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AGREEMENT TARGETS REDUCING DRIVER INJURIES
GRAND HAVEN, Michigan, August 26, 2005 - National Seating, a division of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGI) and Atlas Ergonomics, LLC (Grand Haven, MI), announced a relationship today to combat driver injuries within the transportation industry. National Seating will promote Atlas' innovative and proven technology to North American fleets, while Atlas will assist with National's product development efforts.
"The Atlas technology is an innovative approach to solve a problem the industry has struggled with forever," said Ray Miller, National Seating Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our goal is to help our customers avoid the costs associated with driver pain and discomfort. Discomfort is not only a strong indicator of a pending injury, but has been shown to significantly impact driver fatigue and job satisfaction. Each issue is important to our customers and the industry on whole."
"Atlas has extensive ergonomic experience with the seated worker," said Logan Mullinix, CVG Vice President of Product Development. "In addition, they have the largest known database on the location of driver discomfort and its contributing factors. By combining our product design leadership with Atlas' ergonomic knowledge, we can improve our efforts to develop products that reduce risk and improve driver comfort."
"We have seen outstanding results through the use of National's products." Jim Landsman, Atlas President went on to say, "National is the clear leader in the heavy truck seating, and by working together we can reach more drivers and provide clients better answers to issues they struggle with on a daily basis. Our goal is to provide the industry bottom line results."
National and Atlas will begin joint introduction of Atlas' technology later this summer. Joint product development efforts are already underway.
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. 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 and floor systems, mirrors, wiper systems, controls and switches specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicle cabs. CVG is headquartered in New Albany, OH with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC is a leading ergonomic service and technology provider, helping customers reduce the spiraling costs of work related injuries within industrial, office, and commercial driver environments. Atlas guides clients to financially evaluate and define the appropriate strategy, and offers services that are uniquely simple, measurable, and cost effective. Atlas Ergonomics provides turnkey support through a nationwide network of providers or can assist corporate resources with the necessary training and technology. Atlas Ergonomics is located in Grand Haven, Michigan, and additional information can be found at www.atlasergo.com.