BorgWarner Cooling Systems has signed an agreement with Chicago Rawhide/SKF, a long-time innovator in the heavy-duty trucking industry.

Chicago Rawhide/SKF (CR) will serve as the main distribution source for all Quik-Kool cooling system components in the United States and Canada commercial truck aftermarket.
A complete line of engine cooling system components, including on/off fan clutches, repair kits, viscous fan drives, solenoids and polymer fans will be inventoried at CR's distribution center in Hebron, Ky.
"We expect this partnership with Chicago Rawhide/SKF to allow BorgWarner Cooling Systems to utilize CR's experience, contacts and distribution channels to expand our position in the aftermarket."
"This agreement will also help us in our efforts to continuously improve our customer service to our aftermarket customers," said Keith Pierson, director of commercial sales at BorgWarner Cooling Systems.
CR's account managers will work in conjunction with BorgWarner Cooling System's fleet and aftermarket account managers to provide customer development, support and training in the United States and Canada.
Mike McGrath, CR's Aftermarket Division sales manager, said, Chicago Rawhide is a worldwide supplier of radial lip shaft seals and precision-engineered elastomeric products. Chicago Rawhide was founded in 1878 as a producer of commercial leather products including buggy whips. In 1990 it became a subsidiary of SKF, among the world's largest bearing suppliers. For more information about SKF and Chicago Rawhide aftermarket products visit www.vsm.skf.com.
BorgWarner Cooling Systems, part of the BorgWarner Engine Group, is a global provider of engine cooling solutions. The business manufactures and markets air sensing and coolant-sensing fan drives that can be mechanically or electronically controlled and also manufactures and markets polymer fan blades and air control shutters for engine cooling systems.
BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 50 locations in 14 countries. Customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota,
Honda, Caterpillar, Navistar International, PSA and VW Group. The Internet address for BorgWarner is www.bwauto.com.