Schrader - All News http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:45:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com Schrader - All News http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=107&Itemid=77 Educational Web site addresses industry-specific needs, questions and concerns. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:53:16 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=106&Itemid=78 At the 2009 SEMA Show today, Schrader International, marketer of AirAware™ brand TPMS systems, components and tools, announced the introduction of the EZ-Sensor™ Programmable Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor, a first-of-its-kind aftermarket sensor that will allow tire dealers and service centers to dramatically reduce the number of TPMS sensor SKUs they need to stock. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=77 Based on its recent analysis of the automotive vehicle pressure sensors market, Frost Sullivan recognizes Schrader International with the 2009 North American Frost Sullivan Award for Industry Innovation Advancement of the Year. The company’s product line of tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS) and value-added services offers customers the unbeatable advantages of quality, efficiency, convenience, and cost-efficiency. The TREAD Act of 2000 marked the beginning of a new category of automotive safety products. The law mandated the installation of tire pressure monitoring systems on all new vehicles sold after September 1, 2007, causing a scramble among tire pressure sensor suppliers for original equipment (OE) production contracts with automakers. “At the time the law was enacted, Schrader had a decade of experience in the development of tire pressure monitoring systems, and had produced sensors for road vehicles for eight years,” says Frost Sullivan Research Analyst, Matt Scruggs. “This favorable initial condition, created by the company’s vision and product development, contributed to the adoption of Schrader tire pressure monitoring sensors by major OE manufacturers (OEMs).” Today, Schrader’s vast clientele includes General Motors, Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Co., Hyundai Motor America, Mercedes-Benz International, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor Co., Subaru Automobiles, and Suzuki Motor Co. The company has also acquired a contract for manufacturing tire pressure monitoring systems for BMW motorcycles on a global scale. Schrader has developed its value around the premise of being a ‘one-stop shop’ for OEM tire pressure sensor needs. “Several of the company’s tire pressure sensor models feature “snap-in” installation, allowing faster OE wheel assembly with fewer tools, while reducing overhead costs and enabling more efficient production,” observes Scruggs. “This aids more efficient removal and replacement of the sensor, if required.” Schrader has set up educational clinics, conducted by Tire Industry Association (TIA)-certified employees, to instruct technicians on the proper installation, servicing, and replacement of Schrader-brand sensors. This allows OEM assembly facilities, original equipment spares (OES)-channel repair facilities, and independent repair facilities to make optimum use of the advantages in tooling and labor reduction that the company’s snap-in sensors provide. The company also offers a complete line of diagnostic and service equipment for repair facilities to further reduce service time and increase technician productivity. This is designed to ensure that Schrader sensors’ maintenance is superior to competing sensor brands’. “For convenience and cost-effectiveness, OE service facilities and independent repair facilities can also order service packs containing OE grommets and fittings that are federally required to be replaced along with each TPMS sensor,” notes Scruggs. Each year, Frost Sullivan presents this award to the company that has proven to be a leader in the industry and that, through its pioneering technology, sound business strategy, and research efforts, has been successful in moving the state of the industry forward. Its excellence in the field has extended beyond its technical advancements and encompasses a comprehensive view of market participants, resulting in an ongoing improvement in the industry over time. This award recognizes the company for its broader, more comprehensive participation in the industry and for its contributions to the advancement of the market. Frost Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:12:03 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=77 The Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc. division of Tomkins Industrial and Automotive is capitalizing on its global manufacturing sites and sales offices to better serve its diverse customer base by unifying all global business units under the Schrader International brand. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:23:10 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103&Itemid=78 Schrader International, marketer of AirAware™ brand TPMS systems, components and tools, supports April - National Car Care Month sponsored by the Car Care Council with a reminder to drivers that proper tire inflation can help save fuel and wear on their tires. With properly maintained tires, the average driver could save as much as two weeks worth of gas every year. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:43:07 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=102&Itemid=78 Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc. announces the addition of a new AirAware™ Learn and Test Tool Kit that includes an OBD adapter designed for Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:13:42 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=101&Itemid=77 Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc. announces that four employees and representative agents have been added to the company’s roster of Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructors as designated by the Tire Industry Association (TIA). Schrader’s Certified ATS Instructors are available to educate technicians and improve their skills and expertise, reflecting the company’s commitment to providing professional, certified TPMS trainers. The Certified ATS Instructor Program is the most advanced level of training that TIA offers, and Schrader was the first TPMS manufacturer to make the Certified ATS Technician Program available to its customers. Through classroom instruction, hands-on participation and demonstrations employing leading edge technology, instructors learn how to provide the specialized training technicians need to service current and future model vehicles with TPMS. Equipped with the proper training, technicians who are TIA Certified have the knowledge and skill to profitably service TPMS systems and avoid damaging critical components. Distributors and technicians who would like to find out more about obtaining instruction should contact a Schrader sales representative. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:19:49 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99&Itemid=78 (ALTAVISTA, Va., June 11, 2008) — Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc., marketer of AirAware™ TPMS systems, components and tools, has released its 2008 AirAware™ TPMS Sensor and Service Pack Application Catalog. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:06:40 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=80 Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc., marketer of AirAware™ TPMS systems, components and tools, supports National Tire Safety Week April 20-26 with a reminder to drivers that proper tire inflation can help save fuel and money. With properly maintained tires, the average driver could save as much as two weeks’ worth of gas every year – a significant savings with fuel prices at current levels. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=77 Schrader Electronics, part of Tomkins PLC, Industrial and Automotive Division, has won a new high volume business contract to supply revolutionary designed Fuel Level Sensors (“FLS”) to BMW Motorcycles. For Schrader Electronics, a world leader in the design and manufacture of tire pressure monitoring systems, this new sensing technology marks the latest addition to the company’s market leading product line. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:54:19 +0100