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原文传递 Link obtains Hadley's valve, suspension product lines

题名：	Link obtains Hadley's valve, suspension product lines
正文语种：	eng
摘要：	Link Mfg. recently finalized an agreement to acquire valve and suspension control product lines and related expertise from Hadley Products Corp. Hadley has supplied commercial truck, bus, RV, military and specialty vehicle markets since the 1940s. Its brands include the SmartValve Electronic Height Control System and Smart Air Management System (SAMS). As part of Link's investment, several key staff will transition from Hadley to the Link team, the companies said. Link also will obtain the rights to Hadley's dynamic air suspension control technology that improves aerodynamics, reduces rolling resistance and increases tractive performance by balancing a vehicle's weight at speed. Hadley's entire portfolio of legacy mechanical height control valve business also is being procured by Link in the transaction. "Link's strategy to bring revolutionary suspension control technology to market has been in progress for several years now, and this acquisition significantly expands our offering, broadens our sector penetration and will accelerate not only our development of new innovations, but will enhance our electrical engineering and software development capabilities," said Jim Huls, president of Link Manufacturing. "We've had a long-standing, collaborative relationship with Hadley. We know their products and capabilities well, and have formed time-tested professional relationships with those who are joining the Link family." The move accelerates Link's expansion into the suspension control segment of the heavy truck market, increasing its synergistic influence on cab and chassis suspensions and extending its reach firmly into the trailer side of the marketplace. Overall, commercial vehicle suspension controls affect handling characteristics, the safety and comfort of drivers, and the protection of cargo.
出版年：	2021
期刊名称：	Bulk Transporter
卷：	83
期：	11