Fleetguard Enters the Oil and Gas Market with Filtration, Exhaust and Chemical Solutions
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 11, 2003--Fleetguard, the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel-powered equipment, has entered the gas and oil market with a program designed specifically for oil and gas extraction, field machinery and petroleum refineries equipment. Fleetguard is one of the world's leading suppliers to the truck, agriculture, mining, construction, marine, small engine/recreational vehicle and industrial markets.Fleetguard is entering the market using its integrated system approach to filtration and exhaust maintenance. With its broad family of brands, including Fleetguard(R), Nelson(R), Separation Technologies(TM), Kuss(TM) and Universal Silencer(R), the company provides all the filtration, exhaust and coolant and chemical products for oil and gas equipment from a single source. The approach focuses on the total engine with products for air intake, liquid filtration, chemicals, coolant, and aftertreatment solutions. This approach creates a competitive advantage for Fleetguard by reducing the need for multiple product sourcing.
"We are excited about the opportunity to service equipment used in oil and gas environments with our value package of high quality products and services," said Ken Swalls, Field Sales Manager--Oil and Gas for Fleetguard. "We already have a wide range of specific filtration, exhaust and chemical products that precisely meet the needs of this industry, and we can design special programs for specific customers. Fleetguard is a company focused on a cleaner environment and our product line reflect this in products like Enviroguard(TM), Optiguard(TM), Optiair(TM), PG Coolants, Centriguard(TM) and our Emission Solutions(TM) aftertreatment products."
Fleetguard has a comprehensive range of products for oil and gas applications readily available in its line, including air/oil separators, natural gas compression filtration, and coalescer fuel filtration for screw compressors, hydraulic and lube filtration, open crankcase ventilation, centrifugal filtration, chemicals, coolants and industrial silencers for noise attenuation, and much more.
"What Fleetguard brings to this new market is the best filtration, exhaust and chemical technology available and world class service beyond the sale. Our value package is a perfect match for the oil and gas industry," Swalls added. "Since our beginning over 45 years ago, Fleetguard has been on the cutting edge of technology that enhances equipment performance, reduces downtime and lowers operating costs. In addition, we understand global business, so we can meet the oil and gas market needs any place and any time. We take the hassle out of maintenance for oil and gas customers."
As an experienced global company, Fleetguard is an expert in service after the sale. Fleetguard's Customer Assistance Center includes multi-lingual representatives available around-the-clock to assist with technical questions or cross reference and to place and track orders. Additional services include an online master parts catalog, multi-lingual website, non-prorated warranty, and global distribution network on six continents.
Fleetguard Inc. is a business unit of Cummins Inc. and the world's leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty air, fuel, hydraulic and lube filtration, chemicals and exhaust system technology products for diesel-powered equipment. Fleetguard's home page on the Internet can be found at www.fleetguard.com. In North America, customers can call Fleetguard(R) Customer Assistance at 1-800-22FILTER (1-800-223-4583) for more information.