2005 Press Releases - Hendrickson
Hendrickson's Pro-Genuine™ Affiliation Program Delivers Technical Backing and Marketing Support


Hendrickson recently unveiled the Pro-Genuine™ technical and marketing support program for truck service facilities installing Hendrickson Genuine Parts.


 
HENDRICKSON Opens Office in Peoples Republic of China


A Hendrickson China Engineering and Sales Office opened its doors in Shanghai, China, in August with Jack Liang as chief representative.


 
HENDRICKSON AIRTEK® Front and HTB™ Rear Air Suspensions Available on International Vehicles


International Truck and Engine Corporation and Hendrickson officials announce that International offers Hendrickson’s AIRTEK® integrated front air suspension and HTB™ 400LT lightweight rear air suspension on 9200i and 9400i trucks.


 
Styled HENDRICKSON AERO BRIGHT® Sunvisors Enhance Kenworth T2000s


Hendrickson introduces the latest addition to the HENDRICKSON AERO BRIGHT® (HAB™) non-metal product line, the HAB Sunvisor for the Kenworth T2000.


 
Parts Catalog Refines Listings For Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems


Hendrickson recently published an updated Parts Catalog for truck suspension systems with extensive parts listings, exploded views and descriptions of popular kits.


 
Hendrickson FIREMAAX™ Now Available From Pierce Manufacturing


Officials of Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems announced the availability of the newly introduced FIREMAAX™ heavy-duty, air-ride suspension on fire apparatus from Pierce Manufacturing Inc.


 
VANTRAAX® Squeezes 300-pound Weight Savings From a Wide-spread 46,000-pound Capacity Slider


For haulers running heavy-duty, over-the-road box and refrigerated vans, Hendrickson unveils a 46,000-pound capacity VANTRAAX® slider system in a weight saving 121-inch configuration.


 
AR2™ Free Bushing Promotion Extended to Sept. 30


Hendrickson extends to Sept. 30 a free bushing offer for fleet managers and owner operators converting RT™ / RTE™ suspensions to air ride with the AR2™ conversion kit.


 
Hendrickson Unveils Modifications to INTRAAX® Platform Slider System


Hendrickson INTRAAX® platform sliders now accommodate a stop bar and feature additional cross member openings for enhanced plumbing and wiring options.


 
Hendrickson Expands Weight Capacities For FIREMAAX™ Heavy-duty Air-ride Suspension


Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems officials introduce a heavy-duty FIREMAAX™ air-ride suspension system in 27,000-pound single-axle and 54,000-pound tandem-axle ratings.


 
Hendrickson Extends HAULMAAX® Successes With Unveiling of New Configurations


Hendrickson introduces new configurations of its acclaimed HAULMAAX® suspension system for ready-mix vehicles and 6-by-6 applications.


 
Mark Slingluff Named to New Hendrickson Director Post


Mark Slingluff assumed duties in the new position of director of marketing communications for Hendrickson.


 
New 46,000-Pound Capacity VANTRAAX® Trailer Suspension System Adds Strength, Trims Weight


Hendrickson expands its popular VANTRAAX® air-ride trailer suspension system family with a superb model for haulers running heavy-duty, over-the-road box and refrigerated vans.


 
Hendrickson HAULMAAX® and PRIMAAX® Offered on Western Star Trucks


Hendrickson officials announce availability of the HAULMAAX®, heavy-duty, walking-beam rear suspension, and the popular PRIMAAX®, vocational air-ride rear suspension, on Western Star trucks.


 
American Truck Historical Society Honors Chuck Small


Charles L. “Chuck” Small garnered “A Golden Achievement Award” from the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) during luncheon ceremonies April 25.


 
James Crowcroft Joins Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems as Marketing Director


James A. Crowcroft joined Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems as marketing director, announced Gary Gerstenslager, general manager.


 
Increasing Demand Drives Additions to Hendrickson's PRIMAAX® Suspension Line


Hendrickson expands the popular line of PRIMAAX® vocational air suspensions this year with a version specifically designed for the rigorous demands of rear-discharge mixers along with rugged, high-capacity configurations.


 
Hendrickson and International Offer HTB™ Suspensions on 9000 Series Trucks


Truck manufacturer International Truck and Engine Corporation and suspension manufacturer Hendrickson announce the launch of the HTB™ rear air suspension on International’s 9000 Series trucks.


 
Hendrickson Adds a Severe-duty Model to the COMPOSILITE™ Family


Hendrickson introduces COMPOSILITE™ STS, a new 13,500-pound capacity, severe-duty model, to complement the proven COMPOSILITE ST family of lift axle systems.


 
Hendrickson Kicks Off Production of Trailer Air Disc Brakes For INTRAAX® and VANTRAAX®


Hendrickson launched production of air disc brake packages as a premium option on many INTRAAX® and VANTRAAX® suspension systems.


 
American Trim and Hendrickson Shape a Strategic Alliance



Officials of American Trim LLC of Lima, Ohio, and Hendrickson Bumper and Trim of Joliet, Ill., announced today that they joined forces in a strategic alliance under a supply and marketing agreement.


 
AR2™ Free Bushing Promotion Stretched to June 30



Hendrickson extended to June 30 its offer of free bushings for truck owners and operators converting RT™ / RTE™ suspensions to air ride with the AR2™ conversion kit.


Hendrickson Announces Name Change For Its Bumper Division


Hendrickson officials announce the name change of the Crest Hill, Ill., bumper division from Hendrickson Stamping to Hendrickson Bumper and Trim.


 
The Boler Company and Hendrickson Enact Executive Staff Changes


Officials at The Boler Company have announced a number of organizational changes that support an expanded business strategy for itself and that of its Hendrickson operations.


 
Video CD Details Capabilities of TIREMAAX™ Automatic Tire Inflation System


A free video CD from Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems highlights the capabilities, features and benefits of the TIREMAAX™ automatic tire inflation system.

 
Bill Fautch Named Plant General Manager of Hendrickson’s Stratford Spring Operations



Bill Fautch assumed duties as plant general manager for Hendrickson Spring Division’s Stratford operations.


 
Hendrickson Broadens COMPOSILITE™ Family With an 8,000-pound Capacity Steerable



Hendrickson recently expanded the COMPOSILITE™ family with the launch of COMPOSILITE FBC™, an 8,000-pound capacity, self-steering auxiliary lift axle.



 
Hendrickson Taps Guy Vachon For Director of Aftermarket Position



Guy Vachon recently assumed duties as director of aftermarket for the Hendrickson International sales organization.



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