Month: April 2014

Freedom Transport is an authorized interstate and intrastate motor carrier operating from Illinois with a diverse fleet of trucks pulling end dumps, belly dumps, flatbeds, pneumatic tankers, tippers and liquid tankers, faithfully serving the mining, construction, manufacturing and waste hauling industries. They are a family owned business with a long history of providing the safe and cost efficient movement of freight.

This February, Freedom selected Baker Electromotive, Inc. and Landi Renzo USA as partners for the deployment of new Dual Fuel CNG (DNG) equipped Freightliner Class 8 glider trucks. By fueling with DNG,Freedom has an attractive return on investment, while reducing their consumption of diesel fuel.

“Freedom is evaluating a combination of new dual fuel CNG trucks and dedicated CNG trucks in their fleet to achieve optimum fuels savings, driving range, and productivity. Baker has provided the first OEM-class DNG system of the ones that we have operated,” said Bob Orr, Freedom’s President.

In addition to a significant reduction in fuel cost, there is an associated reduction of emissions over the life of each truck. This reduction is accomplished in part by Landi Renzo’s EPA certified DNG conversion for the factory re-manufactured, pre-EGR, Detroit Diesel Series 60 with the 12.7L engine. These Freedom-owned, factory re-manufactured DNG engines now consume less diesel fuel and produce less emissions than the engines did when they originally rolled off the factory floor.

Having a Landi Renzo and Baker DNG product ensures that the Landi Renzo limited 3yr/300k mile warranty andFreedom’s reputation for reliable, cost-effective customer service remain intact.

Landi Renzo has over 60 years of global experience providing millions of alternative fuel systems to over 50 countries. Today, Landi Renzo USA and Baytech offer one of the broadest CARB & EPA certified NGV product portfolios available on the market, with total turnkey solutions on a variety of product platforms.

For a complete cost analysis on the savings your fleet could realize by deploying dual fuel technology, email sales@bakerelectromotive.com or call (800) 765-2257to speak with a Baker representative.

SAFE SpA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Pirraglia as President of SAFE North America, effective April 21, 2014.

Mr. Pirraglia has more than 20 years’ experience in the CNG industry, leading well-respected companies such as FuelMaker, BRC Compressors and Mansfield Gas Equipment, the latest as Senior Vice President of Mansfield Energy.

Mr. Pirraglia has also held a number of key industry positions including serving as past Chairman of the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance, past Chairman of NGV America’s Marketing Committee and past Vice President of the International Association of Natural Gas Vehicles.

“I am happy to welcome Mr. Pirraglia as the new President of our North American business unit. His background in the CNG industry is strong, and he brings to SAFE a great deal of experience growing business through sales/marketing and effective channel development.” says Carlo Pedroni, CEO of SAFE SpA.

Pedroni continues “Over the past few years we have achieved consistent progress towards our ambition to build the North America business for the Landi/SAFE brands, and I look forward to the business reaching higher levels under Mario’s leadership.” 

SAFE SpA, a subsidiary of Landi Renzo SpA, has been manufacturing CNG compression packages and other related equipment, as well as compression packages for the oil and gas industry, for more than 30 years. Founded in 1975, SAFE has become a global market leader and has delivered over 3,000 compressors systems worldwide. www.safegas.it/en/

For more information contact SAFE at info@safegas.it

Landi Renzo USA is pleased to announce National Energy Equipment – Landi Renzo’s sole official distributor for the Canadian market and Canada’s largest energy equipment distributor – has successfully attained Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier Program (QVM) status and received Transport Canada (NSM) accreditation.

In March of 2013, Landi Renzo USA and National Energy announced a Natural Gas Vehicle product distribution partnership for the complete line of Landi Renzo USA CARB and EPA certified alternative fuel Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) systems on various vehicle platforms.

Conversion of Ford vehicles with gaseous prepped Engines over to CNG utilizing Ford recognized Landi Renzo USA systems and performed at National Energy Equipment’s Calgary, AB, Canada facility will not void the Ford powertrain warranty.

National Energy Equipment designs, distributes and services complete fuel delivery systems and fluid handling systems for use in agriculture, aviation, commercial/retail petroleum, and industrial/bulk plant applications. In the transportation sector of their business, National Energy Equipment is a pioneer in the Canadian automotive conversion business with over 30 years of experience across all Canadian provinces. In recent years they have seen tremendous growth due to a rapid rise in the price of oil and an increased focus on the environment benefits of alternative fuels.

The distribution agreement allows National Energy equipment to offer Landi Renzo USA’s certified CNG portfolio, including Landi Renzo’s bi-fuel systems available on Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks.

For QVM product/pricing information contact:
Rene Vandriel
National Director Alternative Fuel Technology
(604)671-9012
rvandriel@nee.ca

Landi Renzo alternative fuel systems are available through Ford, GM and Isuzu ship thru channels and our Ford QVM installation partners nationwide. Our participation in the Ford QVM program ensure quality, reliability and seamless integration our of alternative fuel systems.

For more information please visit our website www.landiusa.com or call (310) 257-9481 to speak with a representative.

Landi Renzo USA, a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM), is pleased to announce EPA certification for the 2015MY Ford F 250/350 6.2L bi-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) system.

The EPA Certificate of Conformity includes model year 2015 Landi Renzo USA Bi-Fuel conversion for the Ford F-series Medium Duty Truck equipped with the 6.2L engine – including the F-250 and F-350 2WD/4WD Super Duty variants in multiple cab configurations.

Landi Renzo alternative fuel systems are available through Ford, GM and Isuzu ship thru channels and our Ford QVM installation partners nationwide. Our participation in the Ford QVM program ensure quality, reliability and seamless integration our of alternative fuel systems.

Landi Renzo has over 60 years of global experience providing millions of alternative fuel systems to over 50 countries. Today, Landi Renzo USA and Baytech offer one of the broadest CARB & EPA certified NGV product portfolios available on the market, with total turnkey solutions on a variety of product platforms.

For more information please visit our website www.landiusa.com call (310) 257-9481 to speak with a representative.