Meritor, Inc. and Pressure Systems International (PSI) have announced the renewal of their alliance covering the distribution of the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI in North America.
Under terms of the agreement, Meritor remains the exclusive distributor of MTIS by PSI for the commercial semi-trailer market and aftermarket in North America, selling a complete line-up of kits for new or retrofit installations, the companies say. PSI retains all responsibility for the design and manufacture of the system, which includes ThermAlert technology, a high temperature notification system available on all MTIS by PSI kits.
“Meritor is certainly pleased to have the opportunity to continue offering MTIS by PSI as part of our comprehensive trailer undercarriage product line. Together with PSI we’ve built the automatic tire inflation market from the ground up in North America,” says Craig Frohock, general manager of N.A. Trailer for Meritor. “The new agreement allows us to continue bringing this value-added technology to our trailer customers. During the next several years, we expect more and more customers to adopt MTIS by PSI as a way to reduce operating costs and improve their bottom line.”
Tim Musgrave, president and CEO of PSI adds, “MTIS by PSI offers tremendous value to our customers by improving fuel efficiency, increasing tire life and reducing costly road side service calls. PSI’s patented technology combined with Meritor’s market presence offers the North American trailer industry the leading automatic tire inflation system sold and distributed by a company with a reputation for excellence. Our partnership with Meritor has been good for both our companies and for the trailer industry in North America.”
