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8 Industry Focus T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 Feb. 27-March 2 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting, Nashville March 14-17 The Work Truck Show, Indianapolis March 23-25 Mid-America Trucking Show, Louisville April 21-23 GenNext, CVSN Distributor Training Expo, Atlanta April 26-28 ITPA Spring Meeting, Detroit May 3-7 HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting, Orlando Truck Parts & Service Calendar Event information can be submitted at: www.truckpartsandservice.com/story-ideas/ Bendix Expands Production Lines At Mexico Facility Bendix has doubled its manufacturing capabilities for high- performing solenoid valves and assembled manifold compo- nents through a production line expansion and improvement at its Acuña, Mexico, manufacturing campus. The $1.5 million expansion has allowed Bendix to add a new low-fl ow solenoid production line and a new manifold line to its high-tech assembly facilities, increasing capacity and allow- ing the company to offer custom ordering and just-in-time delivery, the company says. "Modern solenoids are capable of managing more than a dozen pneumatic accessories – we're talking fi fth wheel slide locks, lift axles, air horns, and wheel differential locks, in addi- tion to others," says Rebecca Carter, Bendix product manager – specialty valves. "Fleets and original equipment manufacturers are looking to Bendix for custom, advanced, low-fl ow solenoid solutions to meet a practically limitless range of vehicle needs, and these new lines in Acuña enable us to meet a growing demand with increased fl exibility." Michelin Adds To Commercial Service Network Michelin Americas Truck Tires announces Youngblood Au- tomotive & Tire has joined the Michelin Commercial Service NetworK (MCSN), expanding the MCSN coverage in Texas. With 22 state-of-the-art service trucks and 30 TIA-certifi ed service specialists, Michelin says Youngblood will offer a com- plete range of services, including repairs, inspection and align- ments, and 24/7/365 emergency road service (ERS). "Successfully serving the central Texas area for 46 years demonstrates the level of quality and service Youngblood Auto- motive & Tire provides to its customers," says Ralph Dimenna, chief operating offi cer for Michelin Americas Truck Tires Divi- sion. "On behalf of Michelin, we welcome Youngblood into the MCSN family." Stone Truck Parts Names Meritor 'Vendor Of The Year' Stone Truck Parts has named Meritor as its 2016 Vendor of the Year. Jim Stone, Jr., purchasing manager for Stone Truck Parts, presented the award at the distributor's annual sales meeting in Pinehurst, N.C. Stone credits Meritor's award to its ongo- ing strong partnership with Stone and their many efforts to help them grow in 2016. "Meritor is a great partner to have because of their com- mitment to superior customer service and working together with a distributor to take care of their customers," Stone says. "Stone and Meritor are alike in their goal of being a reliable source of parts and knowledge for the end-user, and most importantly a solutions provider for their customers."