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Welcome to TriMark's Inaugural E-Newsletter

Issue 1 - November 2007

In this issue, we bring you information on new TriMark initiatives, products and activities. Up-to-date information on TriMark is never far away.

Introduction

Welcome to the first edition of TriMark's new e-newsletter. For the past several years, we've used "snail mail" to communicate with you about product announcements, news and industry events, and other information of interest at TriMark. But the world is a fast moving place, and today people want information faster and in a readily usable format. That's why we're proud to send you this first issue. In each issue, our e-newsletter will include articles on new products, tradeshow updates, business developments in the U.S. and abroad along with topics of interest to those in the on-road and off-road business sectors. We'll be able to use the full power of the World Wide Web by linking our newsletter articles to internet sites with expanded information on each topic. As importantly, by changing to electronic news delivery, we'll also be doing more to help our environment. We'll consume fewer paper products and the trees needed to make them, generate less paper waste, and we'll eliminate the energy needed for production, printing, delivery and disposal. We hope you'll find our topics and information useful. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please Send Email to tips@trimarkcorp.com.


TriMark's New 050-0700 Single Rotor Latch for Off-Highway Applications Allows Maximum Visibility and Use of Door Space
TriMark has announced the availability of a new single rotor latch for light to medium duty operator and compartment doors for off-road applications. The dual position rotary latching function is designed to be used with a 12mm striker. Available in standard left and right hand versions, the new single rotor latch has a durable black chromate finish which does not require painting or covers.

This compact 12mm single rotor latch offers robust construction in a compact size and is available at a very cost effective price. Because OEM customers require different versions for multiple applications, TriMark offers four standard variants as well as versions allowing direct or remote actuation with TriMark's exterior handles and interior releases.

System kits are available and include handles, latches and accessories which provide a comprehensive access solution. For more information go to www.trimarkcorp.com/en/productnew.aspx.



RoHS Compliance Update
TriMark is in full compliance with RoHS directives. While the RoHS (European Union Directive on the Restriction of certain Hazardous Materials) term and ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles) are terms we have now incorporated into our almost everyday vocabulary, we wanted to provide you an update on the current status of TriMark activities.

TriMark identified a zinc plating process that replaces hexavalent chromium with trivalent chrome. This plating process was carefully tested, evaluated and chosen based on its ability to provide the same high quality appearance and corrosion protection performance that you've always expected from TriMark product. TriMark has been in full compliance with this product since January 1, 2007

TriMark cares about protecting our global environment and believes that compliance with lawful environmental regulations is part of being a good "corporate citizen." While some other manufacturers may debate the applicability of RoHS and ELV to the products they manufacture, TriMark is in full voluntary compliance with the requirements of both regulations on all the products we manufacture. > > MORE

Tradeshow Update

TriMark will be exhibiting at two upcoming tradeshows. Please stop and say hello if you are planning to attend either of these shows:

CONEXPO Asia 2007 (CONEXPO Asia Construction Machinery Exposition) - December 4 – 7, 2007 at the China Import and Export Fair (CIEF) - Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou. This show will feature exhibits of the latest technologies and innovations in construction-related equipment, products and services from leading manufacturers, both Chinese and non-Chinese. Industry educational programs and live equipment demonstrations will extend the value of the exhibits and offer a quality learning experience.

TriMark will be located at Booth #L210. If you would like more information on CONEXPO Asia 2007 go to www.conexpoasia.com.

RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) - November 27-29, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky - the recently expanded Kentucky Exposition Center will host more than 14,000 RV dealers, warehouse distributors, accessory store owners, campground operators and exhibitors. The 920,000 square feet of exhibit space will allow for the showcasing of 2008, new product lines. This show offers attendees one-on-one opportunities to learn more about industry resources available to them.
TriMark will be located at Booth C40, 41 and 42 in the South Wing - Hall C. If you would like more information on RVIA, go to www.rvia.org

RV-C Network FEST
The 2007 National RV Trade Show will host the first ever "Network Fest," an educational display that will demonstrate the features and benefits of "RV-C" (RV- Complete, a unique RV multiplexing system designed and approved by RVIA technical sub-committee). The event features RV-C compliant components that are networked together so that attendees can experience them "talking" and sending live signals to each other in real time. For more information on RV-C Network FEST click here.



TriMark Europe Ltd. Acquires UK Company West Alloy
TriMark has recently completed its acquisition of West Alloy Company in the UK. West Alloy is a market leader in the design and manufacture of locks, hinges, window stays and associated fittings. > > MORE



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TriMark Enters the Global Armored Vehicle Market as a Part of Strategic Expansion

Drawing on its 35 years of knowledge and expertise from working in heavy duty door latch and hardware systems, TriMark introduces several door modules specifically developed for heavy duty armored vehicle applications. Designed as one-piece construction, these door modules simplify vehicle and field attachment with only 4 or 5 attachment points. These products can be used on retrofit, up-armor applications or new surface mount vehicle construction. The flexible, heavy duty design and manufacturing allows for custom configurations to suit your application needs.

Already proven in several blast tests the heavy duty latch/striker survives in punishing environments and provides rotor/cam assist to heavy doors/armor, hinges, compensating for door sag.

TriMark has a dedicated team of engineers that can rapidly respond to your needs with hardware knowledge and expertise ultimately providing "turnkey" solutions. TriMark has also invested in rapid production laser and form cells to provide maximum flexibility to meet your tight lead times for prototypes and production orders without expensive tooling and long lead times.

It is our privilege to be part of the Department of Defense effort to protect the Troops and the view from the front line is that these new armored vehicles are doing the job. Our full understanding and commitment is that saving lives tomorrow means delivering these highly survivable vehicles today, and TriMark is more than up to that challenge.

Look for more information and products soon on our website.



TriMarkWebsite Update

Ric Marzolf, VP of Research and Development
We are well into our 7th year of the TriMark website and it has been 18 months since the refresh that included a new home page and platform layout, robust programming for better stability and faster download speed, addition of photos and graphics, and the incorporation of subsites; TriMark Europe, Service and Replacement Parts, and Supplier.

We recently conducted a web user survey to see how the site overall meets customer expectations. I thought you might be interested in some of overall highlights; nine-in-ten (89%) users of the TriMark Corporation Website report that, overall, they are extremely satisfied, satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the site. More than four-fifths of site guests report a positive likelihood of returning to the site and more than four-fifths report that they probably or definitely will recommend the site to an associate or co-worker. Nine-in ten users of 9 of the 15 website elements that were included in this survey reported that these elements meet or exceed their needs.

Other newsworthy information regarding the survey includes the fact that more than one-half of guests to the TriMark Corporation Website report the reason for their most recent visit to the site was "searching for a particular part". The intention for the Website is to show/list all released part numbers in the database to support both internal and external customers for standard products, customer specials as well as customer proprietary parts. The survey also identified some areas where we will be focusing efforts and resources so that we can achieve a higher level of customer satisfaction.

Work is well underway to take the site to the next level of functionality as a global tool. The programming is complete to allow multilingual translations and have the Chinese translation process started for launch of a new China subsite to coincide with a major trade show where we are displaying in China. The current plan is to add other European languages in early 2008 for the support of TriMark Europe.

So in closing, the internet is providing TriMark a new dimension to our global sales, marketing and technical product information accessibility, but like everything else we must continue to improve and refine.

It is a very exciting time at TriMark as we continue to develop and implement our "electronic strategy" (this newsletter is another example) so that we can better serve the needs of our growing national and international customer base.

This e-newsletter is a service of TriMark Corp. and is produced by The Bearings Group

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