Hammonds Industries To Deliver Omni Directional Tractors To U.S. Army

Houston, TX - Hammonds Industries, Inc., the leading provider of military aviation fuel additive systems and manufacturer of revolutionary Hammonds' Omni Directional Vehicles (ODV) for material handling and aircraft towing, announced recently that the U.S. Army has ordered from Hammonds Technical Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Hammonds Industries, two Hammonds' ODV tractors to be used primarily for aircraft towing and ground support equipment handling. Hammonds' ODV is a unique vehicle that can move in every direction, including sideways, and has multiple U.S. and foreign patents that cover its use as aircraft tow tractors, forklifts, high-capacity pallet jacks, people movers, security vehicles, highway mowing machines and terminal freight tractors.

Carl Hammonds, President of Hammonds Industries, said, "We are pleased to provide our G-60 series tractors to the U.S. Army. We believe the Hammonds' ODV to be a highly versatile vehicle that will enhance the efficiency of the Army's operations by delivering a new level of precision control and the superb maneuverability required to handle military aircraft and equipment. Ultimately, we feel that the Hammonds' ODV will set new standards for handling aircraft. The adaptability of the Hammonds' ODV allows us to work closely with the military to deliver a product that caters to the Army's demanding equipment handling needs."

"The Hammonds' ODV is also used by the U.S. Air Force to position materials used during aircraft maintenance operations. With the Hammonds' ODV, Hammonds has a unique opportunity to bring reliable and innovative technology to the industrial materials handling industry."

SOURCE: Hammonds Industries, Inc.