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CTEK to help motorists love their battery this Charge Your Car Day

VIKMANSHYTTAN, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CTEK Sweden AB, a leading global brand in battery management solutions, today urges motorists to give love to the humble battery this ‘Charge Your Car Day’. Since the COVID-19 pandemic was first announced, roads around the world have experienced ever-changing traffic conditions, and fluctuating driving habits are bringing car battery health to the fore.

 

 

As many people around the world have been home-bound under COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, various cities have experienced surges in flat car battery cases. This is because car batteries become far more likely to fall flat the less frequently the car is driven or charged.

Conversely, for those locations where self-isolation restrictions have been eased, and consumers are more regularly leaving home, many are choosing to travel in their private vehicles, as opposed to public transport, due to personal safety concerns. Those taking regular short road journeys, particularly in urban areas, are at heightened risk of experiencing a flat battery, because these trips can often involve frequent stopping and starting of the engine, putting immense pressure on the vehicle battery and requiring it to work harder.

To help educate motorists on the important role the car battery plays and simple steps for ensuring it won’t let you down, CTEK is today celebrating ‘Charge Your Car Day’, a global celebration every 5 October of the humble-but-hardworking car battery. Whether your vehicle is fuel-powered, hybrid or electric, the battery is the beating heart of your car, and as such requires love to keep it working to the best of its ability.

Jon Lind, CEO, CTEK, said: «The humble car battery has been working hard for us for the past 100 years. Back then, all a car battery had to do was start the car. Today, the battery not only gets a car moving, but also powers all of the technology within your vehicle – from keyless entry, alarms and immobilisers, onboard computers and the air conditioning. And that’s just fuel-powered vehicles! When it comes to electric vehicles, the car battery is critical for every facet of the vehicle functioning.

«It’s easy to forget how much hard work your car battery has to do, so ‘Charge Your Car Day’ is a terrific opportunity to remind us all that we’ve got to look after it. Making sure your battery is charged and giving it a bit of additional TLC can extend its life, saving motorists time and money,» continued Lind.

Caring for your battery is simple and can be easily integrated into your regular routine. To help us make sure our batteries are always in peak condition, CTEK has developed some top tips for car owners amid current driving trends around the world:

1. Money saver: Battery failure is often reported as the number one cause for breakdowns around the world, and with a growing amount of sensitive electronic equipment added to today’s modern cars, this issue is on the rise. Utilising battery chargers can help you save time, battery costs, towing costs, repair costs, and the environment through regular battery maintenance.
2. Regular charging: At least once a month while your car is parked in the garage, reach for your battery charger, connect it up and leave it do its work quickly, safely and efficiently. If you have an electric vehicle, it’s recommended you follow the ABC rule – Always Be Charging.
3. TLC: Caring for your battery after it’s charged is just as important as charging it in the first place. Today’s modern chargers will almost certainly have built-in maintenance and troubleshoot programs – most of them automatic – that will make sure your car battery has a healthy heart.
4. Temperature aware: Battery performance can be reduced by as much as 35 per cent when temperatures hit freezing, and by as much as half when the temperatures go even lower. Conversely, heat is also the number one killer of car batteries. Motorists should be extra cautious in extreme temperatures, being sensitive to any vehicle changes such as the way your car starts, or the operation of the electrical system in general. Any changes can indicate a weak battery or problems in the electrical system.

Lind added: «A battery performs best when it’s in peak condition, and proper charging extends battery life significantly. Regular charging is a simple, quick process for car owners, and by reducing your possibility of breakdowns due to battery failure, you’re saving money.»

For further information on ‘Charge Your Car Day’ and advice for motorists, please visit www.chargeyourcarday.com  

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Brose North America U.S. headquarters, New Boston plant and Jefferson plant are named three of Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to work for in 2020. This award celebrates companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach. The three Brose locations were selected by an independent research firm that evaluates each company in various categories, including compensation and benefits; employee engagement and retention; recruitment, diversity and inclusion; work-life balance and community initiatives.

«Our people are our greatest asset at Brose and I am consistently impressed by the diverse and capable individuals who innovate products and processes to lead our organization to success,» said Wilm Uhlenbecker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Brose North America. «At Brose, every employee is treated as family and this award, in recognition of a culture that has been carefully cultivated and protected, is rewarding. However, we realize, like many others right now, that there is more that can be done. We are energized by this honor as we look toward our future and take active steps to continue to nurture a safe, inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees.»

In 2018 and 2019, the three same Brose locations earned a Top Workplaces award from The Detroit Free Press.

In addition to hosting more than 300 training programs annually, a number of new programs have been implemented across Brose’s Michigan locations to support the company’s focus on career development and talent retention. Recently, the Brose Skills Matrix launched, an online training system that identifies skills gaps in real-time on a regional level.

«Developing effective and inclusive employee training is critical to Brose’s success and the success of the communities in which Brose operates within,» said Lisa Basila, Vice President Human Resources Brose North America. «From the very top, there is a strong commitment to high quality programming to drive forward the workforce of tomorrow.»

About Best and Brightest
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program of MichBusiness (formally Michigan Business and Professional Association) that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets including Atlanta, Boston, Charlette, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for 2021. Visit www.thebestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.

About Brose
Brose is the world’s fourth-largest family-owned automotive supplier. The company develops and produces mechatronic systems for vehicle doors and seats as well as electric motors, drives and electronics, among others for steering, brakes, transmissions and engine cooling. More than 26,000 employees at 63 locations in 23 countries generate 6.3 billion euros in sales. Every other new vehicle worldwide is equipped with at least one Brose product.

About Brose North America
Brose has been a committed partner to the North American market since 1993. The mechatronics specialist now counts twelve locations across Canada, the United States and Mexico and employs approximately 6,000 people in the region. The entire range of Brose products is manufactured throughout the North American facilities, door modules and seat systems to drives and electronics.

 

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BILLINGS, Mont., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leisure travelers predicted in May that their first trip once COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted would be a camping trip, and the results of the fall special edition of Kampgrounds of America’s annual North American Camping Report suggest that those predictions exceeded travelers’ intended level of participation. The «Growth of Camping Amid COVID-19: A Fall 2020 Update» shows that 21% of leisure travelers took a camping trip this summer once restrictions were lifted. One-fourth of North American campers indicate that their first camping experience occurred since the start of the pandemic, and 42% say that they will still take planned camping trips during the remainder of this year.

The fall COVID-19 follow up to the North American Camping Report surveyed general leisure travelers September 4-9, 2020 to understand if behavior and sentiment toward camping had changed from initial reporting conducted in May 2020. Not only has camping activity increased, but camping is still considered the safest type of travel, according to more than half of leisure travelers (56%), which is a 10-percentage point increase from May results.

«While it’s great to see a strong rebound of camping and the effect that has on the broader outdoor hospitality industry, it’s this summer’s high level of interest among new campers and the re-engagement of past campers that really excites me,» said Toby O’Rourke, President and CEO of KOA. «Of the new campers that joined the fold in 2020, many have indicated they will continue camping in the future, which really drives home that camping and time spent in the outdoors can have such a positive impact on peoples lives, pandemic or not.»

When North Americans make the personal decision to resume their travels, 29% of leisure travelers –almost half (45%) of campers and even 15% of non-campers (leisure travelers who indicate they do not camp) – plan to replace a cancelled or postponed trip with camping. Prior to the pandemic, camping accounted for 11% of all leisure travel trips, while post-COVID-19, camping could account for 15% of planned trips through the remainder of 2020.

Additional key findings of the «Growth of Camping Amid COVID-19: A Fall 2020 Update» include:

Camping Activity This Summer

• Nearly half of all campers indicated either starting camping for the first time or restarting after having not camped in recent years. 
• Millennial travelers represent the highest interest in camping since the start of the pandemic; 19% of Millennial travelers went camping for the first time since the start of the pandemic representing the highest proportion of new campers.
• One-in-5 Canadian campers say that they have taken their first camping trip ever since the start of the pandemic, and another 1-in-5 say that they have started camping again after not having camped in recent years.
• Since the pandemic began, 46% of leisure travelers have indicated spending more time outdoors – 57% of campers and 36% of non-campers. 
• Prior to the pandemic, camping accounted for 11% of all leisure travelers’ trips; post-COVID-19, camping could account for 15% of these travelers’ planned trips through the remainder of 2020.

New, First-Time Campers 

• New and re-engaged campers represent a much younger demographic, primarily Millennials who comprise 40% of all campers and 55% of new campers who have indicated taking their first camping trip since the start of the pandemic.
• Camping continues to be a family activity with 82% of first-time campers – and 70% of campers who have restarted camping this year – indicating they have children in the household.
• Most new campers (53%) have indicated they are currently working from home.
• Those new campers this year are significantly more likely than non-campers to have taken more vacation days since the start of the pandemic – 53% of these new campers have taken more vacation days in comparison to previous years.

Camping Amid COVID-19 Concerns

• Across the board – campers and non-campers alike – rank camping as the safest type of travel. When asked to compare camping to other forms of travel, 56% of leisure travelers, 63% of campers, and 49% of prospective campers feel camping is a safer travel alternative.
• This summer, approximately 80% of campers have either planned trips close to home or took trips that were closer to home. 
• Private bathrooms while camping are important to 48% of all leisure travelers, including 42% of campers and 58% of prospective campers.
• More than half of general leisure travelers (60%) are willing to travel to less popular locations in order to avoid overcrowded areas. This sentiment is echoed by 68% of campers.
• Regarding the importance of getting kids outdoors, 49% leisure travelers, and 63% of campers, think it’s more important than ever for kids to get outdoors. Even those who do not self-identify as campers have increased this belief since the May survey (36% of non-campers, +12 percentage).

The Popularity of RVing

• More than half of all campers (51%) say that they are now more likely to purchase an RV, which has stayed consistent to interest levels seen this past May.
• Of these campers, Gen Xers (62%) are the most inclined to consider purchasing an RV.
• Among prospective RV campers, 34% would buy an RV to go on a camping trip while 32% would plan to rent one.
• Of these potential RV renters, 29% would do so from traditional rental company and 32% from a peer-to-peer service.
• The primary driver of an RV purchase is concern over cleanliness of accommodations at hotels or resorts.
• Further, interest in full-time RVing is highest among millennial campers (36%).

Remote Work and School Settings to Increase Camping Through 2020

• More than half of campers (56%) say that the ability to work from home during the pandemic is allowing them to camp more often (and work simultaneously) through the remainder of 2020.
• The impact of being able to «work at home» on potential camping trips is most pronounced among Gen Xer (45%) and Millennial (40%) campers.
• The closing of the Canadian border during the pandemic has shown to impact the travel plans among American travelers more than Canadians. Twenty-eight percent of American travelers indicate the closing of the border as having a great deal of impact to their travel plans this coming winter, compared to 23% of Canadians.
• About 28% of campers suggest that they are now more likely to be snowbirds, compared to 10% of prospective campers. Interestingly enough, it is Gen X campers and non-campers who are most likely to consider snow-birding.
• For campers who have not yet gone camping in 2020, but would like to, hearing from a «trusted expert» that it is safe to do so is the assurance most needed to camp (27%). An equal 16% of campers and prospective campers alike are waiting for the availability of a vaccine to feel comfortable camping.

Camping Forecast for 2021

• It is estimated that 18% of the new campers in 2020 will continue camping in the future.
• Of these new campers, 44% of both RV and tent new campers and 40% of new glampers indicated they are likely to continue camping into 2021.
• Once state or local government restrictions are lifted, the primary barrier for both campers and prospective campers to camping (or camping more often) is most closely tied to the restrictions due to COVID.
• For campers, work status (28%) and financial implications (26%) are also important considerations; close to half of mature campers (45%) cite health issues.
• Among new campers who are likely to continue camping, the most commonly listed reason for continuing is that it’s relaxing.

To download «Growth of Camping Amid COVID-19: A Fall 2020 Update,» or if you are interested in speaking with KOA about expanded data from the fall COVID-19 North American Camping Report, visit the KOA Press Room. To view past versions of the annual North American Camping Report visit KOA.com/north-american-camping-report/.

SURVEY METHODOLOGY
The North American camping survey was conducted by Cairn Consulting Group, an independent market research firm with extensive experience in the hospitality and services industries. The survey was conducted from September 4-9, 2020. The sampling methodology targeted a randomly selected sample of U.S. and Canadian households who participate in leisure travel. Sampling was designed to obtain n=3,508 completed surveys among representative U.S. households and n=500 representative Canadian households. A sample of n=3,508 U.S. households is associated with a margin of error of +/- 1.65 percentage points. Among Canadian households, a sample of n=500 is associated with a margin of error of +/- 4.37 percentage points. All surveys were completed online via an outbound solicitation sent to a randomly selected cross-section of U.S. and Canadian households.

ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds with more than 520 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The industry leader in outdoor hospitality, KOA’s family of campground brands – KOA Journey, KOA Holiday and KOA Resort – offer sites and amenities designed for every type of camping experience. The company was founded 58 years ago in Billings, Mont., and today serves more than a million camping families each year, who rely on the standards of excellence and unique outdoor adventures KOA is known for. For more information, visit KOA.com. 

ABOUT CAIRN CONSULTING GROUP
Cairn Consulting Group is a market research firm with extensive experience in the hospitality and services industries. For the past several years, Cairn Consulting Group has worked with organizations in both indoor and outdoor hospitality, including the gaming/casino areas, food services/restaurant space, accommodations, travel/tourism and the products and services that are a part of the hospitality industry. The organization also serves clients in branding/brand positioning efforts, evaluating consumer behavior, public opinion & policy and product development.

 

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CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) is a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider. The Cars.com team of experts explored the differences in each candidate’s platforms and looked into major impacts the upcoming election will have on the automotive market and American consumers. The full report can be found at Cars.com/news/election2020.

«The first point people should understand about the auto industry is that vehicles are manufactured for years in essentially the same form based on an enormous upfront investment — vehicle platforms last 6.7 years on average,» said Joe Wiesenfelder, executive editor for Cars.com. «Contrast this with a four-year presidential term, and it’s hard to accept any claim that a president or nominee has changed, or could change, where automakers conduct final assembly in short order, even though this is where the current candidates are making most of their campaign claims and pledges.»

Cars.com discusses potential outcomes covering three main focus areas for the candidates in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.

Three Words Our Country Loves: Made in America

The candidates do not differ much on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement under President Trump. However, it will take years to see the final impact on where automakers build their vehicles.

To date, there are few signs that the USMCA is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. from abroad. Ford went from importing the Ranger mid-size pickup truck to assembling it in the U.S. However, it also opted to cancel the redesigned Focus sedan/hatchback due to tariffs.

«Regardless of campaign pledges, once production begins in a plant, country or hemisphere, relocating that platform is more expensive than most tariffs, penalties or trade restrictions the manufacturer might encounter,» said Wiesenfelder. «American parts manufacturing timeframes aren’t as long as vehicle platforms, however; if either candidate focuses on lower-tier manufacturing, it is possible we’ll see more auto parts plants move to the U.S., as Vice President Biden has suggested, referring to domestic auto supply chains.»

The Future of Electric Vehicles

«The clear difference and potential for swift change between President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden is their environmental stances and EVs,» added Wiesenfelder.

Vice President Biden’s focus on EVs and environmental policies could also be fueled further as Democratic governors apply more energy behind these efforts on a local level; one example is California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his recent announcement to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. 

Consistently low gas prices and tepid government support are two reasons Cars.com predicted last year that EVs would struggle to become mainstream in the U.S. even by 2030. Government support is a necessity for zero-emissions vehicles to achieve mainstream sales. When federal electric car tax credits were set to expire for GM and were gone for Tesla in March, the Trump Administration reportedly blocked attempts to extend them. It currently offers no other information for EV support in the future.

Vice President Biden’s campaign plans involve restoring the full EV tax credit, with a target toward middle-class Americans, and increasing the EV infrastructure by building 500,000 new public charging outlets by 2030. Additionally, Vice President Biden will offer dedicated grants and funding to help manufacturers retool and build new factories «to help ensure U.S. global leadership in EV manufacturing, including EV components and batteries.»

For consumers to adopt EVs, incentives will help, as will the availability of public charging stations. However, it’s worth noting that most EV buyers do the overwhelming majority of their charging at home, and well-intentioned interventions can go wrong, such as when federal tax credits of $7,500 went to buyers of $100,000 EVs, offending allies as much as opponents.

«EVs need to be less expensive to compete. As they exist today, they will never make a meaningful dent in the marketplace without subsidies,» said Wiesenfelder. «Government support is necessary, and we predict a clear difference in the marketplace if Vice President Biden takes office. If President Trump is reelected,  EVs could once again falter or even retreat as they did under other Republican administrations.»

Gas Is Cheap, Which Means More SUVs, Fewer Environmental Programs

Fuel prices remain consistently low, decreasing the interest in, and demand for, more environmentally friendly vehicles and programs.

The Trump Administration’s rollback of environmental programs and regulations is among the most substantial since President Nixon founded the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970. President Trump exited international climate treaties and reversed President Obama-era policies and regulations.

Vice President Biden’s plan demands a worldwide ban on fossil fuel subsidies and targets a 100% clean energy economy and net-zero emissions no later than 2050. In addition, his campaign looks to update the Cash for Clunkers program to provide consumers rebates to swap old, less efficient vehicles for new vehicles built from materials and parts sourced in the U.S. Vice President Biden’s camp also states it will commit to purchasing clean vehicles for federal, state, tribal, postal and local fleets.

Under the Trump Administration, Corporate Average Fuel Economy, a standard that regulates how far automakers’ vehicles must travel on a gallon of fuel, was decreased. Vice President Biden’s campaign points to a new fuel economy standard even higher than that under President Obama. Any changes are likely to get held up in the courts for years as automakers and states push back; even without the barriers, CAFE changes take years to show results for consumers.

Regardless of who enters the White House in January, impact from COVID-19 on the automotive industry is likely to continue and may require additional attention from policymakers in the future.

For more information and to read the full report, visit Cars.com/news/election2020.

About CARS
CARS is a leading digital marketplace and solutions provider for the automotive industry that connects car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 with the flagship marketplace Cars.com and headquartered in Chicago, the Company empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, CARS enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn and gain market share.

In addition to Cars.com, CARS companies include Dealer Inspire, a technology provider building solutions that future-proof dealerships with more efficient operations and connected digital experiences, FUEL, which gives dealers and OEMs the opportunity to harness the untapped power of digital video by leveraging Cars.com’s pure audience of in-market car shoppers, and DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform. 

The full suite of CARS properties include Cars.com™, Dealer Inspire®, DealerRater®, FUEL™, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the renewal of their partnership with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization. ZIPS, with the help of its customers, has committed to do their part to raise a minimum of $100,000 again this year to support Komen’s life-saving work.

From October 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020, Zips Car Wash, LLC will donate 20% of the retail sales price to Komen from each customer’s purchase of two car washes through the Zips Car Wash App and 100% of all customer donations collected at checkout. Customers will be given the opportunity to Wash for a Cure by donating on site at any ZIPS Car Wash when they make their car wash purchase.

«Excitement is building at our car washes as we ramp up for our PINK OUT this October in support of Susan G. Komen,» said Gene Dinkens, President, ZIPS Car Wash. «We’re going all out this year with pink lights, pink soap and pink gear for our team members to make October all about supporting the breast cancer cause at our locations across the country. We can ensure you the ZIPS PINK OUT is an experience you don’t want to miss and it’s a great way to show your support with a simple donation at checkout,» Dinkens added.

ZIPS customers can enjoy a FREE Top wash when they download the ZIPS Rewards App here and show their support of Komen with in-App purchases in October. Supporters can also donate online beginning October 1, 2020, at www.zipscarwash.com/wash-for-a-cure  

About Susan G. Komen: Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide.  We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information.  Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at ww5.komen.org/social.

About ZIPS Car Wash ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com), headquartered in Little Rock, AR, operates 190 locations in 18 states, including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. ZIPS Car Wash offers multiple levels of car wash packages in the convenient form of a ride-thru car wash experience. ZIPS Car Wash also offers free self-serve vacuums and Unlimited Wash Club Memberships at most locations.

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PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In response to concerns about health, safety and the need to help passengers feel more comfortable flying again, AmSafe has engineered, tested and produced a sanitized seatbelt that demonstrates a 99.9% reduction in viral/bacterial load. In a recent study, 88% of travelers indicated that an airline’s effort and commitment to minimize the opportunity to be exposed to bacteria, viruses, microbes and pathogens is important and 65% of passengers indicated that they are concerned with being in contact with seats and seat belts, the two items that you can’t avoid.  

Bill Gehret, AmSafe Vice President of Sales, stated, «in our research we are seeing that passenger expectations about cleanliness have changed.  They are also, in many cases, willing to change their preferences for an environment that gives them additional health safety benefits. In fact, our research has shown that 74% would be more likely to book a flight with that airline that has sanitized seatbelts versus one that did not.»

Behind this breakthrough technology is embedded silver-ions that provide over two years of protection for passengers and boasts a 93% reduction in bacteria in the first 10 minutes of exposure.  AmSafe has tested this new product at high usage cycles to verify its longevity, tolerance to cleaning with alcohol disinfectants and compliance to TSO C22G and TSO C114 requirements.

To make it easy for airline adoption, they can maintain the same base part number as the original AmSafe restraint, allowing Airlines to treat the change from a standard seatbelt to a sanitized seatbelt the same as merely changing the color. 

Herb Mardany, President of AmSafe adds, «AmSafe has a long history of research, development and testing that inspires confidence in our products.  Add our commitment to helping customers improve safety, reduce cleaning costs and aircraft turn times and this is what enables us to be the world leader in restraint technology.» 

The AmSafe Sanitized Restraint is available NOW in polyester or nylon and in any color.  Operator specified custom options such as identifying tags or buckles are also available.  Please contact your AmSafe sales representative or visit https://www.amsafe.com/restraints/anti-bacterial-seatbelt/ for more technical details. 

 

 

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