Betts combines business units
Betts Co. has announced that BettsHD is now the new operating division for its spray suppression and fender products business units. The combined Betts and Life-Time Fenders units will focus on heavy-duty tractor-trailer applications.
Distributor adds value with mobile service
With 13 locations in three states, parts distributor Power Train Service has identified mobile service as a way to expand its horizons and increase value-add to its customers.
Talbert offers commemorative 75th anniversary trailer package
To commemorate its 75th year in business in 2013, Talbert Manufacturing is offering a special 75th anniversary trailer package for a limited time on select 2013 models.
V-Flap mud flaps cut costs
Mudguard Technologies said its new V-Flap features an aerodynamic design that saves fuel, hydrodynamics to suppress spray and splash, and a structure that prevents sailing. Made from polyethylene material, the flaps withstand road abuse and cold weather applications.
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America adds new alternator
The heavy-duty truck group of Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America is adding a new brushless alternator, designed with a B10 Life over 600,000 miles, that will exceed industry requirements for output at idle, heat, vibration and corrosion resistance.
Wix Filters meets customer education needs
Through hands-on, classroom experience at the Wix Institute of Filtration Technology in Gastonia, N.C., and online courses through its eLearning Center, Wix Filters is offering product training on the latest filtration technologies.
Truck-Lite adds 50 new products in 2012 supplement
The company’s 2012 New Product Supplement, which complements the 2011 full line product catalog, is a 10-page brochure that illustrates 50 recently introduced lighting products and accessories.
TRP batteries made for extreme conditions
TRP said its starting batteries offer up to 1,150 CCAs for harsh winter conditions and as low as 650 CCAs for hot weather, while its AGM batteries feature a greater repetitive reserve capacity, allowing the battery to be completely drained and fully recharged more often. TRP dual-purpose batteries have heavier, thicker plates so the batteries discharge and recharge frequently, the maker added.
Ken-Tool announces Strap Winder tool
The company’s Strap Winder tool is designed to save over-the-road truckers time when securing nylon straps to the winches attached to a flatbed deck. The 19-in. Strap Winder weighs 2.1 lbs. and is made of durable, high-quality steel.
Life-Time Fenders expands mud flap hanger line
The wholly-owned subsidiary of Betts Spring recently expanded its spray suppression bundle with added mud flap hanger part numbers, including all popular bar type and spring loaded hangers, integrated and stand-alone conspicuity solutions and related mounting brackets and hardware.