March 10, 2010

Idle Free Systems Honored as One of the "Wisconsin Companies to Watch" in 2010

Award Recognizes the Unique Benefits of the Idle Free Electric APU

Madison, Wis.—Idle Free Systems, Inc., an innovative provider of complete, year-round idle elimination solutions for trucks and school buses, has been honored as one of the Wisconsin Companies to Watch in 2010. This award recognizes Idle Free for its exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, and sustainable competitive advantage. It also indicates growing market recognition of the unique benefits of the Idle Free electric APU.

The Idle Free electric APU is The Complete Electric APU Solution. It offers drivers and fleet operators a flexible, cost-effective alternative to discretionary idling without compromising performance, cost savings, driver comfort, or environmental safety.

Specific benefits of the Idle Free electric APU include:

  • Superior cost-savings and return on investment compared to other electric APUs as well as diesel APUs.
  • The complete elimination of discretionary idling for all HVAC and driver hotel needs—throughout the year and in any climate.
  • A total system installation time of approximately eight hours—half the time required for other systems.
  • A patent-pending A/C system that delivers 10,000 BTUs.
  • A CARB-approved heat system with 17,000 BTUs to heat the bunk and truck engine.
  • A patented, one-of-a-kind reefer-based system offering unlimited run time for system components and driver hotel needs.

These and other unique benefits of the Idle Free electric APU are leading to its increased market adoption, particularly among large corporate fleet operators focused on both the bottom line and compliance with increased emissions regulations. Idle Free is also generating interest among dealers, particularly national networks looking for the right partner to help meet growing customer demand for idle elimination solutions.

"The Idle Free electric APU is the only idle elimination solution currently available that can meet all the HVAC and hotel needs of drivers, including heat, A/C, and access to 120 volt AC electricity," explains Robert Hopton, President and CEO of Idle Free. "This translates into a maximum return on investment for drivers and fleet operators as well as a sustainable competitive advantage for Idle Free. "

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About Idle Free Systems, Inc.

Idle Free Systems, Inc. is an innovative provider of complete, year-round idle elimination solutions for trucks 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.

About the Wisconsin Companies to Watch Award for 2010

Wisconsin Companies to Watch is an awards program presented by the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN) with support from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and the Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (DEED) at the University of Wisconsin-Extension in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Companies making it to the Wisconsin Companies to Watch list are a remarkable group of second-stage companies. Defined as having 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants, these companies form the back-bone of Wisconsin's economy. Representing all regions of the state and a diverse range of industries, Wisconsin Companies to Watch are known for their exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, creation of innovation or use of innovation in creative ways, and their sustainable competitive advantage.

Wisconsin Companies to Watch winners are selected by judges from the banking, economic development, entrepreneurial, and angel communities.