SAF-HOLLAND has announced the availability of integrated suspension/axle systems with self-steering capability. The new self-steering suspension/axle system will feature SAF-HOLLAND’s latest lightweight Fusion Beam Technology available in two different steer angle models.

Muskegon, Michigan, March 22, 2012 – SAF-HOLLAND has announced that its proprietary Black Armour™ corrosion and rust prevention treatment will now be offered as a standard feature on SAF CBX Air Suspension Axle Systems, HOLLAND Ultralite Mechanical Suspensions, and HOLLAND Landing Gear.

SAF-HOLLAND has recently announced the opening of its new 85,000 square foot Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The facility will supply replacement parts to SAF-HOLLAND distribution centers and customers throughout the U.S.

One of the most significant engineering innovations responsible for the lower weight and increased application coverage is the introduction of the SAF-HOLLAND new Fusion Beam Technology. This innovative approach to trailing arm beam design is currently being integrated into the CBX Series line-up of suspension systems including the CBX40, CBX23, CBX25 and the CBX25/30.

After successfully restructuring the Group, Rudi Ludwig (62), CEO of SAF-HOLLAND Group GmbH, is stepping down from his operating activities as Chairman of the Management Board at his own request as of June 30, 2011. Detlef Borghardt (48) will follow as his successor as CEO effective on July 1, 2011.

Sam Martin (65), COO of SAF-HOLLAND Group and President of the American subsidiary SAF-HOLLAND Inc., will resign from his operating activities at the end of 2010 at his own request.

SAF-HOLLAND has announced the naming of Carl Mesker to the position of Vice-President ­­– Aftermarket (Americas).

“Carl’s primary focus will be to provide comprehensive support for our aftermarket customers,” said Alex Geis, President of the SAF-HOLLAND Aftermarket Business Unit. “He will assure complete continuity in parts availability, as well as providing customers with responsive parts information and support.”

SAF-HOLLAND has announced that it has streamlined its North American landing gear offering with the introduction of the ATLAS and CLASSIC Series. The Holland Mark V Series, the industry’s most respected, premium landing gear, will retain its position as the flagship model in the Holland Landing Gear product line.

SAF-HOLLAND has announced the release of the NEWAY® ADZ Series Drive Axle Air-Ride Suspension for vocational trucks and tractors. The new ADZ Series has been engineered for vocational applications including construction, mixers, logging, mining, oilfield, refuse, fire apparatus, and heavy-haul. The ADZ, which is approved for 100% off-road duty cycles, is a non-torque reactive suspension with a parallelogram trailing arm design. The suspension is offered in 23,000 and 26,000 lb. capacities and is engineered for independent single suspension mounting that allows for single, tandem or tridem axle truck or tractor applications.

SAF-HOLLAND has announced the launch of two new regional websites supporting operations in Canada and Mexico. The new websites, www.safholland.ca, and www.safholland.com.mx, are part of an ongoing strategy implemented by SAF-HOLLAND, at the beginning of 2009, to create a global network of regional specific websites.

­SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has appointed Alexander Geis as President of its Aftermarket Business Unit. In addition to his role as President of the Aftermarket Business Unit, Geis will also serve as a deputy member of SAF-HOLLAND’s Management Board. Geis will also continue to serve in his current position as Vice President for Aftermarket Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

SAF-HOLLAND S.A. is reinforcing its sales potential in the spare parts business. SAF-HOLLAND, a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of premium product systems and components for commercial vehicles (trucks and trailers), is joining forces with the Volvo Truck Corporation in the aftermarket business. As part of this cooperation, Volvo Truck Corporation has started to include SAF-HOLLAND spare parts in its European Truck Shop product range and thus supply service centers across Europe. SAF-HOLLAND spare parts are currently available at service centers in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

SAF-HOLLAND has announced that its North American facilities aligned to its Powered Vehicle Systems Business Unit have been recommended for ISO/TS16949 certification by Det Norske Veritas Certification, Inc. (DNV). ISO/TS16949 is globally recognized as the quality automotive standard, superseding previous European and QS-9000 standards.

SAF-HOLLAND has announced the release of the SAF CBX40 Air Suspension System. This advanced system integrates key technologies from the former SAF and Holland organizations to provide a truly advanced solution for the North American van and reefer markets.

SAF-HOLLAND has announced that it will be moving fifth wheel manufacturing operations from its Monroe, North Carolina plant to its Wylie, Texas facility. The Wylie facility machines and assembles fifth wheels for the company and provides enough unutilized capacity to absorb all of the Monroe plant’s current volume.

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