Takata Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive safety systems such as seat belts, airbags and child seats, was awarded ‘Best Product of the Year 2014’ in the world class Plus X Award’s Family and Kids category for its Takata Maxi child seat, sold in Europe.
The Plus X Award for technologies, sport and lifestyle products is internationally recognized and the world’s largest design contest, and is awarded based on evaluation in fields including high quality, innovation, design, ergonomics and ecology. The winning Takata Maxi, a high back child seat for children 3-12 years old, is sold in Europe and is used by a number of European automotive manufacturers. Receiving this award reflects the high opinion of this child seat for its safety and comfort for children and the forethought its multi-functionality shows for adults.
Takata will use this award as an opportunity to aim to expand sales of the Takata Maxi and in working to improve our brand image.
Product description: The Takata Maxi is a multi-functional high back child seat designed for use by children ages 3-12. Equipped with independently developed airpads designed to protect the head against side impacts, and ISOFIX*1 technology for securely anchoring the seat, its excellent safety functions are ranked highly, including in ADAC*2 safety testing. Features such as the simple, single-hand height adjustment mechanism, shoulder belt guides and seat upholstered with microfiber textiles ensure the seat’s safe and comfortable use as the child grows, while its fold-down function means the seat can be easily stowed when not in use. The Takata Maxi is used and trusted by a number of European automotive manufacturers.
*1 ISOFIX is an international unified ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standard for anchoring child seats in vehicles that aims to minimize installation mistakes and increase compatibility with vehicles.
*2 The largest automobile club in Europe, it works to support Germany’s drivers
