22 posts tagged “hendrickson”
24/6/09
Source: http://www.cantonrep.com/business/x737341759/Hendrickson-trailer-systems-plant-lays-off-74-employees
The Hendrickson International Trailer Suspension Systems plant here laid off more than 70 employees as the trucking industry continues to reflect the economy.
It’s the second set of layoffs for Hendrickson since late last year.
Human Services Director David Decker said the indefinite layoffs are “due to continued economic decline in the transportation industry.”
The plant makes suspension systems for the trailers of semi rigs. Decker said the number of trailers being built this year is down 70 percent, and the plant had to reduce its workforce by 26 percent.
He said when economic conditions improve, the plant will be a vital part of the industry, “We are in this for the long haul,” he said.
In a letter to the state Department of Job and Family Services, Decker said 45 members of Teamsters Local 92 and 29 salaried employees were laid off indefinitely Monday “due to weak economic conditions.
The latest set of layoffs leaves only about 39 Teamsters working at the plant, said Greg Van Dress, business agent for Local 92.
“They had to reduce their capacity because they were taking too much of a hit,” he said. “It’s like everything else. I just want the companies to hang on ... and get through the slow period.”
Decker’s letter said the latest separations are “expected to be permanent.”
The plant, at 2070 Industrial Pl. SE, laid off about 90 Teamsters and an unknown number of salaried workers in the second half of 2008. Those workers still are on indefinite layoff, Decker said. That move left the plant with about 109 union workers.
In 2004, Hendrickson received city and state help to expand and purchase new equipment. City Council gave the company a 75 percent, 10-year tax abatement on the expansion and new equipment, and Ohio gave a 55 percent, seven-year tax credit that required Hendrickson to maintain operations here for 14 more years.
23/6/09
Source: http://www.todaystrucking.com/news.cfm?intDocID=22002
Four divisions of Hendrickson -- Truck Suspension Systems, Trailer Suspension Systems, Auxiliary Axle Systems, and Bumper and Trim -- recently joined the U.S. EPA SmartWay program.
SmartWay is a collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the freight industry, designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution.
Hendrickson plans to contribute to SmartWay’s goal to reduce 33 to 66 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and up to 200,000 tons of nitrogen oxide per year by 2012 by improving the environmental performance of our freight operations.
"We are excited to be a partner with SmartWay Transport and to continue in doing our part to achieve our collective goal of reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution," said Baine Adams, vice-president of global sales and marketing at Hendrickson.
Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year. SmartWay currently has over 1800 partners.
9/1/09
Source: http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/mediacenter/PressReleases/Default.aspx?id=226
Hendrickson trims 90 more pounds from its popular PARALIFT™ lift axle system with the production launch of the refined PARALIFT PST™ this month.
Fitting PARALIFT with a new axle, Hendrickson retained the rugged durability and versatility of the 20,000-pound, steerable lift axle system while improving driveline clearance and wheel cut.
“The new PARALIFT PST steerable lift axle revolutionizes this product category with superior performance and the versatility of adjustable frame widths and ride heights,” says Paul Brown, marketing manager of Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems. “All of PST’s advantages substantially help improve the bottom line for fleets and operators, lowering both cost and weight.”
The PST comes with a Westport axle and D22 spindle resulting in a 90-pound weight reduction making the system one of the lightest in its class. Models are available for a wide variety of Class 8 truck chassis.
To enhance driveline clearance and extend wheel cut to 25 degrees, the axle seats are re-designed and the stabilizers moved inside the tie rod and connected to the axle brackets.
PST retains the many popular advantages of previous PARALIFT models including adjustability of frame width and ride height allowing fleets, aftermarket installers and body builders to apply one unit to meet a wide variety of truck configurations.
The proven parallelogram design maintains proper wheel tracking and ensures lift plates remain parallel for longer air spring life. PARALIFT’s trailing arm beams feature an efficient, single-paddle, z-beam configuration.
PARALIFT PST delivers 12 inches of total travel with nine inches of lift in ride heights from 9.5 to 13.5 inches, all in a 28-inch package space. Zero-torsion, trailing-arm bushings help eliminate bushing wind-up and allow for the two lift-spring configuration.
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19/11/08 Source: http://www.todaystrucking.com/products.cfm?intDocID=20752
Hendrickson has introduced the PRIMAAX EX system, an enhanced version of the PRIMAAX heavy-duty, vocational truck air suspension.
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The new system features cast and shot-peened ductile iron support beams that integrate the attachment points for greater reliability. Hendrickson manufactures the beams and supplies them as an engineered sub-assembly to ensure control of product specs. PRIMAAX EX geometry features a new frame-hanger and torque-rod configuration, said to provide increased roll stiffness and reduced roll steer for improved handling. In addition, suspension-induced driveline vibration is significantly reduced.Expanded offerings of the longitudinal torque rods help extend bushing life and ease of serviceability while improving packaging compatibility with disc brakes. The new suspension will be available at most major truck makers in capacities ranging from 23,000 to 26,000 lb for single-axle, 46,000 to 52,000 lb for tandem, and 69,000 to 78,000 lb for tridem applications. |
8/10/08
Source: http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/mediacenter/PressReleases/Default.aspx?id=223
The 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany, proved a fitting stage for the international unveiling of Hendrickson’s new tagline, The World Rides On Us™.
The tagline will be phased in throughout Hendrickson’s worldwide operations with the introduction in North America culminating at the 2009 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
The new slogan not only reflects the spirit of the brand but the 95-year legacy of engineering advancements and manufacturing excellence that forms the foundation for Hendrickson’s continuing commitment to the industry.
“Read literally, the tagline represents the millions of Hendrickson suspensions carrying freight on highways around the globe today,” said Baine Adams, Hendrickson vice president of global sales and marketing.
The World Rides On Us encapsulates Hendrickson’s growing global position in the commercial transportation industry and the on-going drive to build relationships that benefit fleets and truck and trailer manufacturers around the globe.
21/5/08
Source: http://www.todaystrucking.com/products.cfm?intDocID=19640
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Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems has unveiled a new lift-axle model specifically for class 8 roll-off vehicles – the Composilite RO. With 13,500-lb capacity, the fixed-axle model fits flat to the frame for maximum clearance from cylinder beams, attachments and sliding components. Scalloped hangers aid in the clearance around roll-off cylinders. Hendrickson positioned springs and parallelogram components inside the frame rails, retaining a compact 23.5-in. packing space. Beams are spaced inboard one inch for additional clearance, and air-spring plates mount to the inside of the frame rail. The parallelogram design keeps lift axle beams parallel to ensure proper wheel tracking and help enhance tire life, and lift plates remain parallel to extend air spring life. The stabilizer features a cover to protect the stabilizing rod from dirt and debris throughout travel. The axle delivers 13 in. of travel and 10 in. of lift and weighs in at 905 lb.
10/3/08
Source: http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/mediacenter/PressReleases/Default.aspx?id=211
Hendrickson Truck System Group launched production of the new lighter weight SOFTEK® front steer suspension and axle system.
The new SOFTEK system combines Hendrickson’s Monoleaf steel spring and the rigid, box-shaped STEERTEK axle for outstanding ride and stability with a substantial weight savings.
SOFTEK delivers one of the lightest front suspension and axle combination on the market to help fleets and owner operators counter the increased weight of new engine technology. At a capacity of 12,000 pounds, fleets can trim up to 92 pounds compared to traditional two-leaf suspensions. SOFTEK also comes in a 12,350-pound capacity system.
The innovative monoleaf spring technology reduces weight and eliminates inter-leaf friction. The industry’s leading supplier of heavy-duty springs, Hendrickson drew on decades of engineering expertise in developing this single-leaf spring.
The industry’s only front fabricated beam provides an extremely durable and lightweight front axle. With its box-shaped design, STEERTEK resists horizontal, vertical and twisting forces more effectively than traditional I-beam axles enabling tires to maintain better contact with the road to help improve handling and steer tire life.
The SOFTEK system incorporates features to help reduce maintenance costs. Integrated steering arm and tie rod attachments increase strength, while the two-piece knuckle assembly simplifies king pin bushing serviceability.
“Hendrickson is putting more emphasis on technology that can increase payload capacity for truck owners without compromising performance. SOFTEK has been engineered to reduce vehicle tare weight while delivering exceptional ride and handling,” says Sean Coleman, director of marketing and program management.
10/3/08
Source: http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/mediacenter/PressReleases/Default.aspx?id=211
Hendrickson Truck System Group launched production of the new lighter weight SOFTEK® front steer suspension and axle system.
The new SOFTEK system combines Hendrickson’s Monoleaf steel spring and the rigid, box-shaped STEERTEK axle for outstanding ride and stability with a substantial weight savings.
SOFTEK delivers one of the lightest front suspension and axle combination on the market to help fleets and owner operators counter the increased weight of new engine technology. At a capacity of 12,000 pounds, fleets can trim up to 92 pounds compared to traditional two-leaf suspensions. SOFTEK also comes in a 12,350-pound capacity system.
The innovative monoleaf spring technology reduces weight and eliminates inter-leaf friction. The industry’s leading supplier of heavy-duty springs, Hendrickson drew on decades of engineering expertise in developing this single-leaf spring.
The industry’s only front fabricated beam provides an extremely durable and lightweight front axle. With its box-shaped design, STEERTEK resists horizontal, vertical and twisting forces more effectively than traditional I-beam axles enabling tires to maintain better contact with the road to help improve handling and steer tire life.
The SOFTEK system incorporates features to help reduce maintenance costs. Integrated steering arm and tie rod attachments increase strength, while the two-piece knuckle assembly simplifies king pin bushing serviceability.
“Hendrickson is putting more emphasis on technology that can increase payload capacity for truck owners without compromising performance. SOFTEK has been engineered to reduce vehicle tare weight while delivering exceptional ride and handling,” says Sean Coleman, director of marketing and program management.
5/2/08
Source: http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/mediacenter/PressReleases/Default.aspx?id=207
Hendrickson Truck Systems Group officials announce plans to release design enhancements to the PRIMAAXâ heavy-duty air-ride rear suspension mid 2008.
Launched in 2003, PRIMAAX quickly earned the trust of heavy-duty truckers in a variety of vocational and construction applications including mixers, dump trucks, heavy-haul tractors, truck-mounted cranes and logging trucks. The best-in-class ride quality combined with excellent articulation and axle travel for off-road mobility proves ideal for many vocational applications.
Building on the rapid expansion of the PRIMAAX product line globally, plans call for the incorporation of further advancements in rear suspension technology to the PRIMAAX suspension.
To counter the increased weight of new engine technology, a highly engineered, new main suspension beam reduces weight and improves reliability for severe vocational applications.
To address growing demand for air suspensions across vocational applications, the optimized suspension geometry delivers improved roll stiffness and handling for applications such as rear discharge concrete mixers.
PRIMAAX reduces air pressure requirements to lift and support the rated load for improved performance in applications utilizing lift axles. The air spring fill rate is reduced benefiting applications that frequently exhaust the suspension.
In addition as future braking requirements evolve, PRIMAAX stands ready with expanded brake compatibility to include most drum and disc brake configurations.
PRIMAAX is available at most major truck manufacturers in capacities ranging from 23,000 to 26,000 pounds for single axle, 46,000 to 52,000 pounds for tandem axle and 69,000 to 78,000 pounds for tridem axle applications
