AUTOMOTIVE SEAT TRIM HEATER
Fostoria Industries is committed to the continuous improvement of its infrared heating systems.  Fostoria’s engineering group has recently developed an innovative new system to heat automotive seat trim before installation on the seat.  The combination of an extensive R&D commitment and 60+ year history of infrared design and application has resulted in the Fostoria Seat Trim Heater. 

The new design has several key features that set it apart:

• The operator can heat one piece of seat trim directly before the stuffing process.  Heating the seat trim helps remove wrinkles and aids in the installation.
• The compact and efficient size of the unit allows it to be used in busy production areas.  The unit can easily be mounted to a tabletop or workbench. 
• The unit will heat the “A” surfaces of the seat trim to a minimum of 180 ^o F in seconds.
• The controls are built to the customer’s specification.  They can range from ON/OFF timers, to PLC systems that regulate the heat output.

Fostoria Industries, Inc., founded in 1917, the company was originally known as the Fostoria Pressed Steel Corp., and produced fenders, running boards and many other after-market parts for the automotive industry. This association with the auto industry led to many new applications, most notably the development of electric infrared oven systems for the baking and curing of paint on automobiles. Fostoria engineers in the 1930’s are credited with pioneering much of the infrared technology still very prominently used today in industry. Many of the principles used in infrared application led to innovations in lighting, as Fostoria developed and produced industrial work lights, dock lighting equipment, and lighting fixtures used for night lighting on construction sites.

In the over ninety years of existence, the company has had several names, including the original Fostoria Pressed Steel Corp., Fostoria Corporation and Fostoria-Fannon, Inc. In 1973, the company was purchased by TPI Corporation, Johnson City, TN, and today remains a wholly owned subsidiary of TPI.  TPI Corporation is the USA’s leading manufacturer of electric heating and ventilating equipment.

With over 90 years of operation, Fostoria continues to produce a variety of quality industrial equipment, including:

• Electric and gas oven systems and controls for process heating applications
• Electric infrared comfort heaters, indoor/outdoor spot heaters, and snow/ice control heater systems.
• Industrial and commercial task lights

All products are manufactured under the ISO 9001/2000 certified quality system, and provide solutions for thousands of distributors and large industrial users throughout the USA and the world. Fostoria Industries and its 139 employees are committed to providing excellent customer service, and a quality product 100% of the time, and remain proud to be an integral part of the Fostoria’s heritage and progress.