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Sloan Introduces New Michelin® Branded Wiper Blades to Heavy Duty Market
Bulk blade program is ideal for fleet usage(Holland,
MI) January 3rd, 2007 – Sloan Transportation Products is
now marketing Michelin® branded wiper blades to the North American heavy duty
aftermarket. The Michelin Heavy Duty Wiper Blade is offered in both a regular and
winter blade model.
According
to Douglas S. Thomson, vice
president, sales and marketing, Sloan Transportation Products, the company is
making available a Michelin bulk blade program that is ideal for fleet usage
because it provides a premium quality, branded blade, while saving time,
space and costs. “We are among the first heavy duty company’s to offer
such a program,” explained Thomson.
“Michelin is one of the premier
brand names and we are proud to offer this product line to the heavy duty
marketplace,” said Thomson. The Michelin bulk blades are poly bagged with a
Michelin label and come 10 blades per box. With this Sloan
Transportation-exclusive bulk program, a fleet technician can easily access
a replacement blade without struggling to open a sealed blister package. The Michelin Heavy Duty Wiper Blade has a
graphite coating over the rubber blade that reduces friction and extends
blade life. Hardware components are manufactured from heavy duty 304
stainless steel. The high nickel content of the 304 guarantees added
strength as well as protection from rust and corrosion. Metal rivets
strengthen the assembly when compared to competitor blades that are
assembled with a crimp. The multi-arm connector fits 90 percent of blades on
the market, ensuring a quick blade change with little downtime. The winter blade model contains a premium
silicone boot that resists cracking down to minus 40 degrees Celsius. The
boot repels ice, snow, and road chemicals away from internal working parts. The company also offers a recloseable
blister package program for either over-the-counter or
retail sales from a point-of-sale display. A POS display is available that
contains ten of the four most popular sizes (16”, 18”, 20”, 22”).
The POS display is branded both Michelin and Sloan and is designed
for increased impulse purchases and expanded merchandising. Press Release Documents
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Sloan
Introduces New MAXXDuty™
Hose Assemblies
New plating protection provides superior corrosion resistance Holland,
MI-
November 8th, 2006 - To
help provide superior protection against corrosion, Sloan Transportation
Products has introduced MAXXDuty™ Hose Assemblies
that feature a new plating material that is better able to withstand damage
caused by the new de-icing agents that are increasingly being used by many
municipalities and private snow removal companies to treat highways. “In the past most government agencies and
private companies used salt to de-ice roads throughout northern regions,”
said Chris Terryn, Sloan Transportation product manager. “The increased use of calcium and magnesium chloride is not only less
expensive than salt, but has also led to an alarming increase in the
corrosion of heavy-duty vehicle components.” “Previously,
manufactured parts could better resist salt’s corrosive nature, but
standard platings no longer offer the same level of protection from these
new de-icing agents.” Of particular
susceptibility to corrosion are the steel crimped fittings attached to the
brass part of the hose assembly. Sloan tested several different options to
plate the steel crimped fittings before settling on the MAXXDuty plating.
The material was originally designed for the military in naval
applications to protect parts exposed to severe salt spray that often
required frequent replacement due to corrosion. Recent testing by an independent lab in a CASS
(Copper Accelerated Salt Spray) cabinet, showed that the MAXXDuty plating
when compared to a control sample provided superior protection. The results
demonstrated that Sloan’s MAXXDuty™
Hose Assemblies are better able to resist corrosion that is common with
conventional plating processes. Press Release Documents
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Sloan
Celebrates the Production of its 11th Million Gladhand
Holland,
MI-
October 5th, 2006 - Sloan
Transportation Products, a leading producer of gladhands for the heavy duty
marketplace, recently surpassed the 11 million mark in gladhands
manufactured by the company. To celebrate this achievement, Sloan presented
a plaque to Thomas Winkeljohn, president of The Ohio Automotive Supply
Company in Findlay, Ohio. The award signifies that Ohio Automotive is the
purchaser of the 11th million gladhand sold by Sloan. “We are excited to
celebrate this milestone event for our company,” said
Doug Thomson, vice president, sales and marketing, Sloan Transportation
Products. “No other company goes to such great lengths to give
our customers the styles and features of gladhands that satisfy their
demanding needs.” The Ohio Automotive Supply Co. was founded in 1945 by Ed Winkeljohn along with his brother, Walter, and his brother-in-law, Jim Tebbe. Ohio Automotive provides parts and supplies to the automotive, truck, and industrial markets, and is still family owned and managed under the direction of its current owners, Tom and Ted Winkeljohn. In the early 1970s Ohio Automotive began to expand into the heavy duty truck and trailer business. Since that time, the heavy duty market has been a major part of their business. Tom remarked: “We have enjoyed many great relationships with our customers and our suppliers in the heavy duty parts market. We owe all of our success to our customers and our employees.” For more information on Ohio Automotive Supply, visit www.ohioautomotive.com, or phone 419-422-1655.
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Sloan Introduces Updated Packaging, Point-of-Sale and Brochure for Handy Quick-Fix™ ProductHolland,
MI-
August
1st, 2006 - Sloan
Transportation Products has introduced new packaging along with a
take-one brochure for its popular QuickFix™
product. Quick-Fix
is a simple and inexpensive field repair kit that restores broken air lines
in just five simple steps. The product is designed to help
fleets and owner operators reduce expensive
downtime and costly service calls. Sloan’s Quick-Fix repairs damaged ⅜” rubber air brake lines. The product is DOT-approved and available with ⅜” and ½” male fittings and comes with pre-applied thread sealant. Each package repairs 2 broken air lines and includes an installation wrench and instructions. The product conveniently stores in the glove box or console and is available at leading truck stops and heavy duty distributors in a Quick-Fix display rack that holds 12 redesigned Quick-Fix packages. Press Release Documents
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Sloan Announces Appointment of New Sales DirectorCarl Shanks will help support company’s new West Coast warehouse Holland, MI- June 12th, 2006 - Sloan Transportation Products has announced the appointment of Carl Shanks as the company’s new sales director for the Western region. Shanks will be responsible for heavy duty O.E. and aftermarket sales in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
“We
are excited to have Carl join us as we open our new West Coast warehouse to
better serve our customers,” said Douglas S. Thomson, vice president,
sales and marketing, Sloan Transportation Products. Shanks will provide
additional product and sales training, as well as oversee Sloan’s
independent sales agencies in the territory. Shanks has over 20 years of experience in the heavy duty and automotive parts and service industry. He has an extensive background in sales, account management, and customer service. Sloan’s new West Coast warehouse is located in Portland, Oregon, and is designed to conveniently serve customers in the Western U.S. and Western Canada.
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Sloan Releases New MAXXDuty™ Catalog Holland, MI -- Sloan Transportation Products has released a new catalog featuring its MAXXDuty™ with WeatherGuard Technology line of products. The full-color catalog highlights the company’s premium, severe duty components designed to perform under the most severe weather conditions. Among
the products spotlighted in the catalog is Sloan’s TriMAXX™
7-way Sealed Plug System that is engineered to keep out moisture and
corrosion. The TriMaxx plug and receptacle are designed to mate together
perfectly, creating a completely secure and contaminant-free connection
between tractor and trailer. “Our MAXXDuty line
includes highly engineered products with special features, unique materials
and seals that can’t be penetrated,” said Chris Terryn, Sloan’s
product manager. “Plus, our easy-connection product features help fleet
managers and owner operators avoid costly downtime. Our products are made to
take a beating and keep trucks running in the harsh conditions that drivers
face throughout the year.” Other severe duty
products included in Sloan’s MAXXDuty catalog are: USA Plus™ Wiring
Harnesses and Pigtails; Powder-Coated, Swing-Away/Shut-Off and Cast Iron
Gladhands; Polyurethane Gladhand Seals; MAXXDuty™
Coiled Air; Coiled Air with Dura-Grip™
or Brass Handle; 3-in-1 Wrap; Heat Shrink Tubing and Connectors; Quick-Fix™,
and Dura-Grip Press Release Documents
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Sloan Granted Patent for Innovative Swing-Away/Shut-Off Gladhand
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Sloan To Open West Coast WarehouseNew facility will provide faster access to air and electrical components in Western States and CanadaHolland, MI - March 20th, 2006- In an effort to better serve and support its customers, Sloan Transportation Products will open a new West coast warehouse beginning in May. The facility, located in Portland, Oregon, is designed to conveniently serve customers in Ore., Wash., Calif., N.V., Idaho, Colo., Utah, N.M. and Western Canada. “Customers will continue to receive the outstanding service and packaging they have experienced from our Holland, Michigan headquarters,” said Douglas S. Thomson, vice president, sales and marketing, Sloan Transportation Products. “With the addition of the West coast warehouse, we have extended our customer service hours to benefit everyone across the country. Plus, West coast customers will see their package shipping times cut in half and a reduction in shipping costs.” For
example, Thomson explained that a 20 lb. box shipped from Sloan’s Holland
location would currently take four days to reach Los Angeles via UPS. The
same shipment coming from the Portland warehouse will now reach a customer
in only two days. Plus, the shipping cost will be reduced by nearly $3.50
per shipment. Meanwhile, a LTL shipment to Los Angeles from Holland that
would normally take five days would be reduced to two days and would result
in a nearly 10 percent reduction in shipping costs. Orders to Sloan customer service center may be placed anytime between 8 am EST and 7 pm EST.
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TriMAXX™ Sealed Plug System
Provides Industry’s Most Secure Connection Between Truck & Trailer
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Truck downtime due to corrosion is a thing of the past Holland,
MI - March 6th, 2006 - Sloan Transportation Products has developed
a sealed plug that, when combined with the receptacle, provides the
industry’s most secure and contaminant-free connection between tractor
and trailer. The TriMAXX™ 7-way Sealed Plug System helps minimize truck
downtime with the industry’s first integrated plug-face gasket that
creates a positive seal to the receptacle, stopping corrosion from
reaching the terminals. The
TriMAXX plug face gasket is made of durable PVC and encircles the terminal
area, creating a sealed union regardless of receptacle’s manufacturer.
Sloan’s TriMAXX™ System features over-molded terminals
preventing corrosion migration that typically attacks “industry
standard” plug and socket connections due to contaminants back flowing
down the cable. Sloan
engineers also developed an integrated drip-edge channel to eliminate
back-flowing contaminants from coming down the cable into the plug/socket
connection. The drip edge
channel extends the life of both the plug and socket by redirecting
corrosive liquids away from the plug/socket connection.
To assist drivers in plugging and unplugging, Sloan has included a more secure gripping point to the system. Like all of its coiled electrical plugs, the Sloan TriMAXX™ 7-way sealed plug and receptacle meets SAE J560 requirements.
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Sloan’s
MAXXDuty USA-Plus™ Electrical Wiring Harnesses Are
Perfect Products for Demanding Weather Conditions
Holland,
MI- February 24th, 2006 - As winter with its ice and snow turns to
spring with its heavy rains, fleet managers and owner/operators can rely
on Sloan Transportation Products MAXXDuty USA-Plus™
Electrical Wiring Harnesses to weather the harshest elements. Utilizing a
secondary pin-lock and an integral “O-ring” style sealing protection
that’s molded into the connector, the harnesses help prevent moisture
from reaching the terminal areas. MAXXDuty
USA-Plus harnesses feature ultrasonic welded splice joints which minimize
current loss by providing positive contact. Using a virgin PVC mold
compound, the harnesses are engineered for added durability and longer
life. Plus, a durable cable jacket resists
oils, acids, alkalis, sunlight, heat, weathering and abrasion. “Our
patented modular connectors create a precise seal that can withstand
whatever weather conditions your equipment faces,” said Brett Miller,
vice president of engineering for USA Harness. “We’ve engineered our
harnesses so that fleet managers will experience simplicity,
serviceability, reliability and most importantly, significant labor cost
savings.” Sloan Transportation is the exclusive distributor for USA-Plus 0E-quality wire harnesses for the heavy duty aftermarket. USA Harness is the industry leader in specialty electrical wiring harnesses. Sloan’s MAXXDuty USA-Plus harnesses are compatible with all types of trailer lamps, both import and domestic, including LED and incandescent. The harnesses can accommodate as many as 10 individual circuits for the most demanding specialized electrical requirements.
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Sloan’s MAXXDuty 3-in-1 Wrap can mean strength in numbers
Holland,
MI - January 5th -To
help keep air hoses and electrical cables working in extreme winter
weather conditions, Sloan Transportation Products has introduced its new
MAXXDuty 3-in-1 Wrap, which consists of two 3/8-inch rubber air lines
equipped with Sloan’s Dura-Grip handles and one 7-way ABS electrical
cord, tightly bound together with a spiral wrapping. Press Release Documents
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