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Advancing Innovation through Advanced Partnerships

April 5, 2021

Advancing Innovation through Advanced Partnerships
Paul Sniegocki, Chief Technology Officer, Clarience Technologies

Road Ready, the advanced telematics division of Clarience Technologies, is excited to announce a data analytics expansion through our partnership with Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Leadership in advanced telematics is continuously strengthened by our industry-leading levels of academic collaboration. The new partnership is the sponsorship of an Early Career Professorship concentrating in advanced data analytic solutions.

The Road Ready Teams will work directly with expert Penn State Behrend faculty and student teams. Using advanced machine-learning techniques applied to Road Ready data, we will identify opportunities and actionable items that can be directly applied to customer operations for the optimization of the entire logistics network. Our Customer Success and Solutions Teams will deliver these data-driven solutions to our customers as part of our advanced telematic services.

The Road Ready vision is to provide the most comprehensive telematics solutions to meet the ever-increasing supply chain and logistics industry needs. This is only accomplished by the highest levels of visibility and communication throughout the supply chain, powered with analytics that transfer the data to actionable insight to drive the business performance and help the end customer. Road Ready is the most extensive and inclusive aggregator of data for transportation of goods and raw materials. Partnering with Penn State Behrend furthers our mission of providing enhanced safety and efficiency for all forms of transportation.

Clarience Technologies has had a longstanding relationship with Penn State Behrend through our Road Ready and Truck-Lite businesses. This relationship has contributed significantly to our industry-leading innovation through product development projects. It has also generated an extensive talent base within Clarience Technologies through the professor and student relationships. The new partnership reinforces our commitment to leading advanced telematics solutions.

 

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Clarience Technologies Develops New Partnership with Penn State Behrend

March 31, 2021

ERIE, Pa. (March 30, 2021) – Clarience Technologies, LLC, a worldwide leader in transportation safety and visibility solutions, has announced the Early Career Professorship program in conjunction with Penn State Behrend.

Starting in 2021 and throughout the next three years, Clarience Technologies will coordinate with a Penn State Behrend faculty member, who will guide four senior design projects concentrating in the area of data analytics. The collaboration will both support and be supplemented by the ongoing data analytics efforts conducted by the Road Ready telematics division of Clarience Technologies and will serve to further develop high-performance students in the data analytics field.

“We are excited to enter this new phase of partnership with Penn State Behrend,” said Paul Sniegocki, chief technology officer for Clarience Technologies. “Road Ready is the most extensive and inclusive aggregator of data in the commercial vehicle market, and partnering with Penn State Behrend furthers our mission of providing enhanced safety and efficiency for fleets by converting this data to usable information.”

The Early Career Professorship represents the latest development in the longstanding relationship between Clarience Technologies and Penn State Behrend. The College’s School of Engineering has worked closely with research and development teams for Truck-Lite, Clarience’s flagship brand, since 2006.

“Senior design projects are a signature feature of our School of Engineering, and a key reason our graduates succeed in the earliest stages of their careers,” said Tim Kurzweg, director of the School of Engineering at Penn State Behrend. “The support and involvement of partner companies such as Clarience Technologies give our students the opportunity to collaborate with both faculty advisers and professionals to apply what they have learned in the classroom, and to see firsthand the improvements that result from innovation.”

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Road Ready Partners with ConMet on PreSet Plus® SmartHub System

March 22, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Road Ready from Clarience Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of fleet and supply chain visibility, has partnered with ConMet to advance its trailer telematics capabilities.

Road Ready is the industry’s first telematics solution that incorporates “smart” OE trailer systems into a single fleet management dashboard. The partnership with ConMet, a leading global supplier of advanced wheel-end solutions, allows fleets to access critical tire, hub and brake health insights through the Road Ready user interface.

“Adding the SmartHub to Road Ready’s real-time reporting capabilities offers fleets a more complete view of a trailer’s environment on a single platform,” said Dave McKean, executive vice president of business development for Clarience Technologies. “We’re proud to add ConMet to our growing partner network in order to help fleets increase safety and avoid costly and catastrophic failures.”

ConMet’s PreSet Plus SmartHub is the first connected health monitoring system built into a hub assembly. SmartHub sensors tap into wheel-end data, alerting fleets of any hub, tire and brake anomalies. On the back end, this data is analyzed and compared to ConMet’s several years of testing engineering expertise in order to create insightful information.  

“Integrating ConMet’s technology with Road Ready provides their fleet customers easy access to the valuable data generated by the SmartHub system,” said Jason Altwies, director of business development and strategic relationships for ConMet. “This exciting collaboration will allow Road Ready users to make more informed decisions that will improve vehicle safety, fleet operational efficiency and uptime.”

Road Ready from Clarience Technologies provides total visibility – and associated insights – to all parts of the supply chain. With its suite of wireless sensors and the largest number of OE trailer system integrations, Road Ready offers the most comprehensive, scalable and inclusive fleet telematics solution available. For more information, visit roadreadysystem.com.

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About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet has innovated for more than 50 years by designing, engineering and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Growing in popularity worldwide, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America. Headquartered in Vancouver, WA, USA, ConMet has 14 additional locations throughout North America and China, where over 6,000 diverse employees innovate to transform the commercial vehicle industry. For more information, visit conmet.com.

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Clarience Technologies Appoints New Executive

January 22, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (January 18, 2021) - Clarience Technologies, LLC, a worldwide leader in transportation safety and visibility solutions, has appointed Nada Jiddou to the position of executive vice president and general manager of its Road Ready telematics division.
 
Jiddou joins the company with over 20 years of strategic management and technology leadership experience she acquired from multiple and wide-ranging positions at Ford Motor Company, Whirlpool Corporation, General Motors, OnStar and Rockwell Automation. Most recently, Jiddou served as chief product officer for the Enterprise Connectivity organization at Ford, where she led the strategy, identification and delivery of connectivity products. In her new role, she will be
responsible for driving Road Ready’s product innovation, operations optimization and market growth.
 
“Nada’s impressive experience in the transportation and vehicle connectivity sectors will be a tremendous asset to Road Ready’s expansion efforts,” said Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies. “Her innovative business approach has been demonstrated throughout her career and we are excited to welcome her to Clarience Technologies’ leadership team.”
 
Jiddou earned an MBA with concentrations in marketing and finance from Wayne State University and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Lawrence Technical University. She is a certified project management professional (PMP) and holds two patents from her work at OnStar.
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Clarience Technologies Acquires ECCO Safety Group (ESG)

January 6, 2021

Adding World-Class Safety and Emergency Lighting Solutions to the Clarience Technologies Family of Brands

 

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (January 6, 2021) – Clarience Technologies today announced that it has acquired ECCO Safety Group (ESG), a worldwide leader in audible warning equipment and emergency lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles and home to brands like ECCO and Code 3. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Brian Kupchella, Chief Executive Officer of Clarience Technologies, said, "We are thrilled to welcome ESG to Clarience Technologies. The addition of ESG’s leading safety and emergency lighting solutions expands and complements our existing offering of lighting technologies and advanced telematics. With this enhanced product lineup, we will deepen and broaden visibility solutions for new and existing customers. ESG has built a strong reputation as an industry leader known for innovation and customer service and we look forward to welcoming ESG associates to the Clarience Technologies family.”

Doug Phillips, President & CEO of ESG, said, “I am confident that Clarience Technologies is the right partner to take ESG to the next level. We share a commitment to customer service, transparency, performance, and most of all safety. As part of Clarience Technologies, we will be able to leverage their resources and R&D expertise to grow our business and ensure unparalleled safety for our customers and those on the road around them.”

With nearly 50 years of operating experience, ESG is a global leader in research, design, development, manufacturing and distribution of audible warning equipment and emergency lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles. Its brands include ECCO and Code 3, which are known for products that create safer working conditions that enable operators to get the job done. ESG has a track record of innovation having developed the first backup alarm and today holds over 200 patents, including the newly launched Matrix system which simplifies the systems integration of the siren and lights in a police vehicle.

ESG’s brands are trusted by the world’s leading on-highway medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle manufacturers; off-highway agricultural, material handling and mining and construction vehicle manufacturers; as well as more than 20 U.S. federal agencies and over 100 international law enforcement and emergency services organizations.

ESG is headquartered in Boise, Idaho with seven offices globally, including in St. Louis, Missouri; Leeds, England; Suzhou, China; Ulm, Germany; Meyzieu, France; and Melbourne, Australia.

 

 

About Clarience Technologies

Clarience Technologies is a family of brands (Truck-Lite, DAVCO Technology, Road Ready, RIGID Industries and Lumitec) focused on bringing total visibility to commercial and recreational transportation. Through our data and insights, we improve fleet management, streamline supply chains, reduce total cost of operation and enhance safety on and off the road. For decades, our collaborative, transparent approach has been turning customers into long-term partners. Since Truck-Lite introduced the first sealed marker light in 1955, our companies have unveiled a steady stream of innovation. Today, Clarience Technologies is a global company known for its quality and dedication to sustainability and to a simple principle: in transportation, the more you can see and be seen, the better.

 

About ECCO Safety Group

ECCO Safety Group (ESG) is a global leader in safety solutions and emergency systems. ECCO safeguards its hard-working customers in the commercial sector and Code 3 proudly supports the first responders and public safety professionals that serve our communities. ESG’s dedicated team members are working around the world to develop and manufacture quality safety products for 500 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and thousands of fleet and aftermarket customers. We are here to protect the most important asset on the job: your people.

Learn more at eccosafetygroup.com.

 

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Clarience Technologies Receives Wabash National Platinum Award

October 30, 2020

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Clarience Technologies, LLC, a worldwide leader in transportation safety and visibility solutions, has received the 2020 Wabash National Platinum Award for supply chain excellence.

“As demonstrated over the last several years, Clarience once again had exceptional performance to all three value streams in all aspects of the score card for the entire grading period,” said Dan Mikels, global category manager for Wabash National. “Excellent quality, near-perfect delivery, competitive prices and exceptional service has been the foundation that our great relationship has been built on. Clarience continues to bring new products to Wabash to help us maintain our industry-leading position in innovation.”

This marks the ninth Wabash supplier award that Clarience has received.

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Clarience Technologies Signs USDOT Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking Pledge

June 22, 2020

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Clarience Technologies, LLC, a worldwide leader in transportation safety and visibility solutions, recently pledged its support for the Department of Transportation’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking initiative (TLAHT). The initiative urges transportation industry leaders to combat human trafficking through employee education, raising public awareness and sharing relevant data to measure the effort’s collaborative impact.

“As a company that values fundamental human rights, the Clarience Technologies family of businesses proudly supports the Department of Transportation’s initiative and is committed to helping end human trafficking,” said Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies. “We welcome the opportunity to raise awareness of – and help combat – this serious crime.”

According to the USDOT, as many as 24.9 million men, women and children are sold into prostitution, domestic servitude or other forced labor around the globe. The TLAHT initiative is comprised of transportation and travel industry stakeholders that are committed to putting a stop to human trafficking via America’s roadways, railways, waterways and skies and that work jointly to maximize their collective impact in eliminating this modern-day atrocity. To learn more about the TLAHT, visit www.transportation.gov/stophumantrafficking.

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Truck-Lite Holdings Announces Corporate Name Change to Clarience Technologies

May 11, 2020

New Name Reflects Strategic Vision and Family of Brands

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (May 11, 2020) – Truck-Lite Holdings today announced that it has changed its corporate name to Clarience Technologies, LLC. The name change reflects the company's broader focus on providing total visibility to the commercial and recreational transportation industry through its family of technology-driven brands. The name Clarience is formed by combining “clarity,” which signifies the visibility and insight that the company brings to its customers, and “science,” which is how it is achieved.

Brian Kupchella, Chief Executive Officer, Clarience Technologies, said, “For over 65 years, we have been a leading innovator and manufacturer of the highest-quality, most trusted products for the commercial and recreational transportation marketplace. As we have evolved, we’ve built a family of businesses – Truck-Lite, DAVCO, Road Ready, RIGID and Lumitec – each with strong market position and lasting customer relationships. We’ve also focused on our key capabilities in electronics and technology, building best-in-class telematics offerings and the most advanced lighting and safety systems available.”

Kupchella continued, “As we continue to grow and innovate, we’ve made several changes to our operations including establishing our new Global R&D Center in Pittsburgh, PA, near Carnegie Mellon University, and Global Headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The next step in our transformation is rebranding our parent company to better reflect our mission to provide visibility and safety to the transportation industry through leading electronics, technology, telematics and data analytics capabilities. We adhere to a simple principle: in transportation, the more you can see and be seen, the better.”

Clarience Technologies is a family of brands. Each of the individual businesses will retain their current names and branding and each will have access to additional resources and expertise from its parent company, Clarience Technologies. Customers, suppliers and partners will find no change in the quality of products or services offered, obtaining information on products or services or conducting business with Clarience Technologies or its brands. All current contracts, agreements, ERP and billing processes will remain as they stand with the individual brands.

The Clarience Technologies family includes:

  • Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a worldwide leader in forward and safety lighting, wiring harness, turn signal and safety system technologies serving the medium- and heavy-duty truck, trailer and commercial vehicle industries.
  • DAVCO Technology, the North American leader in Class 8 heavy-duty diesel-powered truck fuel-heater/water separators and filter systems serving on- and off-highway
    industries including oil and gas, genset, construction, military and marine.
  • Road Ready, the leading wireless, multi-functional smart trailer monitoring network with advanced data and analytics capabilities. Road Ready provides the most
    comprehensive and inclusive fleet telematics solution available, including the largest suite of wireless sensors and third-party integrations, and is easily customizable for any fleet requirement.
  • RIGID Industries, the world leader in forward-projecting LED lighting and the premiere brand for off-road enthusiasts. RIGID is known for quality and durability and is
    committed to bringing innovative products to numerous industries including agriculture, construction, police, fire, rescue, industrial, marine, military, mining, automotive, offroad and power sports.
  • Lumitec, a market-leading international LED lighting manufacturer. Lumitec supplies underwater, flood, interior, utility, courtesy and navigation lighting to more than 250 OEM boat builders worldwide and offers a range of commercial vehicle, terrestrial, dock and deck, and specialty lighting products.

Clarience Technologies has 12 locations globally and supplies products to customers in 68 countries on six continents. Learn more about Clarience Technologies at www.ClarienceTechnologies.com.


About Clarience Technologies, LLC
Clarience Technologies is a family of brands focused on bringing total visibility to commercial and recreational transportation. Through our data and insights, we improve fleet management, streamline supply chains and enhance safety on and off the road. And for decades, our collaborative, transparent approach has been turning customers into long-term partners. Since our flagship brand introduced the first sealed marker light in 1955, our companies have unveiled a steady stream of innovation ever since. Today, Clarience Technologies is a global company known for its quality and dedication to sustainability – and to a simple principle: in transportation, the more you can see and be seen, the better.

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Jennifer Friedman
Jennifer.Friedman@trailrunnerint.com
+1 917-612-8839

Eric Borman
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+1 515-341-7036

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Truck-Lite Announces New Investor

December 17, 2019

Brian Kupchella, Truck-Lite’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very excited to partner with Genstar. We believe its investment philosophy aligns extremely well with Truck-Lite’s long-term strategy and will allow us to accelerate our growth plans, continue to invest in new products and markets and improve our value proposition to our customers and partners.”

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