Aerofficient Opens Canadian Subsidiary
Lincolnshire, Ill. – November 17, 2011– Aerofficient, leading designers and manufacturers of aerodynamic enhancement devices for heavy-duty truck trailers, today announced at the 85th Annual Ontario Trucking Association Convention the opening of a Canadian subsidiary, Aerofficient Canada, Inc. Aerofficient Canada will be headquartered in Windsor, Ontario.
“The decision was made to open this new subsidiary so that we could better serve the high demand we’ve received from Canadian trucking companies. The demand was such that we determined that a local business versus a cross-border business was needed,” stated Jim Reiman, CEO of Aerofficient. “Although trailer fairings are increasing in popularity in the U.S., Canadian fleets have been using them for quite a while now. Canadians’ greater experience with fairings has made them especially appreciative of the unique features and unmatched durability of Aerofficient’s products. To meet their needs and to assure that we can deliver to our Canadian customers the same superior service that we provide our American customers, creating a domestic Canadian company was necessary.”
Aerofficient’s fairings are produced from an injection molded automotive-grade thermoplastic polyolefin material known for its high performance properties and its ability to withstand thermal expansion and contraction caused by extremes of heat and cold. In addition, the hinged, three-panel design of Aerofficient’s fairings provides the strength and flexibility necessary for survival in the real world of trucking, such as drop-down docks, snow banks and road and yard hazards.
“We made our product to withstand the rigors of trucking, and our Canadian customers really put us to the test,” explained Reiman. “Our sales in Canada prove that we’ve passed this test and that we are here to stay.”
About Aerofficient
Aerofficient designs and builds aerodynamic solutions for the heavy duty trucking industry to assist in the reduction of truck fuel consumption. Current products include high-quality, lightweight and extremely durable side skirt fairings. Soon to be introduced products include a front gap fairing and a collapsible rear fairing. Engineered and built in the US and Canada, Aerofficient products are tough, easy to install and capable of withstanding the rigors of fleet operations and the high mileage of owner-operator drivers. Aerofficient fairings have been designated by the EPA’s SmartWay program as an Advanced Trailer Skirt estimated to generate at least 5% in fuel savings. For more information, visit www.aerofficient.com or call 855-AERO NOW (237-6669).