NEWS RELEASE
Monday, February 16, 2015
Contact: Bob Zirlin
Director of Marketing
bzirlin@hadleyadvantage.com
Mobile: 314.825.2552
Aftermarket Sales Expansion Spurs New Hires for Hadley
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To manage and drive further growth in its overall Aftermarket Segment business, Hadley announced that they are expanding their national presence with the addition of Jim Clark as National Fleet and Dealer Manager, and reporting to Mr. Clark is Jim Zwald as Regional Fleet and Dealer Manager. The announcement is being made at TMC’s 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee where Hadley will be demonstrating new technologies.
Clark and Zwald will develop and manage customer engagement through Hadley’s national network of direct sales and rep agencies. Both have a wealth of experience: a combined total of over 60 years in the Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle market including Fleet, OEM and Aftermarket.
Jim Clark is a former Hadley employee and brings valuable fleet account experience, most recently from Webasto where he was the National Fleet Sales Manager. Jim had responsibility for all northern states and Canada and was instrumental in growing the bunk and engine heater business utilizing ‘pull through’ efforts at the fleet level.
Jim Zwald joins Hadley after 30+ years at Goodyear Engineered Products (most recently named Veyance Technologies). Veyance was recently acquired by Continental (Conti-Tech). Zwald was Senior Product Manager and led the partnership between Hadley and Veyance for the integration of our SmartValve with an air spring using an internal height sensor. This technology is currently being evaluated by Navistar and Ridewell.
Because of the success of the award-winning SmartValve, Fleets and Dealers are expressing significant interest in Hadley’s expanding line of electronic height-control technologies. Since its introduction in 2013, more than 50 fleets have purchased and installed the SmartValve on their vehicles. Additionally, 43% of the units sold by Hadley have been to returning customers who are delighted with the benefits they receive from installing the SmartValve.
SmartValve’s drop-and-hook benefits in saving time and effort result in a much better working environment and greatly improved driver comfort. According to Bob Zirlin, Director of Marketing, “SmartValve can be an important recruiting tool for the many fleets facing driver shortages today.” In a survey Hadley conducted of drivers familiar with both SmartValve and mechanical height control valves, all drivers questioned enthusiastically preferred SmartValve.
Hadley will demonstrate SmartValve at their booth #406 during the exhibition being held at the Music City Center, February 14-18. Hadley will also demonstrate their 6×2 control system capabilities with improved traction and driver vision system capabilities with 360o camera view.
Hadley is a well-known and respected supplier of quality components and solutions for the Class 5-8 Truck and Tractor, Trailer, Transit & Shuttle Bus, RV, Motor Coach, Specialty Vehicle markets and associated aftermarket distribution. Their products include Hadley’s world famous air horns, mechanical and electronic (SAMS & SmartValve) height control valves for chassis / cab air suspension systems, truck mirrors, transit / shuttle mirrors, mini 12/24 volt DC air compressors for a variety of applications, and fully integrated interior lighting systems/luggage racks / Digital Signage for transit, shuttle and motor coach vehicles.
Hadley continues to expand its customer product and service offerings and is a pioneering force in the creation of value-added “Smart” products and systems. Hadley’s aggressive innovation process reflects its focus on: “Your Vehicle. Your Company. Your Success.”
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