CATHAY PACIFIC CHOOSE NEW HIGH-COMFORT FOAM & STYLE-COVER SYSTEM FROM MGR FOAMTEX

“We have selected this foam for our new First Class Suite and Business Class based on its scientific approach for development. This was confirmed by our own ergonomics study and positive passenger feedback since the new product launch."

MGR Foamtex's scientific approach to the health and comfort of seating has led to the installation of their Multi-Postural Seating (MPS) systems in both of Cathay Pacific's new premium class cabins.

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Mid-Life Refresh (BA Case Study)

When British Airways decided to upgrade its Club World seat, MGR Foamtex was selected as a team member to work with the airline, design house and OEM to deliver a unique mid-life refresh.

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MGR FoamTex Awarded EASA 21J DOA Approval

MGR Foamex, the World's leader in aircraft seating innovative upholstery system is pleased to announce that its subsidiary MaGeRik Ltd. (the design arm of MGR) has been awarded EASA Design Organisation Approval (Part 21 sub part J). This is believed to be the first aircraft upholstery systems specialist to receive this demanding approval and one of only a handful of independent interiors specialists anywhere in Europe to hold an EASA DOA.

The significance of this approval means that the MGR Foamtex can now offer a 'one-stop-shop' capability in aircraft seat upholstery; seat and cabin trim parts and many other cabin interiors products. For the customer this means simplicity in business association. (You can now leave everything to us without the worries of approval)

Managing Director Jon Rose said "We see this as a significant advantage, enabling us to reduce both lead-time and associated non-recurring costs for our customers"

Head of design Andrew Barber said, "Its taken many hundreds of hours to develop and document our existing procedures to meet 21J DOA and raise the breadth and depth of our technical capabilities compared with the old BCAR system"

Concorde – one last flight of fancy

A seat on Concorde was the exclusive preserve of the wealthy, the famous and the powerful on both sides of the Atlantic. The aircraft themselves are now grounded forever and reside in museums around the world - but there is one last opportunity to own a part of Concorde history.

Supersonic Executive Seating

There are 500 of the actual Concorde seats that were used on British Airways Concordes during the golden years of its operation and which were removed and stored two years before the aircraft were finally withdrawn from service. These have now been rescued and are being offered for sale not merely as memorabilia but as practical seats to use in the office, boardroom or study. With only these last 500 seats available the intention is to appeal to individuals and organisations who want the exclusivity and prestige of owning and sitting in the world’s fastest ‘civilian’ seat, including of course those who flew Concorde and would like the ultimate souvenir.

The British company which acquired these seats and is individually restoring them is MGR Foamtex of Thame, Oxfordshire. They are one of the aircraft industry’s leading manufacturers of passenger seating upholstery systems. Jon Rose, Managing Director of MGR Foamtex, said, “British Airways had placed these seats in store at European Skybus, Europe's largest stockist of reconditioned passenger seats, and when I uncovered one and sat in it my first thought was: I’d like to have this in my boardroom.”

An exclusive limited edition

The distinctive grey leather and upholstery are being restored to their original condition and a full-function swivel base with height and recline adjustments is being added. A discreet plaque identifies each seat as a Concorde original and one of the exclusive, limited edition of only 500.

Jon Rose said, “We believe that this will be the last real chance for anyone to own a Concorde seat. All the others that we know of are on aircraft in museums or there are odd ones and twos in the hands of collectors. Our aim is to make these remaining pieces of aviation history – which are beautiful in their own right – into something which people will be able to use as well as take pleasure in owning.”

How will these seats be sold?

A seat on the final flight of Concorde was auctioned live on US television for $60,300. The price of a ‘normal’ return ticket across the Atlantic on Concorde was in excess of $10,000.

The price of these last seats will be: £5,000 + vat (£5,875) in the UK, $10,000 in the USA and 7500 euros in Europe, including delivery.

Of all the 100 seats on each Concorde, seat 1A in the front row was considered the most exclusive and, by many, the most desirable of all. Among the many famous Concorde passengers who travelled in seat 1A over the years were the Queen, the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. There are five 1A seats among the 500 available and they will be offered for £10,000 + vat (£11,750) in the UK or $20,000 in the USA and 15000 euros in Europe, including delivery.

There will not be an auction and orders will be accepted strictly in order of application, either through the website www.concordeseats.com or by telephoning MGR Foamtex Concorde Sales Team on +44 (0)1844 260444

For further information, please contact MGR Foamtex Ltd, Tel: +44 1844 260444, email: concordeseats@mgrfoamtex.co.uk

PEGS

Simple but ingenious, PEGS (Positive Ergonomic Guide System) is a series of coloured plastic pegs fixed to the underside of the seat bottom cushion, offering four distinct advances over regular Velcro retained cushion systems:

The system locates the cushion into its optimum comfort and space setting. Regular, Velcro-retained cushions can be up to two inches out of position, thus impairing both comfort and space envelopes. No additional pressure is applied to the lower thigh/upper calf area due to incorrectly fitted cushions, therefore helping to avoid potential health problems. PEGS correctly positions bottom cushions to maintain agreed emergency evacuation (egress) space, radically enhancing safety. Fitting and refitting is greatly eased by colour-coded pegs and receptacles, with each colour having its own unique peg configuration, slashing installation times.

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For further information, please contact MGR Foamtex Ltd, Tel: +44 1844 260444, email: sales@mgrfoamtex.co.uk