JohnDow Industries And Jaguar Land Rover-North America Create Vendor Partnership

JohnDow Industries And Jaguar Land Rover-North America Create Vendor Partnership

To support diesel servicing, Jaguar Land Rover NA has made mandatory the requirement for a diesel-only fuel caddy for all franchise workshops. JDI has announced that its commercial-grade Pro30 Plus Fuel Caddy has been chosen by Jaguar Land Rover NA as the preferred solution.

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BARBERTON, Ohio — Representatives of Jaguar Land Rover-North America LLC, based in Mahwah, N.J., announced an enhancement to its longstanding vendor relationship with JohnDow Industries (JDI) at its recent New Orleans Parts & Service Conference.

To support diesel servicing, Jaguar Land Rover NA has made mandatory the requirement for a diesel-only fuel caddy for all franchise workshops. JDI has announced that its commercial-grade Pro30 Plus Fuel Caddy has been chosen by Jaguar Land Rover NA as the preferred solution.

Scott Tucker, manager service engineering support, said, “The JDI fuel caddy meets or exceeds our test parameters. Workshop environment and use require equipment to be efficient (time is money), easy to use and maintain. The Pro30 Plus offered that and more. It is also one of the few that has UL approval.” Mark Pfleeger, Vice President – Sales & New Business Development for JDI reported “we are extremely excited to be involved in this new relationship with Jaguar Land Rover-North America. This is a real opportunity for JDI to further our long term partnership.”

The JDI Pro30 Plus Fuel Caddy is a 30-gallon UL listed steel fuel caddy with air operated pump and can be used for gasoline, diesel, kerosene, bio-diesel or transmission fluid. It is the top of JDI’s fuel caddy line.

The Caddy is designed with the professional technician in mind. Cart style is compact and easy to move and is UL Listed and complies with OSHA guidelines. JohnDow Industries through its Fuel Chief brand is the largest manufacturer of poly and steel gas and fuel caddies in North America.

Features include:

  • 4-way fuel diverter valve
  • Integral filter system
  • UL listed air diaphragm pump

JDI is a manufacturer of automotive shop equipment and supplies. Brands include Fuel Chief-Portable Fuel Storage & Handling; Crew Chief-Used Oil & Fluid Handling; EuroVent-Vehicle Exhaust Extraction; JD Service Equipment-Vehicle Service Productivity; Dynamic-Automotive Fasteners & Supplies; and Dynamic TPMS Solutions.

For more information on JDI and its five brands, visit www.johndow.com.

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