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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2011

Bill would change school bus seat requirement for N.Y. districts

The School Bus Mandate Relief Act would allow boards of education for school districts to reduce the number of seats provided for student transportation if there is a documented history for three years showing that eligible pupils are not using the buses provided by the districts. The legislation was passed by the state Senate last week.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2011

IMMI bus seating line to be available for Thomas Built units

The company's SafeGuard XChange product line will soon be available to order on the manufacturer's buses. SafeGuard XChange allows school bus operations to buy standard seating now and then exchange seating modules to add or configure belts at a later date.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2011

With new bus seating line, belts can be added later

The SafeGuard XChange line from IMMI will let school bus operations buy standard seats initially and then exchange seating modules to add or configure belts in the future.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

NAPT Technology Showcase

Here’s a look at some of the latest pupil transportation products that were on view at the NAPT trade show in Portland, Ore. New offerings included a student safety seat, a three-point latch vest and a wheelchair securement module.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2010

C.E. White names operations manager for Georgia warehouse

John Purvis has more than 30 years of plant and operations experience, having worked at such manufacturers as Blue Bird Corp. and North American Bus Industries. He will oversee the Fort Valley facility and its operations, as well as implement quality programs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2010

New CEO named at Foam Rubber Products

Norman Smith is the new CEO of the company, which provides foam for school bus seating. Frank Nold is named chairman emeritus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2010

IMMI unveils Premier activity seat

The SafeGuard Premier activity seat features both lap-shoulder belts and compartmentalization protection for unbelted passengers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

IMMI names facility manager for new plant

In this position, Steve Bragg will be responsible for all plant operations. Bragg has worked at the company for 11 years and previously held positions in plant maintenance and operations.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

C.E. White Co. to open Fort Valley facility

The school bus seat supplier's new 24,000-sq.-ft. satellite assembly plant will be geared toward servicing just-in-time deliveries and on-site support to the Blue Bird Body Co.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

BESI founder passes away

After working for a Wayne distributor doing warranty work and supplying parts to school bus operations, Bill Moore started his own company, Bus Equipment Sales, in his garage in 1975. He responded to a need for quality school bus upholstery.

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