HENDRICKSON MARKS MILESTONE: ONE MILLIONTH TIREMAAX® AUTOMATIC TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM INSTALLED
NORTH CANTON, OH – (Trailer Technician) – Hendrickson celebrates a significant achievement in its legacy of innovation and excellence as the one-millionth TIREMAAX® automatic tire pressure control system is installed. This milestone installation was completed by Utility Trailer and sold to Kroger, highlighting the impact of TIREMAAX in the transportation industry.
Matt Wilson, General Manager of Hendrickson Controls Business Unit, stated, “This milestone is more than a number; it’s a testament to Hendrickson’s commitment to quality, durability, and performance. We are proud to offer a product that not only meets but exceeds our customers’ expectations.”
TIREMAAX, an automatic tire pressure control system, helps maintain optimal tire pressure in commercial vehicles, reducing wear and tear on tires and improving fuel efficiency. It automatically monitors and adjusts tire pressure, ensuring that tires are always properly inflated, contributing to safer operations and extending tire life. TIREMAAX is a critical component that enhances transportation fleets’ reliability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, aligning with the industry’s growing focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Steve Bennett, President and COO of Utility Trailer, shared his thoughts on the collaboration: “Utility Trailer is honored to be part of this historic moment with Hendrickson. The TIREMAAX system is a critical component in our trailers, providing our customers reliability and peace of mind. All Kroger 3000R refrigerated trailers, with Cargobull TRUs, come with UTILITY TrailerConnect for both TIREMAAX monitoring and monitoring of the TRU and trailer health.”
Dan Umphress, Kroger’s Manager of Fleet Services, commented on the impact of the TIREMAAX system: “Kroger is dedicated to sustainability and efficiency in our operations. The TIREMAAX system aligns with our values by ensuring optimal tire pressure, reducing wear and tear, and contributing to a greener footprint.”
This achievement emphasizes Hendrickson’s position as a leader in the industry and its unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions that advance the transportation sector.
About Hendrickson
Hendrickson, a Boler company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle and brakes systems; tire pressure control systems; auxiliary lift axles systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; bumper; and components to the global commercial transportation industry. Hendrickson, based in Woodridge, IL, USA, continues to meet the needs of the transportation industry for more than 110 years. Visit Hendrickson at www.hendrickson-intl.com
About Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC is America’s oldest privately owned, family-operated trailer manufacturer. Founded in 1914, Utility Trailer’s history of innovation and focus on customer value have helped it become the largest producer of refrigerated trailers and one of the largest dry-van, reefer, and flatbed manufacturers in the United States.
With six manufacturing facilities and a network of more than 100 dealers across North and South America, the company produces 50,000 trailers annually and owns 55% of the market share among refrigerated trailer units. Cargobull North America’s transport refrigeration units are available exclusively on Utility’s 3000R® refrigerated trailers. To learn more, visit utilitytrailer.com.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.