Case Study: RECARO enters the long-distance rail market with tangerine's seating innovation

RECARO reduces rail seat production costs with tangerine through modular design

RECARO, a leader in aviation and automotive seating, sought to enter the competitive long-distance rail market. They partnered with tangerine to develop a step-change in passenger experience, requiring a ground-up design for new seating concepts across Standard, First, and Premium classes that would meet the sector's strict price constraints.

tangerine developed a multi-class rail seating system with advanced ergonomics and a unique recline mechanism that cradles passengers. The solution featured a modular structure to reduce production costs and included innovative designs like slim seatbacks with integrated features and Premium seats with lie-flat options. This allowed RECARO to successfully launch a product portfolio offering enhanced comfort and flexibility for international rail operators and OEMs.

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