Solutions for commercial and industrial vehicles

This range of seat answers the needs of truck drivers who spend several days in the cabins of their heavy goods vehicles and are looking for greater comfort to enable them to carry out long journeys in the best possible conditions. FORVIA designed its seat for heavy-duty vehicles as the ultimate combination of comfort and safety, while delivering unparalleled CO2 savings.

FORVIA’s seat for medium-duty vehicles has been developed to support the versatility of vehicles used in a wide range of sectors (from deliveries to construction and industrial uses). Designed as a lightweight, modular solution, it combines optimum advanced comfort and flexibility with sustainable materials to reduce the overall carbon footprint of medium-duty vehicles.

This seating package for commercial vehicles, comprising a driver’s seat and a passenger bench seat, is perfectly suited for short, repeated journeys made by one or more delivery drivers in the course of a single day. It also offers a reduced carbon footprint thanks to its innovative use of lightweight and recycled materials, reducing the vehicles’ overall CO2 footprint without compromising safety, quality or comfort.

Built on a rugged metal platform, it is designed for the demanding duty cycles of construction and agricultural machinery. With enhanced features including massage systems, heating, adjustable bolsters and lumbar support, it improves efficiency and productivity by providing operators with advanced ergonomic comfort.
Based upon a standard structure, manufacturers can choose which comfort and technology features operators need, then specify desired configurations, from a minimum-equipment base to fully featured premium seats – all without redesigning core architecture. Key technologies include an ergonomic swivel system with a secure, intuitive electronic locking mechanism that allows operators to adjust their position precisely to their needs, along with Vibe®, an advanced safety feature that warns operators of potential dangers or obstacles through in seat vibration alerts.

This modular seating platform is engineered for the intense duty cycles of construction and agricultural machinery, prioritizing operator wellbeing and durability. It seat has a robust metal structure and a modular architecture that separates the cushion and backrest into replaceable, upgradable modules. This modularization supports repairability and lifecycle extension while simplifying integration and allowing quick repair or upgrade without full seat replacement, reducing downtime and lifecycle costs.
Key features include highly robust, fixed seatbelt-in-seat technology, incorporated in the seat’s structure to perfectly adjust to the operator’s seating position, improving overall safety, alongside a range of wellbeing functions such as active lumbar support, massage options, adjustable cushion length, and thermal control – features that reduce fatigue, minimize back strain, and help operators stay alert during long periods of use.