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A survivor and survivability

Rapid design and development of MRAPs become possible when a company utilizes its own successes and manufacturing best practices from its commercial truck product line.

Navistar's International 7000 Series Afghanistan fuel tanker, an off-the-shelf military commercial vehicle, is powered by a MaxxForce D7.6 engine. Primarily used to transport drinking water to barracks, camps and forward operating bases (FOBs), the 7000-MV tanker features a stainless steel interior and pump.

Air Top 2000 ST

Webasto's Air Top 2000 air heater provides silent operation to keep vehicle interiors warm and comfortable for equipment operators.

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Idle Free's Reefer-Based Electric APU Uses Truck's Reefer Unit to Power HVAC

Idle Free Systems, Inc.

Idle Free Systems' reefer-based version of its electric APU system allows drivers to use their reefer units to power HVAC systems.

Digi-Max D1000 Bunk Heater Control

Eberspacher Climate Control Systems

Espar Heater Systems introduces the Digi-Max D1000, a controller for Airtronic D2/D4 bunk heaters.

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Heater Control Valves

Bergstrom introduces its heater control valves which are robustly designed to survive in a number of heavy-duty applications.

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...And this seat is just right

Seating companies are continually designing new seats to keep vehicle operators comfortable in heavy-duty work environments.

Iowa Export-Import's full adjustment seat with suspension which includes weight and three-position height adjustment.

Red Dot Agrees to Acquire JBAR A/C

Red Dot Corporation

FMTV Military Seat

The FMTV seat from Seats, Inc. offers stability and comfort for vehicle operators in rugged, military applications.

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MTIG-8 Pro Blast Mitigating Seat

Seats, Inc. has developed a blast mitigating seat, the MTIG-8 Pro, to keep vehicle operators safely seated in military applications.

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Camel-Pak Military Seat

Seats, Inc.'s Camel-Pak seat was designed to keep operators comfortable in even tough military conditions.

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ROPS, FOPS and...Radiation Protective Structures?

Mitsubishi’s rapid design and development of a new cab for its forklifts allows radiation protection for operators working in the wake of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami disaster.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' radiation shielded cabin forklift's cab is fully-sealed and constructed of 100 mm thick steel plates with 230 mm thick lead glass. All of the cab sides are welded to ensure maximum shielding against radiation. The forklift cabs are equipped with special filters that remove dust and other radiation-contaminated material. The cab is also pressurized by air purifier to prevent external air from entering.

460 Series Universal Seat

Concentric International (formerly Iowa Export-Import)

Iowa Export Import's 460 Series seats were designed for use on various pieces of mobile equipment.

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