A Sophisticated Solution for Backing Your Trailer
Brandmotion’s Trailer Camera System is an innovative towing
solution that dramatically improves your ability to back a trailer
into the desired spot.
Speaking on the company’s recent
product release, Brandmotion Founder
and President Jeff Varick said, “We’re
very excited to introduce the first
auto-connect trailer towing camera
system for GM, Ford, and Chrysler/
Jeep/Dodge/Ram factory display radios.
Trailer cameras aren’t new, but we’ve
taken the time and hassle out of
connecting a trailer camera to a tow vehicle by offering the first
auto-connect integration to factory display radios. Simply connect
your trailer with an installed Brandmotion trailer camera to your
truck or SUV tow vehicle and the system instantly switches from
displaying the factory tailgate camera to the Brandmotion trailer
camera.”
The new camera system is an excellent solution for powersport,
marine, RV, farming, and equestrian trailers. Each system comes
with a waterproof, rustproof, vehicle mounted quick-connect
cable, and a waterproof, shockproof standalone camera.
Brandmotion also offers a unique dual camera system with
a monitor display; one camera for backing up and another for
watching the contents of your trailer. This is an ideal application
for checking on valuable cargo without leaving the vehicle while
still seeing behind your trailer (auto-detect is available on factory
display integrations only).
To learn more, visit www.brandmotion.com.
CURT to Expand Hitch Production, Transition
Electrical Manufacturing
CURT, the leading manufacturer of USA-made hitches and
a complete line of towing products, is expanding its hitch
manufacturing capacity in Eau Claire, WI and consolidating Eau
Claire and Philippines electrical manufacturing operations into
one location.
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CURT has experienced a significant growth in all categories this
past year and to respond to that growth, the company decided
to expand its hitch manufacturing capacity and flexibility in Eau
Claire, WI by reallocating space previously used to manufacture
other products in the line.
The company’s wiring harness business is one of the categories
where we have seen substantial growth. As it is preparing to launch
products with what it believes to be game-changing technologies,
this has been one area of focus. It currently manufactures harnesses
between a facility in the Philippines and a small portion of a plant in
Eau Claire. The company concluded that it wanted to consolidate
that production for wiring harnesses into one location in Mexico.
That decision will both allow expansion of hitch production in Eau
Claire and bring manufacturing of the wiring business under one,
consolidated operation closer to its market. CURT also selected
a location that will offer plenty of capacity to absorb the growth
for its electrical business.
This represents a significant investment for CURT Group and
gives an opportunity to increase hitch manufacturing capacity in
the Eau Claire facility. CURT expects to use all the space it will
have in Mexico for the electrical business over time and has no
plans to move other manufacturing to Mexico.
CURT is currently aggressively hiring, and the affected 30 people
will all be offered other positions at this facility. There will be no
negative impact to the level of employment in Eau Claire, WI.
The company recognizes the significance of this change. As such,
a great deal of care and effort has gone into solidifying a plan,
ensuring a seamless transition for continued on-time product
delivery. CURT says it has built many months of projected
demand in advance and expect no disruption in service during the
transition. Electrical production in Eau Claire and the Philippines
is scheduled to be completely relocated by December 1, 2018.
To learn more, please visit www.curtmfg.com.
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