Leggett Dynamics Expands Asia Pacific Headquarters

Leggett Dynamics expands its Shanghai regional hub with more space, an innovation showroom and new digital channels to support Asia Pacific growth.

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Somnigroup International (SGI) announced that Leggett Dynamics has opened an expanded Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, China, adding 40 percent more office space along with an innovation showroom and multifunctional areas for training, events and collaboration.

The company said the larger facility supports its long-term growth strategy in Asia Pacific, aiming to deepen customer partnerships and accelerate innovation in automotive comfort and motion systems. The new showroom will serve as both a product display venue and a co-creation hub where customers, R&D teams and industry experts can jointly develop next-generation mobility experiences. Leggett Dynamics has also launched an official WeChat channel to enhance engagement with customers, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders in China.

Market Context

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Analysis

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Key Figures

Office space expansion: 40 percent more office space

Office space expansion

40 percent more office space

Expanded Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai

Key Terms

actuators, human factors studies, wholly owned subsidiary

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actuators technical

"Motion Systems Platform (motors, actuators and cables)"

Mechanical or electronic components that convert energy into movement or action, like the muscles in a machine that make valves open, robot arms move, or medical devices deliver precise doses. Investors care because the choice and quality of actuators affect a product’s performance, durability, manufacturing cost and scalability, which in turn influence revenue, margins and competitive position in hardware-heavy industries.

human factors studies technical

"advanced engineering co-development and human factors studies"

Human factors studies are structured tests that evaluate how real people interact with a medical product, device, instructions or interface to identify where users might make mistakes, become confused, or face safety risks. They matter to investors because regulators use their results to decide approvals and labeling, and the findings affect product usability, market acceptance, liability and recall risk — like a user manual test that predicts how a device will perform in everyday hands.

wholly owned subsidiary financial

"a wholly owned subsidiary of Somnigroup International Inc."

A wholly owned subsidiary is a company whose entire ownership is held by another company (the parent), so the parent controls decisions, operations, and finances. Think of it as a fully controlled branch that runs as its own legal entity but whose results flow straight into the parent’s financial statements; investors watch these structures because they affect consolidated revenue, risk exposure, and how profits, liabilities, and cash flow are allocated across the corporate group.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2026 / Leggett Dynamics today celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, China marking the latest investment in the company's growth strategy for the region. The expanded facility includes 40 percent more office space, an innovation showroom and multifunctional space for training, events and enhanced collaboration among customers, suppliers and internal teams.

"We're not simply expanding our Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai. We're expanding our capability to innovate faster, collaborate more closely and create greater value for our customers. This is critical in a hyper competitive market like China which is redefining the user experience in vehicles and turning comfort and motion into the new battleground globally for brand differentiation," said Marinela Cirstea, President of Leggett Dynamics.

Today's grand opening in Shanghai reflects Leggett Dynamics' long-term commitment to Asia Pacific and is part of a broader strategy to expand regional capabilities, deepen customer partnerships and accelerate innovation.

During today's ceremony, Zhou Li, Management Committee Director of Jinqiao Development Zone, said, "We are honored to celebrate this important milestone with Leggett Dynamics. The company's expanded regional headquarters and new technology showroom reflect not only its confidence in Shanghai, but also the strength of Jinqiao as a place where global companies can innovate and grow."

Event attendees toured the new facility including an innovation showroom featuring Leggett Dynamics' full portfolio of latest generation comfort and motion systems. The showroom will serve not only as a product display venue, but also as a co-creation hub where customers, R&D teams and industry experts can jointly define next-generation mobility experiences.

To support Leggett Dynamics growth plan in China, the company recently launched an official WeChat social media channel to strengthen engagement with customers, suppliers, employees and industry stakeholders. The channel features company news, product information, events, awards and more.

About Leggett Dynamics

Leggett Dynamics is the brand representing the automotive businesses of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated. Under the Leggett Dynamics brand, these businesses deliver eMotion and Comfort solutions for automotive seating, liftgates, doors, sunroofs and more. Leggett Dynamics businesses operate globally, with a footprint spanning 28 locations across 12 countries and employing more than 6,200 people, with key locations in Detroit, Nuremberg and Shanghai. As a strategic partner to more than 140 customers worldwide, Leggett Dynamics offers a Comfort Systems Platform (massage, lumbar, bolster and suspension), Motion Systems Platform (motors, actuators and cables), Software & Integration Platform and Innovation Services, including advanced engineering co-development and human factors studies. Leggett Dynamics is a brand within Leggett & Platt, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE:SGI) and a manufacturer of residential, industrial and furniture products that has been engineering comfort for over 140 years across the places where people sleep, work, live and move.

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Media Contacts

Liwen Tao
Manager of AP Branding, Marketing & Communications
Leggett Dynamics
Email: liwen.tao@leggett.com

Allison Vincent
Director of Global Branding, Marketing & Communications
Leggett Dynamics
Email: allison.vincent@leggett.com
Phone: +1 313.847.6331

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SOURCE: Leggett Dynamics

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What new features are included in Leggett Dynamics' expanded Asia Pacific headquarters?

The expanded Shanghai headquarters includes 40 percent more office space, an innovation showroom showcasing the latest comfort and motion systems, and multifunctional areas for training, events and enhanced collaboration among customers, suppliers and internal teams.

How will the new innovation showroom be used?

The innovation showroom will function as both a product display venue for Leggett Dynamics' latest generation comfort and motion systems and a co-creation hub where customers, R&D teams and industry experts can work together to define next-generation mobility experiences.

What digital initiatives are supporting Leggett Dynamics' growth in China?

To support its growth plan in China, Leggett Dynamics has launched an official WeChat social media channel. The channel features company news, product information, events, awards and other content aimed at strengthening engagement with customers, suppliers, employees and industry stakeholders.

How extensive is Leggett Dynamics' global footprint?

Leggett Dynamics' automotive businesses operate globally with a footprint of 28 locations across 12 countries, employing more than 6,200 people. Key locations include Detroit, Nuremberg and Shanghai, and the company serves more than 140 customers worldwide.