News

July, 2011

DAYTON, OH: Dayton Air Control Products launches ecommerce shopping cart for customers who wish to purchase leveling control valves and control links online.

April, 2011

Dayton Air Control Products featured in the Dayton Daily News article: "Entrepreneur keeps legacy of 50-year product alive". Click here for article.

February, 2011

Dayton Air Control Products Launches New King of the Road Website

The new website offers product information, technical documents and history.

January, 2011

Bus Service Inc. Added to List of Independent Distributors

Bus Service, Inc., is a dedicated wholesale bus parts distributor serving 'over the road' bus and transit maintenance facilities, truck dealerships and custom coach builders. Their relationship with the major bus manufacturers including, but not limited to, Eagle, MCI, Prevost, GMC, RTS, Flexible and Neoplan has been cultivated by years of a working relationship.

Bus Service customer base includes companies in places such as England, Argentina, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Germany.

September, 2010

Ramco Laundry Machinery, Inc. Added to List of Independent Distributors

RAMCO Laundry Machinery, Inc. has maintained a reputation as a worldwide specialist in large laundry systems since 1986. Ramco is backed by a committed staff of laundry system specialists. With decades of experience in the industry, we have the essential understanding and integrity to support each customer’s needs - furnishing equipment and supporting customers worldwide. Ramco can provide parts and service for Lavatec or Washex Laundry equipment.

Laundry Machinery, Inc. was established in 1986 to be your full-service laundry equipment company. RAMCO provides customers with a wide range of services for the laundry industry, including equipment sales, laundry design and layout, equipment installation and service, preventative maintenance, and competitively-priced service with a quick response.

August, 2010

New King of the Road Products Brochure

The new brochure offers an overview of the various benefits of the King of the Road products and explains some of the options and customization that is available.

May, 2010

Dayton Air Control Products Moves into New Facility

Dayton Air Control Products LLC moved the King of the Road production operations from its former home in the Crowe Manufacturing facility and into its new home at 2785 Lance Drive in Dayton, Ohio. Rob Haviland, former President of Crowe Manufacturing, says the move will allow us to streamline the manufacturing process and implement process improvements as well as allow us to prepare for new product offerings.

February, 2010

PROS Parts Added to List of Independent Distributors

“Replacement parts for Laundry and Dry-cleaning equipment is PROS Parts entire business focus. We can supply replacement parts for virtually every brand of equipment, including Washex, used in commercial cleaning plants. Parts from the simplest gasket or hose to the most complex computerized drives and controllers, from the smallest dry-cleaning shop to the largest industrial laundry, we are the one stop source for all of your replacement parts needs.

We have over 30 years of experience servicing the needs of customers around the world. We have the largest parts department in North America which is centrally located in Minneapolis Minnesota for fast delivery of almost any parts requirement. If your need is urgent and we do not have the part in stock, we can usually have it drop shipped from warehouses located throughout the country.

We are extremely competitive not only in price but in quality and service. We offer only factory original replacement parts, no cheap knock offs or imitations."

January, 2010

50th Year of Continuous Product Offering

The King of the Road line of Height Control and Leveling Valve Products enters its 50th year of continuous production in the Miami Valley. Originally known as The Delco Valve, the products were manufactured at the Delco Products Division in Kettering until 1981. At that time production was transitioned into the Crowe Manufacturing facility just miles away.

Since its inception these products were some of the best in the industry and though copied by domestic and later foreign competitors, have never been successfully duplicated. The products have been used in automotive, truck, bus and industrial applications.

Alex Sirum GMC Motorhomes Inc. Added to List of Independent Distributors

A complete GMC Motor home maintenance facility specializing in only the Classic TZE "Class A" factory built motor homes from the 70's. Their shop is equipped with all the parts, tools, and expertise needed to repair, maintain, and customize your GMC.