Business Management Phillips moves production from China and California to expanded Mexico plant March 9, 2023 Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect have moved production to a reconfigured and newly constructed 500,000 sq.-ft. campus in Arteaga, Mexico. The new plant will produce products for the companies’ customers…
Transportation Phillips launches new business unit to accelerate trucking tech February 27, 2023 The Phillips Family of Companies has launched a new business unit to accelerate the adoption of new technologies that can benefit from Phillips’ OEM relationships, expertise and production capabilities. Phillips…
Trailers, Trucks Phillips Industries enhances Weather-Tite M2 February 2, 2023 Phillips Industries says it has improved performance of its Weather-Tite M2 liftgate electrical assemblies and has introduced new M2 Charge Kits, combining the enhanced Weather-Tite M2…
Business Management China losing ground to Mexico as manufacturing oasis January 17, 2023 China has fallen out of favor with parts makers and Mexico is being seen as an attractive alternative for manufacturing, according to those who spoke during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue…
Other Qwik-Change spring kits avoid tangling February 23, 2022 Phillips Industries has unveiled two new dual tracker spring kit designs, promising better performance with each. While springs perform best when they are unobstructed, dual kits can become tangled…
Human Resources Phillips Industries hires product strategy director, sales managers December 7, 2021 Phillips Industries has hired Joseph Felicelli to fill the new role of director of product strategy. Felicelli will lead product management and marketing and support the sales team in continuing to…
Phillips valve automatically purges air tanks November 18, 2021 Air tanks need to be purged on a regular basis, but Phillips is automating the process with its new Tank Saver Heated Electronic Drain Valve. The heated electronic drain…
Kit cares for liftgate sockets, plugs October 13, 2021 Phillips Industries’ new dual pole maintenance kit includes the tools to remove contaminants and corrosion from liftgate sockets and plugs, and even identify degraded pins. A bronze cleaning brush…
Support for auxiliary charging cables August 24, 2021 Phillips Industries’ Qwik-Clamp for charging cables features an insert designed for single- or dual-pole applications, and it’s being released with a corresponding Qwik-Change 20-inch tracker spring kit. Proper support…
Brakes, Other Phillips packs tractor-to-trailer connections together June 29, 2021 Phillips Industries’ Qwik-Change Pak (Power Air Kit) consolidates tractor-to-trailer connection components and cable support into a single kit. The pack, or more precisely the “Pak”, combines Phillips’ spiral-wrapped 3-in-1…
Human Resources Phillips Industries promotes Alvarez June 3, 2021 Phillips Industries has promoted Ron Alvarez to senior director of OEM sales. He reports directly to Filiberto Coello, president of Phillips OEM Division. Ron Alvarez (Photo: Phillips Industries) Coello says, “Ron…
Equipment Will your vehicle lighting pass a Roadcheck inspection? April 23, 2021 The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck inspection blitz runs May 4-6, and enforcement teams will place a special focus on vehicle lighting this year. There’s a good…
Other Phillips upgrades 3-in-1 assemblies January 20, 2021 Phillips Industries has updated its premium 3-in-1 electrical and air combination assemblies with quick-change plug (QCP) trailer side connections. They now come with a trailer-side cable guard and an…
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…