Rotary Lift Expands Mach Flex Mobile Column Lineup

Rotary Lift has expanded its Mach Flex powered by RedFire remote-controlled mobile column lift lineup, adding the MCHF13 Flex.

The new smaller Mach Flex lift provides 13,000 pounds of capacity per column, designed for lifting medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Technicians control the mobile column lift with Rotary's remote control, allowing them to walk around the vehicle and the bay to check for any issues while lifting.

The Flex lineup also includes the MCH19 Flex that provides 18,800 pounds of capacity per column. Both systems are available in configurations of two, four, six, or eight columns.

The Mach Flex lifting system is designed to be easy to set up quickly. The remote control guides the technician step by step, so there's no need to stay at each column to sync it before moving to the next.

“Rotary Lift's new Mach Flex powered by RedFire line of mobile column lifts sets a new standard in operation, performance and appearance,” says Doug Spiller, Rotary Lift heavy-duty product manager. “Customers really like its standard black paint and bold graphics package — it's a good fit for our many customers who are turning their repair operations into premier showrooms of service. And now we've expanded the line with the new 13,000-pound capacity MCHF13 to give our customers more flexibility and versatility with a lower capacity lift.”

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Sumitomo Offers New Steer, Drive Tires

TBC Brands, a distributor of private brand tires in North America, is introducing two new tires - the Sumitomo ST788 SE Steer Position and ST948 SE Drive tires.

The ST788 SE Steer Position is a Smartway Verified, long mileage tire designed for line-haul and long distance operations. It is designed with micro-sipes throughout the tread area and teardrop shaped decoupling grooves that improve wear, retreadability and durability.

The ST948 SE is a closed shoulder, Smartway Verified 30/32nd, drive position tire with wide tread blocks to reduce tread squirm and increase miles to removal. The St948 SE tread face features micro-sipes to disperse water and increase traction as well as a wider footprint for a consistent contact patch on the road.

Both products are now available from TBC distribution centers in the four main sizes of 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5. As an added feature, ST788 SEs are available in sizes 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5 are available in Load Range H (16PR).

“Both the ST788 SE and the ST948 SE are the latest generation of developments for the Sumitomo brand of truck tires,” said Aaron C. Murphy, vice president of commercial truck tire sales. “These tires have been developed with the latest Sumitomo Rubber Industries proprietary 4D Nano technology and offer the market product performance not seen from Sumitomo truck tires before now.”

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Steps Provide Safe Trailer Access

Designed for van trailers or straight trucks with a 48-inch deck height, Ancra's new trailer access steps provide a high-strength and durable solution for easily accessing trailers.

The trailer access steps are designed to be permanently mounted under a trailer door and can be easily pulled out to aid in accessing the inside of the trailer.

Built with interlocking tabs and slot construction at key points, its unique joint design can hold up to 350 pounds. All 2-step and 3-step units are manufactured with a choice of either a highly visible safety yellow powered coat or a hot dip galvanized zinc coat for optimum corrosion resistance.

Unlike other standard access steps, Ancra's trailer access steps include a latch to hold the step securely in position providing a strong, safe and secure way to stow until needed. The trailer access steps are built with an aggressive formed anti-slip surface and self-cleaning design that allows snow and ice to drop through the tread to avoid buildup.

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TMW Systems Appoints Senior Vice President and General Manager

Ray West Photo: TMW Systems

Ray West has been appointed senior vice president and general manager of TMW Systems' portfolio of transportation management systems, the company announced.

In his new role, West will oversee all of TMW's TMS properties, including the TMW.Suite, Innovative, TL2000, and TruckMate platforms.

“This is a period of significant investment and innovation for TMW, and Ray's deep experience and proven leadership will help us deliver exciting new capabilities and value to our customers,” said Timothy Leonard, executive vice president of operations and technology for TMW. “Anyone who has met Ray has experienced his passion for this industry and his commitment to the success of our customers.”

West joined TMW Systems in 2007, initially leading the company's TL2000 business in Indianapolis, Ind. Two years later, he oversaw the integration of the former Innovative Computing Corporation into TMW. He most recently served as senior vice president and general manager of TMW's Innovative, TL2000 and TruckMate lines of business.

West is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who founded a number of privately held companies early in his career, including Thoroughbred Systems, which developed mobile communications and dispatch software. He later served as vice president of information technology for Atlas Van Lines – where he was an active member of the TMWSuite Advisory Board – and director of product development for Qualcomm.

He holds a master's degree in manufacturing management from Kettering University. He and his family will relocate from Nashville, Tenn., to TMW's headquarters near Cleveland, Ohio.

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