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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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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2010

IMMI wins engineering award for Premier seat

The company will receive the 2009 SAE International Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineering. The award recognizes IMMI's work in increasing safety on motorcoaches and school buses with the development of the Premier seat, which incorporates SafeGuard SmartFrame technology to protect both belted and unbelted occupants.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2010

Thomas Built offers heated driver’s seat

The new feature is an option on the manufacturer’s Type C and D buses. A built-in thermostat lets drivers choose their ideal level of warmth, and two carbon fiber heating strips evenly distribute the heat.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 9, 2010

NAPT Technology Showcase

Here’s a look at the latest in pupil transportation products that were on view at the NAPT trade show in Louisville, Ky. New technologies included high-intensity LED warning lights and a browser-based fleet maintenance system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

Anti-vandalism methods save $70 per window, deter damage to seats

Whittier school bus operation has implemented programs to deter vandalism to bus windows and seats....

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2009

M2K seat recognized in automotive awards program

The annual Automotive News PACE Awards, presented here last week, shone a spotlight in the school bus industry as part of its quest to honor “superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance among automotive suppliers.”

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2009

Joint venture targets ‘advanced design’ school bus seating

M2K Seating Systems LLC and TK Holdings Inc. have jointly acquired all assets of SynTec Inc. in High Point, N.C.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2008

Joint school bus seating venture launched

Three Michigan-based companies have initiated a joint venture to produce seating for school buses. M2K Seating Systems LLC, Tachi-S Engineering US...

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