Transportation Phillips Industries bolsters design team November 20, 2020 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has named Tom Peterson senior mechanical design engineer, the company said Friday. In his new role, Peterson will be responsible for designing and…
Other Phillips unveils weatherproof liftgate socket connection September 24, 2020 Phillips Industries is now offering a straight back version of its weatherproof Dual Pole QCS2 (Quick Change Socket) connections, supporting tractor and trailer applications. It’s marketed as the only…
Transportation Phillips names Rob Phillips CEO April 20, 2020 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has appointed Rob Phillips chief executive officer. Rob Phillips, who is president and chief operating officer, replaces Bob Phillips, who has been…
Equipment Protect your trailers from corrosion April 15, 2020 It’s too bad that corrosion isn’t a line item on a budget. Maybe it’s best that it isn’t. The figure would shock you. It’s one thing to track replacement costs…
Supply Chain Phillips names Michael Poschner director of sales January 27, 2020 Michael Poschner SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has promoted Michael Poschner to director of sales for Canada. Poschner joined Phillips Industries in 2000 as a sales manager…
Transportation Phillips unveils interior dry van lighting solution October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Phillips Industries has launched its ultra-compact and high-output LED lamp for dry vans. The technology is on display on multiple trailers at the North American Commercial Vehicle…
Business Management Phillips creates five new units in major restructuring October 17, 2019 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries, the manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake system components, has created five distinct strategic business units as part of a major…
Phillips electrical assembly for liftgates February 12, 2019 Phillips Industries’ Weather-Tite M2 liftgate electrical assembly features a dual-pole plug connection that’s designed to resist corrosion and is interchangeable with any standard J3082 liftgate dual pole socket. Corrosion…
Mobile and IT Phillips Connect Technologies buys IoT partner February 8, 2019 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. – Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) has announced its acquisition of Connected Holdings, an Internet of Things intelligent services provider. PCT is working to develop intelligent trailers…
Air-Defense Swinger gladhand incorporates filter June 27, 2018 Phillips Industries has combined its Air-Defense System and a swinger gladhand, creating a new generation of in-line air brake system filtration products known as the Air-Defense Swinger System. A…
Transportation Phillips announces European acquisition June 25, 2018 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Cali. – Phillips Connect Technologies has announced its acquisition of Polish electrical components company Fortech Poland. The company manufactures and distributes 24-volt electrical connectors and cables for…
Power check for seven-pin connectors March 21, 2018 Phillips Industries’ new Qwik-Check offers, well, a quick way to check that power is running through the seven-way connector between a tractor and trailer. Integrated into a trailer’s nose…
Equipment Phillips Connect Technologies helps fleets manage trailer intel March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Trailers are getting smarter, and Phillips Connect Technologies says it has made significant strides in the past year towards helping fleets manage that intelligence. PCT was launched…
Business Management Phillips Industries raises money for SickKids July 14, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Phillips Industries has made an annual donation to SickKids Foundation, in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC). The company says it raised $18,427 in support of…
Mobile and IT Phillips Industries launches new connectivity division February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Phillips Industries has launched a new division that will focus on connectivity. The launch of Phillips Connect Technology was announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings.
