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ASA Announces New Websites

Elkhart, Ind.—ASA Electronics is ringing in the New Year with four new websites. The Elkhart-based company gave their corporate site, ASAElectronics.com, a modern and user-friendly facelift. The site provides an overview of the company’s over 40-year history of developing mobile electronics for unique industries under seven brands: JENSEN®, JENSEN Marine®, JENSEN Heavy Duty® , iN∙Command® Control Systems, Voyager® , Klipsch Marine®, and Polk Ultramarine® .

The redesign also includes three new informational branded sites: JENSENElectronics.com, VoyagerCameras.com and PolkMarine.com.

JENSEN-Electronics.com is the new home for the JENSEN®, JENSEN Marine® , and JENSEN Heavy Duty® brands. By bringing all three product lines under one virtual roof, the company is better able to showcase the versatile appeal the brands have across a wide range of industries.

VoyagerCameras.com highlights the observation and safety products ASA Electronics has specialized in for over 20 years. The site features both wired and wireless options for recreational and commercial vehicles alike.

PolkMarine.com showcases the company’s luxury brand, featuring the Complete DSP Sound System with high performance, marine grade audio components.

The new corporate website incorporates an online store that unites all their brands for a simplified shopping experience as well as a support library that puts all their resources, from high resolution product photos to owners’ manuals, in one convenient place. ASA Electronics® has been designing and manufacturing mobile electronic products for the Marine, RV, PowerSports, Agricultural, Construction, Commercial Vehicle, and Bus industries since 1977. Their proprietary brands are JENSEN® , JENSEN Marine®, JENSEN Heavy Duty®, iN∙Command® Control Systems, , Voyager® and ADVENT® Air. ASA is also a distributor in specialty markets for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Polk Ultramarine®, Klipsch®, and XKGLOW® products. For more information, please visit www.ASAElectronics.com.

ATW Acquires Custom Truck bBody Manufacturer Dakota Bodies

Richardson, Texas—ATW®, North America’s leading provider of trailers, truck equipment and related parts, recently announced the purchase of custom truck body manufacturer Dakota Bodies™. The acquisition marks an expansion of the ATW Truck Equipment business unit, adding to its quickly growing flat bed and service body manufacturing capabilities.

“For years, ATW has partnered with Dakota Bodies on custom service and utility bodies,” said Steve Courreges, President of ATW Truck Equipment. “By bringing them into the ATW portfolio, we can more effectively combine their experience and technology with ATW’s scalability and commercial expertise.

Since 1997, Dakota Bodies has been designing and manufacturing utility and service truck bodies, investing in new technologies and techniques to better serve its customers and employees. The company currently manufactures out of its state-of-the-art production facilities in Watertown, SD, and Liberty, MO, while enjoying a reputation for exceptional quality and quick turnaround times. “Joining forces with ATW affords us the resources and expertise to further grow what we’ve built at Dakota Bodies. We’re excited about the partnership and the many opportunities it presents,” said Jeff Orthaus, CEO of Dakota Bodies.

Dakota Bodies joins CM Truck Beds® under the leadership of Courreges, as ATW continues to gain attention as they increase their reach and reputation for engineering and manufacturing of truck equipment. “ATW Truck Equipment represents a key component of growth and the broader ATW success story,” said Courreges. “Adding a market leader like Dakota Bodies will help accelerate ATW’s positioning as a leader in the truck equipment industry and better serve our customers with a well-rounded truck equipment portfolio.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About ATW:

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, ATW® is the most diversified manufacturer and largest retailer and distributor of professional-grade and consumer-grade trailers, truck equipment, parts and accessories in North America. With a high-quality portfolio of trailers, truck equipment and related parts to serve the needs of builders, sellers, and end users; ATW focuses on providing innovative hauling solutions for the road ahead. ATW’s portfolio of companies includes Big Tex Trailers®, CM Truck Beds®, PJ Trailers®, Carry-On Trailer, BWise Trailers®, and RC Trailers®, as well as TexTrail Trailer Parts® and the Big Tex Trailer World family of retail stores. For more information, visit ATW.com.

Previous Director Now Laser-Focused on Snow and Ice Division

Buyers Products, a leading manufacturer of work truck equipment, appoints Mike Miller as its new Director of Engineering. Scott Moorman, the previous Director of the Engineering department, will stay with the company as Director of Snow and Ice. This newly created position will focus on further development of the popular SnowDogg® plow, SaltDogg® spreader, and ScoopDogg by Buyers pusher lines.

Increased demand for Buyers’ growing line of snow and ice control equipment made it necessary for the company to add a director whose singular focus is that line.

“I am extremely happy to give 100 percent of my attention to snow and ice,” says Moorman. “Our plows, spreaders, and pushers have always been my passion.”

Miller has hit the ground running in his new role. He joins Buyers with years of experience from his tenure at MTD Products where he held several positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, Miller held the title of Director of Engineering and Product Development.

“This is a fantastic team, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” says Miller. “These engineers are creative and talented. I know we’ll accomplish great things together.”

Scott Moorman stays with Buyers Products as Director of Snow and Ice.

About Buyers Products

Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has become a leader in manufacturing all types of equipment for the work truck industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers’ line of snow and ice equipment includes: SnowDogg® snow plows, SaltDogg® spreaders and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, visit www.BuyersProducts. com

CM Truck Beds introduces new Gen 2 SB Service Body

Kingston, Okla.—CM Truck Beds is proud to introduce the new Gen 2 SB Service Body. Building on the legacy of its popular SB model, CM pushed the envelope to deliver more benefits for 2021 users, adding several upgrades that make the new SB even better suited to users’ needs. “We’re pleased to debut the next generation of our hardworking service body model: The Gen 2 SB,” announced Joe Lewis, Vice President of ATW Truck Equipment, the business unit of ATW that includes CM Truck Beds.

Notable features of the Gen 2 SB combine enhanced functionality with head turning good looks, from the rugged new stainlesssteel fenders to the aluminum cast square fuel fill. New steel-braided door holdback cables deliver heavy-duty performance and easier toolbox accessibility while significantly reducing the chance of breakage, corrosion or damage to the

powder-coat. Safety is enhanced, as well, thanks to features including oval LED lights protected by a lifetime warranty, and a universal bolt-on crash zone bumper.

CM Truck Beds believes every user deserves storage options that fit the unique demands of their industry. That’s why CM Service Bodies are built using a component tstyle design that makes them highly configurable. Three toolboxes on each side of the Gen 2 SB are available with multiple configurations, including vertical and horizontaloptions. As users’ needs change over time, the SB can easily be customized by adding side flip-tops, heavy-duty overhead racks, slide-out drawers, shelving, lighting, Master Locks, and more. With additional standard upgrades including T-handle compression latches and automotive D-bulb weatherstripping, CM’s new SB is improving security and protection for its customers and their tools. While its feature set certainly reflects CM’s forward-thinking approach, the Gen 2 SB retains all the quality and durability of the original, from the 16-gauge (G60) Galvanized steel body to the durable TexArmor powder-coat finish. Distributors will also appreciate that the Gen 2 SB now comes standard with a Universal Install Kit, allowing them to get trucks out the door faster and more easily.

Long trusted by professionals to deliver superior truck beds and service bodies, while maintaining superior product availability and the industry’s fastest lead times, CM Truck Beds is leading the way in work truck solutions. “The Gen 2 SB demonstrates CM’s commitment to building the best-quality, most work-ready products on the market,”said Lewis. “Our customers now have a smarter option for their service body needs.”

For complete product details, please visit CMTruckBeds.com/truck-beds/sbtruckbed.

About CM Truck Beds

Headquartered in Kingston, OK, CM Truck Beds is the market leader in flat-deck truck body manufacturing. Founded in 1990, CM has consistently manufactured work truck and ranch bodies marketed to fleets, municipalities and end users. Originally a family-owned business, CM Truck Beds is now part of ATW, a Bain Capital portfolio company. CM manufactures beds in more than 350,000 square feet of facilities in three locations across southern Oklahoma. CM’s bandwidth spans steel and aluminum truck bodies, with nearly 15 models of flat decks in addition to two service body models. Consistently viewed as the toughest, most rugged bodies in the marketplace, CM is a superior option for towing as hitches are always a key feature of its bodies. Further, CM offers the best looking flat beds on the market because they’re designed to fit the contours of the OEM chassis. CM

Truck Beds currently distributes to more than 300 distributors across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit CMTruckBeds.com.

M.H. EBY, Inc. Welcomes Ken Kraus as Midwest Sales Representative

Midwest Sales Representative. Based in Story City, Iowa, Ken will focus on servicing existing dealers and establishing new dealers. He will also be providing sales support in open territories for EBY’s extensive line of aluminum livestock, grain, and equipment trailers plus truck bodies.

Ken brings over 20 years of sales and leadership experience to EBY including over 10 years in trailer sales at the manufacturer level. Residing in Garner, Iowa, Kraus is centralized in the Midwest territory and is looking forward to getting out and meeting all the existing and future EBY dealers.

“We are excited to add Ken to our team. His experience in the trailer industry plus his knowledge of distribution will be a great addition to our program,” said Erin Varley, VP of Dealer Sales and Development. “We believe that Ken will be able to have an immediate positive impact for our midwestern dealers and mutual customers.”

Contact Ken at Ken.Kraus@mheby.com and (515) 344-9329.

Find out more about M. H. EBY’s trailer and truck body products at www.MHEBY. com or (800) 292-4752.

M.H. EBY, Inc., headquartered in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania, is a third generation family owned manufacturer of agricultural and commercial trailers and truck bodies. EBY trailers and truck bodies

are manufactured in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Iowa. EBY sells and services their products through numerous dealers and distributors in North America. EBY also operates their own sales and service facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Indiana and South Dakota.

M.H. EBY, Inc. Announces New Dealer

Blue Ball, Penn.—M.H. Eby is pleased to announce that Ag 98 Trailer Sales of Okeechobee, FL is now an authorized dealer of aluminum EBY trailers and truck bodies. Ag 98 Trailer Sales serves the transportation needs of South-Central FL and will be adding aluminum EBY equipment trailers, livestock trailers, and truck bodies to their quality selection.

Ag 98 is a family-owned business who got their start selling livestock feeders and other equipment. Ag 98 expanded to sell small utility trailers to supply a wider variety of equipment to hardworking men and women. Their evolving business came to sell truck beds and trailers from a variety of manufacturers. “We pride ourselves on carrying lines of quality products. The quality of the EBY products was what influenced our decision to reach out to become an EBY dealer,” says owner, Ed Lehman, of Ag 98 Trailer Sales.

“We want to welcome Ag 98 Trailer Sales as our new dealer partner in Okeechobee, Florida. As a full line dealer, Ag 98 will inventory our aluminum livestock trailers, aluminum equipment trailers and aluminum truck bodies,” said Regional Dealer Manager, Doug Bryant. “Their strong loyalty to a growing customer base and commitment to quality trailers and truck bodies make them an ideal fit with EBY.”

To learn more about Ag 98 Trailer Sales visit their website at Ag98TrailerSales. com or call Sales Representative, Jim Davis at (863) 634-7455.

Find out more about M.H. EBY’s trailer and truck body products at www.mheby. com or (800) 292-4752.

Based in Blue Ball, Penn., M.H. EBY designs and builds high quality aluminum trailers and truck bodies for agricultural, industrial and commercial markets. In the trailer market, EBY builds livestock trailers, grain trailers, equipment trailers and horse trailers. For the truck body market, EBY builds flatbeds, service bodies, van bodies and dump bodies.

Products are sold nationwide by dealer and distributor partners with strong roots in their local communities. Started in 1938, the company is led by Travis Eby, President, and Nick Eby, VP of Engineering. Menno H. Eby serves as chairman.

Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel Supports Women in the RV industry through ‘Drab to Fab’ Project

Elkhart, Ind.— Americana Tire and Wheel (ATW), Kenda’s distribution arm serving the North American towable trailer, utility, RV, marine and agricultural industries, is pleased to announce its tire and wheel sponsorship of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Drab to Fab RV renovation project.

The RV Women’s Alliance is dedicated to fostering the next generation of female leaders and innovators in the RV Industry. RVWA is working to inspire, support and educate with a desire to see women become a larger part of the RV Industry and is undertaking the Drab to Fab project as an exciting and tangible way to further fund its mission.

As a product sponsor, ATW is donating specially-designed custom tire and wheel assemblies to help create the ‘ultimate work-from-the road’ RV—an RV that will prove to be appealing given today’s climate. With the tremendous growth in RV ownership and the work-from-home mandates brought on by COVID, many who can work from home with solid WiFi and a laptop are also changing their scenery – making their home office an RV office. The renovated Drab to Fab RV is being decked out for this purpose.

To make renovations possible, many sponsors across the industry are coming together. ATW is donating its premium all-season radial tire, the Kenda Karrier ST KR03. This versatile tire performs well in multiple trailer applications, while still offering stable, dependable handling and durability for enhanced overall performance. The tires are part of a oneof-a-kind tire and wheel assembly ATW is customizing to match the RV’s aesthetics – scheduled to be installed by a female crew of Kenda volunteers on the RV January 6.

The complete renovation of the 2007 Crossroads Zinger travel trailer started early October and is taking place on weekends until its completion early March 2021. And, every renovation is being performed by an all-female volunteer base—from industry sponsors and organizations across the country – at the RV Technical Institute, the industry’s leading training center located in Elkhart, IN. The big Drab to Fab RV “reveal” will happen March 3 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart where it will be raffled off to raise funds to further the mission of RVWA.

“It’s important to Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel to support our industry and community,” said Kim Besst, marketing manager, Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel and RVWA member. “More and more women like myself are being drawn to the RV industry because it represents family, adventure, travel and freedom and offers great opportunity. This project is a timely and fun immersion to a thriving market.”

“Drab to Fab is about bringing women together in the RV industry – inspiring them while helping to build new skill sets,” said Susan Carpenter, RV Women’s Alliance President. “The RV industry is experiencing incredible growth and with this project and this work, we are helping women get out of their comfort zones and

learn valuable skills that can lead to future employment opportunities in this dynamic industry.” AmericanaTire.com.

About Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel

Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel (ATW), a division of global tire manufacturing leader Kenda, is its premier North American distribution arm serving original equipment manufacturers and distributors in the towable trailer, utility, RV, marine, and agricultural industries. Providing quality tire, wheel and assembly solutions across a wide range of steel and aluminum wheels, ATW offers a controlled approach throughout the value chain from design, manufacturing and quality control to distribution and aftermarket service— enhancing both the performance and value of towable, utility and RV platforms. Operating four large distribution centers, ATW has become synonymous with exceptional service and superior quality products, including Kenda Loadstar tires—designed and manufactured in company-owned facilities. For more information, please visit www. AmericanaTire.com.

About Kenda

Founded in 1962, Kenda is a global leader in tire development and manufacturing. With over 12,000 employees and factories worldwide, Kenda continues to expand product offerings in the automotive, bicycle, powersports, trailer/specialty, and wheelchair markets. Kenda takes pride in operating under the core values of honesty, innovation, quality, and customer service to provide the highest level of products and services to customers across the globe. For more information, please visit www. KendaTire.com

About the RV Women’s Alliance

Founded in 2019, the RV Women’s Alliance mission is to unite, inspire, recruit, and develop a more diverse workforce by supporting women with education, resources, and opportunities.

We accomplish this by bringing together a diverse group of extraordinary women and men from across the RV Industry who, through social and educational programs, mentorship and networking opportunities, are inspired and empowered to realize their individual potential, enhance their career experiences, and create opportunities for the next generation of women leaders. The Alliance is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, with leadership based across the United States. Learn more at www.RVWA.org

Link ROI Cabmate Chosen for Lonestar Electrified Terminal Tractor

Link’s award-winning ROI Cabmate Smart Cab Suspension will improve ride quality, stability and comfort for Lonestar’s EV terminal tractors in severeduty environments.

Sioux Center, Iowa—Link Mfg., Ltd., the leader in specialty-engineered suspensions, announced that it has collaborated with Lonestar Specialty Vehicles to outfit Lonestar SV’s electric terminal tractors with new, purposedesigned ROI Cabmate Smart Cab Suspensions.

irst introduced in 2019, Link’s Road Optimized Innovation (ROI) technology enables a vehicle’s cab suspension to respond to external conditions in real time by continuously adjusting the stiffness of shock absorbers to optimize ride stability and comfort. The ROI Cabmate Smart Cab Suspension also features electronic height control that minimizes air consumption compared to traditional height control valves, because it does not fill or exhaust air in response to dynamic suspension motion.

“Terminal tractors are subjected to some of the harshest applications in the commercial vehicle space and operate on a wide variety of surfaces,” said Blake Yazel, general manager of Lonestar Specialty Vehicles. “Equipped with Link’s ROI Cabmate suspension, our electric terminal tractors are able to provide optimal ride stability and comfort, even when operating in the toughest applications. The engineering and quality construction of the ROI Cabmate compliments our advanced EV technology very well and we couldn’t be happier with its performance on our product.”

Not only do terminal tractors have to deal with a broad array of terrains, but vehicles and drivers alike must cope with multiple drop and hook cycles per day. The concussive forces associated with repetitive coupling and decoupling of trailers alone can take their toll on man and machine.

Operators of terminal tractors may be exposed to dynamic forces that, according to ISO 2631-1:1997 standards, can cause internal injury over time. The ROI Cabmate can reduce the potential for injury and thus help reduce health risks while increasing worker satisfaction and productivity.

The ROI Cabmate suspensions on Lonestar SV’s electric terminal tractors employ multiple sensors that never stop monitoring or responding to the vehicle’s environmental circumstances. An accelerometer monitors the motion of the cab, while a position sensor measures the position and velocity of the cab relative to its frame.

“A terminal tractor using Link’s ROI Cabmate will operate in a constant state of dynamic damping, producing an optimal ride, improving operator alertness and reducing fatigue,” said Eli DeGroff, product manager, Road Optimized Innovations for Link Mfg. “Regardless of what a vehicle encounters in its working environment, the ROI Cabmate instantly responds with the ideal suspension stiffness to control and minimize cab motion and vibration.”

Driver retention continues to be a major factor for today’s fleets. The ROI Cabmate Smart Cab Suspension improves the driving experience by increasing driver satisfaction, maximizing driver comfort and minimizing driver fatigue.

The ROI Cabmate may also promote greater driver and vehicle productivity in the terminal. Trailer loads and surface conditions both affect vehicle-handling characteristics and can significantly slow vehicle movement in some cases. With ROI Cabmate, the cab, the driver and the entire driver-to-vehicle interface remains more stable. The driver retains greater control and has greater confidence going about their daily routine.

“No other industry supplier has done more to promote ride quality, stability and comfort for drivers, and nobody else has anything like Link’s ROI technology,” said DeGroff. “Our work with Lonestar and others is helping to set the table for a variety of new on- and off-highway applications.”

To access high-resolution images of Lonestar’s electrified field terminal tractors featuring Link’s ROI Cabmate Smart Cab Suspension, please visit: www. LinkMfg.com.

Link’s award-winning ROI Cabmate is also available in the form of an aftermarket kit. The aftermarket kits are now available and can be ordered through local OEM dealers. For more information on ROI Cabmate aftermarket kits, please call (800) 222-6283 or visit: www. ROICabmate.com.

About Lonestar Specialty Vehicles

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, is a leading supplier of fully electric and diesel powered remanufactured commercial vehicles. Remanufacturing extends the useful life

of existing investments and provides a significant reduction in a company’s carbon footprint. Lonestar SV is a forerunner in innovative remanufactured commercial vehicle solutions that offer exceptional performance, price, efficiency and reliability. With more than 2,500 assembled Class 8 trucks and tractors commercially deployed, Lonestar SV delivers proven vehicle solutions for every application. For more information, visit www.LonestarSV.com.

About Link Mfg., Ltd.

Link develops and manufactures a variety of suspension systems specially engineered to address the unique needs of commercial vehicles and equipment. Link is driven to outperform as the worldwide leader in heavy-duty truck cab air suspensions marketed under the brand name Cabmate. U.S.-based Link Manufacturing is an IATF 16949 and ISO 14001: 2015 (EMS) certified company whose primary products include cab, chassis and auxiliary suspensions. Canadian-based Link Suspensions of Canada is an ISO 9001 certified company whose primary products include heavy vocational and off-highway chassis suspensions. Link also makes specialty products such as tire pressure equalization systems, ramps and other products designed to enhance the productivity of commercial vehicles. For more information, visit www. LinkMfg.com.

Link and Cabmate are registered trademarks of Link Mfg., Ltd.

Road Optimized Innovation and ROI are trademarks of Link Mfg., Ltd. Names of original equipment manufacturers may be trademarks of their respective organizations. References to makes, models and product designations are for reference purposes only. Neither Link Mfg., nor its products are sponsored or endorsed by the referenced original equipment manufacturers, and there is nothing else in the use of these designations that should lead a reader to believe that there is an association between Link Mfg. and these organizations.

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Mac’s Releases HD Tube Track; Industry’s Strongest Track Offering

Sagle, Idaho—Mac’s Tie Downs is proud to introduce Heavy-Duty (HD) Tube Track, the strongest track offering in the industry. The HD Tube Track is manufactured from 1.5” x 1.5” x .1875” steel tubing and tested to 10,000-pound Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS).

Designed to replace a partial piece of wood decking, the HD Tube Track is easy to install and lies flush with the trailer deck. The HD Tube Track accepts the Surface Mount D-Ring and Low-Profile Lashing Winch using a trolley mounted to the base. Currently, the HD Tube Track is available in 8’ lengths with anchor points every 2” the length of the track. Please call (800) 666-1586 to discuss custom lengths. All Mac’s tie-down products are proudly made-to-order in Sandpoint.

• Watch the new product video: https:// youtu.be/EF1Qa2U0iGs

• Watch the install video: https://youtu. be/lB85UbcW9c4

• Learn more and order: https://macs. link/3mjkRMX

About Mac’s Tie Downs

For more than 25 years, Mac’s Tie Downs has been engineering, testing and manufacturing high quality tie-down solutions for the racing, off-road, nautical and street performance markets. From tiedown track to complete strap packs, Mac’s products are proudly made-to-order and shipped from the company’s headquarters in Idaho. For more information, visit www.MacsTieDowns.com or call (800)-666-1586.

Optronics Introduces Unique LED Combination ID Light Bar with Integrated Utility and Scene Light

Optronics’ new, ultra-thin combination identification light bar with integrated utility and scene light puts huge LED lighting flexibility into a small, convenient package.

Tulsa, Okla.—Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of its new MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light today. The new lamp enables a vehicle’s light bar to serve

double duty as a utility and scene light, whether it’s mounted high or low.

With a mounting position high on the back of a vehicle, the lamp is able to illuminate a wide area below and behind it with white LED light. Mounted on trailers where the ID bar is close to the ground, the lamp provides greater visibility and safety with a tighter and more intense beam pattern.

Generally, when working in, on or around the rear end of a vehicle in lowlight conditions, separate utility or work lamps are needed to light the work area. Extra lights require mounting, routing holes, wiring and careful lamp placement so as not to interfere with vehicle operation, doors and personnel.

Using the ID light already required for vehicles measuring 80 inches or more in width as a platform, the MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light incorporates two seven-diode white LED utility lights. The thin, streamlined body of the lamp measures just 15.5 inches in length, 1.313 inches in width and 0.75 inches in thickness, including its attached, closed-cell foam gasket.

“The LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light offers optimal convenience and minimal complexity for those who must work around the rear of vehicles in darkness,” Marcus Hester, vice president of sales and marketing for Optronics International, said. “With two utility lights and a standard ID light, our new MCL80RCB is actually three lamps in one.”

The surface-mount, hardwired lamp is easy to install and its integrated utility lights can be operated with a standard switch. The lamp requires just two fasteners for mounting and one wiring hole with a 0.59-inch diameter. “During focus groups, we’ve seen significant interest from multiple customer segments,” Hester said. “This lamp can be used anywhere an ID bar is mounted and because that’s usually up high, a customer can use it to light cargo, liftgates and the ground below.”

The company believes it’s a perfect match for vehicles involved in last-mile delivery, particularly during winter months. It’s also expected to be a great fit for any enclosed trailer, including horse trailers, along with a variety of truck van bodies.

The lamp’s lens and housings are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded. The lamp employs a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects its electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all

LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

The MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light is expected to be in stock and available for shipping in the first quarter of 2021.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company’s extensive distribution network of more

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than 20,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at (914) 697-9800, or visit www.DorianAndDrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light, please visit www. Optronics.com.

About Optronics

As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety

lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company

specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www. Optronics.com.

TecNiq Inc. Announces New Grille Lights All New, Sleek Designed Grille Lights from TecNiq

Galesburg, Mich.—TecNiq is excited to announce our ALL NEW K30 Series Grille Lights. Each light includes an All New, passive heat resistant body, as well as high powered LEDs that provide up to 100,000 hours of performance. The K30’s come in either a (3) LED, (6) LED, or (12) LED option and in 21 different color and lens combinations, with 16 various flash patterns (see www.TecNiqInc.com for complete listing).

Today’s grille light applications demand the same high-quality materials, and leading optic technology utilized throughout TecNiq products. Our (3) LED grille light model is 3.57” x 1.26” and fits perfect into many standard grilles. The (6) LED model is used throughout many industries and makes for a great supplemental lighting source. The (12) LED model provides a bright source for warning, and ancillary lighting - with a total of 1200 lumens it’s easy to see why this is the “Go To” light for many.

Designed, Engineered, and Assembled in the U.S., TecNiq Grille Lights are the perfect addition to today’s first responder vehicles, work trucks, utility vehicles, and more. Grille lights are a great way to provide additional visual warning to oncoming traffic, increase visibility in poor weather conditions, and increase safety. Built to complement and accommodate most vehicle grilles, these lights are a perfect addition to existing K-series running fire trucks and ambulances, but designed to support any existing lighting solution.

Automotive grade polycarbonate, and TecSeal proprietary potting for guaranteed circuit board protection are among many reasons top manufacturers are turning to TecNiq. Whether buying for OEM parts, upfitting emergency vehicles, or simply adding safety features to your own vehicle, the TecNiq K30 Grille Lights are a great solution, with guaranteed performance.

TecNiq Inc. is an engineer owned & operated company with a strong commitment to excellence. We begin with a simple belief in offering the greatest value, the highest quality lighting solutions, and great customer care. We use the highest quality LEDs, materials, and offer market leading technologically advanced lighting solutions. From emergency response vehicles, fleet vehicles, construction trailers, boats, heavy or light duty equipment, you can expect your lights to work every time. Our goal is to exceed your product quality expectations. We feel so strongly about our commitment to quality, that we back every one of our products with a nononsense Lifetime Warranty.

Technical Features

• IP68 Rated-Sealed light for dust and waterproof

• TecSeal Urethane Potting-Guaranteed circuit board protection

• Impact resistant lens

• UV Resistant automotive grade polycarbonate lens

• Rated LED Life-50,000–100,000 hrs

• Lifetime limited warranty

• Available in (3), (6), or (12) LED models

• 21 different color and lens combinations

• Designed, Engineered, and Assembled in the USA

Tesa Introduces New, Easy-to-Use Masking Tape

Charlotte, N.C.—Finding just the right masking tape to meet the demanding requirements of industrial painting applications can be difficult, at best. Too often, manufacturers are forced to stock multiple, hard-to-work-with masking tapes, each for different needs—including general purpose, fine-line and hightemperature applications.

For masking made easy—for everyone— tesa has introduced tesa® 4338 Green, a high-performance, finger-friendly masking tape solution that can withstand multiple high-temperature drying cycles across a variety of applications. tesa® 4338 Green reduces complexity and increases process efficiencies for manufacturers and provides improved operator friendliness— both during masking and removal.

According to Stefan Sell, Director, General Industrial Markets, tesa North America, specialty vehicle and boat manufacturers and painting operatorsidentified a number of specific challenges they face when choosing a high-temperature masking tape. “Customers told us that traditional masking tape solutions for the transportation market—including boats, RVs, trucks, and trains—can be challenging to apply, degrade easily in sunlight and result in messy paint lines,” Sell said. “Painted items can’t be left outside for drying—and have to be remasked to withstand multiple drying cycles. For operators, masking tapes can be hard to unwind, difficult to reposition— and many leave residue behind. Plus, some tape backings can be tough on operator’s fingers.”

tesa’s dedicated technical team blends in-market expertise with a passion for solutions. Armed with these customer insights, they set out to develop the ideal high-temperature masking tape – addressing their unique concerns.

“We love adhesion,” said Claudia Ramirez, Application Solutions Engineer, tesa North America. “Our self-adhesive products and technologies solve complex problems across a wide variety of industries—making our customers’ world just a little better, one application at a time. “Through close customer collaboration, we aspired to develop a durable, highlyvisible masking tape specifically for multiple high-temperature drying cycles. By leveraging our extensive adhesive knowledge, and taking a solutionoriented approach, we arrived at tesa® 4338 Green—one masking tape for all,” Ramirez said.

The benefits of tesa® 4338 Green were confirmed in North American customer trials. This included outdoor UV resistance under challenging conditions in Nevada. Operators were especially pleased with its conformability and ease-of-handling during application.

Sell added that the unique adhesive qualities of tesa® 4338 Green make it easily repositionable and can help painters achieve sharp paint lines. And, with up to seven days of UV resistance, this bright green masking tape is durable and allows for temporary outdoor storage.

“tesa® 4338 Green offers good adhesion balance,” Sell said. “That means it goes on well, sticks well, leaves no residue, and is easy to unwind. tesa® 4338 Green can help you simplify your painting operations with a single high-performance tape, increase your painting process efficiencies—and show your operators you care by providing a tape that’s a joy to work with.”

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tesa is a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesives serving the appliance, automotive, building supply, electronics, industrial, paper and print, and transportation industries. Our range of products and solutions provides value and high performance across a variety of markets and applications and are developed to address specific needs. Working with tesa is a truly collaborative experience. We are creating the bonds that drive people and the world forward.