Pressure System International Recognized by Texas Congressman
San Antonio, TX (September 20, 2010) During his recent visit to the Pressure Systems International (PSI) facility in San Antonio, Congressman Charles Gonzalez (TX – 20) called PSI an “Exemplary model for business's in these difficult economic times”. Congressman Gonzalez brought along news crews from FOX, NBC and CBS to illustrate just how a Texas company has survived the recession, increased their employment and is thriving in the world market increasing the number of heavy duty vehicles outfitted with the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI.
Two years ago Congressman Gonzales was on hand when PSI was recognized by the Central Region Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) for its innovations in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to reduce costs and increase manufacturing capacity. Steve Ottemann, Vice President Operations at PSI recalled that initial visit and the award presentation from TMAC “We've stressed lean manufacturing at PSI not as a way to reduce employment but rather as a job security measure because it makes our company more competitive and brings us additional business opportunities. All our employees have enthusiastically embraced this process.” Tim Musgrave, President and CEO of PSI added “I always tell our customers and the end users of our product that our employees are the primary reason for our success. Congressman Gonzalez’ remarks during his latest visit reflect the result of our employees’ dedication and hard work – because of them we have survived a difficult few years in our industry maintaining our dominant share of the automatic tire inflation market.”
Automatic tire inflation systems are a recognized EPA SmartWay technology that “significantly reduces fuel use and emissions”. While touring the PSI facility, Congressman Gonzalez was shown MTIS’ new green Thru-T and green striped delivery hoses that illustrate the true environmentally friendly benefits of the product.
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.
