Red Dot Corp., a Leader in Commercial-Vehicle HVAC, to Distribute ClimaCab®
All-Electric Heating and Cooling System

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High-performance, emissions-free HVAC
Clean, ductless installation for truck cabs and sleepers

SEATTLE (Feb. 6, 2009) -- Red Dot Corp. announced that Glacier Bay Inc.’s ClimaCab® all-electric climate-control system for commercial vehicles will be available to its network of warehouse distributors starting in February 2009.

ClimaCab® is a battery-powered HVAC system that combines the savings and environmental benefits of an electric system with the cooling performance of a diesel auxiliary power unit. It provides 10 consecutive hours of 8,000 BTUs/hr of cab and sleeper cooling, and quietly and efficiently generates heat from a radiant panel.

“With tighter restrictions on idling and the unpredictable cost of fuel, more truck owners are looking for a durable, high-performance all-electric HVAC solution,” said Robert Gardiner, marketing manager, Red Dot. “We’re excited to introduce ClimaCab® to our 175 Red Dot distributor locations in the United States and Canada.”

ClimaCab® installs quickly and cleanly with no ducting. It has just five components: a Power Management Module that optimizes battery charge while minimizing power drain; an evaporator that varies fan speed for optimal comfort; a condenser; a touch-screen control; and a battery bank mounting platform for four deep-cycle AGM batteries. The system recharges the batteries during normal truck operation and is compatible with 135-amp alternators, providing comfort even in the harshest environments. Together, the components weigh 193 pounds, not including batteries.

“ClimaCab® fits right in with the HVAC systems and components that Red Dot offers,” Gardiner said. “Its clean installation, longer run times, minimal maintenance, and faster return on investment than fuel-fired APUs make this a great addition to our catalog of products.”

More information about ClimaCab® is available at www.climacab.com .

ABOUT RED DOT:
Red Dot Corp. designs and builds premium climate control components, integrated systems, replacement parts, and aftermarket units for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Red Dot products are used in demanding work environments all over the world, including construction, commercial trucking, agriculture, military, mining, and other vocations. Based in Seattle, Red Dot has 395 employees in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and China, and more than 175 aftermarket distributor locations in North America. www.reddotcorp.com

ABOUT GLACIER BAY
Glacier Bay Inc. is an internationally recognized leader in advanced energy technologies, known for designing and manufacturing groundbreaking intelligent power management systems. Glacier Bay provides innovative, high efficiency, state-of-the-art refrigeration and power management products across a wide range of industries and applications. www.glacierbay.com
ClimaCab® is a registered trademark of Glacier Bay Inc.

Contacts:
Red Dot Corp. - 206-574-6567
The Siefkes Group - 425-392-2611