Insight From Link Experts
Link experts provide insight on topics relating to Link's products, industry trade shows and the company itself.
Exceeding Expectations with Commitment to Safety and Quality
Apr 14, 2016
Jim HulsBoth coworker safety and product quality are imbedded in Link’s culture. Our pledge is to provide great products, superior service and support, outstanding product quality, and consistent on time delivery to every customer. This can only be accomplished through core values and guiding principles where safety and product quality have a prominent role. Recently, Link …
Building a Customer-Focused Culture
Mar 24, 2016
Denny MichelsThe customer-culture at Link is undoubtedly the result of a tremendous effort from many players on our team. When you think about our rural geographic location, it should come as no surprise that our basic value system reflects our Midwestern culture, where our word is our bond and where we take our responsibilities seriously. We …
NTEA Work Truck Show 2016
Mar 11, 2016
Michael HofLink showcased our latest developments for the work truck industry at the 2016 NTEA Work Truck Show, including our new Swivel Ramp and updated 13.5K lift axle, while getting valuable feedback from customers and learning about the latest trends in the work truck industry. The biggest trend impacting the work truck market is the focus …
Customizing Cab Suspensions for Agriculture Equipment
Feb 25, 2016
Michael HofLink has a 35-year history developing cab suspensions and working with heavy-duty vehicles, so a natural fit for our cab suspensions was the agricultural industry. For the past 20+ years, Link has partnered with Ag OEMs to provide cab suspensions for application sprayers. These sprayers travel at high speeds across rough and uneven terrain. With …
What You Need To Know To Select The Right Lift Axle
Feb 10, 2016
Tom PerezDo you know the right questions to ask to ensure your customers get the right lift axle? By serving the aftermarket lift axle industry for nearly 20 years, we at Link know what your customers want and how to deliver it on-time. First and foremost is durability. They also want a lift axle that’s easy …
UltraRide Ambulance Suspension
Jan 27, 2016
Jimmy WinslettFor the past decade Link’s UltraRide air suspension system has been the leading air suspension system for Type 1 emergency vehicles. Not only does it provide a smooth ride for ambulance occupants, it allows the vehicle to kneel so EMS personnel can load and offload patients, while quickly returning to ride height once the doors …
A Promising Future For Link Canada
Jan 20, 2016
Chris EnglishLink Canada has developed and strengthened Link’s relationship with military branches and defense contractors. The need for reliable, versatile heavy duty and vocational suspension components makes our products appealing to more markets than just the military, including the construction, fire, refuse, agriculture and bus markets. One of the most exciting aspects of our future is …
Cat’s Eye Tire Pressure Monitoring System Keeps Drivers Safe
Dec 9, 2015
Tom PerezUnder-inflated tires are estimated to be the number one cause of tire failure, with pieces of blown tires the leading road hazard, causing an estimated 25,000 accidents and 90 deaths per year. With tire pressure being so important to both driver safety and shipping fleets’ bottom lines, a tire pressure monitoring System such as Cat’s …
The Strong Spirit of Giving at Link
Nov 25, 2015
Denny MichelsThanksgiving provides us an opportunity to gather with family and friends, but to also reflect upon everything we have to be thankful for. At Link Manufacturing, this includes great customers and tremendous employees. With this sense of gratitude, we are able to give back. Link is a company with employees who do so much good …
Recognizing The Veterans on America’s Production Lines
Nov 11, 2015
Don Van Den TopVeterans Day hits close to home for many of us. Last year Link had the honor of hosting a group from the American Legion. As they toured our facilities, they made sure to seek out and personally thank each of our employees who served or are currently serving. It was very rewarding to host these …