Pressure Systems International, manufacturer of the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI, presented Wabash National Corporation with the 2009 Athena Award at the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association meeting
held in Orlando, Fla., April 21 to 24. The Athena award is given by PSI each year to the company who does the most to promote the use of the ThermAlert technology.
ThermAlert, when included with MTIS, warns vehicle operators of excessive heat buildup in the wheel end before it results in wheel loss, wheel-end failures, and possibly dangerous and costly trailer fires. MTIS by PSI is Wabash National's preferred automatic tire inflation system.
"ThermAlert was developed to address the safety concern of possible wheel off situations due to excessive heat buildup in the wheel end and we're very appreciative that Wabash recognizes the benefits for their customers," said Tim Musgrave, president and CEO for PSI.
The award was accepted by Dick Giromini, president and CEO of Wabash, and Steve Miller, vice president of supply chain management.
