ferco probax seating
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What is Probax?
• ProBax is an affordable seating technology which delivers increased comfort and
health benefits yet uses only conventional materials and production techniques
• ProBax is a patented system of foam insert within the seat cushion and requires no
changes to the seat frame or design
• ProBax technology has Transport and Static Seating applications and has been
licensed to FERCO for use within the FERCO product range.
• ProBax meets ALL regulatory requirements.
The Key to Comfortable Seats is Correct Seated Posture
• Encouraging the pelvis to hold
the correct position prevents
slumped posture by promoting
correct spinal curvature
• Correct posture reduces
pressure on the discs and
reduces muscle fatigue
• Lower back and neck pain are
reduced and bodily functions
such as venous blood flow and
lung function are improved
Lordotic “S”
Curvature
Kyphotic “C”
Curvature
The Problem – Slumped Seated Posture
• Most seats allow the pelvis to rotate
backwards, inducing a “C” shaped curve of
the spine and creating back pain
• This slumped position can bring about:
– decreased blood flow through the body
– onset of posture related issues
– muscle cramps
– poorer lung function
– increased fidgeting
– Incorrect viewing eye-line
• Fidgeting ripples across any auditorium
causing disruption to audience viewing. It
also causes seat bases to dish-out,
requiring premature replacement
• A slumped seating position creates a
reduced feeling of space between seat
rows
The Problem – Reduced Blood Flow & Lung Function
• The major blood vessels of the body include the
aorta, the femoral and brachial veins and arteries
• These vessels run through the mid-thorax,
shoulders and groin and the centres of these
vessels are constricted when seated in a
slumped posture
• Correct posture reduces this pressure, allowing
the vessels to open and facilitates improved
blood flow from the lower limbs
• Lung function is also improved by opening the
chest area leading to greater oxygenation of the
blood
The Benefits of ProBax
• Medically proven increase inblood flow reduces musclecramps & fatigue
• Improved lung function helpsincrease concentration andalertness levels
• Improved posture reduces back,neck and shoulder pain andcorrects eye-line
• Reduced fidgeting results in less distraction within thevenue and longer cushion life
• Increased perception of space between rows
• Venue can use the phrase Ergonomic Seating
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The Acid Test
Six questions that are the key to long term seating comfort:
• In which seat did you feel most supported?
• Which seat allowed your shoulders go back naturally?
• In which seat did your posture feel more upright?
• Which seat offered most overall contact for your back?
• In which seat did your chest feel more open when taking a deep
breath?
• Overall, which was the more comfortable seat?
ProBax Seat Comfort Research
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Overall, which was the more comfortable seat?
ProBax Auditorium Seating - Blood Flow Research
Average Improvement in Maximum Venous Outflow
J Senkowsky MD (Vascular Surgeon)
30%16.6%
On all the seats tested in the Entertainment Sector to date, ProBax modified seats have shown improved MVO of between 5 and 40%
ProBax Technology - Implementation
• Foam-based technology for new and existing seats
• Incorporated at source within the base cushion and can be use with all
existing upholstery and foams profiles
• Seat design, aesthetics and functionality uncompromised
• Increased cushion life improves long term satisfaction
• Can be applied to new seats, replacement seats or even just as a
refurbished base cushion to existing seats
• Licensing model means no disruption to customer supply chain
• ProBax logo allows cross marketing opportunities
ProBax details
• Patents cover the geometry, position and density of the cushion build up
• ProBax can be made using recycled foam from the same family as the
original cushion giving a Green element to the seat
• Overall cushion dimensions unchanged
• ProBax cushion durability tests show extended cushion life
ProBax Summary
• USP
• Improved customer experience
• Differentiation from competition
• Ergonomic profile
• Win-win deal for venue and customers alike
• Industry leading profile
• Design led affordable ergonomics
• Extra comfort for longer
Our References
• ODEON Cinemas (Europe wide)
• RADA - UK
• Criterion Theatre - UK
• Royal Opera House - UK
• Lotus Cars
• Bentley Motor Cars Ltd UK
• Jujamcyn Theatres Broadway - USA
Furniture Testimonials
Brandon O’Reilly – CEO, Farnborough Airport
“In our meeting rooms and offices the improved comfort and reduced back ache with the
ProBax®seats is appreciated by staff and visitors alike.”
Bart Kulish – VP and General Manager, MTS Seating
“At MTS, we have continually sought ways to improve the comfort of our seating
solutions. We understand the health benefits ProBax® delivers, and we’ve experienced
the improved comfort firsthand when we added it to our products. We believe that
offering ProBax® is the right thing to do for our customers, and that doing so will further
differentiate our products from the competition.”
John Hoath – Managing Director, Sky Creations Limited
“The combination of good design coupled with the benefits of the ProBax® seat support
system has proved to be a real winner in the highly competitive conference seating
market; we are now the main supplier of conference seating to the UK Novotel hotels,
part of the Accor Hotel Group. Stellar, our main conference/meeting room chair is
marketed as a genuine 8 hour chair, because we personally have the confidence in the
product and it’s also been supported by some very positive customer feedback.”