Pierce Selects SmarTire to Supply TPMS

SmarTire Systems Inc has announced that Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Truck Corporation company, will include the SmarTire’s active TPMS as an option for new and existing fire-fighting vehicles. Pierce Manufacturing is North America’s leading manufacturer of fire and safety apparatus.

Dave Warkentin, vice president of sales and marketing of SmarTire, said: “The SmarTire system is a natural fit for Pierce. Pierce vehicles are the industry standard for performance, quality and reliability. We are excited to work with the company to offer tire pressure monitoring to the fire fighting community.”

Tom DeCoster, director of new product development and product management of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., said: “Pierce has always led the industry in innovative products for fire and rescue vehicles. The SmarTire system is a solid addition to our new tyre protection system, which improves tyre performance and reliability and improves on-the-road safety.”