Rotary Lift aims to increase productivity
Rotary Lift introduced a new line of heavy-duty four-post lifts to meet the needs of budget-conscious customers who want to improve shop productivity, the company said.
Mitsubishi Fuso offers new engine protection system
A new engine protection system is available as a port-installed option on new 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FE and FG model medium-duty commercial trucks.
Thermo King offers new refrigeration unit
Thermo King Corp. introduced the MD-100 refrigeration unit for trucks.
New armrests open space for sleeper access
Sears Seating, a division of Sears Manufacturing Co., added a new option to its line of Atlas seats to better accommodate drivers moving between two areas.
Knaack offers itemizer drawer units
Knaack Manufacturing Co. Weather Guard Itemizer Drawer Units are designed to be lightweight storage solutions that compartmentalize tools, small parts and fittings.
Dynabrade introduces Random Orbital Sander
Dynabrade Inc. introduced an 11-in. Random Orbital Sander, featuring a powerful new air motor and many ergonomic improvements, the company said.
Holland introduces fifth wheel slider system
The Holland Group Inc. announced the release of its Integrated Low-Weight Slider (ILS) system, designed to reduce the weight of traditional fifth wheel/slider combos by up to 27 percent (151 pounds).
International continues aerodynamic tradition
International Truck and Engine Corp. said its ProStar Class 8 tractor has 9 percent less aerodynamic drag than its nearest competitor, which can mean more than 4 percent better fuel economy for customers.
Phillips Industries updates glad-hand filter screens
Phillips Industries, a supplier of glad-hands to the North American heavy truck industry, has updated its filter screens to stop smaller particles from entering the air system.
Creature comfort, no idling
With the high cost of diesel fuel and the growing number of states and municipalities that are enacting anti-idling laws, auxiliary power units (APUs) are more popular than ever.