SuperSprings, Inc. Announces Relationship with Home Team Service ? Leaders in the Pest Control Industry
CARPINTERIA, CA
March 19, 2004-?SuperSprings, Inc., a leader in the market for self adjusting suspension stabilizers, today announced it has established a relationship with Home Team Service of Dallas, Texas to provide suspension enhancement on their fleet of half-ton and compact pickups due to loading increases from the equipment and supplies Home Team are upfitting to their trucks."We are delighted to have established this alliance with Home Team Service as we feel our SuperSprings line of products provide significant improvements to the load carrying capabilities and handling of these vehicles," said Gerry Lamberti, Chief Operating Officer at SuperSprings.
"Additionally, we typically see reduced tire wear and a significant reduction in body roll in trucks fitted with our equipment, without hardening the ride."As with most pest control companies, upfitment is required on light duty trucks resulting in stresses on existing suspension, shocks and tires.
Field tests determined that the SuperSprings medium duty spring provides the necessary enhancement to the majority of Home Team Service's compact pickups while the SuperSprings heavy duty models accommodate their half-ton and three-quarter ton models.SuperSprings is a self-adjusting suspension stabilizer that gives users extra load capacity, improves towing, and prevents rear-end sag without hardening the ride.
Working in parallel with the vehicle's suspension system, SuperSprings attach onto the existing rear springs and "kick-in" only as needed when carrying a heavy load, towing, entering a sharp turn, or during an emergency panic over-correction.
SuperSprings also reduce wheel hop for a smoother ride while the anti-sway feature reduces body roll giving enhanced driver control.About SuperSprings:Founded in 1996, SuperSprings International, Inc.
developed a patented line of self-adjusting suspension stabilizers that solve many of the handling and suspension problems associated with loads carried by passenger vans, pickup trucks, minivans, and SUV's.
The Company's products give users extra loading and towing capacity and prevent rear-end sag without hardening the ride on vehicles having leaf spring rear suspension systems.The product was developed for the American market with production initially established in California to serve the West Coast.
Marketing efforts have continued to expand and SuperSprings are now distributed through a national dealer and distributor network throughout North America.Product applications for SuperSprings have evolved from being solely for pickup trucks to a broad cross section of vehicles including SUVs, 15 passenger vans, minivans, and RVs including Class C motorhomes and campers.
SuperSprings have also been accepted by large-scale manufacturers in the van conversion business.SuperSprings provides various solutions for suspension enhancement for work trucks ranging in capacity from compact pickups to full-size pickups and one ton work trucks.
SuperSprings is the leading supplier to commercial work truck/van users such as field service-bed trucks, armored vans, street sweepers, commercial vans, landscapers, and general contractors.Note to Editors: SuperSprings and the SuperSprings logo, are registered trademarks of SuperSprings International, Inc..
Truck Accident Statistics
In 2003, there were 58,512 total vehicle accidents involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. (NCSA). 4,669 were large trucks involved in fatal truck accidents.Large trucks are more likely to be involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash than are passenger vehicles. Most fatal truck accidents occurred in rural areas (68 percent) during the daytime (66 percent) and on weekdays (78 percent). Only 1 percent of fatal truck accidents were DUI-related on the part of the truck driver compared to other types of fatal crashes.
Higher DUI occurrences are 22 percent for drivers of passenger vehicles and light trucks and 29 percent for motorcyclists.About 27 percent of all large truck drivers involved in fatal truck accidents had at least one prior speeding conviction compared to 19 percent of the passenger vehicle drivers involved in fatal crashes. California had the most with 5,725 total fatal vehicle crashes but Texas had the most fatal truck accidents with 438. Here's a breakdown of the top 5...
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Warehouserack.com Selected as Texas Dealer for Heli Forklifts
Houston, Texas (ContentDesk) March 9, 2006 -- Warehouserack Company, Inc. has recently been selected to be the Texas dealer for HELI brand forklift trucks.
HELI forklift trucks offer a full range of counterbalanced forklifts with lifting capacities ranging from 2,000Lbs to 22,000Lbs. The range consists of IC engined equipment powered by a choice of diesel or LP Gas.HELI forklift trucks are synonymous with efficiency and value for money. A perfect choice for virtually any material handling application, from factories to farmyards, ports to printers, builders to breweries.
Extensive research, development and substantial investment, combined with engineering experience gleaned over fifty years, has yielded this advanced and completely new range of forklift trucks bearing the trusted HELI name, a name with a solid reputation endorsed by many...
Warehouserack.com Selected as Texas Dealer for Heli Forklifts
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Engine Upgrades For Earth?s Sake
Environmentalists believe in the adage - you reap what you sow. In the modern milieu, people are experiencing the hazards effectuated by lack of environmental concern. The habitat of the humanity is getting dirtier and unsafe. This is the fact that triggered several automakers to support environment-friendly engines.
Ford Motor Co. is one of the big names in the endeavor that aims for a cleaner and safer environment.
Ford engines are getting so much hype and appreciation both in the automotive world and the environmentalist sector. The automaker is continuing its research and studies to discover efficient, safe, clean and cheap fuel engines. Other automakers and associations also take part in the endeavor by releasing sentimental concern information as well as using the latest engine discoveries that does not contribute destruction to Earth.
Rich Moskowitz, regulatory affairs counsel...
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Can Ford Heavy-Duty Trucks Alleviate Its Maker's Standing?
Ford Motor Co. is delivering an updated lineup of F-Series large pickups and trucks. This 'Super Duty' lineup is said to support Ford in its struggle to keep up its post in truck sales. With the debut of these all-new vehicles, Ford will serve as a mighty rival to General Motors Corp.
GMC is also unraveling a brand-new pickup - Chevrolet Silverado.
Said model is considered a threat that could take away part of Ford F-150 sales. So far, said model is the best-selling vehicle in the US. In the past few years, Ford has sold approximately 900,000 F-Series trucks annually.
Moreover, 40 percent of F-series trucks sold are Super Duty trucks.
New trucks is given extra towing capacity, refined suspension, a tailgate that turns into a step, and a brand new 6.4-liter diesel engine.
These fresh features are incorporated to Ford F-150 pickup parts...
Can Ford Heavy-Duty Trucks Alleviate Its Maker's Standing?
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