FlowBelow Appoints Rick Ruebusch CEO
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ATLANTA — FlowBelow Aero Inc. has hired a new CEO to support its growth plans and announced that its flagship tractor aerodynamic system is now available as a factory option on new Volvo models.
Gordon Virginski, vice president of OEMs and dealer programs for FlowBelow, provided an update on these and other company developments Feb. 23 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
The Austin, Texas-based supplier of aerodynamic products for trucks and trailers announced that Richard Ruebusch has joined the company with the goal of driving further business growth.
We’re thrilled to be at TMC Expo, showing off our innovative technology that saves money for fleets. Our products have proven fuel and cost-savings that you can’t afford to miss! Visit us at booth #2447 at TMC Expo and guess how much our AeroKits save fleets for a chance to win! pic.twitter.com/M0j0DZ97aU — FlowBelow (@FlowBelow) February 23, 2020
“FlowBelow is actually looking to grow a lot in the next couple years,” Virginski said. “One of the things we’re going to be looking at is just growing organically, and also potentially doing some acquisitions to complement the organization.”
Ruebusch brings 15 years of experience in automotive and 10 in private equity to his new role.
“Rick’s unique mix of experience in finance, sales, marketing and international operations adds great value to FlowBelow and aligns perfectly with our future objectives,” company founder Josh Butler said in a statement.
Butler remains president of FlowBelow.
“FlowBelow has great potential to lead the industry through its reliable and advanced trucking aerodynamic products, and I’m eager to move our business forward,” Ruebusch said in a company statement.
FlowBelow also announced that its Tractor AeroKit system is now available as a factory option on new Volvo brand trucks.
The Tractor Aerokit, which includes fairings along the drive wheels as wheel as wheel covers, provides up to 2.23% fuel savings, the company said.
.@FlowBelow’s Tractor Aerokit system is now available as a factory option for new @VolvoTrucks in North America, FlowBelow’s Gordon Virginski says at #TMCannual20. pic.twitter.com/LX6oHG4SEh — Seth Clevenger (@SethClevenger) February 23, 2020
Fleets can spec the Tractor AeroKit with Volvo Trucks’ Xceed fuel-efficiency package. The FlowBelow system is available for 4×2, 6×2 and 6×4 axle configurations on Volvo VNL and VNR models.
In other company news, all parts manufactured by FlowBelow will be available for order through the Alliance Parts product catalog beginning in April.
Alliance Parts is a brand of Daimler Trucks North America, which builds Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Detroit engines and components.
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