PRIME, INC. SELECTS CARRIER TRANSICOLD FOR MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT

 

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 20, 2005 – Prime Inc., the largest refrigerated carrier in North America has awarded Carrier Transicold an order for 3,000 Ultima XTC™ refrigeration units as part of a major fleet upgrade and expansion. The agreement includes an option to purchase an additional 2,000 units for a total of 5,000 units.

“We conducted a thorough assessment of leading refrigeration units to identify the best solution for our operation,” said Robert Low, founder and CEO of Prime Inc., Springfield, Mo. “After much due diligence, we found that Carrier Transicold possesses exceptional refrigeration unit design and technology. We are confident that we will be able to continue supporting our customers with the best equipment available.”

“We’re delighted that Prime selected Carrier Transicold,” said Tom Ondo, general manager, Truck/Trailer/Rail Americas for Carrier Transicold. “The strength and expertise of our dealer network played a vital role in securing this order, as exemplified by our local Springfield dealer, MHC Carrier Transicold.”

The Ultima XTC is Carrier’s premier trailer refrigeration unit. It offers the highest performance, exceptional reliability and the industry’s most sophisticated controller and fuel management technology: the Advance microprocessor.

Carrier Transicold provides industry-leading transport temperature-control solutions with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and transport air conditioning systems for buses and recreational vehicles. Carrier Transicold is a division of Farmington, Conn.-based Carrier Corporation, the world’s largest heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions provider, with operations in 172 countries. It is part of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), a Hartford, Conn.-based provider of a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

Founded in 1970, Prime Inc.’s corporate headquarters is located in Springfield, Mo. Prime Inc. is the largest refrigerated carrier and the ninth largest truckload carrier in North America. For more information on Prime Inc., visit www.primeinc.com or call 877-PRIME-JOB. Professional drivers are encouraged to stop by Prime’s terminal at the intersection of Interstate 44 and Highway 65 in Springfield.