Turtle Top Engineering Blog

The "Belle of the Ball"

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:10:00 GMT

At the recent CTAA show in Providence Rhode Island, Turtle Top rolled back the clock with the official release of the Odyssey "in step" UVL and wowed participants. Old timers remember when Turtle Top ruled the market with the UVL, a product hidden between the top step and the vehicle floor. Since then the UFL has been obseleted by the manufacturer based on the stringent FMVSS 403/404 laws leaving a gaping hole in the marketplace. In an attempt to regain those customers looking for a hidden lift, engineers here designed a bottom step mounted UVL, using the battle tested 855SM. What makes this different from the other attempts in the industry is the step height. Chassis equipment makes it impossible to mount the lift higher and get proper ground clearance. Other attmpts at this configuration leave the lift just inches from the pavement. The Odyssey UVL is a comfortable 12" to first step, keeping the uniformity our customers expect and eliminating the problematic solutions that may be out there already. For more information on the Odyssey UVL, contact Turtle Top sales today.

Turtle Top- "Ahead of the Curve"

Fri, 22 May 2009 11:53:00 GMT

As the Government continues to tighten environmental law, the strain on facilities to become more GREEN is a constant concern. Turtle Top recognized that need and moved forward of the law with the opening of our million dollar paint facility in 2009. Partnering with World leaders Akzo Nobel and C&D Supply, Turtle Top became the first commercial manufacturer in the nation to offer water based Sikken AutoWave technology. The new facility features state of the art paint technology and now has the products to match. Months ahead of schedule all Turtle Top products are painted with low VOC paints and also use specialized equipment to paint and dry water-based AutoWave. The facilities here at Turtle Top have become a model for other paint facilities to follow. Like you would expect from Turtle Top the vehicle you sell your customers is not only the safest, best built bus on the highway, but the GREENEST. For more information on Akzo Nobel Sikkens Autowave or other low VOC products visit there wesite today.

Turtle Top issuing a Green Initiative Statement

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:42:00 GMT

We at Independent Protection/Turtle Top feel it is our responsibility to do what is in our power to help control waste that can potentially harm our Environment. Furthermore we feel it necessary to invest financially in the growth of alternative products designed to help us in this goal in both the Lightning Protection and Commercial Bus fields.

To accomplish these goals we have established relationships with industry professionals that aid us in compliance with the Federal and State Departments of Energy, Water and Soil Preservation. We have on staff a compliance specialist responsible for reporting and educating our staff and our associates to ensure our Green advancement. Executives from our companies serve on committees and associations designed to advance technology and educate others on the importance of preservation. In every area of our facilities we have evaluated and set goals for recycling everything from office and personal goods to large quantity production materials. Our company is proud to be proactive on items that may need our attention or that require eventual compliance or action.