Modine cool with International contract

RACINE, Wis., (Feb. 25, 2004) — Modine Manufacturing of Racine, Wis. has been awarded a major contract with International Truck and Engine to providing the OEM with power train cooling systems starting in 2007.

This is in addition to the engine cooling, heating and air conditioner systems (HVAC) for all Blue Diamond LCF (Low Cab Forward) trucks, a program scheduled to launch in early 2005. International also designated Modine a “Diamond Supplier” for its powertrain cooling, and HVAC systems, an honor bestowed on only a small percentage of suppliers.

“This is great for Modine, solidifying a successful partnership with International. Because of our 13-year relationship with International we understand how to launch programs on budget, on time, meeting the specifications that our customers require,” said Scott Bowser, general sales manager of Modine’s truck division. “This will extend our partnership into at least 2010.”

The emissions program starting in 2007 will include all International heavy, medium and Blue Diamond trucks, which will include a module with some of Modine’s latest heat transfer technology. The system will have an aluminum CF (counter flow) evaporator that was derived from Modine’s extensive research and development of CO2 air conditioning systems. The new CF evaporator has 50 per cent less weight than round tube/plate fin evaporators commonly used in truck applications. It also consumes 40 per cent less space than standard round tube/plate fin product, the company said.