Meyer Products Announces New Crossfire Spreader

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Contacts: Pete Robison Phil Barr Meyer Products LLC Barr Communications 216-486-1313 216-334-9591 [email protected] [email protected]

Meyer Products Announces New Crossfire™ Spreader Innovative features improve material flow and reduce maintenance time

CLEVELAND (June 28, 2013) – Meyer Products announces its new Crossfire™ spreader, the perfect fit for ¾ - 1-ton pick-ups. Available with 6’ (1.5 cu. yds.) or 8’ (2.0 cu. yds.) length beds, the Crossfire comes in two models, standard or DLX with integrated pre-wet system, and has a long list of innovative features that help contractors control snow and ice more effectively than ever before.

Built to last, the sleekly designed Crossfire spreaders feature a double-walled high density polyethylene hopper with an industry best 5-year warranty, plus a 3-year warranty on other parts. Crossfires are driven by two electric motors, a heavy-duty ½ horsepower for the one- piece auger and a 1/8 horsepower for the independently controlled spinner.

Improve Material Flow A variety of standard features were engineered into both the Crossfire standard and DLX models to improve efficiency while reducing time and material costs. A new material delivery system was developed that includes a hopper screen, patented tapered v-plate, heavy-duty vibrator and auger that work together to deliver material more efficiently and evenly.

“In wet or freezing conditions, compromised material flow can really slow you down,” says Meyer President Andy Outcalt. “That’s why we took material flow to a new level with the Crossfire.”

Built-in Pre-wet System The Crossfire DLX improves material delivery with a built-in pre-wet system that helps speed up the melting process and reduces material bounce when it hits the pavement. This means contractors can apply liquid-activated material more precisely, while reducing the amount of material used by up to 30%. The 8-foot hopper holds up to 200 gallons while the 6-footer holds up to 275 gallons.

DLX: Ground-Speed Control The DLX version also features a deluxe in-cab controller with ground-speed control, which automatically adjusts the speed of the auger to the speed of the vehicle, making it easy to spread the same amount of material at various vehicle speeds.

Better By Design The full width hopper reduces material spillage into the vehicle bed, and tarp management is quicker and easier with built-in tarp hooks. Adjustable dual baffles control material placement, and the 40 ft. spread width makes it easy to cover large lots or work areas.

With an integrated work light to illuminate the spread area, the Crossfire makes routine maintenance fast and easy. Recessed lifting pockets make it easy to install or remove the Crossfire from the vehicle. The spinner assembly requires no tools for removal and is protected from road grime with a form-fitted stainless steel cover. The easy-to-remove rear panel protects the auger motor from salt and debris while the auger is held in place with a maintenance free poly-bearing. And when winter’s over, the Crossfire can be stored on its end, saving valuable storage space.

Meyer Products LLC (www.meyerproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer of highly reliable snow and ice control systems. Meyer’s product innovations and industry knowledge have been improving transportation safety and convenience since the day we invented snowplows over 85 years ago. For more information, contact Meyer Products LLC, 18513 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44112; Pete Robison at (216) 486-1313, [email protected].