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WINTER ESPAR SPECIALS – EXPIRES 1/31/2017

ESPAR TECH TIPS

Based on independent used trailer pricing over a 7 and 10 year period and using the cumulative dollar difference between similar make and model year trailers and refrigeration units to calculate a per trailer total dollar difference. Please see Q1 2015 residual value analysis report for more information.

RESALE VS. RESIDUAL

Resale values represent a concrete price that is actually paid for a refrigerated trailer in the used market. The residual value of a trailer is the value the trailer is expected to retain over a period of time. The residual value is used by trailer dealers, banks and finance companies to establish leasing programs and manage their risks. For customers, high residual values translate to lower lease payments and higher returns when reselling.

LONG TERM OWNERSHIP COSTS

Resale value is only a part of what makes up the higher overall life cycle value of a Thermo King unit. Fuel efficiency, extended life engineering and components, reduced maintenance and repair costs, and secondary market user preferences drive the total resale value premium. Initial purchasers of Thermo King units benefit from lower lease payments and a trailer worth more money in years to come.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE FUTURE

Thermo King’s PrecedentTM models are engineered to continue to deliver the superior resale value that customers have come
to expect from Thermo King. The Precedent trailer S-Series units deliver over 20% fuel savings versus prior models, and each component is engineered for extended life with lower maintenance costs. The Precedent S-Series redefines resale values by offering the only true evergreen unit not requiring a DPF for CARB compliance after 7 years. The Precedent S-Series sets the new standard in high resale value and low total cost of ownership.

Consider these advantages:

• Zero-emission solutions that meet the toughest air quality regulations, including the TRUs In-use Performance Requirements from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
• Much quieter operation over traditional diesel units.
• Flexibility to meet the wide variety of cold-storage challenges — from temporary on-site storage to distribution centers and for trailers that are rented, leased, or purchased.
• Better alternative to Thermo King CG-II/NWE MAX™, Carrier Electra™, or our previous generation electric reefer, SBE-MAX.

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Arctic Glacier (Port Huron, Ypsilanti, Lansing, Traverse City, Grayling, Belding, and Shelby Twp) tackles refrigeration unit maintenance with a comprehensive plan covering all locations across Michigan and all makes of trailer and straight truck (both Thermo King™ and Carrier™) refrigeration units.

• Refrigeration unit downtime was one of the biggest problems in their business during their busy summer season.
• High repair costs, especially with the difficulty to predict them, were also a growing problem.

After several discussions and fine tuning, Thermo King Michigan delivered a program that helped resolve all of these issues:  “Unit down time used to be one of our biggest headaches.  Now we don’t even think about it.”

The company now spends less time chasing problems, rework, and processing invoices.

“We  receive a level of support, training, and account management that is well beyond what we initially expected.   Thermo King Michigan is committed to making the program work well for us with every aspect of the business relationship.”

“This has been great for us, and we’d recommend it to any business that is in a similar situation!”