Commercial Vehicle Group Exhibits at International Truck Show

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGI), a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, announced today that it will be an exhibitor at the 63rd Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Commercial Vehicle Show to be held in Hannover, Germany between September 23 and 30, 2010.

At the show, CVG will feature several displays including a concept vehicle that addresses industry issues such as safety, fuel economy, driver comfort and vehicle weight.  In addition, CVG will present a new self-extinguishing interior trim product to reduce potential property damage and operator harm in the event of a vehicle fire.  The Company will also feature an array of research and development tools to aide CVG as it works with its customers to design improvements in vehicle performance, operator safety and comfort.

Innovative Concept Cab

The centerpiece of CVG's exhibit includes a fully outfitted heavy-truck concept cab incorporating the latest technological features.  The Concept Cab includes features such as ventilated and heated seats to optimize driver comfort and at the same time minimize HVAC usage.  The cab also incorporates concept electric power generators driven by air flow and vehicle motion to power in-cab electrical components.  The concept vehicle has specially designed aerodynamic features such as louvers, covers and fairings, as well as an overall aerodynamic shape to reduce vehicle drag and improve fuel economy.  The concept truck cab also includes a video camera system (vs. mirrors) that enhances the field of view around the vehicle to improve safety and reduce the drag associated with mirrors, while improving cab security and perimeter surveillance.  CVG's concept cab also features a roll-out bunk system to maximize operator comfort and space utilization.  In addition, the cab incorporates an ergonomically designed instrument panel that is adjustable to optimize the viewing angle of gauges and reduce reach for controls for the driver.  CVG has applied for thirteen new patents based on innovations built into its Concept Cab.

FlameTEK™ Interior Trim

CVG is introducing a self extinguishing interior trim product that is ideally suited for passenger bus, rail, aviation, marine, commercial and military vehicle applications.   In addition to being self extinguishing (material exceeds UL94-V0), this new trim technology offers enhanced thermal performance helping to improve HVAC operation which can lead to reductions in fuel consumption.  It also improves acoustic performance by reducing road noise and improving the operator environment including antimicrobial and chemical resistance while mitigating impact with various levels of padding available up to 38mm thickness.  This trim adapts to curved surfaces, fitting a variety of vehicle configurations while providing styling flexibility.

Samples of the material as well as presentation and video demonstrating the thermal, acoustic and self extinguishing performance will be shown.  CVG's research and development staff will be available for the duration of the event to personally answer questions.

Research & Development Row

CVG's exhibit will also display state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind field and lab equipment used in the development of new products.  The display will include a spherical beam former which objectively identifies sound sources across a broad frequency range with both digital and image outputs.  Also featured will be an acoustical driving simulator for the recording and playback of noise sources and evaluation.  It also includes bio-mechanics and human factor tools such as pressure mapping, eye-tracking, flock-of-birds and Ramsis human modeling devices that can be used to optimize the operator environment, ergonomics and product design.

CVG's exhibit, located in Hall 16 / Stand B11, will also display an array of the Company's current product line up.

About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty truck market, the construction and agriculture markets and the specialty and military transportation markets. The Company's products include static and suspension seat systems, electronic wire harness assemblies, controls and switches, structures and components, interior trim systems (including instrument panels, door panels, headliners, cabinetry and floor systems), mirrors and wiper systems specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicles. The Company is headquartered in New Albany, OH with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.

SOURCE Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.