New Zealand’s Bigfoot Equipment Ltd has signed an official distribution deal with XACTT to distribute its Central Tire Inflation systems in the United States.

U.S. customers can now order Bigfoot’s CTI system and arrange installation directly with  XACTT, which is owned and operated from Alabama by John and Jake Gayle. The systems and component parts will be held in stock in Alabama and are able to be  shipped overnight.

The agreement presents “a massive opportunity” for both companies to deliver innovative new  solutions to the forestry, utility, construction, mining, heavy haulage, and agriculture industries by providing a U.S. presence and support to Bigfoot’s CTI technology.

Bigfoot’s CTI system gives truck drivers the ability to adjust tire pressures from their cab to suit  the speed and weight of their vehicle. Lowering the air pressure creates a larger area of contact  between the tire and the ground and significantly improves traction on loose or soft surfaces. It  can also improve fuel savings and tire wear, reduce repairs and maintenance costs, and ensure  heavy vehicles can safely handle steep inclines or rough terrain.

Bigfoot has a strong and loyal customer base in the U.S. and believes in a strong one-on-one  relationship with all customers who operate its systems.

“We’re really excited to formalise this relationship with John and Jake,” said Graham Wylie, owner of Bigfoot Equipment.

“Our goal is to utilise  their existing networks to best cater to the various sectors where our CTI system(s) are utilised.”