Our History
Dura-Lite™ Heat Transfer Products Ltd. has kept the trucking industry on the highway with our revolutionary charge air coolers since 1992, and we are excited to be celebrating 30-years in business in 2022!
It all began in the late 80s, in our humble repair shop in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, that saw an accumulation of leaking charge air coolers coming in almost daily. With the realization that a lasting repair would not be possible, because of thermal expansion and contraction, we knew that a new design was needed. After extensive research, development, and testing, Dura-Lite unveiled its revolutionary new charge air cooler, the New Generation™, to the world in 1992.
This new charge air cooler, quickly recognized as the Ultimate Solution™, eventually became known as Evolution®. It incorporated Silicone Grommets at the tube-to-header joint of the cooler and utilized oval tubing that had superior inner air deflection, which met or, in some cases, exceeded the original equipment specifications, while still having unmatched durability. This design, along with a streamlined in-house manufacturing process, an industry-leading warranty program, and a customer-first ethos is how Dura-Lite would make our mark as the new-standard in the trucking industry.
Dura-Lite is known for the world’s best charge air coolers (CAC), premium radiators and charge air cooler testing equipment for all turbo-diesel powered equipment used in heavy-duty truck, transit bus, motorcoach, motorhome, industrial, agricultural, and construction markets.
Our promise, from day one, has always been to supply industry-leading products and services. From your first call with the sales team to troubleshooting down the road, we stand behind our products so you can keep your promises too.
Dura-Lite has revolutionized the trucking industry with over 30-years of progress – an accomplishment that fortifies a resolve to improve and find new ways to build better products.
Company Highlights
- Dura-Lite becomes the official aftermarket charge air cooler supplier to Detroit Diesel.
- Dura-Lite installs world-class wind tunnel and testing facility.
- Dura-Lite becomes the official aftermarket charge air cooler supplier to Freightliner.
- Dura-Lite becomes the official aftermarket charge air cooler supplier to Mack.
- Dura-Lite becomes the official aftermarket charge air cooler supplier to Volvo.
- Dura-Lite becomes the official aftermarket charge air cooler supplier to International/ Navistar.
- Dura-Lite becomes the official aftermarket charge air cooler supplier to Prevost.
- Dura-Lite sets another new standard in the trucking industry, coming out with a 7-year, million-mile guarantee on our Evolution charge air coolers.
- Dura-Lite launches Plastic Tank Radiator offering.
- Dura-Lite launches Steel Tank Radiator offering.
- Dura-Lite rebrands with new logo.
- Dura-Lite launches Marketing website.
- Dura-Lite launches Canada and USA e-Commerce websites.
Products that perform.
Products that last.
Products we are proud to stand behind.
When only the best will do – DURA-LITE
About Us
Dura-Lite™ is a privately owned, Calgary, Alberta, Canada based supplier of premium quality Charge Air Coolers (CAC), Radiators, and Charge Air Cooler Testing Equipment for all turbo-diesel powered equipment used in heavy-duty truck, transit bus, motorcoach, motorhome, industrial, agricultural, and construction markets. Dura-Lite is a world leader in the heat transfer industry since 1992 with our patented Charge Air Coolers. Dura-Lite’s products are manufactured in North America, Australia, and Asia.
Core Purpose
Helping our customers keep their promises
Our Values
- Take Care of our Customers
- Do the Right Thing
- Strive for Excellence
- Be a Team Player
