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Passion And Innovation Drive
United Commercial Upholstery’s Growth And Success
Passion, innovation, and a sheer will-
ingness to take on any challenge is what
have brought United Commercial Up-
holstery, Inc. to the level we are today.
Our signature product line, Suite Seats,
was born from that drive.
United Commercial Upholstery Inc,
or “UCU”, originated the golf cart seat
replacement industry by launching
Suite Seats in 2005, while working with
a local EZ-GO distributor. At that time
“recovers” were the most common way
to dress up and customize a golf cart,
but recovers did nothing to address the
poor comfort and quality of the OEM
foam and seat design. Taking advan-
tage of the knowledge of materials and
design gained from working within the
marine industry Suite Seats offered su-
perior materials, including marine grade
plywood, biocide treated foam, and
marine grade UV resistant vinyl. Best
of all, Suite Seats were made to install
exactly like the original OEM style seats
and were available for all major golf cart
brands and models.
Today the Suite Seats product line has expanded to
include a Touring Edition which includes headrests
and armrests, a Villager Edition with a reduced center
bolster and softer foam, and a soon to be released
Luxury Edition. For a superior seat on a budget UCU
responded to dealer demand by introducing their
Legacy Line, OEM style seats offered in multiple two
tone patterns while still made by using the same high
quality materials used in Suite Seats. Suite Seats also
include a line of accessories including cupholder arm-
rests for rear seat kits, designed and introduced by
UCU in 2008.
While those in the golf cart industry know UCU for the
Suites Seats product line, UCU builds much more than
golf cart seats. UCU is heavily involved in the marine
industry and supplies over 12 major boat builders
and aftermarket suppliers with fish seats, pontoon
furniture, and other interior components. UCU also
manufactures athletic exercise equipment for 3 large
suppliers, and offers locker room cushions under
the trade name ProCushion. This diversity has driven
dramatic growth for UCU. UCU has recently complet-
ed their third expansion in the last 6 years by adding
another 20,000 sf of production space. By adding this
space UCU was also able to also expand their prototyp-
ing department and add space for a deeper inventory.
UCU’s OEM services encompass nearly every process
necessary for the efficient, cost-effective production
of high-quality seating. Coupled with a talented design
and prototyping ability, this has allowed UCU to build
lasting partnerships with OEM suppliers in the golf car
industry to go along with a rich history of being a lead-
ing furniture supplier to the marine industry.
Whether it’s a specific component or complete turn-
key service, we can provide the solution you need
with some of the fastest lead times in the industry.
For more information about our products and ser-
vices visit www.ucuinc.com or call 507-359-2277.
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