Throughout a history that spans more than 70 years in Australia, McConnell Seats has forged a reputation as a leading bus and coach seat manufacturer.
With long-standing customers and a trusted range, it decided this year it was time to do things a little differently.
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Using the Show to launch its new next-gen seating offering, McConnell Australia general manager James Lowe told ABC that it was time for a change.
“We have found much success over the years with our Espace range and other products, but they have been in the market for around 20 years,” Lowe says.
“We wanted to create something entirely new and different, a luxury product that takes a lot of inspiration from some European styling, both automotive and bus and rail.
The newest model is suitable for comfort travel, luxury tour and charter operations, able to meet a variety of needs within the market.
With high quality, dual density moulded cushion and back foams with dacron overlay, the new seat-belted range provides an amazing user experience.
“The reception for the new range has been incredible,” Lowe says.
“We have received comments that are very positive on comfort, style and design.”
All of McConnell’s seats are designed and manufactured locally in Australia, exceeding safety requirements and constantly standing out in the market.
Despite wanting to show off the new, McConnell also had several of its classic products on display.
“We also displayed our Educator two and three and our standard route bus seats,” he says.
“The older ranges have always been popular with our customers and it’s nice to see people coming up to the stand and testing them out in-person.”
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