs and power outlets allow them to charge their devices while en-route.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2016

American Seating to open N.Y. facility

The facility is expected to open in December and be fully operational in the first quarter of 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2016

American Seating unveils transit seats with USB power outlets

The 4.2-amp total output, dual-outlet, USB-device charger is featured on the company's Vision seat. The easily accessible charger features a LED power-on indicator and an optional protective cover.

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