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Paediatric seating often has a high cost coupled with a short lifespan, how long will a Tomcat last?

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Paediatric seating often has a high cost coupled with a short lifespan, how long will a Tomcat last?

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There is no limit. A Tomcat, purchased for a child in primary school could well be in use at university. It achieves this remarkable longevity through modular design. Modular design means that the fundamental chair can change and grow as they change and grow. For example, many high cost components such as the castor base system, footrest, step, arms, etc, which can be common to all age groups, can be retained. Whilst growth related components such as the central column, backrest bracket seat, etc, can be changed, as they grow older or taller. In this way a Tomcat can be upgraded at key points in their career at a fraction of the cost of a new seating system. It can even be adapted to the entirely different needs of a new user. Over a 15-year lifespan, a Tomcat will become not just the most innovative, inclusive and socially acceptable solution for the child but the most economical purchase for the LEA.

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