Troy, Mich. (July 12, 2011) – Meritor, Inc. and Pressure Systems International are pleased to announce that Talbert® Manufacturing, Inc., the leader in the production of heavy haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has chosen the Meritor Tire Inflation System™ (MTIS) by PSI as its preferred automatic tire inflation system. 

MTIS by PSI is a simple design that can be installed on any type of trailer including van, liquid tank, logger, flat bed, chassis, livestock, platform, drop frame, dump, deep drop, doubles, dry bulk, reefer, auto transporter and military.  The system adds life to tires, increases fuel efficiency and safety, maximizes recap potential, and keeps trailers on the road. It is an automatic system with constant air pressure available when needed. The patented rotary union is the only moving part in the entire system, significantly reducing maintenance. The patented ThermALERT™ option warns drivers of excessive wheel end heat which helps avoid trailer fires or wheel end damage. As fleets have increasingly seen the early warning benefits of the ThermALERT technology, MTIS with this option now accounts for 43 percent of PSI’s production. 

“Talbert has a well-deserved reputation for building quality trailers and we are certainly pleased they have chosen MTIS by PSI as a value-added option for their customers,” said Walter Sherbourne, national sales manager, Trailer Products North America, Meritor.

MTIS by PSI, the market leader in automatic tire inflation systems, keeps tires properly inflated which improves tire maintenance management, trailer up-time and bottom line ROI. “Talbert’s recognition that the premier automatic tire inflation system they can offer their customers is MTIS by PSI confirms to us that we are producing the best, most reliable and efficient system in the industry,” said Steve Robinson, director of OEM Sales and Dealer Programs for PSI. “We appreciate the support of this fine company.”        

MTIS is compatible with the Meritor WABCO PLC Display for tractor-trailer communications as well as other telematic devices. It is a proven component in the Meritor family of trailer systems. Meritor trailer systems and components are backed by Meritor’s industry-competitive warranty, global services and support. 

 

About Talbert

Talbert® has been serving the transportation industry since 1938 covering commercial, military, government, aerospace, & energy applications as well as in-plant material handling movers and manufacturing systems.

 

About Pressure Systems International

PSI is the world leader in automatic tire inflation systems and markets and sells its product through Meritor as the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI.  For more information about Pressure Systems International visit their website at psi-atis.com 

 

About Meritor

Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers in more than 70 countries. Meritor is based in Troy , Mich. , United States , and is made up of more than 11,000 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 19 countries. Common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For more information, visit the company's web site at meritor.com.