Company Research Report: Independent Rough Terrain Center (IRTC)

Company Overview

Name: Independent Rough Terrain Center (IRTC)

Mission: No explicit mission statement found. However, the company is dedicated to creating and refining the Rough Terrain Container Handler to operate in challenging environments, offering unmatched performance and innovation for global enterprises and the Department of Defense.

Founded: No information is available.

Key People:

Stephen Speakes: President and CEO

Ed Ortiz: Director of Engineering and Product Development

Lyndie Wingenroth: Director of Supply Chain Operations

Joel Deal: Director of Employee Services

Cody Parvin: Director of Customer Solutions

Steve Ruiz: Director of Manufacturing Operations

Rey Sanchez: Director of Quality

Amanda Frausto: Director of Finance

Steve Mckinney: Global Logistics / FSR Program Manager

George Deck: Training & Service Manager

Headquartered: No specific location information is available.

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Core Competency: The company is known for its Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH), a unique reach stacker designed for challenging terrains and environments worldwide.

Products

RTCH RT240/250

Description: Rough Terrain Container Handler built for commercial and defense purposes, designed to handle the toughest logistical challenges in any terrain.

Key Features:

Capacity: Lifting capability of up to 56,000 lb (25,454 kg) for 20′ to 40′ ISO containers.

Adaptability: 7-degree pile slope and 12-degree tilt capability.

Lifting Height and Reach: Maximum lift height of 33′ 8″ (10,300 mm) and max reach of 20′ 7″ (6,273 mm).

Maneuverability: Equipped with 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel/2-wheel/crab steering, and a 32.6′ turning radius.

Engine and Performance: Powerful Cummins diesel engine, top travel speeds of 23/15 mph (37 km/h, 24 km/h) empty/loaded.

Water Crossing: Fording depth of 5′ (1,524 mm), available in Tier 3 and Tier 4 engines.

RTCH Attachments

Description: Enhances the versatility and flexibility of the RTCH RT240/250 series, allowing it to function as a reach stacker, forklift, or crane.

Key Benefits:

Increased versatility for handling different types of loads.

Easy to attach and remove.

Transportable via road, ship, rail, or air.

Adjustable fork tines with a lift capacity of 44,000 lb (19,958 kg).

Recent Developments

Innovations and Projects:

The IRTC Development Center is actively involved in developing new technologies for rough terrain logistics, focusing on safety and efficiency improvements.

Project ROBORTCH 2020: Collaboration with the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) of Carnegie Mellon University to enhance robotic capabilities based on the RT 240 Version 4 platform.

Partnerships and Milestones:

Reached a full-rate production milestone for the Marine Corps with the RTCH designed to move containers for the Fleet Marines.

New Features and Upgrades:

Continuous enhancements in RTCH capability for handling diverse cargo efficiently while maintaining compliance with ISO standards and customer needs.

No specific information is available regarding new product launches.

This report summarizes the available data on IRTC, focusing on their primary offerings, market presence, and commitment to innovative developments in rough terrain logistics solutions.