Kamsickas appointed head of SAF-Holland business unit

SAF-Holland has appointed Mike Kamsickas as president of its Powered Vehicle Systems business unit, replacing Jack Gisinger, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Kamsickas is responsible for the global operations, product engineering, OEM sales and strategic planning of the unit.

With 30 years of experience in the automotive and heavy-duty commercial vehicle industries, Mike comes to SAF-Holland from Dayco Products, a supplier of belts, tensioners and pulleys for the automotive, trucking, construction, agricultural and industrial markets. At Dayco, he held various leadership positions including president of Global Operations Group, president of North American OE, and executive vice president. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions with Faurecia, Valeo and Lear.

Gisinger will maintain his role as president of American subsidiary SAF-Holland Inc. until his retirement at the end of 2015. During his 35-year tenure with SAF-Holland, he played a significant role in the development of the company, including the merger of SAF and the Holland Group in December 2006, the company’s public offering in 2007, the successful navigation through the global economic downturn and establishing the strength the company is experiencing today.

Fontaine Specialized announced the new Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer. This 3+3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is designed to transport a diverse range of loads, according to Fontaine, who adds that the Magnitude 75 comes in three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR), and beam (MBMD)."The Magnitude 75 epitomizes versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds. It accommodates loads of up to 75 tons in 16 feet as a 3+2 or with five close coupled axles," said Heather Gilmer, vice president of sales. "Furthermore, it adeptly handles 70 tons in just 12 feet configured with the tandem axle EQ2 spreader. This adaptable trailer features a hydraulic detachable gooseneck and a tridem axle bogie, each providing seven ride height positions. This enhanced flexibility is invaluable for operators maneuvering heavy loads across obstacles or beneath bridges.”Fontaine says the Magnitude 75 was made with 100,000-lb. minimum yield steel main beam flanges; and the flat and beam decks boast a 24-in. loaded deck height, while the drop side rail deck reduces it to 15-in. At full load, all modular decks offer 6-in. of ground clearance.