Safety, Environmental and Cost Benefits of PSI'S MTIS™ with ThermALERT™ Presented During NTDA Convention

San Antonio, TX (October 15, 2010)  Today, Steve Robinson, Director OEM Sales and Dealer Programs for Pressure Systems International (PSI) presented the safety, environmental and cost  benefits of the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS™) by PSI with ThermALERT™ technology to the attendees of the annual National Trailer Dealer Association convention in Palm Springs, CA.   Mr. Robinson’s presentation was made during the Allied Presentations and New Product Introduction session. 

Automatic tire inflations systems have been recognized by EPA’s SmartWay Partnership as a technology that “significantly reduces fuel use and emissions”.  Robinson’s presentation included documentation showing a 1.8% improvement in fuel economy, 10% longer tread life, lower tire maintenance costs and reduced or eliminated roadside service calls when fleets outfit their trailers with MTIS™.  The Meritor Tire Inflation System being produced and shipped today includes green Thru-T’s and green striped hoses to reflect the environmental benefits of the product.  Robinson commented during his presentation that MTIS™ “is the only automatic tire inflation system that is easily retrofitted giving trailer operators an opportunity to increase the benefits to their fleet by adding automatic tire inflation to existing units as well as specifying on new units.  The more trailers in a fleet that have MTIS™, the bigger the savings they can realize.”  

Robinson’s presentation also showed how PSI’s ThermALERT™ technology, available as an option with MTIS™, can significantly improve fleet safety by warning a driver
when excessive heat is building up in the wheel end of a trailer before a catastrophic accident occurs from wheel loss or before a trailer fire results.  Today MTIS™ with ThermALERT™ represents 41% of PSI’s production because fleet operators are increasingly asking for this early warning system. 

PSI is the world leader in automatic tire inflation systems and markets and sells its product through ArvinMeritor as the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI. 
For more information about Pressure Systems International visit their website www.psi-atis.com  ArvinMeritor (www.arvinmeritor.com) is one of the industry leaders in supplying technologically advanced axle-braking and suspension systems solutions as original equipment for medium and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses, coaches and specialty vehicles worldwide.