Sears Seating > About Sears Manufacturing
Founded in 1855, the Sears Manufacturing Company pioneered the development of specialized seats for the agricultural, construction and material handling industries. Upon entering the market, Sears immediately established a reputation for supplying technologically-advanced products that offered unparalleled comfort and durability. These qualities became the hallmark of a Sears seat, making Sears number one in the off-road seating industry.
Today, Sears Manufacturing Company is the leading manufacturer of suspension and non-suspension seating for agricultural, construction and material handling equipment and on-the-road trucks along with being the major seat supplier to Deere & Co., CNH, Caterpillar, Hyster, Yale, Freightliner, Bobcat, and many others around the world.
Our technology in terms of performance, durability, and innovation is the best in the industry.
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1855Sears Seating established in Davenport, Iowa by founder Isaac Howe Sears. |
1855Sears began by producing harnesses, saddles and other quality leather & canvas goods for the agricultural industry. |
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1947Sears began producing agricultural and industrial seats. |
1965Sears introduced first mechanical suspension for the agricultural market. |
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1976Sears expanded internationally with Sears Europe in UK. |
1981Sears expanded into heavy-duty truck seating market. |
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1994Sears expanded facilities in Davenport with new mechanical center to house six-axis ride simulators and test equipment |
2005Sears added 50,000 additional square feet at main plant in Davenport, Iowa. Sears also celebrated their 150th anniversary. |
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2007Sears is a world leader in seats for the agricultural, construction, industrial and heavy-duty truck markets. |
2007Through five generations Sears Manufacturing has become a global company with corporate headquarters in Davenport, Iowa. |
