Seatback Panel Assembly

Our new seatback panel product replaces stamped steel panels, delivering the automotive industry’s first lightweight rear seatback panel composite solution. Leveraging our Stratas™ board polyurethane core composite technology, we were able to meet testing and safety requirements including shifting cargo, seatbelt load, and child seat anchorage testing.

Assembly Options

Carpet and other A-surface finish materials can be integrated onto the panel during production to reduce steps during factory assembly. 

Panel Options

Our laminated composite panel can be thermoformed and waterjet-cut into shape. 

Applications

• Seating systems

Advantages

• Lightweight—up to 60% system weight savings
• Up to 1 kg weight savings per vehicle 
• Reduced effort to lift seatback
• Flat and rigid surface
• Can meet OEM load requirements
• Requires minimal attachment modification to frame 
• Trunk trim integration 
• Edge finish capability 

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