Plymouth, Michigan – Crash-test dummies producer Humanetics Innovative Solutions Inc., has purchased FronTone GmbH, a manufacturer of advanced safety test equipment. Klaus Matlschweiger will continue to lead FronTone as managing director, along with the other members of the existing leadership team from its headquarters in Graz, Austria. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
FronTone’s portfolio includes test equipment including dynamic sled, door intrusion, roof crush, and pedestrian and occupant protection test systems. Its patented, frictionless electric E-Liner drive system offers a testing process that proves precise and reproducible test results. Founded in 2008, FronTone’s customer list includess Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo, Opel/GM, and Jaguar Land Rover as well as a number of automotive suppliers.
Christopher O’Connor, president and CEO of Humanetics, says, “FronTone’s extensive suite of advanced systems provides a significant enhancement to our existing test equipment platform and is an ideal complement to our crash test dummy product lines.” “Humanetics is the leading innovator and a pioneer in the crash test instrumentation and simulation industry. We are proud to be partners with them in advancing overall vehicle safety,” said Klaus Matlschweiger, CEO of FronTone. “We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding our E-Liner systems currently in the field and we believe Humanetics is the right partner to help us accelerate our growth trajectory. We look forward to working in cooperation with Humanetics globally to expand FronTone’s new product development initiatives and customer support worldwide.”
Source: Humanetics