News from IntraUSA: PACCAR Parts to Offer Innovative Intra Products
NEWS RELEASE August 30, 2001 Contact: Michael Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 Will Watson, The IntraUSA Group, 206-575-8111, ext. 101 PACCAR Parts to Offer Innovative Intra Products TUKWILA, Wash. -- The IntraUSA Group, Inc. today announced that it reached agreement with Renton, Wash.-based PACCAR Parts to catalog and distribute its DC power management products to Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers throughout North America. The agreement marks Intra's first major OEM Parts contract. "Kenworth and Peterbilt have always been known as industry technology leaders," said Tom Clevinger, general marketing manager for PACCAR Parts. "These innovative Intra products hold great promise to keep our customers at the cutting edge of productivity." Aly Jetha, president and CEO of The IntraUSA Group, Inc. added: "For us, this is much more than just a parts order," he said. "We're a relatively young company offering a new technology. The fact that PACCAR Parts has recognized our products' quality and durability -- as well as their benefit for Kenworth and Peterbilt customers -- is really an honor. This is a landmark day for us." Jetha reports that PACCAR Parts' first "sizeable" order includes Intra's Low-Voltage Disconnect (LVD) and Jump-Start Prevention Kit, adding that contract negotiations are 'in the works' with other major OEM parts divisions. The LVD is a cost-effective switch that allows truck drivers to enjoy the comfort of electrical appliances on the road -- while preserving battery power needed to start the engine. Using patented Intra technology, the LVD monitors battery levels, automatically disconnecting non-critical power loads when battery voltage reaches critical levels. According to Will Watson, Intra's vice president, sales, the device significantly reduces the need for jump-starts and extends the life of costly replacement items, such as starters and batteries. Intra's Jump-Start Prevention Kit is designed for truck fleets and dealers with dormant or standing vehicles. Watson explains that, due to the electronics found on today's heavy-duty truck, it takes as little as a week for a dormant vehicle to draw down its battery to the point that it cannot be started. "This is a fully portable product and can be easily disconnected and moved from vehicle to vehicle," he said. "It monitors battery levels, assuring that vehicles will start and significantly reducing costly jump-starts and battery replacement." To learn more about these products, visit your nearest Kenworth or Peterbilt dealer's parts department. The IntraUSA Group, Inc., a privately held company, develops DC power management products based on its proprietary semiconductor technologies which allow better, more efficient management of DC current flow. The Intra Switch -- the patented core of the company's technology -- allows Intra's products to handle an extremely high amount of current with very low heat generation. This simple concept enhances all aspects of DC power generation, storage and consumption. For more information, visit the company's website at www.intra-usa.com. - 30 - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Wasem The Siefkes Group 317 NW Gilman Blvd., Ste. 10 Issaquah WA 98027 Phone: 425-392-2611 Fax: 425-392-2454 Web: www.siefkesgroup.com