FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Previously released in Europe, Q’Straint officially launches the highly anticipated OMNI VR Kits in North America. The OMNI Vehicle Reinforcement Kits, known as OMNI VR, provide a range of engineering solutions, allowing dealers to maximize vehicle installation opportunities and configurations of Q’Straint and Sure-Lok retractors and OMNI anchorages. Most importantly, each kit is a tested and certified solution, eliminating the necessity for post-installation dealer testing.
Click here to view the OMNI VR brochure.
This launch marks another milestone for the state-of-the-art iQ Research Centre of Excellence, located in the United Kingdom. The world class research and design facility was established to:
- Explore new technologies
- Drive innovation
- Enhance product development
- Increase the speed with which new products are brought to market
“The recently expanded facility now features one of the most advanced static pull test systems in the industry.” Patrick Girardin, Director of Product Development
Noteworthy technologies developed as a result of work at the iQ Research Centre include the QRT-360 and TITAN800, designed to meet WC18 standards, as well as Quantum, the flagship in industry innovation and the first fully automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station.
OMNI VR, the most recent technology to be tested and certified at the facility, consists of specifically engineered vehicle strengthening kits designed to maximize the number of wheelchair positions available for mobility transportation. These VR kits exceed National and International Standards, receiving recognition from technical organizations such as TÜV, UTAC and VCA.
About Q’Straint
For over 30 years, Q’Straint has remained focused on developing the most innovative solutions to advance the safety and effectiveness of wheelchair passenger travel. The diverse global staff serves customers in more than 70 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Australasia, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. For more information visit qstraint.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About the iQ Research Centre of Excellence
The iQ Research Centre of Excellence is a revolutionary testing and design facility, employing some of the most cutting-edge testing equipment in the industry and enabling Q’Straint to extensively research and develop the next generation of wheelchair accessible vehicle solutions. To learn more about the world-renowned facility visit www.iqresearchcentre.com.
Contact | Casey Grafe |
Telephone | (800) 987-9987 |
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Website | qstraint.com |
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