Accuride's DupleX-One Allows Drivers to Increase Payload Capacity.Business Editors & Automotive Writers EVANSVILLE, Ind. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2000 Today, Accuride Corporation introduced its DupleX-One Wheel at the Great America Great America is a name shared by two American amusement parks opened by the Marriott Corporation in 1976. Both parks are now under different ownership and are known as:
"The DupleX-One provides numerous benefits to the driver. In addition to increasing payload capacity, installation of the DupleX-One will allow drivers to improve ride quality, reduce downtime, and incur fuel savings," explained Larry Taylor
Larry Taylor (born Samuel Taylor, 6 June 1942, New York) is an American bass guitarist, best known for his work as a member of Canned Heat from 1967. , Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Accuride's Heavy Vehicle Operations. The DupleX-One system will increase overall payload capacity per axle end by approximately 120 lbs., resulting in an overall increase in truck and trailer payload capacity by 990 lbs. "When truck and trailer owners do the math, it should become evident that the installation of Accuride's DupleX-One wheels will have a positive impact on their bottom line," added Taylor. Available in both steel and aluminum, the DupleX-One is designed for use on tandem tractor or trailer axles. The new 22.5" x 14.00" DupleX-One wheel is available on new trucks from Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, and through trailer manufacturers. Accuride Corporation is North America's largest manufacturer and supplier of wheels for heavy/medium trucks and trailers. The Company offers the broadest product line in the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. heavy/medium wheel industry and is the only North American manufacturer and supplier of both steel and aluminum heavy/medium wheels. Accuride Corporation also produces wheels for buses, commercial light trucks and sport utility vehicles This page lists sports utility vehicles currently in production (as of April 2007), as well as past models. The list includes crossover SUVs, Mini SUVs, Compact SUVs and other similar vehicles. , and for passenger cars. Accuride Corporation has steel wheel operations in Henderson, Kentucky Henderson is a city located in Henderson County, along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky. It was called "Red Banks" by the native Americans who originally lived and hunted there because of the reddish clay soil on the banks of the river. ; Columbia, Tennessee Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 33,055 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Maury CountyGR6. ; London, Ontario, Canada; and in Monterrey, Mexico. Accuride has aluminum wheel operations in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Cuyahoga Falls is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2003 census, the city population was 50,375. It is currently the second largest city in Summit County. It is considered a suburb of both Akron and Cleveland, but is actually older than Akron. . Additionally, the Company produces tire molds at its Erie, Pennsylvania, facility. Accuride is also involved in a commercial tire and wheel assembly joint venture in Springfield, Ohio, and Talbotville, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit Accuride's website at http://www.accuridecorp.com. |
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