Peterson Manufacturing Debuts LED Forward Lighting

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7” Round Headlamp Debuts as Replacement Vehicle Light in Summer 2013

GRANDVIEW, MO (July 2013) – Peterson has entered the exciting, rapidly developing LED forward lighting market with the introduction of a new USA designed, tooled and manufactured 7-inch round LED headlight. According to Steve Meagher, Peterson’s VP of Sales, it’s a decision whose time has come. “Peterson Manufacturing is pleased to bring our first forward lighting product to the market. We have been at the forefront of the LED revolution in vehicle lighting since the very beginning, and over the past 18 years, our people have become experts in the design, engineering, tooling and manufacturing of LED vehicle lighting. We engineered and designed this lamp in-house, tooled it at our tooling division, and are manufacturing and assembling it here in the USA. The demand for LED forward lighting will continue to increase for some time to come. That growth makes it the next logical step in our 68-year history of manufacturing vehicle lighting equipment.”

Peterson’s new, DOT-legal 701C 7-inch round headlight is a drop-in LED replacement for all PAR56 standard headlights, including popular H6014, H5024 and H6024 halogen sealed beams. It exceeds FMVSS-108 and CMVSS-108 requirements, and its construction and performance conforms to all applicable SAE standards.

The 701C incorporates two OSRAM Opto Semiconductors OSTAR HL Pro LED devices per headlamp (one for low beam, and another for high beam). These LED light sources are much more efficient than halogen lights, drawing only 0.7–1.9 amps, and will last many times longer than a traditional sealed beam. A color temperature range of 5400k ∼ 6300k closely simulates the natural daylight. The solid-state multi-volt design is compatible with all 12-volt and 24-volt vehicles.

The heavy-duty cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens ensure that the lamp assembly will last as long as the diodes. Unlike some competitors’ lights, which claim to be direct PAR56 replacements, Peterson’s 701C has its standard H4 3-blade terminals integrated directly into the cast alloy housing, not wired onto the light as a separate pigtail.

At the beginning of Peterson’s development process of the LED headlamp, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors provided technical support and collaborated with Peterson in the development of a concept design, including optics support and computer simulated thermal analyses. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has been a partner on this project from the beginning and has continued to be an excellent resource throughout the development process. For more information, visit pmledheadlights.com.

ABOUT PETERSON MANUFACTURING
Peterson Manufacturing Company is a world-leading innovator in the production of a complete line of vehicle safety lighting, mirrors, reflectors, and related products. As an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, Peterson Manufacturing is a key subsidiary of Peterson Corporation, 10 highly specialized companies and over 3,000 people working in global transportation related industries. With headquarters in the greater Kansas City area, Peterson Manufacturing is a privately held company and has been in operation since 1945.

Peterson Recognized By Caterpillar for Supplier Excellence

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GRANDVIEW, MO (June 2013) – Peterson Manufacturing Company has been awarded Silver certification for 2012 through Caterpillar Inc.’s Supplier Quality Excellence Process. Caterpillar personnel visited Peterson’s corporate headquarters in Grandview, Missouri on April 9th to present the award.

“Silver recognition proves what we’ve known for some time; Peterson’s people are never content with ‘good enough.’” said Peterson’s Steve Meagher (VP-Sales). “No organization can maintain long-term success by just treading water, no matter how good they are. After 25 years of working closely with Caterpillar, we know here’s no such thing as good enough.”

Caterpillar’s SQEP evaluates numerous criteria, including quality, shipping performance, capacity planning and more.

This sort of broad, comprehensive evaluation highlights Peterson’s strengths. “We’re committed to improving everything we do, not just the quality of what goes out our dock doors. The responsiveness and attention we give to our relationship with Caterpillar is the same commitment we make to every one of our customers, and that is probably our greatest strength as a company.”

Peterson Manufacturing supplies Caterpillar Inc. with a variety of industrial lighting needs.

ABOUT PETERSON MANUFACTURING
Peterson Manufacturing Company is a world-leading innovator in the production of a complete line of vehicle safety lighting, mirrors, reflectors, and related products. As an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, Peterson Manufacturing is a key subsidiary of Peterson Corporation, 10 highly specialized companies and over 3,000 people working in global transportation related industries. With headquarters in the greater Kansas City area, Peterson Manufacturing is a privately held company and has been in operation since 1945.

DIT-MCO International Gets Social

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In its over 60-year history, Kansas City based DIT-MCO International has seen many changes, evolving from the Drive-In Theater Manufacturing Company in 1948 to today specializing in wiring analyzers for cable testing, harness testing and other automated product testing solutions.

DIT-MCO president Rick Thompson says that, “The people we have working for DIT-MCO are the greatest asset we have. The future is bright for DIT-MCO. We are partnering with the top companies of the world. And we have over 60 years of experience to draw from. I am confident our greatest achievements have yet to be seen.”

To share those achievements, DIT-MCO has recently enhanced its presence on social media by expanding its LinkedIn company profile and creating company pages on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Foursquare.

Please take a moment to connect so you can keep up with the latest updates from DIT-MCO!

R-O-M Corporation Acquires Fire Research Corporation

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BELTON, MO / NESCONSET, NY — R-O-M Corporation (“R-O-M”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Fire Research Corporation (“FRC”).  FRC will become a subsidiary of R-O-M and maintain its presence in Nesconset, NY.

FRC Founder Jack McLoughlin, along with his two other partners Toh Meng and Neocles Athanasiades will continue in their current roles at FRC.  Mr. Meng will assume the role of President of R-O-M’s Electrical Component Division.  The transaction allows both companies to share best practices and continue to develop market-leading products.  All FRC operations, including sales, customer service, engineering and production will remain based in Nesconset, NY.

The acquisition continues R-O-M’s long-term strategic initiative of growth through acquisitions, new product introduction, geographic expansion, and strategic partnerships.  Jeff Hupke, CEO of R-O-M, indicated that R-O-M will work with FRC’s management team to maintain continuous improvement of FRC’s already strong quality and on-time delivery while further expanding FRC’s customer relationships to provide a strong launch pad for future growth.

“The reputation of the FRC brand is unparalleled,” Hupke said. “With this acquisition, R-O-M becomes the largest supplier of emergency scene lighting, pressure governors and flow meters.  When combined with R-O-M’s strengths in roll-up doors and safety grating, we continue proving true to our mission to improve firefighter safety and productivity.”

“For FRC customers, it’s business as usual,” McLoughlin said. “Same location, same processes, same contacts.  We’re continuing our pursuit of innovation and great service.”

Mr. Hupke also noted that “outside sales coverage will also improve.”  The R-O-M and FRC sales teams will work together to improve the already robust customer service department.  Both companies have a decades-long history to improving worker and firefighter safety and productivity through innovative, high-quality products.

With a stated goal of increasing exposure for FRC’s products and enhancing product development for R-O-M, Mr. Hupke and Mr. McLoughlin envision no major changes in facility operations, as both companies prepare for continued growth to keep up with demand.  R-O-M currently has 286 employees at its Belton, MO, East Stroudsburg, PA, and West Saint Paul, MN facilities. FRC currently has 112 employees at its location in Nesconset, NY.

No financial terms were disclosed as part of the announcement, which was made jointly by Mr. McLoughlin and Mr. Hupke.

About R-O-M Corporation
R-O-M Corporation, founded in 1947, is headquartered in a 65,000 sq. ft. facility in suburban Kansas City, MO and specializes in building products that improve worker productivity and reduce workplace accidents associated with slips, trips, falls, and muscle strains.  The company employs talented tradesmen, machinists, engineers, and sales and customer service professionals in 12 different states.  R-O-M product solutions are marketed to emergency responders, truck and trailer operators, food and pharmaceutical manufacturers, telecommunication and utility workers, and other specialty vehicle occupations. R-O-M Corporation is ISO 9001-certified and also operates facilities in West St. Paul, MN and East Stroudsburg, PA.  For more information on R-O-M please visit www.romcorp.com.

About Fire Research Corporation
FRC, founded in 1968 and based in Nesconset, NY, develops, manufactures, and distributes safety equipment, controls, instrumentation and displays, scene lights, and station accessories for fire rescue and emergency services vehicles. The company’s paddlewheel type flow sensor technology is now the standard used in fire pump plumbing for flow meters.  Its innovative pressure governors and lighting products are used worldwide. For more information on FRC please visit www.fireresearch.com.

Maxi-Seal’s Hardshell J560 Connector Receives Final Patent Approval

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GRANDVIEW, MO (December 2012) – Maxi-Seal Harness Systems, Inc., a division of Peterson Manufacturing Company, has received patent approval (US Patent No. 8,251,732) on the industry’s first hardshell J560 connector for heavy-duty trucks, trailers and trailer dollies.

The patented design utilizes a rigid connector and flange that is engineered to hold up against snow and ice build-up better than integrally molded flange designs. A strong, flexible flange snaps onto the connector for easy installation while the use of an overmolded engineering-grade resin ensures a durable bond between the black hardshell connector and the gray overmold. An integrally molded ring gasket inside the connector seals the face of the socket to keep out moisture and harsh corrosives.

“We are pleased to have final patent approval on this product,” said Maxi-Seal General Manager Kevin Cornelius. “Since first applying for this patent, our J560 connector has been proven over billions of road miles. The industry has needed an improvement in the J560 connection for a long time. We have answered the demand with this innovative product.”

Maxi-Seal’s hardshell J560 connector is available in straight and right angle versions. The standard right angle version has a six o’clock wire exit, but can be custom configured in any exit orientation. Both forms install easily into a standard 2 ¼” diameter mounting hole and utilize the same Tramec Smart Box® socket that is readily available for replacement.

ABOUT MAXI-SEAL

With more than 15 years of experience, Maxi-Seal Harness Systems supplies customers with quality electrical harness products at competitive prices. Maxi-Seal offers standard, modular and fully customized harness products in response to customers’ specific needs. Maxi-Seal is a division of Peterson Manufacturing Company, a world-leading innovator in the production of vehicle lighting equipment and related products. Maxi-Seal is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company based in Grandview, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City.

Prime Design Ladder Racks Aligns with R·O·M

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Prime Design Ladder Racks

BELTON, MO and WEST SAINT PAUL, MN (April 2012) – Prime Design Ladder Racks is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with R·O·M Corporation that furthers its ability to provide market-leading products to a wide customer base. Prime Design will become a subsidiary of R·O·M and maintain its presence in West Saint Paul. Prime Design President Avi Levi will continue in his current role and will also assume the role of Chief Development Officer of R·O·M. The transaction will allow both companies to continue to provide superior products and service to their customers well into the future.

The alliance continues R·O·M’s long-term strategic initiative of growth through new product introduction, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. Jeff Hupke, CEO of R·O·M, expects the partnership to produce immediate tangible benefits for Prime Design’s customers. Together, R·O·M and Prime Design will implement Continuous Improvement with Lean Six Sigma strategies to further enhance Prime Design’s already strong quality and on-time delivery performance. This partnership will further expand Prime Design’s customer relationships and outreach performance.

“Prime Design has used its exceptional engineering talent to build the best product in the marketplace,” Mr. Hupke says. “Our alliance gives Mr. Levi additional resources to concentrate on growth, product development, and meeting specific customer needs.” He added, “Mr. Levi’s future role as R·O·M’s Chief Development Officer speaks to his extensive expertise in engineering world-class products, and to our collective commitment to innovation at both Prime Design and R·O·M.”

Mr. Levi also noted that the alliance is an excellent opportunity for both companies to better address customer needs. “Our alliance with R·O·M will allow Prime Design to accelerate the pace of innovation and product improvement that has won accolades from our customers,” he stated, adding that “with the added resources that R·O·M brings to the table, the possibilities for both companies are immense.”

With a stated goal of increasing exposure for Prime Design’s products and enhancing product development for R·O·M, Mr. Hupke and Mr. Levi envision no major changes in facility operations, as both companies prepare for continued growth to keep up with demand. R·O·M currently has 180 employees at its Belton, MO and East Stroudsburg, PA facilities. Prime Design currently has 50 employees at its location in West Saint Paul, MN.

No financial terms were disclosed as part of the announcement, which was made jointly by Mr. Levi and Mr. Hupke.

About R·O·M

R·O·M Corporation, founded in 1947, is headquartered in a 65,000 sq. ft. facility in suburban Kansas City, MO. The company’s truck and trailer access and food distribution product line includes insulated bulkheads, safety walkramps, trailer platforms, trailer ladders, LED lighting, and self-closing strip doors. The company also manufactures roll-up compartment doors, scene lighting products, truck and hose bed covers, and LED compartment lighting for the fire service industry and service and utility fleets. ISO 9001-certified and owner of 10 U.S. and Canadian patents, R·O·M serves its national and international customer base with a field staff of territory managers and an internal customer development team. For more information on R·O·M please visit .

About Prime Design Ladder Racks

Prime Design develops, manufactures, and distributes lightweight ladder racks for vans and trucks. The company’s ergonomic “ErgoRack” products feature a patented design that greatly reduces operator stress and fatigue, and reduces the risk of work-related injury.