Accuride Debuts Accu-Lite, Lightweight Aluminum Wheels at 40th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show
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EVANSVILLE, IN--March 31, 2011: Accuride Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, announced today that it is debuting its Accu-Lite lightweight aluminum wheel line at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 31-April 2.
“Whether you are looking to save additional weight or turn some heads, Accuride's Accu-Lite aluminum wheels offer exactly what you're looking for they are the lightest and brightest in the industry”
"We are very pleased to introduce four aluminum wheels to our existing family of Accu-Lite steel wheels, which continue to be the benchmark for industry-standard steel wheels," said Rick Schomer, Accuride's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. "For more than 100 years, Accuride Wheels has been the trusted brand in product technology, delivery, and support. It is the introduction of new wheels such as the Accu-Lite aluminum line that allows us to maintain this reputation."
"Whether you are looking to save additional weight or turn some heads, Accuride's Accu-Lite aluminum wheels offer exactly what you're looking for they are the lightest and brightest in the industry," explained Schomer. "We've actually reduced the weight of our aluminum Duplex wheel by 12 pounds and, with our new Ultra-Enhanced Finish, the wheel's gloss is measurably superior to competitor wheels!"
Accuride's 22.5 x 8.25 aluminum Accu-Lite wheel weighs 45 pounds, while the super single Accu-Lite aluminum Duplex weighs 59 pounds.
The new Accu-Lite family of aluminum wheels will be the centerpiece of Accuride's booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Accuride's booth will also feature additional products from the Company's brands, including Accuride wheels, Gunite, ImperialTM, FabcoTM, BrillionTM, and Highway Original. Accuride's booth 34165 is located in the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
The Mid-America Trucking Show is the annual forum for the heavy-duty trucking industry, providing face-to-face interaction between industry representatives and trucking professionals. The 40th Anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show will be held March 31 - April 2 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The show will host more than 1000 exhibiting companies.
