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type that weighed less than 12,000 pounds. According to a company press release, "This notable goal was achieved through extensive R&D; that allowed Great Dane engineers to 'push the envelope' with enhancements such as new extrusion designs, new adhesives, and a state-of-the-art foaming process that enhances thermal efficiency, trailer strength and ease of repair." Carrier Transicold's complete family of new ultra-high performance transport refrigeration units (TRUs), all of which are compliant with 48 AUGUST 2014 • FOOD LOGISTICS www.foodlogistics.com Save-A-Load ® "IQR 200" BAR 800-728-5623 www.saveaload.com World's BEST Load Bars Custom sizes and colors now available. • 8.8 lbs. Ñ lightest and strongest available • Hydraulics tested over 30,000 uses • No trailer damage • Will not freeze up • Safe & easy to use The load bar preferred by the foodservice industry the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions standard, also debuted at MATS this year. "The transition to the latest platforms, each of which is manufactured at our facility in Athens, Ga., is complete," said David Kiefer, director of sales, marketing and product man- agement, Carrier Transicold. "With the final- ization of this phase, Carrier Transicold is the first manufacturer to deliver a complete line of single and multi-temperature TRUs that are fully Tier 4 compliant." Meanwhile, the company's engine emis- sions system (EES) reduces particulate emis- sions in accordance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) ultra-low emissions requirement for TRUs using engines rated below 25 horsepower. It is the first original equipment manufacturer-developed CARB level 3+ verified diesel emissions control (VDEC) device for trailer refrigeration units. Carrier Transicold gives customers the option to include the EES with the initial purchase or add it later. ◆ JOHNSON REFRIGERATED TRUCK BODIES EXHIBITS TWO MODELS AT MATS D uring this year's Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Dane, exhibited two models from its line of refrigerated composite truck bodies: a 19' deep frozen low-temperature Blizzard XL truck body mounted on a Freightliner M2 truck chassis, and a 13' 6" Guardian LT truck body mounted on a GMC Cutaway truck chassis. The Guardian LT has product compartment doors on each side of the body, and features low ground- to-floor height for drivers to quickly and safely identify and access products. The Guardian body, which fits on a lighter chassis to help reduce operating costs, provides protection for both fresh and frozen product delivery, and addresses fleet sustainability initiatives with a truck body that will carry a typical day's prod- uct load without adding unnecessary weight. Built with the foodservice and delivery fleets in mind, the Guardian LT is larger than previous designs, yet offers unparalleled weight savings. The Blizzard XL is Johnson's most popular truck body because of its versatility across multiple mar- kets, and allows for design modifications to accom- modate the customer's loading preferences while maintaining excellent structural integrity and thermal efficiency. This model is used in walk-in applications and can accommodate pallet, case and cart loading. It features a smooth white fiberglass exterior and is designed to keep products fresh during transport at fresh, frozen and deep frozen temperatures. The Blizzard's non-corrosive, fiberglass composite interior and exterior surfaces are puncture resistant, and a high-pressure foam injection process pro- duces durable panels with the the highest thermal performance rating in the industry. The result is a reduction in energy use to keep products at required temperatures. The Blizzard XL can have up to three temperature-controlled zones. The framework for the Blizzard's wall and roof panels is made of welded steel that is completely covered in foam insulation and fiberglass. A strong, composite thermal break is placed between the steel frame and the interior wall and roof panels to create a non-conducive barrier between structural components and interior panels. The framework for the Blizzard's wall and roof panels is made of welded steel that is completely covered in foam insulation and fiberglass. A strong, composite thermal break is placed between the steel frame and the interior wall and roof panels to create a non-conductive barrier between structural compo- nents and interior panels. Johnson's method of bond- ing of the FRP composite exterior skin and interior liner to the foam insulation creates significant strength within the entire panel.