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…
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…
