Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from April 2009

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from April 2009

Credits where credit is due.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
April 1, 2009... With all due respect to our friends in the engine business, while we would never tell you how to present information (OK, we do it all the time, but out of your earshot), we would like to suggest the following. Quit hiding the fact that you...

Good parts management at fleets can include dumpster diving.(STREET SMARTS)(Column)
April 1, 2009... The headline above probably strikes you as a joke. While there is soma whimsy to it, the message is an important one--some fleets throw away parts and materials that can either be rebuilt or salvaged. There's also an important educational...

EPA proposes new emissions regs for stationary diesel, gas engines.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines that are not already covered by...

Daum to succeed Patterson at Daimler Trucks.(DIESEL HR)
April 1, 2009... The Board of Management of Daimler AG announced that Chris Patterson will retire as president and chief executive at Daimler Trucks North America. He will be succeeded by Marlin Daum, who is currently head of operations at the Mercedes-Benz...

Doosan makes management appointments.(DIESEL HR)
April 1, 2009... Doosan Infracore Portable Power has named Rita Moore director of sales and channel development and Joe Moses vice president of global engineering. Moore will be responsible for and direct all sales strategy related to the company's dealer...

Vermeer.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Glenda Vander Wilt )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... VERMEER: Glenda Vander Wilt has been named director of marketing for the Vermeer corporate marketing efforts. Vander Wilt has been with Vermeer for more than 20 years. In her most recent role, she served as the market-based strategy manager, a...

Lincoln Electric.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Dusty Hickman )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... LINCOLN ELECTRIC: Dusty Hickman has been named to the newly created position of industry segment manager, offshore, process and power generation at Lincoln Electric, a manufacturer of arc welding products. He will be responsible for...

LBX.(DIESEL HR)
April 1, 2009... LBX: LBX Co., the manufacturer of the Link-Belt excavators, has hired Wilfred Schnell as the Latin America business manager, a role in which he will lead the company's sales expansion efforts in Latin America. He will be based in Ft....

Dateline.(Calendar)
April 1, 2009... APRIL * Apr 20-25 INTERMAT 2009--Paris-Nord Villepinte Paris, France IMF GmbH Contact: Ms. Ilona Wohra Worringer Str. 30 50668 Cologne, Germany Tel: +49 221 13 05 09 00 Fax: +49 221 13 05 09 01 E-mail: info@imf-promosalons.de Web:...

When will this mess end and what comes after?(TREND LINES)
April 1, 2009... I've been tearing my hair for some time, trying to devise a way to quit thinking about all of the problems we are facing including bank bailouts, my retirement funds (or lack thereof), rising unemployment, an out-of-control stock market,...

Cleaner air comes to PAPA: new emissions technology helps reduce emissions on drill rigs at Wyoming's Pinedale Anticline Project Area.(STATIONARY POWER)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for lean-burn natural gas engines right around the corner and EPA Tier 4 Final stationary compliance requirements an ongoing concern, CleanAIR Systems has introduced its...

For gen-sets, 2008 was a perfect storm on all fronts.(POWER GENERATION REPORT)
April 1, 2009... The smaller generator set markets are often driven by catastrophic weather events. A year ago we noted that any one of several different factors, including lack of catastrophic weather, could have a negative impact on the less-than-500 kW...

Doosan powers up mobile generator line: Doosan Infracore Portable Power repowers 25 to 570 kVA mobile generator line with Tier 3, Tier 4 Interim engines.(POWER GENERATION)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Doosan Infracore Portable Power (DIPP) has repowered its Ingersoll Rand branded mobile generator series, upgrading to higher tier engines throughout the line. The generator series comprises 10, 25 to 570 kVA models...

Kawasaki Motors.(DIESEL HR)
April 1, 2009... KAWASAKI MOTORS: Russell Corey has been appointed district manager with field sales responsibility for a portion of the Northeastern U.S. market. Corey will be responsible for sales of Kawasaki engines and handheld power products in...

Champion Labratories.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Shannon Sullivan)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... CHAMPION LABRATORIES: Shannon Sullivan has been promoted to director of sales--heavy duty at Champion Laboratories. In this role, Sullivan will be responsible for the sales of Luber-finer products to the heavy-duty aftermarket in the U.S. and...

Adams Thermal Systems.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Dean Arneson )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS: Adams Thermal Systems (ATS), the Canton, S.D., manufacturer of engine cooling systems for on- and off-highway vehicles, has named Dean Arneson president, reporting to Mike Adams, CEO. Most recently, Arneson was vice...

Correction.(DIESEL HR)(Correction notice)
April 1, 2009... In the January issue of Diesel Progress North American, the radiator manufacturer of the Genie $80/85 self-propelled telescopic boom was inadvertently listed. The correct manufacturer of the radiator is Kirkland Associates Ltd., a supplier to...

NxtGen.(DIESEL HR)(NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. appoints Jim Mann )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... NXTGEN: NxtGen Emission Controls Inc., a manufacturer of syngas production equipment used to reduce engine emissions, has announced Jim Mann as vice president of finance and administration. Mann will be based at the company's headquarters in...

Woodward's RP-3000 remote generator control.(CONTROLS)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Woodward Governor Co., Fort Collins, Colo., has announced the release of the RP-3000 remote panel, for use with its easYgen-3000 series generator controls. The RP-3000 is designed to provide remote annunciation...

Keeping track of greenhouse gas: EPA drafts National Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions program; requires GHG emissions reporting from all sectors.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(greenhouse gas)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Statistical data)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken another step toward cleaner air with the introduction of the National Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions program. While still in the initial stages of approval,...

New contactor-based transfer switches.(POWER GENERATION)(automatic transfer switches)
April 1, 2009... The Electrical Group of Eaton Corp., Pittsburgh, Pa., has developed a line of contactor-based automatic transfer switches (ATS) for electrical distribution systems. The ATSs are manufactured under Eaton's Cutler-Hammer brand and designed for...

Suitcase-sized 100 kW load bank.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... Avtron LoadBank Inc. has introduced a new high-capacity, compact portable load bank designed for testing and maintenance applications on generator sets and UPS systems rated as high as 100 kW. The new Minuteman load bank weighs 65 lb., making...

New gen-set engines from Perkins.(DIESEL ENGINES)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Perkins Engines has unveiled the 2200 Series, a range of 13 L, turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled, electronically controlled diesel engines, specifically targeted at stationary applications such as generator...

Caterpillar industrial power units.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caterpillar has announced the introduction of C7 ACERT and C9 ACERT industrial open power units (IOPU) for irrigation, industrial and mining pump applications. These new IOPUs are configured to allow customers to...

Yoke drive coupling.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Hayes Manufacturing has introduced a new yoke drive coupling designed to provide reduced driveline vibration in a range of machinery such as construction equipment, aerial lifts, telehandlers, railroad equipment and hybrid vehicles. The...

Video borescope.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega Engineering Inc. has developed the HHB1500 video borescope system. It's a portable, handheld borescope system with monitor, camera and video. A hard protective case is available for the oil- and...

Producing rental power.(POWER GENERATION)(Pramac America)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pramac America showcased a new line of rental series generators at The Rental Show in Atlanta, Ga. The new GWR Series generators comprise nine models, ranging 15 to 200 kW. Pramac America is the U.S. subsidiary...

Critical power for critical care: Waterous Power Systems provides 28 MW backup power for Calgary hospital.(POWER GENERATION)(Calgary Region South Health Campus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Waterous Power Systems (WPS), Edmonton, Alberta, anada, has been awarded a $7 million standby power installation project for the Calgary Region South Health Campus. The South Health Campus healthcare facility is a...

New ratings, drive system for Cat marine.(MARINE PROPULSION)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caterpillar has announced new high-performance ratings for its C18 and C32 diesels used in pleasure craft applications. The Peoria, Ill., company also announced an alliance with ZF to offer packaged Zeus pod drive...

A rock crusher on the go: Telsmith introduces a track-mounted crushing plant.(SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT)(QuarryTrax Model TI6060)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Telsmith, a Mequon, Wis., manufacturer of quarry equipment, has added the QuarryTrax Model TI6060 track-mounted primary impact crushing plant to its aggregate equipment line. The TI6060 crushing plant is designed for...

SenGenuity.(POWERLINES)
April 1, 2009... SenGenuity, the sensors division of Vectron International, has entered a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Transense Technologies, a developer of surface acoustic wave (SAW), wireless, batteryless, sensor systems. Under the agreement, the...

Champion Motor Graders.(POWERLINES)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Champion Motor Graders has announced its Production Class motor graders will be equipped with Tier 3-compliant six-cylinder Cummins QSB6.7 turbocharged engines rated 120 hp. The Production Class graders are designed to fill the gap between...

Terex Aerial Work Platforms.(POWERLINES)
April 1, 2009... Terex Aerial Work Platforms, a segment of Terex Corp., has acquired the assets of a United Rentals refurbishment facility in Modesto, Calif. The new facility will cater to the refurbishment needs of Genie aerial equipment and, at a later date,...

Mastering the marshes: amphibious vehicle builder Coast Machinery finds Murphy's instrument panels answer to perplexing "make or buy?" dilemma.(SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For 27 years, Louisiana-based Coast Machinery LLC has manufactured amphibious tracked vehicles used by electric utilities, contractors, surveyors, environmental companies, oil and gas companies, government entities...

Measuring fluid properties to detect oil contamination, degradation.(SENSORS)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new multiparametric Fluid Property Sensor (FPS) by Measurement Specialties is designed to directly and simultaneously measure viscosity, density, dielectric constant and temperature of fluids. The French...

Cummins Filtration.(DOTCOM)
April 1, 2009... Cummins Filtration, a manufacturer of filtration, exhaust, coolant and fuel additive technology, has launched an online worldwide retail locator, designed to direct customers to retailers of the company's products. Locations can be found based...

Maxiforce.(DOTCOM)
April 1, 2009... Maxiforce, a diesel engine part distributor for John Deere, Cummins and Perkins, has developed a new E-Order platform for its website. The site has a simpler, more user-friendly navigation and allows customers to place parts orders quickly and...

Sauer-Danfoss.(DOTCOM)(www.sauer-danfoss.com.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Sauer-Danfoss has developed a new website, designed to provide users with information for its hydraulic product line and systems offering. The company updated the "applications" area of the website with hydraulic system examples for off-highway...

Paneltronics adds power panels.(CONTROLS)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electrical power distribution panels and control systems manufacturer Paneltronics Inc. has developed a new line of 19 in. rack-mounted power distribution panels. The 6000 series panels are designed to control,...

Godwin pumps.(DIESEL HR)(Godwin Pumps of America Inc.)(appointments)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... GODWIN PUMPS: Godwin has announced several additions to its locations across the U.S. William Gower joined the Chespeake, Va., branch as a mechanic. Barbara Hochman has been named a sales assistant and Mark Michael joined the inside sales staff...

Volvo.(DIESEL HR)
April 1, 2009... VOLVO: Volvo Trucks North America has named Patrick Collignon plant manager at its New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Va., where the company assembles its VT, VN and VHD trucks. Previously, Collignon had served as general manager of Volvo...

Diesel pre-heat module for cold-weather starting.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trombetta has developed a temperature-dependent preheat module designed to provide optimum control of diesel engine glow plugs and air intake heating elements for improved engine starting performance in cold ambient...

New Haldex gear pump introduced.(HYDRAULICS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hydraulic Systems Division of Haldex has announced the introduction of the new F15 Ferra Series hydraulic gear pump for applications in the construction, agricultural and internal combustion (IC) lift truck...

CARB detours off-road.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Equipment operators in California may have caught a break with the announcement by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to delay portions of the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle regulation. The announcement...

Kenworth receives large order, tax exemption ...(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuels Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
April 1, 2009... Kenworth Truck Co. has received its largest order for hybrid vehicles from Coca-Cola Enterprises, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of Coca-Cola products. Kenworth will supply 185 hybrid vehicles, including 150 Kenworth T370...

Peterbilt trucks qualify for tax credit ...(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuels Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
April 1, 2009... Peterbilt's Model 335 Class 7 hybrid-electric vehicles are eligible for a tax credit up to $12,000 from the Department of Treasury's heavy manufacturing and transportation group. The tax credit from the federal government is applicable to both...

RCI Technologies.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuels Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The Green Clean Institute has certified RCI Technologies' filterless diesel fuel water separator as a "green" technology. The Green Clean Institute reviews, researches and certifies various industrial services for their "green" credibility....

Rypos verified by CARB.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuels Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
April 1, 2009... CARB has verified Rypos' DPF/LETRU (Level 2 Plus) diesel particulate filter for use on most trailer transport refrigeration units (TRUs) using 2002 and older model year engines. Rypos' DPF/LETRU is a self-cleaning active diesel exhaust filter...

Omnitek Engineering Corp.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuels Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
April 1, 2009... Omnitek Engineering Corp., a developer of diesel-to-natural gas conversion systems, has named G&W Group SA as an exclusive agent for the company in Peru. Through G&W Group, Omnitek has received an order valued at approximately $4.5 million for...

Asset tracking devices.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Intergis, a mobile resource management and logistics technology provider, has introduced Kuva, a configurable wireless asset tracking device for the construction and homebuilding industries. It's designed to allow...

Simulated engineering.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
April 1, 2009... Emerson Process Management has introduced the Virtual Engineer to its Scenario Simulation portfolio. With Virtual Engineer, the user can combine simulation, virtual technology and a control system on a single desktop computer. Virtual Engineer...

Hall effect thumbwheels.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
April 1, 2009... Otto, Carpentersville, Ill., has gone into production with its new HTWM hall effect miniature proportional thumbwheel switch. The HTWM is designed to provide the same performance as the standard HTMV hall effect thumbwheel but with a shorter...

Heavy-duty wheel seals.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
April 1, 2009... The Timken Co. said it is expanding its line of wheel seals and installation tools for the heavy-duty truck aftermarket. The Outrunner line of products, sold under the Timken brand, is intended to complement the company's existing product line....

Deere expands marine diesel range.(MARINE PROPULSION)(John Deere Power Systems)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) used the late 2008 and early 2009 commercial and pleasure boat shows to launch its highest output marine diesel engine. The launch of a new 13.5 L model joins new 6.8 and 9.0 L models...

Closed crankcase ventilation kits.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced the CCV55613-08 and CCV55613-10 CCV8000 closed crankcase ventilation conversion kits. The two kits allow Racor's CCV8000 crankcase ventilation system to be...

Remanufactured brake shoes.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ArvinMeritor has developed new remanufactured brake shoes with a new coating designed to provide enhanced protection against corrosion and rust-jacking. The PlatinumShield coating was developed to resist...

Replacement turbochargers.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems, Aftermarket, has released the $410T replacement turbocharger for late model Mercedes MBE4000 engines. The turbocharger is covered by a one-year or 100,000-mile repair-or-replace warranty. According to...

Power, pressure and flow: Miller Electric introduces EnPak Mechanic series; a compressor, generator and hydraulic system packaged as one.(STATIONARY POWER)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Combining the functionality of a compressor, generator and a hydraulic system into one, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the EnPak Mechanic series. The EnPak is a diesel-powered air compressor, generator and...

Atlas Copco.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of John Hort at Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... ATLAS COPCO: John Hort has been appointed vice president--marketing, Atlas Copco Airpower. In his new appointment he will be responsible for Atlas Copco and Multibrand generators and compressors. He joined the Compressor Technique division of...

Wall Colmonoy.(DIESEL HR)
April 1, 2009... WALL COLMONOY: Craig Johnson has been appointed vice president, Alloy Products Group at Wall Colmonoy, responsible for the sales and marketing functions. Johnson has more than 20 years of service at the company.

A more efficient fan design.(COOLING SYSTEMS)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The design of a cooling fan plays a significant role in the efficiency of the engine from fuel savings to emissions control. Canadian manufacturer Flexxaire produces the Total Airflow Control (TAC) fans specifically...

Heat exchangers.(PIC: PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure is available from API Heat Transfer about its brazed aluminum heat exchangers. The brochure covers applications and markets served by the heat exchangers, along with application descriptions and...

Hydraulic pump drives.(PIC: PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A booklet of specifications is available from Marco Global for its hydraulic drives and clutches for industrial, marine and mobile applications. The literature includes a selection guide, application worksheet, input...

Hose products catalog.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hose Products division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has published a new catalog aimed at fluid power professionals seeking hoses, fittings and equipment. The catalog is divided into five sectors, hoses, fittings,...

Planetary axles.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Information is available on ArvinMeritor's off-highway planetary axle series designed for the rough terrain cranes, specialty vehicles, truck cranes and heavy-haul applications. The brochure lists features of each...

Heavy hauler gets an overhaul.(MILITARY EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp., has developed the second generation of its Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET). The HET A1 is the primary hauler for the M1A1 main battle tank, armored fighting vehicles,...

AEM 2009 education programs.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Association of Equipment Manufacturers )(Conference news)
April 1, 2009... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AFM) has set its 2009 educational seminar schedule. The seminars are designed to offer practical business strategies and tactics to help the off-road equipment industry improve company efficiency and...

Handheld hydraulic power.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chicago Pneumatic, an Atlas Copco company, has announced the release of four new hydraulic power packs. The units are designed to provide a hydraulic power source for a variety of demolition, building renovation,...

Volvo Trucks North America.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... Volvo Trucks North America has announced that its trucks with EPA 2010 emissions compliant engines will include a surcharge of $9600. When Volvo announced its 2007 compliant diesels, the company said the engines would include a $7500 surcharge...

Bobcat Co. and Polaris Industries Inc. have announced a strategic alliance.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... Bobcat Co. and Polaris Industries Inc. have announced a strategic alliance. The alliance will include co-development of work vehicles and technology sharing, with a planned launch by the second half of 2010. Initially, Polaris will produce and...

U.K.-based Torotrak plc said it has signed a global licensing agreement with Allison Transmission Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(General Motors Corp. Allison Transmission Div.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... U.K.-based Torotrak plc said it has signed a global licensing agreement with Allison Transmission Inc., under which Allison gets approximately 10% equity stake in Torotrak, which develops full-toroidal traction-drive transmission technology for...

ZF Passau GmbH.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... The Agricultural Machinery Systems business unit of ZF Passau GmbH has announced a supply agreement with one of China's largest tractor manufacturers. Foton Lovol will equip certain types of its tractors with the ZF T-7000 powershift...

Cummins Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... Cummins Inc. said that as of Oct. 1 of this year, its Fleetguard-branded diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) would be available at all of its engine distributors, as well as through most of its Cummins Filtration organization. In all, the company said...

Parker Hannifin and Shaw Development LLC, Bonita Springs, Fla., have agreed to cooperatively market diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) reservoir systems, complete with heated hose systems for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems on a variety of mobile platforms.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... Parker Hannifin and Shaw Development LLC, Bonita Springs, Fla., have agreed to cooperatively market diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) reservoir systems, complete with heated hose systems for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems on a variety of...

Pilot Travel Centers LLC.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Pilot Travel Centers LLC, one of the largest U.S. retail truck stop operators, has announced details of its rollout schedule for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) availability. Pilot said it will roll out 25 bulk dispensing units per quarter, starting...

BASF Catalysts.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... BASF Catalysts has announced the opening of a new mobile emissions catalyst facility in Krasnogorsk, Russia. The facility is about 18 miles from central Moscow.

JLG Industries Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... JLG Industries Inc. has opened a new sales and service facility in Jurong, Singapore, to serve as headquarters for retail sales, warranty, parts distribution, services and other ground support activities in the Asian market.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
April 1, 2009... The Engines and Power Products Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., has initiated a new distribution arrangement for Canada. Stens LLC, a subsidiary of Ariens Co., will use distribution centers in Brantford, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta,...