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From Kendra
Knowlton
Director of Global Quality Assurance
TriMark Corporation
I am pleased to tell you that TriMark has recently received
recognition for Quality from two long-time customers.
TriMark has been recertified with Caterpillar! The following notice
was received on May 6, 2011:
"Congratulations to TriMark Corporation on being approved for
Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process Recertification (MQ11005)
on May, 2011. Please pass along my personal congratulations to the employees
of TriMarkCorporation on the achievement of their
recertification."
Gary Stone
Sr.
Eng. Project Team Leader
Caterpillar Inc.
Global Quality
On August 5, 2011, Caterpillar made a highly anticipated visit to TriMark.
Wendell Carter (Global Purchasing) and Danny Hart (Supplier Quality
Engineer) were in New Hampton to present TriMark with our Supplier
Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) 2010 insert for the Certification plaque.
TriMark first achieved Bronze level certification in November 2008.
This is an annual recertification process and we were awarded the Bronze
level certification in November 2009 as well as December 2010.
(From left to right: Kathy Rochford,
TriMark; Danny Hart, Caterpillar; Kendra Knowlton, TriMark)
This is quite an accomplishment for us as an organization and everyone
should feel very proud to carry the "CAT Certified" banner for
TriMark.
PACCAR Recognizes
TriMark
PACCAR has recognized TriMark as one of its "50 PPM"
suppliers. This is 2010 Quality Achievement recognition and identifies TriMark
as a critical component supplier to PACCAR.
The certificate pictured reads in part:
"We are pleased to inform you that TriMark Corporation; New Hampton,
IA has met PACCAR's expectation that supplier parts and components achieve
a 50PPM or better quality. Since customer satisfaction is the final measure
of quality, warranty has also been considered to determine award
recipients."
PACCAR has set some very high standards for this recognition:
- Maintain
a non-conforming parts (NCP) rate of less than 50 ppm (parts per
million).
- Maintain
a warranty claims rate less than 50 ppm (1 claim per 20,000 receipts)
- Production
Parts Approval Process (PPAP) submission acceptance rate of 98% and
On-time Submission Rate of greater than or equal to 99% for the prior
6 months.
- Have
a quality system in compliance with QS-9000, ISO/TS-16949 or
ISO-9001(2000).
Our long association with PACCAR has
produced many success stories and we are very pleased that we've been
recognized amongst an elite group of suppliers who contribute to making
PACCAR a world-leading company.
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540-0125 e-PAD
Keypad With Relays
This stand alone keypad provides cost-effective and simple power door
lock/unlock and unlatch control. The keypad, with on-board relays, provides
increased security and convenience to minimize system and installation
cost. Demanding users in the travel trailer, tool box, utility truck and
low end motorized RV market will appreciate the high-end functionality at a
value price.
Other product details include:
- The
keypad can be mounted horizontally or vertically
- The
user friendly keypad provides audible and touch feedback
- Rugged
and durable construction is compliant to on-road environmental
requirements
- System
kits are available and include handles, latches, power lock actuators
and electronic accessories including custom wiring harnesses, relays,
switches, door contacts, actuators and mounting hardware to provide a
comprehensive electro-mechanical access solution.
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49th Annual National
RV Trade Show
Nov. 29 - Dec 1, 2011
Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, Kentucky
UMA
2012 Motorcoach Expo
Feb. 8 - 12, 2012
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
NTEA
Work Truck Show
March 6-8, 2012
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
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friend, colleague or associate, the Send to a Friend link at the
bottom of this newsletter is a convenient method for providing them with
their own personal copy.
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A
Message from TriMark Management
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 We are enjoying a beautiful "Indian Summer" here
in Iowa, warm days with cool nights and the slightest hint of a breeze
sending the falling leaves over to the neighbor's yard!
We continue to be optimistic about our business and the markets we serve,
while we continue to hear and read about the very fragile U.S. and global
economy, we see our future as very bright. We have worked very hard this
year in an effort to improve our delivery schedule performance and we are
seeing these efforts really starting to pay some dividends. This would not
have been possible without the full cooperation of our customers so from
all of us at TriMark we extend a big "thank you!"
It seems that we've spent the last several months going from tradeshow to
tradeshow, both in the US and Europe, and the reality is we have, with
still more to come. Please check our website and the bottom of this
newsletter for upcoming shows and stop by to see our new products. We also
explore new markets; one example of this is the APTA Show which we report
on in this issue of the newsletter. Our business continues to grow and
expand in the Transportation sector and the APTA Show allows us to talk
with both current and potential customers in a familiar environment.
We will share with you that we are working on several exciting potential
"partnerships" that could be important strategic alliances for
TriMark. We hope to be able to make an announcement or two in the
next month or so.
TriMark's 40th Anniversary celebration was a wonderful success with
many retired and former TriMark employees joining us in New Hampton for a
celebratory BBQ. As you might imagine there were lots of stories that were
told about the "good old days" and there was no shortage of
laughter.
As always, we thank you for your continued support of our efforts to be the
premier global supplier of Access Solutions.
The TriMark Management Team
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TriMark
Extends Global Reach in the Mass Transportation Industry
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 TriMark recently exhibited its expanding product line
for the Mass Transportation market at the world's largest and most
prestigious showcase for the public transportation industry, the APTA
Annual Meeting and EXPO 2011 in New Orleans. With the EXPO being held just
every three years it has become very much a global event drawing 750
exhibiting manufacturers and suppliers. According to Ric Marzolf, TriMark
Vice President of Research and Development, the global mass transportation
industry continues to grow as demand for new and innovative mass
transportation systems increases. "Several years ago TriMark
decided to dip our toe into this market because we saw a great fit for our
products as well as our engineering expertise and global capabilities. We
have been very pleased with the industry's acceptance and TriMark is
now being looked to as a leader in providing innovative access
solutions."
While all forms of mass transit were on display, there were several
segments which stood out because of their growth and demand. For example,
both light and heavy rail made a strong presence. According to Ric Marzolf,
many of the rail manufacturers are located outside the US and if their
products are sold here they must meet some "local" content
requirements.
Also, the transit bus segment is distinct in that it is largely driven by
governmental funding and regulations. Well-established US federal funding
programs, fleet replacement requirements and growing mass transit needs of
municipalities result in stable and predictable demand for transit buses.
In 2009, the US federal government signed into law the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which includes $8.4 billion for new capital
investment for public transportation. The Canadian federal government
announced similar packages expected to provide approximately $2.0 billion
eligible for mass transit application.
Marzolf also noted that there are several other strong trends that are
driving the transit bus segment:
- Long-term
expansion of urban and suburban areas
- Growth
in the number of riders
- Investment
in new propulsion technologies driven by environmental concerns
- The
aging population
- Growing
acceptance of the efficiency of bus rapid transit
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colleague, please use the Send to a Friend link at the end of this
newsletter.
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TriMark
Introduces New Product Concept at APTA
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Emergency Exit
Window latch and Interlock Switch
 This sliding bolt security
latch/switch is FMVSS 217 compliant for bus window emergency exits. It
contains an integrated switch that is designed to actuate an audible signal
to the driver when the slide latch is locked and the vehicle's ignition is
in the "ON" position. Other product details include:
- Self-contained
assembly is easy to install and connect
- Assembly
is provided with a ball detent to hold the slide bolt in the locked
and unlocked position
- Bolt
extension is 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
System kits are available and include
custom wiring harnesses and mounting hardware to provide a comprehensive
electro-mechanical access solution.
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to a Friend link at the end of this newsletter.
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Report
Issued on Growth Trends in Public Transit
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Growth
Trends Propel Public Transit to $55 Billion Industry - Report Makes Case
for Business Investment in Public Transportation
New
Orleans, LA – October 4, 2011 –With the backdrop of the world's largest
showcase for the public transportation industry - the American Public
Transportation Association's (APTA) EXPO 2011, the association released an
updated report making the case for investment in the public transportation
industry by detailing the enormous growth in ridership, service provided
and funding levels. The report, "The Case for Business Investment in
Public Transportation," reinforces that there has been a steady growth
trend over the past three decades and it is now a $55 billion industry. The
data in this report point to an even more prominent future standing.
The report shows that America's public transit systems carried more than 10
billion passenger trips for the 5th consecutive year in 2010, the highest
levels since 1957. It also shows support for better public transportation
through public approval of transit ballot measures. These ballot measures
have a 73 percent approval rate over the past 12 years.
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TriMark
Set to Unveil New Product Concepts at 49th Annual National RV Trade Show
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November 29 –
December 1, 2011
Booth: South Wing, Booths C45 & C46
Before you know it the 49th Annual National RV Trade Show will kick off in
Louisville, KY and TriMark will once again be showcasing multiple
new product concepts. "As the leader in providing innovative access
systems and door hardware, there is a certain expectation each year that
TriMark will introduce one or more new products that will benefit
the manufactures of RV products," state Bruce Boerschel, TriMark's
RV Product Manager. "The 2011 RV Show will be no exception as we have
several new product concepts to introduce which will continue the strong
tradition of innovation from TriMark."
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Make
It Match: A Customer Success Story
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It is always pleasure to hear from customers who have
experienced success by utilizing the engineering expertise and using
quality TriMark products and from time to time those customers have
allowed us to share their stories with you.
A major manufacture of heavy trucks wanted to eliminate a separate key for
baggage doors and update the handle on their sleeper baggage door
compartment to match the cab door handles.
TriMark achieved the following working in close cooperation with the
customer:
- Supplied
low cost FDM prototypes within one week of final design
- Completed
door cycle testing at no cost to customer
- Supplied
Pro-Engineer models of the new handle & panel cut out profile
- Met
project requirements of no cost increase and low tooling dollars
- Met
project timing requirements
- TriMark
provides complete vehicle handle/key kits to this manufacturer with
the following:
- Cab door handles with entry lock cylinders (500
possible key codes)
- Ignition cylinder & keys that match cab doors
- Baggage door handle housings are made from durable
nylon with chromed zinc die cast handles
- Sleeper baggage door handles with lock cylinders
that may or may not match the cab/ignition key code
- Ship cab/sleeper kits according to five different
plant line sequence schedules in three different countries
Do you have a TriMark Success
Story you would allow us to publish in the newsletter? If so, please send
an e-mail to the address at the bottom of this newsletter.
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TriMark
Corporation
500 Bailey Avenue
PO Box 350
New Hampton, IA 50659
Tollfree: 1-800-447-0343
Phone: 1-641-394-3188
Fax: 1-641-394-2392
Email: tips@trimarkcorp.com
Visit us on the web at www.trimarkcorp.com
This e-newsletter is a service of TriMark Corp. and
is produced by The
Bearings Group
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