Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM

Navistar is launching a new global brand of proprietary components for its vehicle brands. MaxxPower brand components will soon be available on International brand trucks, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, and Workhorse chassis products.

MaxxPower products are engineered and tested to meet the demands of a variety of vocations and applications. These products will be designed and engineered by and for Navistar as original equipment and factory-installed. Fully integrated and designed to work with Navistar truck and bus products, MaxxPower components will backed by Navistar's distribution network with replacement parts and warranty through the International, IC Bus, and Workhorse dealer networks.

MaxxPower products will include drivetrain and suspension components and options such as auxiliary no-idle systems. The first of a line of MaxxPower offerings were introduced at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show. These offerings include the MaxxPower Front Air Suspension and MaxxPower Battery Powered HVAC No-Idle Solution, both available on the International ProStar and LoneStar tractors. Future products will be released throughout the year.

For more information, go to www.internationaltrucks.com.