Culver City, Calif. – January 28, 2010 – DISC-LOCK International conducted a technology and information seminar hosted by the County Road Association of Michigan's Seven County Council.

            DISC-LOCK demonstrated that their vibration resistant fastening systems used to secure truck wheels and other parts can provide an advanced level of security against wheel loss for the counties of Michigan.

            “Wheel separations from trucks, trailers and buses have become a serious problem worldwide, causing accidents and fatalities,” said Alistair McKinlay, Chairman of DISC-LOCK International. “We are pleased that the counties of Michigan are concerned about this issue and our products,” added McKinlay.

            “Jeff Brown the Equipment Supervisor from the Clinton County Road Commission attended and affirmed to the audience that the DISC-LOCK Safety Wheel Nut eliminated his loose wheel nut problem and highly recommends DISC-LOCK products,” said Rick Helm, Sales Engineer of DISC-LOCK International who conducted the seminar. “In addition to utilizing our wheel nuts, Jeff is also using our Locking Nut for securing their costly carbide scraper blades," added Helm.

            A study administered by National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB) cites loose wheel nuts as one of the leading causes of wheel separations on medium and heavy vehicles. The DISC-LOCK Safety Wheel Nut benefits in eliminating wheel separation, when installed correctly, are recognized by the U.S. Military and other agencies worldwide. 

            A considerable advantage of the DISC-LOCK safety fastening solution lies in the area of liability. Companies have been able to mitigate the penalties in law suits where there was a serious injury or a fatality from a wheel-off accident by agreeing to retrofit their fleets with DISC-LOCK Safety Wheel Nuts.

            DISC-LOCK International, headquartered in Culver City, Calif., manufactures a complete range of safety fastening solutions for transportation, industry and the military including trucks, trailers, buses and wind turbines and towers. DISC-LOCK products include; Safety Wheel Nut, Vibration Proof Locking Nut, Truck Frame Fastening System, Rail Car Fastening System, Armor Fastening System, Shear Wrench, Tension Control Bolt, Hex Head Bolt and Locking Washers. Established in 1980, DISC-LOCK International distributes to all 50 states in the U.S. and 31 countries worldwide. DISC-LOCK is a minority-owned business.

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