Sullair joins the SmartEquip Network

NORWALK, CT (January 21, 2008) – SmartEquip is pleased to announce that Sullair Corporation, one of the world’s leading compressor manufacturers, has joined the SmartEquip Network. Sullair is a subsidiary of Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, a United Technologies Company.

SmartEquip links construction equipment manufacturers, dealers and fleet owners to improve transactional and operational efficiency, increasing utilization and uptime while reducing cost. The SmartEquip Network is a platform that reaches directly into the rental and fleet management systems of key rental industry customers, creating a valuable convenience for this group of users and a high ROI for the OEM. By connecting supplier and rental company business systems, the SmartEquip Network delivers speed, accuracy and efficiency to both the equipment supplier and the equipment owner.

Sullair, a major supplier of portable air compressors and contractor tools to the rental industry, including a host of the world’s premier rental companies, has selected SmartEquip’s SE Parts and Service application to enhance its aftermarket product support offerings to these customers. The application will be integrated to the JD Edwards enterprise resource planning system, providing Sullair users the ability to query part availability and pricing, and to place orders with Sullair directly from their own fleet management systems quickly and accurately.

“SmartEquip’s technology will enable us to upgrade the level of product support we can provide to our clients, while eliminating costly, inefficient internal processes,” said John Thompson, Vice President and General Manager of Customer Care by Sullair. “We look forward to a great partnership.”

Alexander Schuessler, SmartEquip Chairman and CEO adds, “Sullair and SmartEquip share a common goal to increase their customers ROI through improved utilization and effective equipment lifecycle management. We are excited by their decision to join the SmartEquip Network.”

United Technologies (NYSE:UTX) is a globally diversified company that provides high technology products and services. Its companies include Carrier, Hamilton Sundstrand, Otis, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, UTC Fire & Security and UTC Power.
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About SmartEquip
SmartEquip’s mission is to provide an industry platform that enables both suppliers and fleet owners to dramatically increase asset productivity while reducing the cost of doing business. The SmartEquip technology platform supports key strategic procurement activities – from equipment and parts, to supplies and services – while bridging the technical exchange between the equipment suppliers and their customers. Our team has created a win-win solution that improves transaction speed, accuracy, profitability and customer satisfaction. For additional information please call (203) 899-1800, visit www.smartequip.com or e-mail info@smartequip.com for additional information.

About Sullair Corporation
Sullair is one of the world’s leading compressor manufacturers, and is the only air compressor manufacturer to concentrate exclusively on rotary screw technology. Sullair has been an industry leader and innovator since 1965. With subsidiaries in France, China, and Australia, Sullair is also a globally recognized manufacturer of portable air compressors, contractor tools, industrial compressors, compressed contaminant removal equipment, and vacuum systems. www.sullair.com

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