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February 2016 www.coalage.com 43 while expanding its operational footprint in the region. Both companies will also be able to build on demonstrated world- class engineering and manufacturing capabilities. "We are excited to welcome our Mico colleagues to the Wabco family," said Jon Morrison, president for the Americas, Wabco. "We are committed to growing our off-highway busi- ness worldwide and to strengthen our presence in North America. Mico is key to our growth and expansion. Over the past 70 years, the team at Mico has done a tremendous job of devel- oping world-class products and engineering and manufacturing capabilities." "We are thrilled to join Wabco, a technology leader in the commercial vehicle industry that is known and respected world- wide," said Brent McGrath, president, Mico. "This acquisition presents exciting new opportunities for Mico, our customers and our employees. Equipment Health Monitoring The i-ALERT2 Equipment Health Monitor, a system developed by ITT Goulds Pumps, has been named a winner of Processing magazine's 2015 Breakthrough Products of the Year. Released in May, the system combines the latest in Bluetooth low-energy with sensor technologies commonly used in the newest con- sumer health and fitness trackers and smart watches. It is the first to successfully integrate these technologies into an indus- trial package. The device is engineered and rated for use in a wide range of global industrial environments and is capable of continuous equipment health monitoring. "ITT is honored to be recognized with this award for the i- ALERT2 monitor, which is breaking new ground in machine health monitoring by providing safer and more convenient access to pump and system data," said Aris Chicles, ITT execu- tive vice president and president of ITT's Industrial Process business. "The i-ALERT2 is also a strong reflection of our com- mitment at ITT to developing innovative products that improve productivity and safety for our customers." s u p p l i e r s n e w s c o n t i n u e d The Mico acquisition enables Wabco to become the first and only supplier with a portfolio of complete pneumatic and hydraulic brake control systems for off- highway vehicles worldwide. Pictured here are Jon Morrison (left), president of the Americas for Wabco, and Brent McGrath, president, Mico.