North America Launch for Bendix SmarTire System

The SmarTire TPMS system, now the property of new owner Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, has gone on the market in North America. Bendix is targeting sales at fleets through its network of OES and independent aftermarket partners across the region.

“Tyres and fuel are major cost factors for fleets and owner operators – and the first step to reducing tyre-related costs and improving fuel economy is to make sure tyres are at their optimum inflation level,” said Fred Andersky, Bendix director of marketing – Controls. “The temperature-compensated tyre pressure deviation reported by the system ensures that maintenance teams and drivers always know the tyre pressure. And they can maintain it at any time, whether the tyre is hot or cold. Plus, the system is easily retrofitted for almost any commercial vehicle, so fleets and owner operators alike can start improving ROI immediately. When you consider the savings in fuel, maintenance and tyre wear, the system can pay for itself in as little as eight months.

“This is a great product for both independent and OE aftermarket distribution,” Andersky continued. “The product is sold as a complete kit, giving the fleet or owner operator everything needed to easily, quickly, and economically retrofit the system on almost any commercial vehicle application.”