RECARO
RECARO is a German manufacturer of automotive seats, founded in 1906. It specializes in the development of ergonomic seats for production vehicles, motorsport, and commercial transport. The company focuses on passive safety systems and driver body support. Since 2020, the RECARO Automotive brand has been owned by the investment firm Raven Acquisitions. The brand's products are integrated into the vehicle body structure as a safety component.
Country
Germany
Brand History
1. 1906: Wilhelm Reutter founds the company Stuttgarter Karosseriewerk Reutter & Co. 2. 1963: Launch of the first RECARO sports seat. 3. 1969: Split of the company, where the seat division becomes the independent brand RECARO. 4. 2020: The brand comes under the management of Raven Acquisitions.
Key OEM Customers
Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Audi, Ford, BMW, Mercedes-Benz.
Type
Manufacturer/OEM Supplier
Ecology
No information available.
Brand Authentication
Each seat has a unique serial number located on the factory plate under the frame base. Marking is applied via laser engraving on metal structural elements.
Certificates
IATF 16949, ISO 9001