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Madison, WI (June 25, 2013) Idle Free Systems, Inc. announces Brent Hamil has been named it’s new Southeast Region Sales Director for the electric auxiliary power unit (APU) manufacturer. Based in Atlanta, GA, Hamil is charged with growing the Idle Free dealer network and increasing sales of the Idle Free electric APU.
Hamil will lead sales efforts across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, building upon his previous success in establishing dealer relationships in this region of the United States. He will also be responsible for working with fleets to increase awareness of the unique benefits of the Idle Free system.
“I’m excited to have this opportunity to build on Idle Free’s stellar reputation and solid market share for our APUs in the U.S. Southeast region,” said Hamil. “My goal is to make sure dealers and fleets in my territory fully understand our differentiators and choose Idle Free APUs for its competitive advantages and ROI.”
Hamil, who has more than 18 years of consultative sales and technical product experience in the trucking industry, joined the Idle Free team from Noregon Systems where he was responsible for sales and support of diagnostic software into major trucking fleets and service providers. Hamil also previously held positions with Freight Wing, Glacier Bay and Mitchell1, a division of Snap-On Diagnostics.
“Brent’s nearly two decades of sales and business development experience in the trucking industry is a tremendous asset for Idle Free and our customers,” said Robert Hopton, CEO of Idle Free Systems. “Idle Free has distinguished itself in the APU industry by offering our customers specialized knowledge and service from very experienced team members like Brent. We welcome him to our growing team as we look to further penetrate the Southeast region.”
About Idle Free Systems
Idle Free Systems, Inc. (“Idle Free”) manufactures electric idle elimination solutions for the commercial trucking industry and school buses.
The Idle Free electric APU is The Complete Electric APU Solution™ offering drivers and fleet operators a flexible, cost-effective alternative to discretionary idling without compromising performance, cost savings, driver comfort, or environmental safety.
Unique to the Idle Free electric APUs is its ability to be powered three ways: an independent battery bank, Shorepower and Reefer Link™, Idle Free’s proprietary, patented technology run by the reefer. Idle Free is the only APU on the market that can be powered by the reefer.
Idle Free Systems web site: www.idlefreesystems.com
