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RECARO Aircraft Seating is a prominent global manufacturer of commercial aircraft seats, focusing on economy, premium economy, and business class products. The company, headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has a rich history that dates back to 1906, rooted in automotive seating innovation. Established in 1971, RECARO Aircraft Seating applies its automotive expertise to aviation, emphasizing safety, ergonomics, and quality. The company designs and manufactures lightweight, ergonomic aircraft seats, including models for economy (R1, R2, R3, and BL3530), premium economy (R4 and R5), and business class (R7 and CL6710). With manufacturing facilities in Germany, the United States, China, and Poland, RECARO employs over 2,300 people worldwide. It supports airlines and lessors with production and crash testing, maintaining a significant market share in commercial aviation seats. RECARO's commitment to passenger comfort and safety is evident in its "Form Follows Human" ergonomics philosophy, driving its vision of "Driving Comfort in the Sky."

Bechtle AG is an information technology provider with operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries. The company's customers are mainly in the industrial, trade, financial, and public sectors. Bechtle operates through two segments: IT System House and Managed Services, and IT E-commerce. The IT System House and Managed Services segment consist of IT strategy consulting, hardware and software sales, project planning and roll-out, system integrations, IT services and training, and client management, among others. The IT E-commerce segment includes e-procurement services, software solutions, and product marketing through the Internet and telemarketing.