LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) GO Transit (in
the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin),
and Valley Transit (serving the Fox Cities in Wisconsin) are keeping riders safe with the
Proactive Air and Surface Purification ("PASP") system from NFI
Parts®. NFI Parts is the parts subsidiary of NFI Group
Inc. ("NFI"), one of the world's leading independent bus
manufacturers.
The PASP units uses proprietary technology to create advanced
purification by producing High Energy Clusters which are
distributed throughout the interior of the vehicle safely
sanitizing both air and surfaces, leaving behind substantially less
harmful residue. It is mounted directly in passenger compartment
allowing for deactivation of viruses as they are introduced into
the vehicle. Virus deactivation at the source of introduction is
one of the critical factors to increasing passenger and vehicle
safety.
"Our PASP system disinfects without downtime or additional
cleaning during service; once it has been installed and the vehicle
is running, it continuously disinfects while the vehicle is on the
road," said Brian Dewsnup, President
at NFI Parts. "Unlike many other technologies implemented in
response to the pandemic, operating this technology while the bus
is in operation is not harmful to passengers and drivers. We are
proud to offer this as part of our Clean and Protect product
line."
Testing at the University of Florida
confirmed the technology deactivates SARS-CoV-2, the virus that
causes COVID-19, as well as deactivating coronavirus 229E. The
technology has also been tested in operation in a stationary mass
transportation vehicle environment where surface bacteria levels
were reduced to almost non-detectable levels and VOC (volatile
organic compounds) air quality measurements were reduced by almost
96%.
"It not only deactivates the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it is also
effective on other viruses, bacteria, mold, fungus, VOCs, mildew
and odors, making the experience of public transportation more
comfortable and appealing," continued Mr. Dewsnup. "The bar for
cleanliness has been raised over the course of the last 11 months;
equipping fleets with the latest technology will assist in
maintaining this new standard and restoring rider confidence that
the onboard air and surfaces are cleaner with this system
installed."
Clean and Protect products each work to support the five
principles of transportation safety: Distancing, Disinfecting, Air
Quality, PPE and Communication. These areas can help improve the
safety onboard motor coaches and are critical steps toward
restoring the consumer confidence needed to restart the industry.
More information on the five principles of transportation safety
can be found here.
"The safety and security of our riders and staff is our top
priority," said Jim Collins,
Transportation Director at the City of
Oshkosh. "After completing the installation of driver
barriers and hand sanitizing stations, the PASP unit was a great
solution to round out our safety strategy."
Both GO Transit and Valley Transit have maintained service
schedules throughout the pandemic, providing an essential
transportation option to keep their community moving. Riders can
find the latest information about traveling safely on their
respective social media pages:
https://www.facebook.com/GOtransit/ and
https://twitter.com/ValleyTransit.
"We're extremely happy to have something installed in our fleet
that is able to disinfect air and surfaces throughout the day,"
said Ron McDonald, General Manager
at Valley Transit. "Since joining the APTA Health and Safety
Commitment Program, we have remained committed to following every
precaution possible to ensure our buses are safe. The unit running
while buses are on the road, paired with daily cleaning crews and
new driver barriers, covers all bases."
GO Transit operates on a fixed route system in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, providing bus service to
over one million passengers per year.
Valley Transit's vision is to get people where they want to go
throughout the Fox Cities in Wisconsin. They provide safe customer-focused
transportation options that connect communities to enhance their
quality of life. In doing so, Valley Transit provides numerous
transportation options throughout a Tri-County area that covers 117
square miles with a population greater than 200,000 residents.
The strong partnership between NFI Parts and its supply network
has resulted in inventory on high demand items to be available for
purchase. Due to the popularity of the Clean and Protect products,
customers are encouraged to reach out to their NFI Parts customer
service representative as quickly as possible to minimize lead
times. More information NFI Parts Clean and Protect product line
can be found here: www.nfi.parts/cleanandprotect.
About NFI
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the
electrification of mass mobility around the world. With
zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology,
NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility
solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through
connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.
With 8,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading
global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands
New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI®
(motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck
buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor
cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts®. NFI
currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems
available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and
fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In
total, NFI supports its installed base of over 105,000 buses and
coaches around the world. NFI common shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI. News and information
is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com,
www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, and
www.nfi.parts.
About NFI Parts
NFI Parts® is North
America's most comprehensive organization providing parts,
technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor
coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group,
providing replacement parts for New Flyer transit buses, MCI motor
coaches, ARBOC cutaway vehicles, as well as the product lines for
the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI
Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with
other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply
base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers.
With over 90 years of parts experience, NFI Parts supports a
combined fleet of 75,000 active transit buses, motor coaches and
cutaway vehicles. NFI Parts serves more than 5,000 customers
annually. NFI Parts understands the operational importance of
getting the right parts, on time, all the time; allowing customer
maintenance teams to focus on repairs and returning vehicles to
service quickly. Further information is available at
www.nfi.parts.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking
statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding
the claims relating to the functionality, efficacy, safety and the
health attributes of the PASP system and management's expectations
regarding the future demand for the product being installed in
NFI's buses. The words "believes", "anticipates", "plans",
"expects", "intends", "projects", "forecasts", "estimates", "may",
"will" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are based upon what
management believes to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot
be assured that actual results will be consistent with these
forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material.
Actual results may differ materially from management expectations
as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of
reasons, including whether the PASP system is effective in reducing
or deactivating the ASRS-CoV-2 virus, coronavirus 229E, and other
viruses, mold and the other substances described in this press
release to the extent claimed or at all; whether customers will
purchase buses with the PASP system installed or will purchase the
PASP system in the aftermarket; market and general economic
conditions and economic conditions of and funding availability for
customers to purchase buses and to purchase parts or services; and
the other risks and uncertainties discussed in the materials filed
with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available
on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Due to the potential impact of these
factors, NFI and NFI Parts disclaim any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless
required by applicable law.
SOURCE NFI Group Inc.