How Do Trailer Specs Affect Thermal Performance & A Cleaner, Greener Journey?
Webinar Details
Thursday, September 4, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Join industry leaders from Great Dane and Microban for this essential session designed for fleet managers, logistics professionals, cold chain decision-makers, and anyone responsible for refrigerated fleet performance and food safety compliance. Discover how strategic specification choices can dramatically impact your bottom line while ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain.
What You’ll Learn:
- Critical specification decisions that directly influence fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and cargo protection
- Advanced thermal management technologies that maintain consistent temperatures while reducing energy consumption
- How antimicrobial surface treatments enhance food safety and extend trailer lifespan
- Real-world case studies demonstrating ROI improvements through optimized refrigerated trailer specs
- Best practices for balancing upfront investment with long-term operational savings
Walk away with actionable insights and specification guidelines you can implement immediately to enhance your refrigerated transport operations while protecting your most temperature-sensitive cargo.
Speakers
Tim Schmeits
Director Reefer Product Engineering, Great Dane
Tim Schmeits earned his BSME from the University of Nebraska in 1985. He has been in the trailer industry his entire career of more than 39 years. Tim started as a Design Engineer at Timpte and joined the Great Dane team when they purchased the reefer division in 1988. He has held various Engineering roles at Great Dane, currently as the Everest (Reefer) Product Director. Tim has been a licensed Professional Engineer for the past 33 years.
Angie Johnson
Director, Materials Engineering, North America, Microban International
Angie Johnson is the Director of Materials Engineering, North America at Microban International. Since joining Microban in 2018, she has led technical teams supporting major partners such as GE Appliances, Assa Abloy/Kwikset, Great Dane, and California Innovations. Angie is recognized for her leadership and collaborative approach in driving innovative solutions that advance the company’s materials engineering function across North America.
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