HOTSTART Opens Asia Pacific Sales Office

Nov 1, 2011

SPOKANE, WASH - Engine heating manufacturer HOTSTART, Inc. has opened a new sales office in Tokyo, Japan. Operating under the name “HOTSTART Asia Pacific, Ltd.,” the sales office was established to support the growing business and global demand for engine heating equipment in the Asia Pacific region. HOTSTART is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

“The Tokyo location offers HOTSTART the ability to be closer to customers and distributors in the region. Establishing a HOTSTART presence here allows us to be available when the customer needs parts, answer questions and help problem solve,” said Mitsuomi Nakamura, Managing Director of HOTSTART Asia Pacific, Ltd. “Our commitment to growing as a global company influenced the decision to expand and provide a local presence to this customer base.”

About HOTSTART

HOTSTART (www.hotstart.com) is a leading developer and manufacturer of diesel engine block heaters. The company was established in 1942 with the original patent for engine coolant heating. Today, the HOTSTART product line includes coolant heaters, oil heaters, air intake heaters, battery pads and wraps, controls, harnesses and complete systems. These products are used on diesel engines to provide easy starts, immediate full power, reduced engine wear, reduced emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Applications include standby generator sets, locomotives, equipment/machinery, gas pipeline compressors, heavy duty trucks and marine. HOTSTART is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with a European office in Siegburg, Germany.