that began paying immediate dividends for both companies and the school bus industry. And students across America have been sitting pretty ever since. The result is a seat back for students that
meets or exceeds all industry and federal standards for safety, comfort and durability — all premium elements in an industry des- perate to transport children economically without sacrificing safety. Murphy said Triad’s product development
is geared to contribute to the yellow bus’ reputation as the safest form of transporta- tion to school for children. “Triad’s research and development process
for the school bus seat backs is designed to ex- ceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and regulations,” Murphy said. “We also work with manufacturers of bus safety seats to en- sure federal regulations are met or exceeded.” This ethic has impressed Triad’s customers. Tony Domabyl, general manager for SynTec Seating So-
lutions, said Triad is a trusted business partner. “For more than 12 years, Triad has been sup-
plying SynTec Seating with the highest quality school bus foam in the industry,” he said. “Our company’s production schedules are tightly linked, providing us with just-in-time reliable deliveries enabling us to minimize our inven- tory. They have been receptive and quick to respond to design changes and sample re- quests. We view them as a trusted business partner and value their input and expertise.” Another plus from the acquisition is the lack
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of an environmental footprint from the man- ufacturing process. That's because Hickory Springs supplies Triad with reclaimed material in keeping with the company’s strong sustain- ability policy. “We take the polyurethane foam trim and grind it up and mold it into a usable product,” Murphy said. “It is a reclaimed prod- uct that has a higher density than the normal regular polyurethane.”
❝ In these economic
times...school dis- tricts are using their
buses longer. ❞ — Don Simpson, Hickory Springs
Simpson said the reclaimed material comes
from Hickory Springs’ facilities and its custom- ers in the furniture and bedding industry. “This is post-industrial material, not post-
consumer, and that’s important,” Simpson said. “We’re taking things that would nor- mally go to landfills, and we’re making it into a seat. We have a green manufacturing and sustainability program in place throughout the company. We’re working on projects to see how we can reduce our use of utilities, and we’re doing all those things to not only control our cost but also to have a favorable footprint on the environment.” Simpson and Murphy are enthusiastic about
the future of Hickory Springs, Triad and the overall school bus industry. Simpson hinted that the acquisition has put both companies in the position to help student transporters at a time when they need it most. “In these economic times, school districts
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are using their buses longer,” Simpson said. “They need high-quality products that last longer. Our product has never failed in the marketplace. Our objective is to continue pro- ducing high-quality products that will last as long as the buses.”
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