SAF-Holland to open new fifth wheel plant

SAF-Holland has announced plans to build a fifth wheel manufacturing plant in Rowlett, Texas. The plant will supplement the one it opened in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico last year.

SAF-Holland breaks ground on new Mexico plant

SAF-Holland has broken ground at a new plant in Piedras Negras, Mexico, where it will manufacture Holland fifth wheels. Joining the SAF-Holland executive management team for the ceremony was the…

SAF-Holland integrates Haldex lines, following acquisition

Even before SAF-Holland acquired Haldex, the two companies were working together on integrating each other’s products. SAF-Holland was already one of Haldex’s biggest global customers and talks were in progress…

SAF-Holland’s European e-axle being prepped for North American market

SAF-Holland is planning to bring to North America its TRAKr electric axle, currently being used in Europe. But first it must undergo rigorous testing and adaptation to ensure it’s fit…

SAF-Holland optimizes tire inflation pressures on the fly

ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has announced an update to its tire management system, which brings dynamic inflation adjustments based on axle load. The SMAR-te Tire Pilot was showcased at the…

Landing gear get added protection

SAF-Holland has unveiled a new layer of protection for landing gear in the form of the purpose-made True Lube grease. Operating temperatures range from -40 to 65 Celsius…

Pintle hook design delivers the strength

When it comes to a pintle hook, much of the strength comes through the choice of materials. SAF-Holland’s new PH-405 pintle hook features an austenitic manganese steel body that supports…

Long-standing SAF-Holland employee passes

SURREY, B.C. – Kenneth Tanner, who was the facility branch manager for SAF-Holland in Surrey, B.C., passed away Oct. 15 at the age of 65. A long-time employee for SAF-Holland,…

SAF-Holland reveals new lift axle, fifth wheel safety retrofit kit

ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has introduced a new steerable lift axle, and a retrofit kit for its Elite electronic lock indicator for fifth wheels. Both products were announced at the…

SAF-Holland introduces new severe-duty fifth wheel slider

MONTREAL, Que. – SAF-Holland revealed at ExpoCam a new severe-duty slider fifth wheel system. It’s designed for heavy- and severe-duty hauling operations, and boasts a 80,000-lb vertical load and 200,000-lb…

SAF-Holland introduces new suspension, shunt truck fifth wheel

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – SAF-Holland has come out with a new lightweight fixed frame air suspension and a new terminal tractor fifth wheel. Both products were introduced at the spring meeting…

SAF-Holland unveils lighter-weight CBX40 trailer suspension

Company also builds in extra toughness, extends warranty

SAF-Holland’s new coupling assistant aims to eliminate dropped trailers

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – SAF-Holland is looking to put an end to the costly problem of dropped trailers. The company introduced today for its Holland FW35-series fifth wheels a new…

SAF-Holland introduces lower-cost air disc brake for trailers

Plans to bring affordability to the masses to jumpstart disc brake adoption in North America

SAF-Holland wins supplier award from Vanguard

MUSKEGON, Mich. — SAF-Holland has been received an Outstanding Supplier Award from Vanguard National. Vanguard ranks each vendor based on: accuracy; availability; alignment; and advice. SAF-Holland met or exceeded expectations…