Leggett Dynamics announced on October 23, 2026 that its Mid-Class Massage System, known as MCM, received Gasgoo’s Best Technical Practice Award at the 14th annual Automotive & Environment Innovation Forum in Shanghai.
#Recognition for mid-class vehicle technology
The award recognises automotive technologies that demonstrate innovation, readiness for production and measurable value in vehicle applications. The judging panel highlighted MCM’s approach to providing a premium-level massage function for mid-class vehicle programmes at a lower cost.
Leggett Dynamics said the system is already in serial production with a leading global original equipment manufacturer and has attracted interest from multiple global automakers.
#How the massage system works
MCM is designed to extend massage functionality beyond luxury vehicles. The system uses precisely directed airflow to provide the massage experience while reducing system cost and complexity, according to Leggett Dynamics.
Julien Rea, Vice President of Innovation and Engineering at Leggett Dynamics, said the recognition reflected the company’s focus on making advanced comfort features simpler, more affordable and easier for automakers to integrate and scale.
#PACE Awards finalist
The Mid-Class Massage System is also a finalist for the 2026 Automotive News PACE Awards. Leggett Dynamics said the winners are scheduled to be announced on November 17, 2026 in Novi, Michigan.
#Upcoming industry showcases
Leggett Dynamics said it will present MCM and other comfort and motion technologies at the IZB International Suppliers Fair in Wolfsburg, Germany, and the Automotive Design and In-Cabin Expo in Novi, Michigan, during October 27-29. The company listed its locations at the events as booth 1430 and booth A200, respectively.
#About Leggett Dynamics
Leggett Dynamics is the automotive brand of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated. Its product areas include comfort and motion solutions for automotive seating, liftgates, doors and sunroofs.
The business operates across 28 locations in 12 countries and employs more than 6,200 people. Its platforms cover massage, lumbar, bolster and suspension systems; motors, actuators and cables; software and integration; and innovation services such as 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).
#Key Takeaways
- Leggett Dynamics’ Mid-Class Massage System received Gasgoo’s Best Technical Practice Award in Shanghai.
- The system uses directed airflow and is intended to reduce cost and complexity compared with conventional approaches.
- MCM is in serial production with a leading global OEM and has drawn interest from multiple global automakers.
- The system is a finalist for the 2026 Automotive News PACE Awards, with winners due to be announced on November 17, 2026.
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