Product Updates — GO-ES Foldaway Cover, Docket 90 Vinyl and Level Changes

November 15, 2022 Product Update – GO-ES Foldaway Cover We are informing all customers of a modification to the GO-ES SpaceSaver Foldaway seat cover. Effective December 1, 2022, carpet will no longer be used on the back portion of the cover. Instead, the back will match the rest of the cover using the same upholstery. […]

Technical Bulletin 20002: UV Light Disinfection

FSC does not recommend the use of direct UV light to disinfect or sterilize our products in transit vehicles, private buses, shuttles, vans, ships, trains, or other vehicles as it may cause damage to the materials used.

Product Update – Freedman GO-ES Foldaway with New SpaceSaver Design

Our design team has modified the popular GO-ES Foldaway to be even more attractive and space conscious. The GO-ES SpaceSaver Foldaway is designed to sit closer to the wall, adding aisle space when the seat is both deployed and stowed. See chart below. Dimension SpaceSaver Advantage Stowed aisle space ADA Clear Floor + 1 3/8” […]

Product Update – Freedman Shield Sport Seat Discontinued, Introducing New Sport 2.0

Effective immediately, we have discontinued the Freedman Shield Sport driver seat. In addition, the Relaxor Massager/Heater will no longer be available. Orders for existing contracts and programs will be accepted through 9/30/20. Replacing the Shield Sport is the new Freedman Sport 2.0 driver seat! The Sport 2.0 is designed, tested and built to comply with […]

Product Updates – New EconoFlip Seat, Shield Driver Cover Upgrade and Discounted Upholstery

Please be advised of the following updates to our seating and upholstery offerings. New EconoFlip Seat Introducing the upgraded design to our HandiFlip, the new EconoFlip Seat has been re-engineered with safety and style in mind. Now available with optional USR (Under Seat Retractor) seat belts the EconoFlip comes standard with a Feather Weight Low-Back […]

Product Update – Discontinued Armrest, Overstock Upholstery Specials

Please be advised of the following updates to our accessory and upholstery offerings. Yellow US Armrests Due to low demand, effective immediately, Freedman Seating will no longer stock yellow US armrests. Black US armrests will continue to be offered as a stock option. Yellow Arm Part Numbers: LH 54150645 RH 54150644 Yellow armrests may be ordered […]

Product Update – French/English Priority Seating Vinyl

Freedman Seating is proud to now offer a French/English version of our Priority Seating vinyl by Morbern. An English/Spanish version has been popular throughout the US transit industry. Priority vinyl gives elderly riders, people who utilize mobility devices and others needing additional consideration a clearly marked place to sit. Historically, agencies and private operators struggled […]

Upholstery Update – Discontinued and New Materials

Please be advised of the following updates to our in-stock upholstery offerings. We are informing all customers of a change in availability of Camira and CMI fabrics within Freedman’s in-stock upholstery program. Freedman Seating has learned that effective immediately, Camira will replace their Polyester Defender collection with a new Polyester line. CMI will replace two […]

Upholstery Update – Discontinued, Replaced and New Materials

We are informing all customers of a change in availability of LaFrance fabrics within Freedman’s in-stock upholstery program. Freedman Seating has learned that effective immediately, LaFrance Industries will no longer supply upholstery to transportation markets. Although LaFrance fabrics are being discontinued, we are working closely with other reputable vendors to produce similar designs that best […]

CMI Builds New Factory in North Carolina

CMI Enterprises to Build New Vinyl Plant in North Carolina – Bringing Vinyl Manufacturing Back to the US The new facility will cut vinyl production time in half, while creating new jobs for American workers and supporting the revival of US Manufacturing in automotive & related sectors. FOREST CITY, N.C., January 16, 2017 — CMI […]

Upholstery Updates

Please be advised of the following updates to our in-stock upholstery offerings.   After much consideration and feedback from our customers, we are pleased to announce a refreshed line of Levels 4 and 6 Repel fabrics! The new Repel line is available beginning October 17, 2016 and will fully replace previous patterns by January 1, […]

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