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HOTSTART Named Best Supplier 2015 for Rolls-Royce Subsidiary MTU Onsite Energy
Jul 8, 2016
Spokane, Wash. – HOTSTART was recently awarded Best Supplier for Rolls-Royce Power Systems subsidiary MTU Onsite Energy for 2015. HOTSTART provides engine preheating systems for standby and emergency generator sets which are manufactured in three MTU Onsite Energy production facilities.
2016 HOTSTART Softball Charity Challenge Benefiting Cure SMA
Jun 24, 2016
The HOTSTART Softball Charity Challenge, now in its 8th year, is a friendly intra-company charity event that raises thousands of dollars for a worthy local cause. The 2016 “Bringing the Heat” Softball Charity Challenge will be held August 20th, 2016 at 4pm at Orchard Park in Spokane Valley and will benefit Cure SMA. In eight years, the event has raised over $20,000 for local organizations.
HOTSTART Receives Presidential Award for Export Successes
May 16, 2016
Spokane, Wash. — The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded HOTSTART with the President’s “E” Award for Exports.
HOTSTART Launches Small Capacity Coolant Heating System for Oil and Gas Market
May 11, 2016
Spokane, Wash. – HOTSTART’s new CSE heating system is the latest offering for the Oil and Gas market. The CSE is a complete coolant heating system for small-engine hazardous location applications.
HOTSTART Exhibiting at ASLRRA 2017
Apr 12, 2016
Spokane, Wash. - HOTSTART will be exhibiting at the annual American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Annual Convention April 22-25, 2017 in Grapevine, TX. Visit HOTSTART at booth #517/617 and see on display engine heating solutions designed to serve the heating needs of short line and regional railroads.
HOTSTART Exhibiting at Sea Japan 2016
Mar 22, 2016
Spokane, Wash. – Visit HOTSTART at the 2016 Sea Japan exhibition, booth M-42, in Tokyo, Japan April 13-15 and learn the benefits of preheating marine propulsion and auxiliary engines for the shipping industry. Engine preheating solutions keep engines warm and ready to start while in standby mode.
HOTSTART Exhibiting at ASLRRA 2016
Mar 15, 2016
Spokane, Wash. - HOTSTART will be exhibiting at the annual American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Annual Convention April 3-6, 2016 in Washington D.C. Visit HOTSTART at booth #413 and see on display engine heating solutions designed to serve the heating needs of short line and regional railroads.
HOTSTART APU Features Tier 4 Final Engine and New Cab Heat Option
Mar 15, 2016
Spokane, Wash. – HOTSTART, an international engine heating technology company, recently upgraded its Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for the locomotive market with a three cylinder, Yanmar Tier 4 Final compliant engine. The new engine offers greater horsepower than its two cylinder predecessor which in turn provides increased heat output for effectively heating vital engine fluids and maintaining the temperature of the prime mover in cold weather.

HOTSTART Reassigns Thermocord Part Numbers
Dec 15, 2015
To remain consistent with current part nomenclature standards, HOTSTART is reassigning selected Thermocord (Y-cord) part numbers as of December 1, 2015. The affected parts will not undergo any component or manufacturing alterations; form fit, function and application will remain unchanged. To view the service bulletin, please click on the link below.
HOTSTART Hires Regional Market Manager for Railroad Market
Nov 5, 2015
Spokane, Wash. – HOTSTART is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey Hall as Market Manager for the Railroad sector. He will be responsible for sales and account management for locomotive engine heating products to the railroad market of the United States and Canada.