News

Once again, we extend our gratitude to all our supporters around the world! We are here for those who rely on exceptional quality, customer service and timeliness: the first responders and dealers and installers of PAC products!

Did you know? PAC is rooted in the U.S. fire industry, but our users span several additional industries…. in over 30 countries!! Additional markets PAC serves include landscaping, utility, towing, and continues to grow! We encourage you to check our website for all our literature or request hard copies from our office.

We also work directly with other businesses (B2B). Our OEM specific solutions deliver speed to market, reduced overhead and proven quality allowing specialty manufacturers to focus on what they do best! All manufacturers are encouraged to call us and find out what PAC can do for your business!

My Grandfather and company founder, Dick Young, had extensive experience building fire apparatus. It was his idea to maintain stock levels beyond normal forecasts. He knew that this would allow PAC to serve its customers quicker than any other supplier. PAC continues to manage its inventory in this way. As a manufacturer intertwined with the fire industry, PAC continues to hold – as the cornerstone of our business – the values that our founder built this business upon. Please call us with any concerns around large quotations or product availability.

A modest price increase has gone into effect and new price sheets were sent out. Please contact us if you need one. Our 2024 catalogs are also available.

This year we will have more people on the road than ever before. We are excited to show you how PAC is growing on all levels!

Greg Young, PAC Senior VP

News

There have been some exciting additions to our website. We have added a Media Kit for all our customers. Within the media kit are links to product descriptions, data sheets and product imagery for you to use.

Show season is wrapping up and we hope to see you out at some of the end of the year events. Check out our calendar to know where we will be!

PAC Metal Accessories

PAC and Partners Host 1st Annual FAMA/FEMSA Home Days

      Performance Advantage Company recently partnered with SoundOff Signal, Amdor and Ward Fire Apparatus to host FAMA/FEMSA Home Days. The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) and the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA) enourages it’s members to build awareness and be a source of information to local and national lawmakers.

Home Days is an opportunity for all first responders and their supporters to gather together with community leaders and politicians to openly communicate about the challenges that first responders face.

In attendance  speaking were Congressman Nick Langworthy, NY State Assemblywoman Monica Wallace, Village of Lancaster Mayor Lynne Ruda, NY State Senator Patrick Gallivan, Quinn Bushen, Buffalo Regional Representative, Executive Chamber – Governor’s office and Chris McLoone, Editor of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment. Other attendees included many local fire departments, representatives from other municipalities, law enforcement and local political offices.

FAMA is a non-profit trade association. Members of FAMA are committed to enhancing the quality of the fire apparatus industry and emergency service community through the manufacture and sale of safe, efficient fire apparatus and equipment. Members of FEMSA provide firefighters with high quality equipment that is both safe and functional.

The event was generously sponsored by our friends at Clarion Events, Inc.

As of November, 2020, our Vertical Slide-Out Toolboards will be getting an innovative heavy-duty upgrade.

P.A.C. has developed a new standard for heavy-duty slide-out toolboards. Our new tandem slide system delivers heavy-duty
performance and low cost without sacrificing quality. 

We doubled-up the slides at the base in a unique weight-distributing design that gives powerful stability and control for heavy loads. 

Form:
The new slide base is made from heavy-duty aluminum.

Fit:
While all other dimensions will remain the same, the base footprint will be 1-1/4” wider, increasing from 3-5/8” to 4-7/8” wide.

Function:
The new design will perform the same functions, but with improved capacity, tracking and stability.

Note: The original version will continue to be available for the next year as we make a full transition. For details, visit us online or contact a P.A.C. Representative.

What is Improved
• The mounting height dimension will change from 3-1/2″ tall to 2-5/8″.
• The mounting width dimension will change from 2″ wide to 2-5/8″.
• There will be a total of four (4) mounting holes.
• The base mounting holes can accommodate #10-24 as well as 1/4″ dia. screws.

If you have any questions about this revision, please give us a call.

As of April, 2020, all Super Adjustamount series brackets will be offered with SHORT,
STANDARD or LONG sections of anodized aluminum struts – and the struts will be available in
two different profile heights:

HD is often used for spacing larger headed tools further from the toolboard

This new size bridges the gap between a Jumbo Lok and the STANDARD Adjustamount, with a grip up to 4-3/8”

K5050S – Standard Strut
K5050HDS – HD Strut

NEW

STANDARD Super Adjustamount

Previously known as the K5060 Extended Super Adjustamount, this kit provides a grip width up to 20-3/8”.

K5050 – Standard Strut
K5050HD – HD Strut

NEW

LONG Adjustamount

This original kit provides a grip width up to 8-1/2”.

K5050L – Standard Strut
K5050HDL – HD Strut

For all of these kits, straps are available in Black, Yellow and Orange

For details, visit us online or contact a PAC Representative.

As of May, 2020, all Adjustamount series brackets will ship with upgraded clamping modules:

• The clamp end base module has been reworked to allow a more gradual approach to higher
profile objects.
• The bolt-on clamp top has been reworked to provide a convenient port for the strap slack to
slip through, while maintaining the effective clamping surface.

Also, beginning in May, 2020, Adjustamounts will be offered with Short, Standard or Long sections of anodized aluminum struts – and the struts will be available in two different profile heights:

• The clamp end base module has been reworked to allow a more gradual approach to higher
profile objects.
• The bolt-on clamp top has been reworked to provide a convenient port for the strap slack to
slip through, while maintaining the effective clamping surface.

This new size bridges the gap between a 1004
Handlelok and the 1070 Jumbo Lok, with a grip
range up to 2-7/8”.

K5006S – Standard Strut
K5006HDS – HD Strut

NEW

STANDARD Adjustamount

This original kit provides a grip width up to 9”

K5006 – Standard Strut
K5006HD – HD Strut

NEW

LONG Adjustamount

Previously known as the K5008 Extended Adjustamount, this kit provides a grip width up to 21”.

K5006L – Standard Strut
K5006HDL – HD Strut

For all of these kits, straps are available in Black, Yellow and Orange

For details, visit us online or contact a PAC Representative.

Update 6/5/2020

Regarding Coronavirus and the impact to PAC:

To All PAC Dealers, Distributors and Customers ‐

Thank you for your support of PAC products! Our staff is here to support first responders and our partner during these difficult times.

PAC is rooted in the U.S. fire industry, but our users span several additional industries in over 30 countries. We have several new products and new catalogs for the fire industry as well as the other markets. PAC is very excited for the future!

To date in 2021, our domestic suppliers have become affected by two main challenges: labor and material shortages. This is affecting PAC & all industries across the nation. PAC continues to monitor lead times and quality of our finished products, as well as timely production schedules.

We see continued strong demand ahead – the need for new trucks isn’t going away! We anticipate a strong finish to 2021 and we continue to increase stock for these upcoming orders. If you or your customers have concerns on availability, please call us. As of this writing, few product shortages exist!

As a result of these challenges, all manufacturers are facing elevated costs. Entering the fourth quarter, PAC is projecting some targeted price increases in 2022. More information to come.

As the trade show schedule continues to open up, we’re looking forward to seeing all our customers as accessibility continues to develop.

Greg Young
Senior Administrative Vice President, Performance Advantage Co.