Technology Truck-Lite builds new laboratory to develop and validate products August 15, 2023 Truck-Lite has built a new lighting laboratory at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Penn., where it will conduct R&D activities in close collaboration with the school, its students, and staff.
Other, Trailers, Trucks Optronics’ new MCL marker/clearance lights offer greater customization July 11, 2023 Optronics International is offering a new line of uniquely shaped MCL Series marker/clearance lights it says gives trailer OEMs more signature design opportunities, and owner-operators the…
Equipment Grote Industries buys Star Headlight & Lantern April 18, 2023 Grote Industries has purchased Star Headlight & Lantern, combining the two multi-generational family businesses. The latter will operate as the Star Safety Technologies by Grote subsidiary, a holding company wholly…
Other, Trucks Optronics’ Fusion X LED adds new compliance features August 24, 2022 Optronics’ new Fusion X LED combo lamp provides stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights, while allowing their brake function to override the warning function while…
Equipment Why do lighting violations continue to be so prevalent? October 28, 2021 Today’s lighting systems have never been better and the tools available to fleets and drivers to ensure they’re functioning properly have never been more advanced. There are telematics platforms that…
Equipment Truck-Lite to move HQ to be better positioned for electric vehicle future May 24, 2021 Truck-Lite is relocating its headquarters to Knowledge Park at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pa., where it feels it will be better able to prepare for the transportation industry’s shift…
Equipment Grote granted FMCSA waiver for flashing brake warning lamps December 8, 2020 MADISON, Ind. – Grote Industries has received a U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) waiver to install brake-activated pulsating warning lamps to help reduce rear-end collisions. The pulsating lamps…
Equipment Truck-Lite acquires Lumitec April 12, 2019 FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite has announced its acquisition of Lumitec, a supplier of LED lighting for the marine industry. “Lumitec’s reputation speaks for itself as one of the most trusted lighting…
Transportation UAP recognizes Grote Canada March 25, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – UAP has named Grote Canada its 2018 Napa Supplier Excellence Awards winner. Grote was identified in each of Napa’s regions as meeting all its strict measurements and…
Optronics expands light bar line June 27, 2018 Optronics International has introduced five new LED light bars, adding to three versions already in the product lineup. The new lamps include a pair of three-inch cubes, a…
Transportation Transport Canada tackles ‘phantom’ vehicle lighting March 21, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada will soon require updated lighting packages in new cars, in a bid to address those who travel in the dark without any lights. As of…
Optronics announces new family of directional warning lights August 23, 2016 TULSA, Okla. – Heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting manufacturer Optronics International had unveiled its line of nine super-premium LED directional warning lights. The white and amber lamps come with lifetime warranties…
Optronics releases 2016 lighting catalog with over 3,400 products January 14, 2016 TULSA, Okla. – Optronics International released its 308-page 2016 lighting products catalog today (Jan. 14), which features 400 new products and more than 3,400 total items available from the heavy-duty…
Optronics unveils new LED lamp, anti-theft technology February 16, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics has introduced a tougher LED lamp design as well as a new anti-theft system. Both were showcased at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings. Optronics is…
Truck-Lite rolls out new packaging January 27, 2015 FALCONER, N.Y. — Truck-Lite has unveiled new designs for its polybags, retail boxes and clamshell packaging. The company began rolling out the new packaging this month and will continue to…
