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Attending Work Truck Show or CONEXPO? If so, Please Plan to
Visit the TriMark Booth!
TriMark Corporation will be showcasing our latest product
innovations at ConExpo
2014, March 4th-8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Come visit us at Hall C Booth
30634 to watch a live demonstration of our latest electronics innovations
featuring new access and immobilization systems and equipment integration
for increased security, convenience and productivity. Qualified visitors
will be entered into a chance to win one of several great prizes to be
given away after the show.
TriMark is showcasing its latest products at the 2014
NTEA Work Truck Show, North America's Largest Work Truck Event at the
Indiana Convention Center (Indianapolis, IN), March 5th-7th, 2014. Visit us
at Booth 4639, to learn more about our products, or click on
www.trimarkcorp.com.
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NTEA
Work Truck Show 2014
Mar. 5-7, 2014
Indianapolis, IN
Conexpo
2014
Mar. 4-8, 2014
Las Vegas, NV
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Working Hard to
Earn the Trust of our Customers . . . Everyday
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Hello from the land of the never-ending winter! Our guess is
that most of our newsletter readers will not take pity on us for this
unusually tough winter since many of you have probably had it much worse
and even those of you in warmer climes have not had an entirely easy go of
the weather this year. Spring is only a month away so there is hope!
We are in full tradeshow preparation mode as we have two very large
tradeshows the first full week in March – Work Truck Show and CONEXPO. This
is the first time any of us can remember these two shows (WTS is annual and
CONEXPO is every three years) being held in the same week. Needless to say
it is stretching our manpower resources but we are really pumped up as we
will be showcasing some very exciting new products at both events. Please
see more specific information elsewhere in this newsletter regarding dates
and booth locations.
Looking forward, and at the risk of once again sounding like a broken
record, we continue to focus maximum efforts on increasing our capabilities
while working as efficiently and effectively as possible. It is no secret
that with an increase in work from our customers that we have had to really
work to make sure we are completing and shipping product on a schedule that
does not force our customers to compromise on their own production
schedules. As we've noted in past newsletters, we will be sharing more
about our expanded capabilities in the not too distant future.
Speaking of expanded capabilities, our revised website is on its way.
Launching in March, it will have an entirely new look and feel as we've
created a larger, easier to read, more user-friendly format. Stay tuned...
The TriMark
Management Team
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TriMark's
Latest e-ASK Innovations
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 TriMark has
provided mechanical and electronic access solutions for over 43 years and
is well known as a leader to the many industries we serve throughout the
world. Our comprehensive component and system integration allows for
complete keyless entry, security, and ignition control for varying levels
of sophistication for on or off-road vehicles, machines and other
equipment.
TriMark's expertise in system integration has evolved into a system
category called Mechatronics, which combines mechanical and electrical
elements to compliment telematics and other data management. Not only is
this approach elegant and efficient, it lowers the combined cost for
products and simplifies installation mounting and wiring for the OEM
installation. Truly another example of smart design that solves problems
and reduces cost and enables increased functionality.
Operators of non-automotive vehicles not only expect similar security and
convenience features as their cars, but often, they have even higher
expectations for such costly and critical machines. In the USA alone,
according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and National
Equipment Register (NER), the annual estimate of equipment theft is between
$300 million and $1 billion annually - with general consensus of $400 million
and growing. Furthermore, these figures are for the equipment only and do
not include the financial impact due to business interruption and other
damages. Certainly an ever increasing problem for construction equipment,
as thieves realize that automobiles have increased theft deterrents.
TriMark Security Solutions for Off-road Applications
There are 2 key areas of emphasis for Off-road security, namely securing
the access of cab and immobilizing the machine operations. The latter is
key initiative for increasing demands for USA and global owners and
managers of construction equipment.
TriMark's vision for the off-road industry includes satisfying
construction operator demands with emphasis on increased security,
functionality, and convenience. Included in TriMark existing and new
portfolio of products are ruggedized keypads, wireless RF transmitter
systems and access components with integrated sensors and micro-motors to
complete the mechatronic interface for increased perimeter and system
immobilization security.
With the integration of access and immobilization, TriMark provides
essential elements to meet this global trend for security. TriMark
has many proven systems for securing access by locking door systems, but
new developments to provide increased immobilization features allows for
the multiple subsystem control, such as ignition switch, starter, fuel
pump, and/or transmission. Furthermore, TriMark technology
incorporates SAE J1939 CAN communication for further immobilization via
machine data exchange. See below diagram.
As thieves target more construction equipment, not only are equipment
owners demanding more security to protect their investments, further law
enforcement and insurance industry experts are organizing incentives for
owners of machines. This is most prominent in the UK where these
organizations provide insurance discounts for equipment with access and
immobilization security. TriMark, with aforementioned core
technologies, is uniquely suited to address this increasing global problem
and to allow owners to realize these financial benefits.
TriMark Electronic Access ADVANTAGE:
- Rugged and reliable systems for off-road
applications
- Compatible with CAN SAE J1939 or other vehicle
multiplexing protocals (LIN or RV-C)
- Integrated systems with modular mechatronics
- Advanced technology expertise
- Ability to integrate with various vehicle, machine,
and equipment electronic sub-systems
- Patented Intellectual Property
- Full service supplier
- Off the shelf solutions or custom hardware designs
or software development
- Excellent design and applications support
- Global presence – US, EU and Asia
TriMark's systems are designed for the intense
demands of off-road industry including extreme temperature ranges,
moisture, vibration, and electromagnetic characteristics but also with
advanced communications to enable higher end telematics features provide
user inputs and interface. These communications conform to SAE J1939 CAN
protocols and enable more effective integration of intelligent modules for
OEM vehicle communication architecture.
In short, TriMark's user interface products provide a communication
gateway to enable OEMs to customize machine features to specific needs of
operator, fleet manager and owner. Data is acquired and can be
"mined" immediately or later for OEM and/or fleet management
review of machine usage, diagnostics, productivity, and accountability
purposes.
TriMark's comprehensive components and systems selection allows for
complete keyless entry, security, and ignition control for vary levels of
sophistication for on or off-road vehicles, machine, or other equipment.
Standard electronic controls are available for immediate integration, but
also custom adaptations can be provided for specific OEM and customer
requirements. These access and immobilization systems add a further
dimension of functionality, convenience and security to ever increasing
advanced vehicle architecture. By networking with existing vehicle
components, TriMark's modules are complementary for achieving
optimal vehicle utility.
For more information, please visit www.trimarkcorp.com
or call 1-800 447-0343.
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Final Tier
4/Stage IV Emissions Standards – Continuing Global Support from TriMark
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It has been sometime since we discussed the US Tier 4/EU
Stage IV emissions standards and we thought it would be appropriate to
review TriMark's ongoing global support relative to hoods and
cooling packs. With our strategic UK and US locations, we are uniquely
qualified to provide support to literally all global OEM off-highway
equipment manufactures.
As a long-time partner with most of the off-road OEM's who are working to
address these challenges, TriMark has been providing application
assistance, thus easing the burden on OEM engineer's time searching for the
right access solutions. We continue to demonstrate that we have the
experience and product selection for heavy applications to solve enclosure
latching and locking requirements, within budget and schedule.
Off Highway Challenges – Latching Solutions for Final Tier 4/Stage IV
Enclosures
More than just emissions standards, US Tier 4/EU Stage IV standards
translate into complete machine redesign, resulting in lengthened frames,
movement of counterweights, revised driveline components, managing airflow
and noise emissions, and forcing revisions to hood and access panels. The
timeline and budget for US Tier 4/EU Stage IV integration are pushing the
limits leaving engineers searching for every opportunity to provide
packaging solutions while trying to hold the line or reduce costs.
Some of the challenges faced by our global OEM partners involved
applications where multiple latches are needed to secure an access panel or
a slam latch will not work because of heavy door seals. Because TriMark's
latching and fastening solutions are designed to ensure rugged durability
in off-highway's demanding conditions, many times those solutions are
already at hand. Here are just several examples of TriMark latches
that are available to address specific challenges:
For more information regarding TriMark's solutions for Tier 4
latching challenges or to learn more about TriMark's complete door
system offerings, click
here.
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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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