Phillips Industries introduces Qwik-Change power air kit
Phillips Industries has introduced the Qwik-Change power air kit (PAK) combining factory-assembled tractor-to-trailer connection components and cable support under one part number. A Qwik-Change PAK combines Phillips spiral-wrapped three-in-one electrical and air combination assemblies with quick-change plugs (QCP), service and emergency factory-installed anodized gladhands, and two 25-in. Qwik-Change heavy-duty tracker spring kits with Qwik-Clamp. Features
Phillips Industries executives join HDMA boards
Rob Myers, president of Phillips Industries Aftermarket, will sit on the board of HDMA’s Heavy Duty Marketing and Sales Forum for 2021, and Rob Phillips, president and CEO of Phillips Industries, has re-joined the Heavy Duty Business Forum for this industry organization. Phillips previously served as chairman of the Heavy Duty Business Forum in 2017.
Phillips Industries Aftermarket recognized by FleetPride
The aftermarket business of Phillips Industries has been recognized by FleetPride as its 2020 High Gear Award winner. FleetPride says the High Gear Award is given to the company that values innovation and is willing to get things done in partnership with FleetPride.
Phillips Industries’ OEM facility receives DTNA Masters of Quality Supplier award
Daimler Supplier Management recently presented the Phillips Industries OEM facility located in Arteaga, Mexico, with its “Masters of Quality Supplier” award for 2019. This is the eighth time the Arteaga site has received this award from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Criteria for achieving the DTNA Masters of Quality Supplier award requires outstanding performance in
Phillips Industries adds straight back version to weather-proof dual pole socket connection family
Phillips Industries has expanded its family of weather-proof dual pole QCS2 (quick-change socket) connections to include a straight back version, designed for both tractor and trailer applications. Phillips says the Dual Pole QCS2 is designed for a weather-proof liftgate socket connection that offers socket replacement without the need to re-wire. The company adds it has
Phillips Industries releases X-Tend day cab tracker bar extension
Phillips Industries has released a new X-Tend day cab tracker bar extension for tractor model applications with back windows. The company says the X-Tend’s design prevents damage and decreases driver distraction from cables banging up against the back of the cab by extending them out an additional 8 in. from the tracker bar. The X-Tend
Phillips Industries opens virtual training modules for scheduling
Phillips Industries is opening scheduling for multiple virtual training modules covering product, installation and maintenance information and procedures to users of its electrical and air brake system components, and EZTrac GPS tracking products. Because of current COVID-19 restrictions on travel and many face-to-face customer support interactions, Phillips has deployed a series of training modules to
Phillips Industries releases Permalite XB Corner Cargo Lamp for dry vans
Phillips Industries has introduced the Phillips Permalite XB Corner Cargo Lamp, its first complete interior lighting solution designed specifically for dry vans, using ultra-compact and high-output LEDs.
Phillips Industries introduces Qwik-Check
Phillips Industries has introduced the Qwik-Check, a device that confirms power within the seven-way connection between the tractor and trailer. Designed for integration into the electrical system of the nosebox, it eliminates the immediate need for a continuity tester, visually confirming an electrical signal from the tractor to the trailer, the company says. With the
Phillips Industries introduces several light-duty trailer products
Phillips Industries has announced several new light-duty trailer products for light-duty trailer applications such as tagalong, equipment, landscape and utility trailers; and the vehicles that tow them such as RVs, SUVs, and pickup trucks. These new products include: Sta-Dry four and six-way straight cables, with Thermosealed plugs, in lengths varying from six to 20 feet,
