Since 1946

Single-source seating for your exact specifications

Innovation comes standard at H.O. Bostrom. We partner with our customers to adapt seat designs to fit specific needs and requirements, in addition to developing new designs that meet developing technologies. For us, performance and safety are paramount.

We care about our customers and value our long-lasting relationships. So we do whatever it takes to provide you with exceptional service at all times.

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Why configure your seating?

Customers choose H.O. Bostrom because we listen to their needs. Our configurable seating solutions are an integral part of our customer-focused approach.

We work with you to engineer precise seating solutions that meet your exact needs. And we optimize operations with frequent rounds of testing and feedback. So you get an end-to-end solution that overcomes your specific challenges.

Our configurable seating design

We partner with our customers to identify which semi-custom configurable design is the best fit for your needs. Depending on the application, we'll work with you to modify existing components or may even develop an entirely new design.

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Industry experts on hand

Our customer service team are seating experts who can help you find the best solution to meet vehicle-specific requirements.

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Built-to-order

We'll build your seats to your exact order specifications - choose from different bases and suspensions, trim options and optional add-ons such as armrests or custom-embroidered logos.

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Precision-engineered products

We engineer seats that go beyond the normal standards of functionality, comfort and safety to deliver a premium experience.

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Continuous improvement

We deploy Lean Sigma and 5S best practices for efficient design and delivery of your seating solution.

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One-stop shop

Get all your needs met in one end-to-end solution, from the seating mechanics to the stitching detail.

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Precision manufacturing

Frames are welded and painted, trim is shaped and sewn, and the product is assembled in our plant, where we provide strict quality control over all designs.

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Fighting fire with comfort

Firefighters battling wildfires often spend weeks on the front lines. In response, we designed the Sentinel seat to be functional, safe and highly adjustable for long-distance travel. This helps firefighters maintain comfort during off-road excursions by converting the seat to a bed for proper rest.

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Putting first-responder feedback first

During our development of the Guardian ambulance seat, customers told us the industry standard swivel release was cumbersome to use and difficult to see during rescue operations.

To address this, we designed a 360-degree locking swivel mechanism featuring a conspicuous, bright yellow release bar that's not only easy to access and operate but also designed to eliminate any pinch points.

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Engineering answers at speed

As the MX175 Low Profile Suspension Seat went into production, a customer found one of their trucks had a differently shaped mounting deck than the original specification.

Our team traveled to their site, engineered a custom mount, seamlessly integrated the modification into our seat design, and fulfilled their urgent production requirements—all within a single day.

Innovate with us

Your next configured or custom seat starts with a conversation. Contact us and we’ll work with you to design a seating solution that meets your exact requirements.

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