Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from August 2004

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from August 2004

The rubber band that snapped.(Top dead center)
August 1, 2004... The concept of just-in-time deliveries evolved rapidly into standard supplier operating procedure in this industry and just about everywhere things are built. Later, in some uses, JIT also added the special joy of sequential deliveries to more...

Bauma China 2004: building on a growing market.(industry news)(Shanghai New International Expo Centre)
August 1, 2004... Bauma China 2004, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment will open its doors November 16-19 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai...

A new service information portal for truck fleets.(street smarts)
August 1, 2004... Suppliers and manufacturers of components, parts or systems to truck or trailer manufacturers, have a new kid in town they need to meet and learn about. It's FleetPortal. No, it has nothing to do with ships but rather a revolutionary new way...

Dateline.(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... September * Sept. 24-26 2004 International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY, Sellers Exposition, 222 Pearl Street, Suite 300, New Albany, IN 47150. Tel: (812) 949-9200. Fax:...

New low-cost engine control systems from DynaGen.(controls & instrumentation)(DynaGen Technologies)
August 1, 2004... DynaGen Technologies, the Canadian manufacturer of engine and generator controls, instrumentation, automatic transfer switches, generator load controls, battery charge managers and remote telemetry and control systems, has developed two new...

Charlie's machine shop makes good.(trendlines)
August 1, 2004... If you're driving down Interstate 35 anytime soon, take a look off the side of the road when you hit the exit at Perry, Okla. There sits a company that is over 100 years old called Charles Machine Works, better known in its early days as...

Fuel cells on the farm? Plug Power LPG fuel cell system providing heat and power at New York dairy farm.(power generation)(liquefied petroleum gas)
August 1, 2004... While the image of the average farm incorporates visions of corn as high as an elephant's eye and contented cows, the reality--at least for modern, successful farming operations--is much more high tech. Farmers have been among the first to...

New fire power for Cummins.(stationary power)(Cummins NPower LLC)
August 1, 2004... Cummins Inc. has officially transferred responsibility for its fire pump business to Cummins Fire Power, a division of Cummins NPower LLC. Cummins Fire Power will be responsible for the marketing and packaging of Cummins-powered fire pump...

New natural gas gen-sets from caterpillar.(power generation)
August 1, 2004... Caterpillar has introduced a new line of natural gas generator sets designed to operate on gas with a wide variety of methane levels. The new Cat G3500E series of advanced natural gas-furled gen-sets is designed for maximum efficiency in...

A stirling solution for combined heat and power.(power generation)
August 1, 2004... Already ridding an extensive line of distributed generation products under its energy|now brand, DTE Energy Technologies (DTE Tech) has expanded the renewable side of its lineup with the introduction of the ENX 55 energy system. The 55 kW...

Hobart expands welder generator line.(stationary power)
August 1, 2004... Hobart Welders, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), has launched the Champion 4500 welder generator for homeowners, farmers, ranchers and contractors. The new unit provides 4 kW of continuous Vac power and 140 amps of Vac stick...

Micro-cogen systems from marathon engine.(power generation)
August 1, 2004... It's fair to say that most generator set manufacturers don't make their own engines. The ones that do tend to be among the global giants. And then there's Marathon Engine Systems. Marathon, based in East Troy, Wis., produces a line of...

Mack expands truck options.(heavy-duty trucks)
August 1, 2004... Following what the,company called a challenging 03, Mack Trucks Inc. has reinforced its presence in the highway vehicle segment with the introduction of a 60 in. midrise sleeper configuration for its newest Vision and CH truck models. ...

Micro-hybrid diesel delivery van promises fuel savings.(alternatives)
August 1, 2004... Delivery vans operating in urban areas could benefit in the fuel consumption and emissions department through the right hybrid design. To this end, Ricardo Engineering Consultants in England, with financial help from the British government, is...

New simulation, testing software from LMS.(design tools)
August 1, 2004... LMS International has developed an enhanced version of two of its best known engineering software systems. Virtual.Lab Rev 4 is a simulation environment for functional performance engineering, while LMS Test.Lab Rev 5 is an integrated software...

New yellow buses for the National Parks.(specialty vehicles)
August 1, 2004... Facing ever greater congestion and pollution, the National Park Service has for a number of years, been attempting to get visitors out of their cars and SUVs and onto mass transit. Buses are far from a new idea, since tourist buses have been...

FEV Engine Technology.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... FEV Engine Technology has opened an additional 37,500 sq.ft. facility that will accommodate the company's expanding services and staff, in response to increasingly heavy customer demand for powertrain and vehicle system-related engineering...

Impco Technologies and Tecstar Corp., a subsidiary of Starcraft Inc., Madison Heights, Mich. have jointly announced the formation of Powertrain Integration LLC, which will provide the powertrain integration engineering expertise and production capabilities to satisfy OEM requirements.(Emission & alternatives: covering fuel cells an other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Impco Technologies and Tecstar Corp., a subsidiary of Starcraft Inc., Madison Heights, Mich. have jointly announced the formation of Powertrain Integration LLC, which will provide the powertrain integration engineering expertise and production...

Ballard Power Systems.(Emission & alternatives: covering fuel cells an other emerging and alternative technologies.)
August 1, 2004... Ballard Power Systems said it will restructure its partnership with DaimlerChrysler and Ford Motor Co., selling back a unit it purchased in 2001. Ballard said the deal with the auto giants for Ballard AG, which was known as XCELLSIS in 2001,...

Plug Power Inc.(Emission & alternatives: covering fuel cells an other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Tyco Electronics Installation Services Inc)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Plug Power Inc. has signed an agreement with Tyco Electronics Installation Services Inc., under which Tyco will install and service Plug Power's GenCore fuel cell systems throughout the United States and its territories. Tyco Electronics...

Cummins Westport Inc.(Emission & alternatives: covering fuel cells an other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Cummins Westport Inc. said its C Gas Plus engine has been selected by Big Blue Bus, the transit operator in Santa Monica, Calif., for an order of 52 buses. The CWI natural gas engines will be installed in 40 ft., low-floor buses manufactured by...

A rising tide? A perspective on the North American diesel powerboat market.(industry news)
August 1, 2004... The engine-powered pleasure boat market is comprised of many segments--everything from entry-level outboard and gasoline stern drive runabouts, pontoon boats and inflatables to diesel-powered sport fishermen, sport cruisers and larger motor...

Cummins unveils new engines for oil & gas market.(industry news)
August 1, 2004... Cummins Inc. announced a number of new product developments for the oil and gas market at the recent Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, this summer. Included were three new engine products: the completely new KTA38GC gas engine...

Toro expands Dingo line.(utility equipment)
August 1, 2004... The Tom Co. has expanded its Dingo utility loader line with the new compact TX 413 loader. One of three machines in the Dingo 400 series, the TX 413 loader features a lighter weight and more compact size than other models in the series. ...

A chipper addition to Vermeer line.(utility equipment)
August 1, 2004... Replacing one model with another, Vermeer Manufacturing Co., Pella, Iowa, has added the BC1800XL brush chipper to its line of tree products. The new chipper, one of the largest in the Vermeer line, replaces the BC1800A chipper and offers two...

McClure to succeed Yost at ArvinMeritor.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... ArvinMeritor Inc. has named Charles G. McClure as its chairman, CEO and president, effective August 9. McClure was CEO at Federal Mogul Corp. McClure, 50, succeeds Larry Yost, who is retiring. "Chip McClure has the leadership skills,...

Changes at Horton.(newsmakers)(appointments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Horton Inc., a manufacturer of cooling systems and thermal management products for engine-powered equipment, has appointed a new executive staff. Jeff Lindgren has been named vice president and general manager. Gary Pellegrom is director of...

OilAir Hydraulics Inc.(newsmakers)(Mark Haake)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Mark Haake--to regional sales manager for OilAir Hydraulics Inc. in its central northeast territory. Haake's responsibilities include marketing the company's products in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Eastern Ontario, Canada.

JCB.(newsmakers)(Danny Thiros)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Danny Thiros--to heavy line product sales manager, western region, at JCB. Also at JCB: Greg Gresty--to midrange product sales manager, western region.

A real dust-buster: New Schwarze sweeper largest in company's product line; design limits fugitive dust.(specialty equipment)(Schwarze Industries Inc)
August 1, 2004... Schwarze Industries Inc. has introduced its largest A-series regenerative air sweeper for highways, airport runways and construction site sweeping applications. The A9000 sweeper was designed to remove PM 10 (particles less than 10 micrometers...

New gas metering valve from south bend controls.(engine controls)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... South Bend Controls Inc., which has been producing fluid control products since 1940, has developed a new single-stage direct-acting proportional gas metering valve. The new Servoid valve has application in gaseous-fueled power generation...

Vehicle power management system.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... ACTIA has published a spec sheet outlining its MultiBus vehicle power management system. The system is designed to replace wiring, fuses and relays in mobile equipment applications and incorporates modules for chassis, body and dashboard...

Mobile hydraulic control systems.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Barksdale Control Products has published a brochure that provides an overview of its control product range for the off-highway and mobile hydraulic markets. The brochure covers directional control valves, pressure switches and open...

Gear pumps and motors.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... A 32-page catalog from Bosch Rexroth provides performance, dimensional, design and ordering information on external gear hydraulic pumps and motors. The products combine compact, modular construction with optimum performance over a wide range...

Cogeneration systems.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Cummins Power Generation has published a brochure describing the benefits of cogeneration systems, including energy efficiency, reduced energy costs and increased power reliability for commercial, industrial and institutional power users. ...

Industrial switches.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... A new catalog has been released by Electoswitch. The catalog displays and describes its tap, knife and rotary switches and accessories with photographs, diagrams, dimensional drawings, life expectancy, ratings and ordering information. Each...

Generator sets.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Himoinsa USA has published a brochure detailing its line of generator sets, with specific attention paid to gen-sets for rental use. With models to 2 MW, the new brochure describes the features and technology in Himoinsa's sets as well as its...

Switches and ssensors catalog.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Index Sensors & Controls has introduced a four-color product and parts catalog that features information on the company's line of switches, sensors, controls and parts. The 28-page catalog provides product descriptions for Index's switches,...

Thermal insulation.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... InsulTech has published a brochure outlining its range of thermal insulation and acoustical products. Custom designed for a range of mobile and stationary uses, the literature includes sound absorption charts, available optional surface...

Heat treat services.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Having recently completed a major expansion and modernization program, MACSTEEL's Heat Treating Division is now in full production mode offering customers long bar and tube quench and tempering at its finest. The company's "one piece at a...

Gear pumps.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Marzocchi Pumps USA has published a brochure on its GHP line of gear pumps. Applicable in a wide range of construction equipment, the brochure provides a product overview as well as design and technical information, including installation notes...

Soot protection.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Petro-Canada has published literature regarding its soot-fighting formula and how to protect an engine from soot by choosing the right engine oil. Information on extending drain intervals, reducing wear, smoother cold-starts, less top-ups and...

Fluid handling.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... RB Royal Industries offers literature providing a description of its role in improving the design of a unique fluid handling application. The literature describes a solution provided to a manufacturer for designing a specific three-in-one...

Custom Enclosures.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Literature is available from Robinson Custom Enclosures detailing me company's experience and capabilities while providing information on me many enclosures it designs. The literature highlights the company's custom TanKs. trailers and...

Sound attenuation technology.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... The Soundcoat Co. is offering comprehensive literature, complete with a capabilities brochure and product data sheets outlining absorber, damping, barrier and gasketing noise control solutions for OEM applications. The brochure highlights...

Silencers & filtration.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... Universal Silencer, a manufacturer of noise control and air filtration products, has released its 2004 full-line catalog. The industrial products catalog is a selection tool for the power generation, marine, oil and gas, and emissions markets....

Exhaust vibration balancer.(literature library)
August 1, 2004... A brochure from VoA Corp. details the company's Vibol exhaust vibration balancer able to reduce fuel bills, breakages, downtime, excessive heat and increase power, profitability and durability, the company said. The brochure features detailed...

Cat's new "King Of The Hill" ratings.(diesel engines)
August 1, 2004... Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill., will begin offering higher horsepower ratings in its ACERT on-highway truck engines later this year. The heavy-duty diesels will carry ratings as high as 600 and 625 hp for the C15, in addition to multiple...

Lincoln expands welding generator line.(stationary power)
August 1, 2004... Expanding its engine-driven welder generator line, The Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland, has introduced the three-in-one Air Vantage 500 welder generator. Serving three power functions, the new Air Vantage 500 unit combines a welder, generator...

Bigger, smarter tractors from Fendt.(ag equipment)
August 1, 2004... AGCO Corp. subsidiary Fendt has introduced the new 800 tractor series along with the second generation of its Vario continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Tractor Management System (TMS). The new 800 series falls in line behind Fendt's...

You could hear them then: standby gen-set system kept Verizon's wireless customers in touch during East Coast blackout.(power generation)
August 1, 2004... Over the last several years, telecommunications has become one of the hot markets for power generation. The reason why was illustrated during the great Northeast blackout that took place a year ago this month. In an area that stretched from the...

Aftermarket filter offering expanded.(products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Donaldson Co. has announced the addition of 234 engine aftermarket parts into its product line, along with the addition of over 27,000 cross-reference products in its applications and cross-reference support database. Truck and off-road...

Volvo Construction Equipment.(global business notes)(Mergers, acquisitions and divestments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Volvo Construction Equipment has acquired the engine remanufacturing related assets of ECHO Industries Inc., Charlotte, N.C. ECHO had been the primary supplier of remanufactured engines to Volvo CE in North America. Operations at Volvo CE's...

Yanmar Co. Ltd.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Yanmar Co. Ltd. said it is increasing production 20% at its Biwa, Japan plant. Biwa builds small industrial diesel engines and the changes will expand the plant's annual capacity to 360,000 units by the end of March 2005. The extra production...

AGCO Corp.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... AGCO Corp. will restructure its European combine manufacturing operations in Randers, Denmark, to reduce the cost and complexity of the manufacturing operation by simplifying the model range and eliminating the facility's component...

Caterpillar Logistics Services (UK) Ltd.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Caterpillar Logistics Services (UK) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., and Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited (PVH) announced an agreement for Cat Logistics to acquire the parts business of U.K. auto manufacturer, MG Rover, a...

Fleetwood RV.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Fleetwood RV, Riverside, Calif., said it will transition its entire line of diesel motor homes to Caterpillar engines. Fleetwood has already implemented the transition on its Expedition, Bounder, Discovery, Providence and Excursion vehicles and...

Same-Deutz-Fahr-Group.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Same-Deutz-Fahr-Group (SDF) has chosen ZF as strategic partner for driveline systems. The partnership was confirmed by a 10-year contract between SDF and ZF. The agreement calls for ZF to be SDF's supplier of tractor transmissions and...

Atlas Copco India Ltd.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Atlas Copco India Ltd. has approved the purchase of Ingersoll-Rand India's drilling business for $30 million. The effective date of the transfer of the business is expected to be Sept. 1.

Haynes Corp.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Haynes Corp. acquired Hatch & Kirk Furl Injection Systems, Norwalk, Calif., from its parent company, Hatch & Kirk Inc. The company will conduct business under the name of Haynes Fuel Injection Corp. The business and employees will be maintained...

McCoy Bros. Inc.(global business notes)(Peerless Ltd)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... McCoy Bros. Inc. said it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Peerless Ltd. for an undisclosed amount of cash. Peerless is a manufacturer of track-trailers serving forestry, oil and gas, mining and construction, specializing in...

Iveco Motors of North America.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Iveco Motors of North America has signed four new distributors. E C Power Systems will handle Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska; Kraft Power Corp. will cover Georgia, North and South Carolina, parts of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and...