PENDLETON, Ind., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Remy International, Inc. (NASDAQ: REMY), manufacturer of Delco Remy® heavy-duty starters and alternators, as well as Remy® light-duty starters and alternators, has announced that their 38MT+(TM) heavy-duty starter is now available with Integrated Over-Crank Protection (IOCP).

"We designed the 38MT+ to give our customers an alternative that was lighter and smaller, yet delivered more power," says Randy Andis, Director of Aftermarket Operations. "This new model with Integrated Over-Crank Protection gives our customers another choice. It's all about providing the perfect starter for the application and use."

Remy introduced the 38MT+ gear reduction starter in January 2015. Designed to fit the Paccar MX 11 and 13-liter engines, the 38MT+ is 4% lighter and cranks 4% faster than the competition - significant improvements given the advanced technology that powers modern rotating electrics. Features include:


    --  Integrated Over Crank Protection (IOCP) is a built-in circuit breaker
        that protects the starter from thermal damage and automatically resets
        operating temperature while eliminating the need for a wiring harness.
    --  Integral Magnet Switch (IMS) reduces voltage drop and gives the solenoid
        maximum available voltage in any starting condition.
    --  Electrical soft-start consistently and accurately engages the pinion
        with the ring gear, providing increased reliability.
    --  Warranty options include non-IOCP model with 1-year/unlimited miles and
        IOCP model with 3 years/unlimited miles.

"We begin any new design based on our customers' needs and market trends," continued Andis. "The 38MT+ has been a winner for us because our customers needed a powerful, durable, efficient starter on a smaller frame. We're proud to have a solution for every major heavy-duty OE application in North America, but we still approach every challenge as a chance to innovate, with market-leading performance as our goal."

About Remy International, Inc.
Founded by the Remy brothers in 1896, Remy International, Inc. (NASDAQ: REMY) is a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of alternators, starter motors, and electric traction motors for the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, marketed under the Remy® and Delco Remy® brands. The company also provides multiline products through its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, with operations across five continents and ten countries, Remy is a trusted partner to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket organizations worldwide, delivering creative solutions for today's vehicle challenges. For more information visit remyinc.com

Contact: Martha Avery, Remy International, Inc., 765.274.7805, Avery.Martha@remyinc.com

DELCO REMY is a registered trademark of General Motors licensed to Remy International, Inc., Pendleton, IN 46064.

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