Sears Seating is an American producer of

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for

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, and

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equipment and heavy-duty, over-the-road

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s worldwide. It was founded in 1855 by Isaac Howe Sears, remains headquartered in

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, and , has over 600 employees in the

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. Sears' customers include

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, CNH,

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, Freightliner and Komatsu. Early products included harnesses,

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s and other leather/canvas goods, predominantly for farmers. In 1947, the firm began to produce tractor seats, introducing innovative mechanical suspension for them 18 years later. Truck seat production began in 1981.

Awards

* 2007 John Deere Partner-level Supplier and Supplier of the Year

References

External links

* {{Authority control Companies based in Iowa American companies established in 1855 Manufacturing companies established in 1855 Scott County, Iowa Davenport, Iowa Companies based in the Quad Cities 1855 establishments in Iowa