DGAP-News: Grammer AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Grammer launching the innovative generation of retrofit truck seats at Truck Grand Prix 2018 27.06.2018 / 14:40 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grammer launching the innovative generation of retrofit truck seats at Truck Grand Prix 2018 - New Grammer Roadtiger driver seats featuring top ergonomic seating comfort and high-quality materials - The new seats can be retrofitted to leading European truck models - Europe-wide launch planned for fall 2018 Amberg, June 27, 2018 - Grammer is launching a new-generation retrofit truck seat under the name "Roadtiger". As one of the leading international suppliers of components for passenger vehicle interiors and seats for commercial vehicles, the company will be unveiling the innovative seating systems for the first time at this year's Truck Grand Prix 2018, which is taking place at Nürburgring from June 29 to July 1, 2018. Grammer is also a new title partner for the FIA European Truck Racing Championship 2018, which is being held in eight stages in several European countries. As of this year, one of the championship racing series will bear the name "Grammer Truck Cup". New-generation Roadtiger seats setting new standards Grammer's new-generation Roadtiger seats set new standards in their segment in terms of driver-seat comfort and ergonomics and can be retrofitted to the cabins of leading European truck OEMs. Interior specialist Grammer attaches prime importance to design the selection of materials and ergonomics: the Roadtiger driver seats will be available in three versions - Standard, Comfort and Luxury. Only materials of the highest quality are used. Thus, the Luxury version features leather of a quality found in the automotive luxury class. The Europe-wide launch of the Roadtiger seating systems is planned for fall 2018. "Truck drivers are exposed to heavy strain while they are on the job, causing health risks to the spine in particular. Our aim is to offer seats that heighten the driver's comfort and concentration and reduce the risk of fatigue. This is precisely what our new-generation Roadtiger seats offer, namely ergonomic seating comfort and a series of further features to address the truck driver's individual needs. These include, for example, the enhanced suspension system and optimized seat climate control," says Ralf Hoppe, press officer at Grammer AG. Company profile Located in Amberg, Germany, Grammer AG specializes in the development and production of components and systems for automotive interiors as well as suspension driver and passenger seats for onroad and offroad vehicles. In the Automotive Division, we supply headrests, armrests, center console systems and high-quality interior components and operating systems to premium automakers and automotive system suppliers. The Commercial Vehicle Division comprises seats for the truck and offroad seat segments (tractors, construction machinery, forklifts) as well as train and bus seats. With 13,000 employees, Grammer operates in 19 countries around the world. Grammer shares are listed in the SDAX and traded on the Frankfurt and Munich stock exchanges via the electronic trading system Xetra. Contact: GRAMMER AG Ralf Hoppe Phone: 0049 9621 66 2200 [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27.06.2018 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Grammer AG Georg-Grammer-Str. 2 92224 Amberg Germany Phone: +49 (0)9621 66-0 Fax: +49 (0)9621 66-1000 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.grammer.com ISIN: DE0005895403, DE0005895403 WKN: 589540, 589540 Indices: SDAX Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Munich; Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange End of News DGAP News Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 699397 27.06.2018