Phillips Industries Announces New Partnership to Offer the Latest Innovations in Harness and Trailer Lighting Technology
Nashville, TN (March 09, 2014) During a press conference held today at the Technology and Maintenance Council 2014 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, Phillips Industries announced a partnership with Innotec, an innovative LED manufacturer. The new partnership will offer Innotec’s unique BOARDFREE® LED lights packaged with Phillips’ award-winning STA-DRY® trailer harnesses. This partnership signifies Phillips’ entrance into the exterior trailer LED lighting market.
In September 2013 TMC issued RP-704C recommending a “whole-systems” approach when specifying new trailers to address electrical problems. Exterior lighting was the only piece of the trailer electrical system not provided by Phillips so the company pursued a partner. Phillips Industries’ choice of Innotec to provide the exterior lights to complete the package takes advantage of Innotec’s world-class reputation, processes and experience. The partnership with Innotec will offer the commercial trailer industry an exceptional product that matches Phillips infamous quality requirements. “Phillips’ product development over the last five years has included many award-winning innovations recognized by the industry for the benefits they provide to fleets”, commented Rob Phillips, President. “Our product development is driven by the fleets because we believe it is the best way to help solve industry problems. These new lights follow that same principle; they are designed thinner and stronger than what is on the market today, giving them an overall advantage”.
Phillips’ STA-DRY® harness systems, available for a wide range of trailer applications, are trusted at fleets because they are:
• Built to take more abuse
• Handle harsher weather conditions
• Simple to install and maintain
Innotec and their patented BOARDFREE® LED lights fit Phillips’ prerequisite for highly engineered products and they are manufactured in the U.S. Bundling the new lights with their STA-DRY® trailer harnesses will offer fleets a real solution unlike anything currently available in the market. Innotec’s BOARDFREE® in-mold technology is a process that eliminates the need for a traditional printed circuit board resulting in an ultra-thin light that has no hazardous waste. Other features and benefits of the new lights are:
• 3D forming to direct light in various directions
• Sealed components completely protected from environmental issues
• Diodes directly mounted to circuitry to efficiently dissipate heat
• Thin profile results in superior strength
By combining Phillips’ popular STA-DRY® trailer harness and Innotec’s BOARDFREE® lights, fleets will experience the ultimate in compatibility and systems engineering, combined warranty coverage for both lights and harnesses, and a streamlined supply base.
This initial program launch will be for OEMs only, with a planned Aftermarket launch by June 2014.
Please visit us at www.phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.
About Phillips Industries
Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA Phillips Industries is a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake interface equipment for the commercial vehicle industry. Phillips is a major supplier and partner to many top OEMs around the world and is a first choice for top fleets. They have manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as in Mexico, China and The Netherlands. Phillips maintains active memberships in key industry associations including TMC, SAE, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and state trucking associations. Their manufacturing facilities have received the top quality accreditations including ISO 9001, TS 16949 and ISO 14001.