Tronair News Release Softcapture Towbarless Vehicle Approved to use on Embraer Aircraft
HOLLAND, Ohio (PRWEB) March 23, 2018 -- Tronair, Inc. (“Tronair”), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital is proud to announce that the Jetporter Softcapture towbarless vehicle is now approved to use on the Embraer Legacy family of aircraft. Softcapture patented technology immediately separates this product from competitors by eliminating the need for straps and contact with the nose landing gear. All Eagle and Tronair towbarless vehicles have the world’s best turning radius and smoothest deceleration. This model has our latest Zero Degree turning technology coupled with our Zero-emission 48V DC electric drive.
The Softcapture is assembled at our new facility in Swanton, Ohio by the trusted team at Eagle Tugs. In addition to dual drive motors, this model will also come standard with regenerative braking, power steering and rear suspension.
Aaron Kaplan, Director of New Business Development, says; “We thank Embraer for their continued dedication to the Tronair family of products. They were instrumental in the NTO approval for the Softcapture which is currently deployed in regional air carrier operations at multiple airport facilities.”
For almost 20 years, the Tronair group of companies’ product lines have offered the aviation industry’s most advanced towbarless tractors. Designed and manufactured in the United States, the Softcapture is backed by factory direct service and support. Tronair is committed to providing a better solution to aircraft movement and is OEM approved by multiple industry leaders.
About Tronair:
Tronair is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of GSE for business, commercial and military aircraft. Tronair's broad product line of GSE, comprised of over 1,500 products, is used by over 350 unique aircraft platforms. Tronair emphasizes innovation, reliability, customer focus, and building quality equipment to exceed customers’ expectations. As a result, Tronair enjoys an excellent reputation with aircraft OEMs, fixed based operators, maintenance and repair providers, corporate hangars, commercial airlines, defense contractors and military airbases around the world. Tronair is based in Holland, Ohio and has been in operation since 1971. http://www.tronair.com
About Eagle Tugs:
Eagle Tugs has been manufacturing the most reliable and functional tow tractors for the aviation, cargo handling and industrial towing markets since 1970. Eagle Tugs are designed and manufactured in the United States and are backed by factory direct service and support. With a robust product line and the strongest warranty in the industry, Eagle Tugs provides the highest level of quality and service to customers globally. In addition to several industrial uses, Eagle Tugs can move fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft of most any size across the military, commercial, regional and business aviation and cargo markets. http://www.eagletugs.com
About Jet Porter:
JetPorter is a leading towbarless tug manufacturer for the business and regional aviation markets. Under Tronair’s ownership, the JetPorter product line has expanded significantly and has become the technological leader in the space. Today, all JetPorter units enjoy the smallest turning ratios in the market and include regenerative braking, dual electric motors and standardized parts for aftermarket support. Additionally, JetPorter’s patented SOFTCAPTURE® technology allows users to load, move and unload aircraft safely without ever leaving the tug cockpit. http://www.jetporter.com
About Malabar:
From its founding in 1935, Malabar has been a key supplier of ground support and maintenance equipment for commercial and military aircraft. Malabar’s primary business has been aircraft jacks, including axle jacks for changing aircraft wheels and tires and tripod jacks for in-hangar service of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. Today, Malabar sells product in over 60 countries around the world and the product line has expanded to include B787 and A350 coolant service carts, hundreds of different types of fluid dispensers, test stands, weigh equipment, strut service equipment, nitrogen/oxygen equipment, wheel/brake equipment, engine stands as well as the spares, service and replacement parts associated with each product line. Malabar has a worldwide reputation for quality and service, with 24-hour online product support including emergency parts supply. http://www.malabar.com
About Columbus Jack / Regent:
Columbus Jack is the largest supplier of hydraulic jacks to the U.S. military and a leading supplier of hydraulic jacks to the commercial aerospace market. Columbus Jack consistently complies with tough military standards, which aligns well with their culture of quality and customer service. Columbus Jack was founded in the 1940s as a supplier to the U.S. military. Regent was founded in 1929, and over the course of time, has served most of the world’s airlines, airframe and aerospace manufacturing companies. http://www.columbusjack.com
About DatcoMedia:
DatcoMedia, via its EBis software products, is the leading SaaS provider for the aviation ground services and equipment market. EBis products were developed to meet the strict requirements of the FAA and customers for aircraft and ground support equipment repair, scheduling, planning, purchasing, inventory control, utilization optimization and resource allocation. EBis is the system of record for thousands of users globally, including several of the largest global airlines, ground handlers, jet centers, engine repair shops and FBOs of all sizes. DatcoMedia was founded in 1999 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. http://www.datcomedia.com
About Golden Gate Capital:
Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity investment firm with over $15 billion of capital under management. The principals of Golden Gate Capital have a long and successful history of investing across a wide range of industries and transaction types, including going-privates, corporate divestitures, and recapitalizations, as well as debt and public equity investments. Notable investments sponsored by Golden Gate Capital include Cole-Parmer, ANGUS, Springs Window Fashions, Humanetics Innovative Solutions, EP Minerals, and U.S. Silica. For more information, visit http://www.goldengatecap.com/
For more information:
Mac Canali
Digital Marketing Manager
Email: mcanali(at)tronair.com
Phone: +1 (708) 790-5918
Mac Canali, Tronair, https://www.tronair.com/, +1 (708) 790-5918, [email protected]
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