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Corp., et al., S uperior Ct,, Law Division, Middlesex Cty., New Jersey, Docket No. M ID -L-6601-99-A S ; 03/07/06 Acceturo v. A bex Corp., e ta l., S uperior C i, L a w Division, M iddlesex Cty., New jersey, Docket No. M 1D -L-6601-99-AS; 03/07/06 national aococms monthly REPORT - SEPTEMBER, 1985 J. J. COLLINS PANE 2 MARKET ANAISSIS (cant'd.) f:T*N Most of the above fleets have purchased heavily in the last ttfo years and have a total operation that is less than three years old. Most sean lo feel that their purchasing volumes will pick up again in 1907. We have mentioned in previous reports that the Lease companies are predicting Less growth in 1986 chan they have for the last couple to three years. This indication still holds true, with sane predicting no growth in 1986. PENDING ORDERS . See attached. COMPETITIVE ISSUES . 'Its&wiiiD; standard diitjl, vrtilbh' they-wiiiiirepliape'.-itjhairtiSOrs'ferieB'.slaiSIo-'irii'tJi,' . The Rockwell warranty package has been announced. At this poLnt in Lime, at least as far as national accounts is concerned, we see no change; 500,000-600,000 miles, parts and labor; in many instances with swings, 1 for each 20, including brake, automatic slack and rear axles, etc. . Some of our OEM? are starting to feel pressure from Mercedes with their Class 7 OOE tractor, the LPS-1525. The Mercedes Benz 36 month, 100,000 mile warranty on the power train, with 18 months unlimited mileage on the basic vehicle, where they cover 1007. parts and labor is creating concern, at least at International Harvester. . Dana continue? to be extremely aggressive in the medium ,duty, market with their drivetrain package, hBV0 CSlUtiai Ima 'Bfive liftiTtb'Ise SiifccesamL' to competie against,;this.prpgt&r. o n> 5 P-EAT-0394 EAfl 0227(1