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Havis IdleRight2™ Minimizes Engine Idle Time and Decreases Vehicle Fuel Consumption

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:29:12 +0000

Warminster, Pa. December 28, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy states that cars, trucks and heavy-duty vehicles waste more than six billion gallons of diesel fuel and gasoline each year – without even moving. In an effort to minimize vehicle idling and fuel consumption, Havis Inc. announced today the launch of IdleRight2, the next generation of the company’s idle reduction and fuel management system.

IdleRight2 minimizes idle time by monitoring the battery’s voltage while the vehicle is turned off and electronics, such as light bars, radios and computers, are still on. When the battery voltage drops to a pre-set level, the system triggers the remote starter to run the engine long enough for the battery to recharge, then turns the vehicle off again. This process significantly cuts down on the vehicle’s idle time while mission critical electronics are in use.

In 2009, the Glastonbury Police Department in Glastonbury, Conn., tested the original IdleRight system to calculate how much idle time and fuel they saved with this system. During the test, a vehicle ran for four hours with all of its emergency lights activated. Before IdleRight was installed, the vehicle idled for the entire four-hour period and wasted 2.80 gallons of fuel. With IdleRight installed, that same vehicle’s idle time dropped to just 40 minutes, using only 0.46 gallons of fuel.

Based on this example, if a department pays an average of $3.50 per gallon of gas and utilizes 100 vehicles that idle 25 percent of the time, the department could save over $445,000 per year in fuel alone with the IdleRight system.

Reducing idle time is the key to saving fuel, preventing unnecessary engine wear, and decreasing harmful emissions. According to the Ford Crown Victoria Owner’s Guide, every hour of idling is equivalent to approximately 33 miles of driving. For police cars and utility trucks that idle at emergency and construction scenes, one eight-hour shift can add 264 miles of wear and tear to each of these stationary vehicles.

This latest IdleRight system is designed to work with many popular after-market remote starters, which greatly simplified installation and allowed Havis to significantly lower the product’s price.

IdleRight2 features an LED diagnostics system that not only shows what state the unit is in, but also allows customers to quantify their savings by outputting the number of idle hours saved. This data can then be plugged into the Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator (located at http://idleright.havis.com/savings.html) to determine total savings in fuel, money, miles and maintenance.

With increasing gas prices and tighter budgets, companies and municipalities can depend on IdleRight2 to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance costs. This product greatly extends the service life of vehicles, and the simplicity of the new system makes it easy to install and use in any fleet.

In addition to the IdleRight2, Havis offers another solution to manage vehicle power and fuel consumption – ChargeGuard® Auto Shut-off Timer. ChargeGuard prevents vehicle battery drain, extends battery life, and provides complete voltage protection for expensive electronics. The device also reduces fuel costs by running equipment after the engine has been turned off.

Havis strives to develop innovative power management and idle reduction solutions to further the global green initiative and to save companies from the cost of wasted fuel and excessive vehicle wear and tear. For more information on IdleRight2, please visit http://idleright.havis.com.

About Havis

Havis Inc. is a privately held company that manufactures in-vehicle mobile office solutions for public safety, public works, government agencies and mobile professionals. For over 80 years, the Havis mission has been to increase mobile worker productivity with industry-leading products that are built to the highest safety and quality standards and are designed with comfort in mind. Headquartered in Warminster, Pa., with an additional location in Plymouth, Mich., Havis currently employs 175 people. For more information on Havis, please call 1-800-524-9900 or visit http://www.havis.com.

Contact:

Andrea Felice
Havis, Inc. | Marketing
Phone: 215-957-0720 ext. 3198
E-mail: media(at)havis(dot)com
http://www.havis.com

Havis – Toughbook Certified docking station

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:02:57 +0000

Havis’s latest innovation is the industry’s first Toughbook Certified docking station (DS-PAN-411) for Panasonic’s Semi-Rugged 53. In addition to keeping mobile workers safe, it provides intelligent port replication to reliably connect to peripherals, such as printers, keyboards and bar-code scanners, while minimizing the risk of accidental disconnects. An integrated power supply cord routed along the bottom prevents loss of power.

To provide more reliable WWAN and Wi-Fi connectivity inside a vehicle, Havis offers two models of the docking station with Dual Pass-Thru Antenna to provide users improved data throughput and extended data range allowing them to work in more remote locations.

The DS-PAN-410 joins a long line of intuitive solutions from Havis that keep computing equipment safely docked, even during a crash. Havis offers peace of mind and a smooth transition from office to vehicle.

Call 800-524-9900 or Visit: www.havis.com/cf53

Available Docking Stations for the Panasonic Toughbook 53

DS-PAN-411 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station
DS-PAN-411-2 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station with Dual High Gain Antenna
DS-PAN-412 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station with Integrated Power Supply
DS-PAN-412-2 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station with Integrated Power Supply & Dual High Gain Antenna
DS-PAN-413 – Toughbook 53 Cradle (No Dock)

Havis Enhances Focus on Higher Growth Product Lines with Sale of Lighting Solutions Product Line to R-O-M

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:37:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Havis Enhances Focus on Higher Growth Product Lines with Sale of Lighting Solutions Product Line to R-O-M

WARMINSTER, Pa. – August 8, 2011 – Havis Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of in-vehicle mobile office solutions, announced today the sale of its Lighting Solutions product line to R-O-M Corporation. The sale presents Havis with the opportunity to enhance its focus on its four remaining product lines — Mounting Solutions, Computing Solutions, Transport Solutions and Power Management Solutions — and reaching out to new customers.

"The deal between Havis and R-O-M was a logical next step for both companies, and will provide customers with a single source for fire service products," said Joseph Bernert, CEO of Havis. "Selling the Lighting Solutions line will also allow Havis to dedicate additional resources to our core business of computer docking stations and equipment consoles, as well as our partnerships with computer and vehicle manufacturers."

While Havis proudly started with manufacturing lighting products, the company has been gaining momentum in the docking station and console lines. Therefore, a focused effort within the company is now required for future growth. Havis has recently participated in large enterprise rollouts, and is now expanding into international markets, gaining business opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Europe, the Middle East, Mexico and Canada.

Havis and R-O-M will be working closely together over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition for both customers and employees. According to the terms of the deal, the purchased Lighting Solutions include the following brands: MagnaFire^®, Collins Dynamics, Kwik-Raze, Kwik-Strike and Questar. Havis will continue selling solutions from the remaining product lines to the fire, EMS and public safety markets.

"Havis Lighting Solutions products are high quality and enjoy market-leading recognition in the fire service," noted Jeff Hupke, President of R-O-M Corporation. "Likewise, R-O-M is recognized for industry-leading products. The Lighting Solutions line is a perfect fit for us. By combining these outstanding products with our roll-up doors, cargo trays, hose bed covers and LED compartment lighting, we are able to make a great company even better."

During this transition period, production and order entry will be gradually relocated to the R-O-M facility in Belton, Mo. R-O-M will honor all Havis pricing and terms through December 30, 2011. In turn, Havis is honoring all warranties and service calls during the transition, and is committed to maintaining a hassle-free experience. The Lighting Solutions Product Manager for Havis, Cameron Blain, has accepted the same position at R-O-M and will be the point person for any sales questions or issues.

Due to strong growth in the docking station and console business, Havis will be able to reallocate employees directly engaged in the lighting products line to these sectors. The company hired 17 employees in the past six months, and is continuing to expand. R-O-M will also be adding a new member to its engineering team, a customer development representative, and up to 10 production workers to manufacture, sell and support the new Lighting Solutions products.

Havis will continue supporting its online Lighting Solutions configurator and other product support data on www.havis.com until R-O-M launches its own product support. In the interim, R-O-M has created the website www.ROMLightingSolutions.com, which will provide up-to-date information during the transition.

About Havis

About R-O-M

R-O-M Corporation is headquartered in a 65,000 sq. ft. facility in suburban Kansas City, Mo. The company’s product line includes R-O-M roll-up doors, hose bed covers, cargo trays, LED compartment lights, and LED interior lighting. The company also services the food distribution industry, service and utility fleets, and building security markets. ISO 9001-certified and owner of 10 U.S. and Canadian patents, R-O-M serves its national and international customer base with a field staff of territory managers and an inside customer development team. The company’s website is www.romcorp.com.

New: Havis Docking Stations for Panasonic CF-19

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:07:59 +0000

Havis’ new CF-19 docking station available today!

With a reduced weight, improved strength and a design that is built with theft deterrence, longevity and stability in mind, this unit will maximize mobile worker productivity.

Product information & details: www.havis.com/cf19

Notes:

DS-PAN-211 Series is compatible with CF19 MKIV computers.

**Please view this helpful Compatibility Matrix

DS-PAN-221 Series are backwards compatible with all models, and are available in limited supplies

This new CF19 docking station will maximize your mobile work force’s productivity – providing superior comfort, uncompromising safety, with a system built to the highest quality standards.

As proof, Havis not only meets new MIL-STD-810G standards and Toughbook Certification, but is designed to exceed them!

Contact Havis to Order Today:

sales@havis.com / 800.524.9900

Havis-Shields Equipment Corp. and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD® is now Havis.

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:55:43 +0000

Havis-Shields Equipment Corp. and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD® is now Havis.

One company, providing turnkey solutions that bridge the gap between the Fleet and IT mobile environments. Havis is defining the mobile workspace by offering a complete line of products that maximize mobile worker productivity with comfort, safety standards, and quality. A newly aligned inside and outside factory sales team, fully-integrated website, and a new logo launched on June 1, 2009.

Stay informed at “Merger News” under the Havis News section of our website. Havis’ two state of the art production facilities will be maintained; the Michigan location will lead the way in docking station design while the Pennsylvania location will focus on industry leading mounting, lighting, and transport products.

www.havis.com 800.524.9900

Havis-Shields and LEDCO-Chargeguard Announce Merger

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:57:07 +0000

For Immediate Release – Havis-Shields

Havis-Shields and LEDCO-Chargeguard Announce Merger to Provide Emergency Vehicle, Transportation And Mobile Workspace Customers with Expanded Line of Industry Leading Products

WARMINSTER, Pa. — March 3, 2009 — Havis-Shields, the leading manufacturer of mission critical products designed for public safety fleet and fire vehicles, today announced a merger with LEDCO-Chargeguard, Plymouth, Mich., a leading manufacturer of mobile computing solutions and vehicle power management systems. The merger of these two trusted industry leaders will define the new mobile workspace. This partnership truly delivers on maximizing worker productivity.

The combination of Havis-Shields and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD creates a broad portfolio that better serves the mobile workspace by offering a complete line of products. This broad product portfolio includes emergency lighting, consoles, docking stations and security transport systems. For the first time ever, customers will be able to utilize a single provider for fleet and IT solutions requirements, reducing total cost of ownership and improving service and support.

As part of the merger, current Havis-Shields president, Joe Bernert, will become the chairman and chief executive officer of the newly formed company. Michael Bernert, currently the vice president of sales and marketing for Havis-Shields, will become the president of the merged companies, and current LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD president, Mike Zani, will become the new company’s chief operating officer.

Havis-Shields’ Joe Bernert said the merger is a win-win for both companies and will provide its respective customers with an expanded line of the most comfortable and safest solutions in the industry. “We think the merger of Havis-Shields and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD will give us the opportunity to increase the level of service and the quality of products we provide to our customers”.

Michael Bernert further explained that “this merger will give our Fleet and IT sales channel partners access to both LEDCO-CHARGEGUARDS’s industry leading docking products and Havis-Shields innovative mounting solutions.”

LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD’s Mike Zani agreed, and said the merger will bring two industry leaders together to provide customers with a "one-stop shop" for all their mobile computing, mission critical fleet and vehicle power management solutions. "Havis-Shields is one of the most trusted names in public safety and mission critical equipment. That reputation, coupled with the perfect fit of LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD’s respective product lines gives us the ability to quickly respond to customer needs with the best and most complete mobile workplace equipment in the market, all from one source," Zani said.

The company headquarters will remain in Warminster, Pa., and the current LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD manufacturing and marketing offices will remain in the Detroit suburb of Plymouth, Mich. Joe Bernert said that each company will continue with a "business as usual" philosophy, and that current Havis-Shields and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD customers will continue to work with their current company representatives for products and services.

About Havis-Shields

Havis-Shields Equipment Corporation, headquartered in Warminster, PA is the leading manufacturer of emergency vehicle consoles, computer mounts, prisoner transport systems, K-9 transports and emergency scene lighting. Havis-Shields products support mission critical public safety and fire applications with its focus on fleet support and quick-to-market product design, development and fabrication. Havis-Shields maintains a state of the art manufacturing facility utilizing state of the art CNC equipment and a fully automated powder coating paint system. Havis-Shields is uniquely qualified to provide vehicle installation services for public safety vehicles in its PA facilities. This capability allows Havis-Shields to remain on the leading edge of automotive design changes resulting in the most efficient and thoroughly tested solutions on the market. And with over 100 dedicated employees serving the public safety and fire marketplace, Havis-Shields is large enough to handle the most demanding jobs. To contact Havis-Shields and learn more about these world-class products and services, please visit www.havis.com or call 1-800-524-9900.

About LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD
A progressive private company with national presence, known for its innovative mobile computing solutions¾ LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD designs and delivers cutting edge products and services for its two core product lines. The LEDCO product line focuses on maximizing mobile worker productivity by providing mounting and docking equipment with the most comfortable designs, the industry’s safest solutions, tested to the highest quality standards. The CHARGEGUARDÒ product line offers the industry’s original battery saver and other power management devices that safeguard against dead batteries, high-voltage problems, stranded people and lost productivity. The people of LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD are committed to helping you solve your mobile computing needs with a passion for becoming the number one manufacturer of rugged peripherals and mounts. For more information regarding LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD, its products or people, please visit www.LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD.com or call 1.877.875.5524.

HID Collins Dynamics Spotlights

admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:30:31 +0000

New HID Collins Dynamics Spot Lights incorporate the latest
technology to offer superior light output and maximum efficiency!

• Reduce current draw
• Decrease B.O.M. Costs
• 4 times the bulb life
• Available in June 2008

• Reduce current draw by 60% – The new CD-FX-HID-1 draws approximately
60% less current than comparable halogen spot lights.

• Decrease B.O.M. Costs – Improved technology reduces bill of material costs for wiring.

• 4 times the bulb life – Utilizing our proven metal halide bulb, the fixture is rated at 3,300 hours providing 4 times more life than halogen spots.

• Keep water out – With a beefy rubber gasket housing and liquid tight strain relief, water stays out.

• Easy retrofit – Uses same hole pattern as CD-FX-12 or Unity AG Deck Light.

See more at www.Havis.com

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Havis Shields Equipment – Press Release

admin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:02:19 +0000

New!
S-UMM Series Universal Monitor Mounts (S-UMM-TECH) PDF

New!
Motorola Product Supplement – PDF

New!
Dash Swing Out Monitor Mounts (S-DMM-XXX-XXX-XX-SO-NPR) PDF

New!
Ford Escape Vehicle Specific Console (C-VS-1800-ESC-1-NPR) PDF

Updated!
Dodge Charger Emergency Vehicle Solutions (C-VS-0812^2400-CHGR-NPR) PDF

New!
Trunk Mounted Radio Trays (C-3190^3311-NPR) PDF

New!
Trunk Side Mounts (C-TSM-CHGR^CV-NPR) PDF

New!
2008 Ford F-Series Vehicle Specific Console (C-VS-1200-F250-1-NPR) PDF

New!
Chevrolet Trailblazer Vehicle Specific Console (C-VS-1300-TBZ-NPR) PDF

New!
18" Maplight (C-MAP-NPR) PDF

New!
Ford Expedition Vehicle Specific Console (C-VS-1200-EXPD-1-NPR) PDF

New!
Ford F-Series Vehicle Specific Console (C-VS-0309-F250-NPR) PDF

New!
Chevrolet Impala Emergency Vehicle Solutions (HS-IMP-NPR) PDF

New!
Chevrolet Tahoe Emergency Vehicle Solutions (HS-TAH-NPR) PDF

Ford Explorer Vehicle Specific Console (C-VS-1600-EXPL-NPR)
PDF

Ford Econoline Van Vehicle Specific Console (C-VS-1800-ECO-NPR)
PDF

Dodge Durango Emergency Vehicle Solutions (HS-DUR-NPR)
PDF

Ford Crown Victoria Emergency Vehicle Solutions (HS-CV-NPR)
PDF

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Monitor Mounting Solutions by Havis-Shields!

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:22:21 +0000

TWO NEW MONITOR MOUNTING SOLUTIONS by Havis-Shields!

Dash Swing Out Monitor Mounts S-DMM Series

· Excellent space saving solution allows additional equipment to be mounted in console.

· Designed with driver in mind – monitor conveniently tilts and swivels for optimal viewing angles for both driver and passenger.

· Positions computer monitor in a safe, convenient line of sight.

· Spring latch easily secures monitor when pushed into closed position.

· No permanent vehicle modification required.

· No AM/FM Radio Relocation Harness needed. Allows clean installation of monitor harness.

**Available for many different computer types (see chart on reverse side of New Product Release-link below)

**SO is available for Crown Victoria Only (see chart on reverse side of New Product release-link below)

Click Link for more details:

http://www.havis.com/News_Updates/S-DMM-XXX-XXX-XX-SO-NPR.html

Universal Monitor Mounts S-UMM Series

(Replaces C-3522 design)

· The S-UMM series will phase out the previously manufactured C-3522 series of monitor mounts. The new S-UMM series provides identical function capability.

· The NEW S-UMM Series Universal Monitor Mounts provide a stable tilt/swivel assembly that can be mounted on any combination of Havis-Shields console or swing arm mounts.

Click Link for more details:

http://www.havis.com/News_Updates/S-UMM-TECH.html

New Products: Havis Shields Equipment

admin — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:11:29 +0000