PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- TriMas Corporation's Cequent
operating group is taking cargo management to the next level ... again. In
keeping with its commitment to provide "Products for the Life Enthusiast,"
Cequent Towing Products has launched a new line of vehicle bike carriers that
not only transports bikes but also enables towing of a trailer, boat or
personal watercraft.
Cequent is showcasing its products at the SEMA Show this week in Las Vegas
at booth 32415.
The bike carriers will be sold under the towing industry's market-leading
brands of Draw-Tite(R), Reese(R) and Hidden Hitch(R). All of the bike
carriers feature a rugged steel construction with a contemporary round-tube
design to accommodate today's wide range of bike frames and enable easy
loading. Each rack includes Kraton cushion pads with additional grooves to
provide cable relief and prevent scratches to the bike finish.
To complement the standard two and three bike models, the Draw-Tite, Reese
and Hidden Hitch brands will feature additional models and options, including
the "XP" line of bike racks. The XP represents the ultimate in bike
transportation -- featuring individually adjustable cradles, a locking knob
for extra security and a reversible shank to accommodate 1 1/4-inch or 2-inch
receivers.
Additional models will be featured to provide a bike carrying solution for
virtually any condition. These include a bike rack with a towing mount, a
tire mount rack for vehicles with a standard rear spare tire carrier and a
carrier designed specifically for use on bumpers of recreational vehicles.
Additionally, Cequent Towing Products is proud to announce a new line of
custom bed rail caps to further enhance the truck owning experience. These
custom-molded and durable plastic caps -- featuring vacuum-formed contouring
and easy, no-drill installation -- are designed to protect the top-rail of
pickup trucks when hauling cargo. With a textured finish for scratch
resistance, the black bed caps are an attractive addition to almost any truck.
In addition to the two-piece side rail kit, the front bed and tailgate
protector can also be added for a complete protection and appearance package.
These new product line additions follow Cequent Towing Products' recent
release of its next generation Dual Port System(TM) (DPS(TM)). This unique
and patented two-port cargo management system is designed to provide superior
versatility and cargo space to a vehicle. An alternative to the traditional
single hitch, this system favors the consumer who demands versatility and
space without a need to tow.
The DPS modular system features a variety of accessories including a
heavy-duty cargo tray, a bike carrier and the Bumper Pack(TM). The Bumper
Pack represents the ultimate in enclosed cargo management -- featuring the
highest level of protection from inclement weather, high winds and theft.
These new cargo management products are the latest in the line of product
innovations from Cequent Towing Products, which is comprised of the industry's
premium brands of Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch. These brands continue to
set the benchmark in quality, innovation and performance, while focusing on a
single vision of being the world's top supplier of "Products for the Life
Enthusiast."
Plymouth, Mich.-based Cequent, a TriMas company, is an operating group
that is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of
accessories for light trucks, sport utility vehicles, recreational vehicles,
passenger cars and trailers of all types. Products include towing and hitch
systems, trailer components and accessories, and electrical, brake, cargo-
carrying and rack systems. The group consists of five operating units:
Cequent Towing Products, Cequent Trailer Products, Cequent Consumer Products,
Cequent Electrical Products and Cequent Australia.
Cequent draws upon a 75-year-old heritage of superior towing and trailer
brands -- Draw-Tite(R), Reese(R), Fulton(R), Wesbar(R), Bull Dog(R), Hidden
Hitch(R) and Tekonsha(R). Cequent employs approximately 2,070 associates.
For more information, visit http://www.cequentgroup.com .
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., TriMas is a diversified growth
company of high-end, specialty niche businesses manufacturing a variety of
products for commercial, industrial and consumer markets worldwide. TriMas is
organized into four strategic business groups: Cequent Transportation
Accessories, Rieke Packaging Systems, Fastening Systems and Industrial
Specialties. TriMas has nearly 5,000 employees at 80 different facilities in
10 countries. For more information, visit http://www.trimascorp.com .
SOURCE TriMas Corp.'s Cequent Transportation Accessories Group
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Related links:
http://www.cequentgroup.com
http://www.trimascorp.com
CONTACT:
Rich Donley of Bianchi Public Relations,
+1-248-269-1122, rdonley@bianchipr.com , for TriMas Corp.'s
Cequent Transportation Accessories Group
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