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| Dec 16, 2008 - New Distributors with Expansion of International Network |
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12/16/08
For More Information, Contact:
Greg White, Vice President
DISC-LOCK (TM) International
(310) 944-9352 (voice)
(310) 944-9522 (fax)
gwhite@disc-lock.com
www.disc-lock.com
Transportation wheel safety from DISC- LOCK International will benefit additional countries in Asia, Africa and
Culver City,CA–December 16, 2008–DISC- LOCK International, a California based company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of safe and secure fastening systems, including the Safety Wheel Nut, today announced a substantial expansion of their international distributor network.
DISC- LOCK product distribution will be handled by Fasweld, Inc. in South Korea , Indonesia , the Philippines , South Africa , Thailand and Vietnam . V.M.R. Engineering Services PVT. LTD . will supply India , Pakistan , Sri-Lanka, and Bangladesh . Cie de Colombia S.A. will fulfill Colombia and Venezuela.
Wheel separations from trucks, trailers and buses have become a serious problem worldwide, causing accidents and fatalities. “The DISC- LOCK Safety Wheel Nut is now recognized as the most important innovation in wheel nut technology since the 1930's,” said Alistair McKinlay, Chairman of DISC- LOCK International. “With our distributor network augmentation, we will increase wheel safety in the respective countries. For commercial vehicles with standard wheel nuts installed, it is not a case of if the wheel nut will come off, but when.”
A study conducted 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. "We envision a future in which wheel loss will be a concern of the past by the combination of proper maintenance and recognition that our DISC- LOCK Safety Wheel Nut is the leading safety product in terms of ensuring wheels remain on their axles,” said Greg White, Vice President of DISC- LOCK International.
About DISC-LOCK International
DISC- LOCK International, headquartered in Culver City , Calif. , manufactures a complete range of safety fastening solutions for the transportation industry and military including trucks, trailers and buses. DISC- LOCK products include; Safety Wheel Nut, Vibration Proof Locking Nut, Truck Frame Fastening System, Rail Car Fastening System, and Locking Washers. Established in 1980, DISC- LOCK International distributes to all 50 states in the U.S. and 29 countries worldwide.
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