HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 February 2021 - Southco Asia Ltd., asubsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered accesssolutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic accesssolutions and hinges/ positioning technology, has expanded its successful R4 Rotary Latchseries with a new debris resistant version that offers enhanced performance formedium-duty applications. Southco's R4-75 Rotary Latch offers an integratedmounting bracket to simplify installation and features a concealed rotarymechanism, to protect against dirt and debris, for improved durability inapplications where remote actuation is required.

R4-75 Rotary Latch for Debris Resistant Latching

The R4-75Rotary Latch with Debris Resistant Design offers a compact solution forapplications that require concealed mounting and remote actuation of a door orpanel. An in-line trigger and external rotor feature provide robust latchingfor interior or exterior enclosures and compartments, making it an ideal choicefor the Off-Highway, Truck and Bus & Coach applications.

Constructedin corrosion-resistant steel, the R4-75 Rotary Latch with Debris ResistantDesign provides durable performance in high vibration environments, and protectsagainst exposure to dust and dirt. Two-stage engagement protects against falselatching, providing secure and positive latching at low closing forces withpush-to-close convenience.

Global ProductManager Cindy Bart adds, "Southco's R4-75 Rotary Latch with Debris ResistantDesign provides new levels of design flexibility to OEMs, particularly forexterior panels on buses and motor coaches. The R4-75 Rotary Latch with Debris ResistantDesign provides secure, hidden latching and remote actuation, while alsosimplifying the installation process."

For moreinformation about the latest Southco's R4 Rotary Latch Systems, please visit www.southco.com/R4-75.

About Southco

Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer ofengineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics andergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions inproduct design. For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world's mostrecognized brands create value for their customers with innovative accesssolutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products intransportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers andmore. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and adedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premiumaccess solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.