FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GWR is the most reliable partner for seat belts and safety systems because we sell only the best technology, our engineers have the unique technical expertise to design custom safety systems for any application, and we offer the best customer service in the industry.

Our engineers come from the top automotive companies, we test our products according to automotive ECE R16 regulations (strictest in the industry), our tooling is built according to automotive tolerances, and our ISO 9001 certification means we consistently deliver quality.

All of GWR’s seat belts are certified and homologated to meet or exceed the following standards, depending on their application and target market: ECE R16, 77/541/ECE, ECE R44, FMVSS 209, FMVSS 302, ADR4, SAE J386, SAE J2292, FIA 8853/98 FIA 8854/98, SFI, 28/95, ECE 118. We can also complete product certification or validation according to customer requirements.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the governing agency under the Department of Transportation (DOT) for on-road, highway vehicle safety. The NHTSA administers Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for the United States, and our seat belts are tested and certified to meet FMVSS 209 and FMVSS 302 which are the United States standards related to seat belts.

ECE R16 is the UN seat belt regulation, which is a more strict regulation than FMVSS 209. ECE R16 requires more demanding strength requirements and durability tests, and ECE R16 requires a dynamic crash test at 50 kilometers per hour for every seat belt model. Additionally, ECE R16 tests must be certified by a third parting testing company. You should require that your seat belts are ECE R16 certified in addition to FMVSS 209.

Customization is at the core of our company. In addition to offering custom colors and dimensions, GWR engineers are available to analyze your seat or vehicle, and propose customized, cost-effective design solutions that work for your specific application.

In addition to offering every color as long as it is black, we also offer different colored tongues, pillar loops, and buckle, and have a rainbow assortment of webbing colors. Contact us to receive information on our different color options.

Yes, in addition to meeting the requirements for SAE J386 and SAE 2292, we complete additional salt testing, minimum and maximum temperature testing, and testing with dirt and debris. Contact us to receive cleaning instructions, or call us to discuss the materials and coatings we use to make our products so durable.

Yes, we offer electric switches for buckles and retractors.

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Yes, GWR is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. Please contact us to receive our certificates for our factory in the United States or our factory in Spain.

ISO 9001 is a quality management system that focuses on better customer satisfaction and continual improvement. By being an ISO 9001 certified company, GWR ensures that our products consistently meet customer requirements, and that we consistently improve our quality and customer satisfaction. GWR’s Quality Management System is audited and certified by a third party to assure our customers that we are taking every step to offer leading quality and consistency.

Service is at the foundation of our company, because we know what it feels like to not be helped properly. We want to treat you the way we want to be treated. Our goal to make our customer’s jobs easier so you can focus on other issues that help your seats and vehicles succeed in the market.

To learn about our worldwide career opportunities, visit our Careers website page, where you will have links to the current job openings.

Please e-mail requests to join GWR as a sales representative to info@gwrco.com.

For GWR product information, you may fill out our Contact Us Form and we can provide it to you. You may also request product information by calling us at + (314) 732 0338 in the United States, or +34 93 871 76 67 in Europe.

We recommend that you contact your nearest GWR sales representative, as they are in the best position to assist you. Please call +1 (314) 732 0338 in the United States, or +34 93 871 76 67 in Europe, and ask to speak to a sales representative.

For technical questions about GWR products, we recommend that you call one of our two technical centers; technical support is best by your local engineer. Please call +1 (314) 732 0338 in the United States, or +34 93 871 76 67 in Europe, and ask to speak to an engineer.

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