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TRANSTEX acquires DClimate, aims to improve eAPUs in vehicles

TRANSTEX acquires DClimate, trying to optimize fleet efficiency and driver comfort through APUs (CNW Group/TRANSTEX Inc.)

MONTREAL — TRANSTEX, a cleantech company offering solutions for operational efficiency in the transportation industry, announced the acquisition of DClimate Inc., a manufacturer of electric Auxiliary Power Units (eAPUs) with a hybrid architecture that combines Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) modules with a patented battery management and rapid recharge system.

This acquisition fulfills an objective in TRANSTEX’s market expansion strategy, providing customers with a new solution to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability efforts.

DClimate’s APU approach reportedly reduces idling time, improves driver comfort, and increases battery longevity, resulting in an improved total cost of ownership.

“We firmly believe that DClimate’s APUs have the potential to become the industry standard,” stated Mathieu Boivin, CEO of TRANSTEX. “Their team’s advanced engineering expertise aligns with ours, enhancing our product line with innovative solutions to further optimize our customers’ operations. This acquisition reinforces our position in an industry we know well, propelling growth in our business.”

When trucks are parked, APUs power the HVAC systems and serve the electrical needs of resting drivers, reducing the need for idling the truck’s engine. The DClimate system is an EPA SmartWay Verified technology and reportedly meets all CARB and EPA emissions requirements.

“To maintain their competitive edge, our customers rely on our aerodynamic products,” explained Todd McGuire, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at TRANSTEX. “Given our expertise, they often seek solutions beyond aerodynamics to cut operational costs. By integrating DClimate’s APUs into our portfolio, we directly address this demand, empowering fleets to enhance driver comfort, optimize fuel efficiency, and reduce emissions throughout their journey, even during mandated rest periods.”