The Raydan acquisition further expands Link’s participation in the heavy-duty truck and trailer markets
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (February 15, 2012) — Link Suspensions of Canada, LP. affiliated with Link Manufacturing, Ltd. has completed its acquisition of the assets of Raydan Manufacturing Inc. of Nisku, Alberta, Canada. As part of the arrangement, on February 13, 2012, Raydan Manufacturing Inc. changed its name and will continue to provide engineering, manufacturing, and customer support in affiliation with Link Mfg, Ltd..
Established in 1992, Raydan exported its innovative, high-quality products to end-users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the heavy-haul, crane, oil field service, refuse, fire/rescue, military industries around the world. The Raydan acquisition further expands Link’s participation in the heavy-duty truck and trailer markets, along with other commercial and vocational vehicles as a component supplier to OEMs and the aftermarket. Link Canada will continue to develop and produce three patented, proprietary products: Air Link - Walking Beam Suspension; Easy Slider - Sliding Kingpin System; and SWB Twin Steer - for tandem steer applications.
“I am pleased to welcome the Raydan team to the Link family,” says Jim Huls, Link vice president and general manager. “Their solid reputation of service and support to their customers through their highly reliable products, specialized capabilities and commitment to meeting customers’ needs fits Link’s culture perfectly. This acquisition further strengthens Link’s overall family of products and capabilities and will benefit our expanded customer base.”
About Link Mfg., Ltd.
Link develops and manufactures a variety of suspension systems specially engineered to address the unique needs of commercial vehicles and equipment. Link is driven to outperform as the worldwide leader in heavy-duty truck cab air suspensions marketed under the brand name Cabmate. U.S.-based Link Manufacturing is an IATF 16949 and ISO 14001: 2015 (EMS) certified company whose primary products include cab, chassis and auxiliary suspensions. Canadian-based Link Suspensions of Canada is an ISO 9001 certified company whose primary products include heavy vocational and off-highway chassis suspensions. Link also makes specialty products such as tire pressure equalization systems, ramps and other products designed to enhance the productivity of commercial vehicles.
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