Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from August 2008

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from August 2008

Green marketing.(TOP DEAD CENTER)(Column)
August 1, 2008... When I started doing this a few thousand years ago, one of the things that smacked my 1960s-honed eyes and ears and youthful ideals was corporatespeak. My first reaction was "what language are these people speaking?" Since then,...

Rewarding "economy" drivers with higher speed settings.(STREETSMARTS)
August 1, 2008... With diesel fuel approaching $5 a gallon in parts of our country, fleet managers are even more hard-pressed to improve mpg. Once the best gear and axle ratios are determined for the type of operation, then it's up to drivers to do the rest....

Integrated control.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Monroe, Wash.-based HKX Inc. specializes in auxiliary hydraulic kits for excavators and attachment combinations. The company offers kits for more than 1000 excavator models and more than 1500 attachment...

Nelson CEO of Doosan Infracore in U.S.(DIESEL HR)
August 1, 2008... Scott R. Nelson has been named chief executive officer of Doosan Infracore International (DII), a U.S.-based subsidiary of Doosan Infracore, a global manufacturer of construction equipment. He replaces David Rowles, who has left the company....

New VP at Haldex.(DIESEL HR)
August 1, 2008... The Hydraulic Systems Division of Haldex, Rockford, Ill., has named Joe Garlick as global vice president of sales. Garlick will be responsible for the Hydraulics Business Unit's worldwide sales organization as well as all OEM sales activities...

Terex AWP appoints two VPs.(DIESEL HR)
August 1, 2008... Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a segment of Terex Corp., has appointed Joe George to vice president of global sales and customer service. In his new role, George will lead globalization initiatives for the sales and customer service...

Dateline.(Calendar)
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Brazil's machinery markets are booming.(TRENDLINES)
August 1, 2008... What a difference a 10-hour plane ride can make. Leaving New York and heading south to Brazil on a recent trip was eye popping in more ways than I had expected. Yes, the beach at Ipanema still has its beautiful girls wearing revealing beach...

The power to switch.(POWER GENERATION)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ASCO Power Technologies--a brand sold under Emerson Network Power, a business unit of Emerson--has launched the low-voltage 7000 series generator paralleling control switchgear. Using digital control technology, the...

Pumping out the Midwest: pump set manufacturers across U.S. sent hundreds of pumps to flooded areas.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Record rainfalls dropped a deluge of water in Iowa, Wisconsin and other parts of the Midwest in the late spring. Cities like Cedar Rapids, Iowa, suffered record floods with water more than twice as high as the 12 ft....

Deutz launches diesel remanufacturing.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As part of a global expansion of its diesel engine remanufacturing capabilities, Deutz Corp. has opened a new $3.5 million facility in Pendergrass, Ca. The new 50,000 sq.ft. Pendergrass facility, which began...

New dual roles for Horton execs.(DIESEL HR)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Horton has appointed two staff members as senior vice presidents and general managers of product lines as part of a restructuring toward a more decentralized organization. Jeff Lindgren has been named senior vice...

Correction.(DIESEL HR)(Correction notice)
August 1, 2008... In the article "Targeting Growth Through Innovation," which appeared in the June issue of Diesel Progress, the sales manager for gas compression products at Arrow Engine Co. was incorrectly identified. In mid-May, Terry McBride was named sales...

Palmer Johnson.(DIESEL HR)(Palmer Johnson Power Systems has hired Mike Kreiger as branch manager )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... PALMER JOHNSON: Palmer Johnson Power Systems has hired Mike Kreiger as branch manager of its Mesa, Ariz., sales and service center and Kurt Schroeder as an outside sales representative for southern California. Kreiger joins Palmer Johnson after...

ZF Marine.(DIESEL HR)
August 1, 2008... ZF MARINE: Tim McFarland has been appointed aftermarket segment manager at ZF Marine, responsible for the company's parts and service business in North and Central America and the Caribbean. He will also oversee the operation of the company's...

OEM Fabricators.(DIESEL HR)(Don Johnson appointed as senior manager)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... OEM FABRICATORS: Don Johnson has joined the senior management team of OEM Fabricators Inc., an ISO-certified company offering design, fabricating, machining, welding and finishing services in medium to heavy gauge components, subassemblies and...

Moving millions of gallons: Virginia sewer project diverts 15 million gal. of wastewater a day to reline main sewer pipeline.(STATIONARY EQUIPMENT)(Cover story)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Holmes Run Sewer Improvement project in Alexandria, Va., had a lot of wastewater to move--15 million gal. a day to be exact--to reline the main sewer line that feeds through the area. To divert the wastewater, an...

Pacor.(DIESEL HR)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... PACOR: Pacor Inc., Cinnaminson, N.J., an insulation materials fabricator, announced the promotions of three executives. Paul T. Fraatz, Jr. will now serve as the chairman of the board of directors. Fraatz joined the company 45 years ago and was...

Manitowoc.(DIESEL HR)
August 1, 2008... MANITOWOC: Brian Peretin has been named vice president of sales and marketing for National Crane and will be responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing for the National Crane line of boom trucks. Peretin previously served as sales...

Thompson pumps it back up: new independent engine-driven standby pump set for lift stations; eliminates potential power failures.(STATIONARY EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Backup pump systems are critical in wastewater treatment facilities, as overflows can cause sewage to flood residential areas. Ensuring the pumps work when they are needed is a critical aspect in the design of a lift...

The power of trash: Maryland landfill developed into 3 MW power plant; provides power to 2700 homes through decomposing garbage.(POWER GENERATION)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Central Landfill facility in Worcester County, Md., is turning its trash into "green power" by capturing methane naturally produced by the decomposing garbage to power up to 2700 homes. Open since 1990, the...

High-performance thermocouples.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nanmac Corp. has a brochure available on its thermocouple and RTD assemblies for a range of temperatures and applications. The temperature ranges between -310[degrees] to 4172[degrees]F for applications such as...

Battery charger.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Information from Omnex Control Systems is available regarding its CCDock dash-mounted, contactless transmitter battery charger. A short description of the system, as well as photos of the product and contact...

Turbochargers.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Turbo is a new book on turbochargers, covering function, design and service. Author Jay K. Miller has included more than 300 photos, graphs and illustrations with a forward by Gale Banks of Gale Banks Engineering....

Leak detection products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A full-color brochure from Tracer Products covers its Tracerline leak detection products and diagnostic tools. The brochure includes information on a full range of cordless LED inspection tamps, such as the high...

Pure Power: UTC power's 400 kW PureCell fuel cell system powers Napa Valley hospital; provides heating, hot water.(POWER GENERATION)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the expanding emissions requirements and green initiatives being set in California, companies and facilities, such as St. Helena Hospital in Napa Valley, are making the move to alternative power sources. St....

Diesel Progress pump set roundup.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... Welcome to the first Diesel Progress Pump Set Roundup, a snapshot look at North America's pump set suppliers who make up one of the more interesting niches in the engine-powered equipment market. ABS DEWATERING 140 Pondview Drive ...

Electrifying the curriculum: standby power system keeps lights on; students in class.(POWER GENERATION)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While the students at the University of Regina probably don't mind when classes have to be canceled because of power outages, the Canadian campus has installed three 1250 kW backup generators to ensure the lights...

Ringfeder adds larger engine couplings.(POWERTRAIN)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ringfeder Corp. has expanded its Reich Arcusaflex flywheel coupling offering with seven new sizes. The couplings are produced through Reich Kupplungen of Germany and are targeted toward larger engines. "Some of...

LMS.(POWERLINES)(shifted headquarters from Leuven, Belgium, to Troy, Michigan)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... LMS, a virtual simulation software, testing systems and engineering services company for the automotive and aerospace industries, has relocated its headquarters from Leuven, Belgium, to Troy, Mich. The new headquarters will house 90 employees...

Yanmar's.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... Yanmar's construction equipment division has implemented an increased three-year/3000-hour warranty on its line of excavators, loaders and backhoes. It covers all elements of the machinery. Yanmar's North American Service and Warranty Manager,...

ACS Ltd.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... ACS Ltd., London, England, has been awarded a contract for 12 diesel engine test cells from Perkins Engines Co. The test cells will be complete turnkey products and will include design, construction, integrations and commissioning services. The...

Rypos.(POWERLINES)(appopinted North American distributor )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Rypos, a developer and distributor of emissions-reducing exhaust filtration systems, has been named the exclusive North American distributor for Proventia, a Finnish exhaust filtration manufacturer. Rypos will distribute the Proventia Flow...

Heller Machine Tools LP.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... Paccar Inc. has ordered a turnkey flexible manufacturing system from Heller Machine Tools LP. The system machines cylinder blocks and heads for six-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engines at Paccar's new plant in Columbus, Miss. The complete system...

Red Dot Corp.(POWERLINES)(added three distributors)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Red Dot Corp. has added three distributors, totaling 24 locations in the eastern U.S. The new distributors are Western Branch Diesel, with eight locations in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and North Carolina; Florida Detroit...

Zeroing in on emissions.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)(ZeroTruck, pure electric vehicle from Electrorides Inc.)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electrorides Inc. of Laguna Niguel, Calif., recently unveiled pure electric vehicle, the ZeroTruck, in an effort to combat spiraling fuel prices. It will be available later this year. Electrorides is nudging ahead of...

Testing the utility of fuel cells: Toro and NYSERDA join to assess potential of fuel cell utility vehicles at Niagara Falls State Park.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] One of nature's greatest wonders is about to meet one of transportation's latest technologies when Tore delivers three hydrogen fuel cell hybrid utility vehicles to Niagara Falls State Park in New York. Toro...

The utility of electric vehicles.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Construction sites are often equipped with inefficient pickup trucks, generally used to carry tools, and sometimes, heavier loads, e-ride has developed a quiet, energy-efficient alternative--two heavy-duty, low-speed...

Westport Innovations Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(and Weichai Power Co. Ltd. and Hong Kong Peterson Equipment Ltd forming a joint venture)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Westport Innovations Inc., Weichai Power Co. Ltd. and Hong Kong Peterson Equipment Ltd. have come together in a 30-year joint venture named Weichai Westport Inc. The collaboration will research, develop, design, manufacture, market, distribute...

Hydra Fuel Cell Corp.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
August 1, 2008... Hydra Fuel Cell Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Security Resources Corp., announced its distributor, Conexa Products of Miami, Fla., signed a letter of intent with Distribution Management Services to provide fuel cells for the...

Volvo Group.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
August 1, 2008... The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DoE) and the Swedish Energy Agency have extended a cooperation agreement with the Volvo Group to research and develop energy efficient drivelines for alternative fuels and hybrid solutions for heavy vehicles. The...

Port of San Diego.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
August 1, 2008... The Port of San Diego is asking truck owners who operate in the port to participate in a program to reduce emissions. Approximately 364 owners were offered assistance to pay for retrofitting or truck replacement. Participants will receive...

Georgia Port Authority.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
August 1, 2008... The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) has converted its fleet of yard cranes, trucks and other equipment to ultra-low sulfur diesel. The GPA is making the move two years before the federal mandate. Emissions are expected to be reduced by 10%.

ASTM International.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
August 1, 2008... After five years of research, the ASTM International D02 Main Committee approved three key sets of biodiesel specifications. Changes were made to the existing B100 biodiesel blend specification, including a cold soak filtration test for...

Xynergo.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(synthetic diesel from biomass)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Xynergo, a Norwegian company, announced it will produce synthetic diesel from woody biomass. Norske Skog Follum, Norway, is home to the pilot plant, which is scheduled to begin operation in 2010. A full-scale facility may be operational by...

CARB.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
August 1, 2008... CARB has released a proposed regulation that would require oceangoing vessels within 24 nautical miles from California's coast to use reduced sulfur fuels in main and auxiliary engine and boilers. The measure would impact about 2000 vessels...

UTC Power.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... UTC Power will be supplying 12 fuel cells totaling 4.8 MW to power the Freedom Tower and three other towers under construction at the World Trade Center site in New York City. The company will begin delivering the PureCell Model 400 fuel cell...

Finding new air to filter.(FILTRATION)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wix Filtration Products has enhanced its extensive air filtration lineup with a new radial lip seal air filter for Mack Trucks applications. The new 42808 air filter was developed with an increased filter capacity,...

Certified chargers and selectors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SENS (Stored Energy Systems LLC) said it has achieved IBC certification for its line of engine starting chargers and best battery selectors. SENS said the IBC codes require key mechanical, electrical and plumbing...

Parts washer.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... Oil Eater now offers a 35 gal. water-based parts washer, designed to reduce the need and cost of disposal service. The unit can be heated up to 110[degrees]F via a 1000 W heater. The unit includes separate heater and pump switches with lighted...

New oilfield winch.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ramsey Winch Co., has introduced its first line of oilfield winches. The new Wildcat Series 80K has a planetary gear set providing 80,000 lb. line pull capacity. Ramsey said it has plans to add 50,000, 60,000, 80,000...

Strain gauge amplifier.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RDP Electrosense has developed the fully isolated DR7DC strain gauge amplifier. It is designed to be integrated into industrial systems to reduce potential ground loop noise problems. It is fully EMC compliant and...

Fire-resistant resin.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Impco has introduced Polyflex FR, a fire-resistant resin for sealing electronic connectors, wires and wiring assemblies against corrosion. Polyflex FR is designed to create a permanent flame-retardant barrier to...

Vehicle electronic time delay relays.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] InPower has developed the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) series electronic time delay relays, designed for vehicle electrical system applications. Adjustable time ranges are available from zero to 10 seconds up to zero...

Display module.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... Altronic Inc. has developed the Enhanced Display Module, an option that is backward-compatible for the CPU-95 Digital Ignition System. It is designed for expanded capabilities and for integrating CPU-95 systems into existing or planned...

Hydraulic motors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new WP series of low-speed high-torque hydraulic motors from White Drive Products are designed for flow rates up to 16 gpm, torque to 4320 lb.in. and pressures up to 2320 psi at its continuous ratings. The motors...

Fan drives.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... Horton Inc. has developed the DM Advantage fan drives designed to meet current and future demands for engine cooling, fuel savings and noise reduction. A combination of bearings, an air cartridge and friction liner are engineered to improve...

Coming toward cuprobraze: brazed copper brass technology beginning to flourish across a growing range of heat transfer applications.(TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beginning in the 1990s, the International Copper Association sponsored research on the development of a lead-free brazing process for copper and brass. This research was directed at the development of...

Verified filter.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure is available from Proventia about the Finnish company's CARB-verified filter for transport refrigeration units. The filter is designed for vehicles manufactured in 2002 or earlier. It is available to U.S....

Bilingual catalog.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ringfeder offers the ECOLOC English/Spanish catalog, featuring a compact layout, dimension tables, technical explanations and updated power transmission component information. The bilingual offering is designed to...

Power gen paralleling switchgear.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, has published a 16-page color brochure on its ASCO 7000 series generator paralleling control switchgear. It includes a description of standard options and features along...

Fastening System.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
August 1, 2008... Jergens Inc., a tooling component manufacturer, released a four-page brochure about its Spinner-Grip Fastening System. The system comprises the Spinner-Grip flange lock nuts and Spinner-Grip flange locking bolts, which when combined, is...

Mobile air-conditioning systems sensor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kavlico has introduced a combined pressure and temperature sensor for use with the natural refrigerant R744 ([CO.sub.2]) for pressure and temperature sensing in mobile air-conditioning systems. The...

Accelerometer magnet bases.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... Wilcoxon introduced two magnet bases for accelerometers, the B12 and B13. Both have a two-pole magnet base. The B12 has 0.875 in. diameter and 20 lb. of force, and the B13 has a 1.0 in. diameter with 35 lb. of force. They are designed for quick...

Flex bus cables.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] igus Inc. has introduced a line of Chainflex continuous-flex cables for Bus systems, including a USB-specific cable. The cables are designed for industrial applications that require a USB 2.0 connection with faster...

Leak detector.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... Tracer Products has introduced the TP-9360 PRO-Alert. The portable refrigerant leak detector is designed with heated-diode sensor technology. The sensor features dual sensitivity controls for high- and low-sensitivity settings for initial...

UL-listed driveshafts.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc.'s flexible driveshafts for diesel engine fire pump drivers are now UL listed. Clarke designed the driveshafts to be easier to align than standard couplings and for more alignment...

Rubber bumpers.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heyco Products Inc. developed a line of Rubber Push-In Bumpers for through-hole protection. The bumpers are designed to fit into mounting holes to prevent air and water from leaking. They can also be used as feet and...

New Omega transducers target industrial, marine markets.(SENSOR TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega Engineering and affiliate Omegadyne Inc. have expanded their transducer product line with seven new series for myriad industrial markets. Included in the transducer launch was the PX5500 high-performance...

Using batteries to cool.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the emphasis placed on reducing engine idling, eCycle Inc. has introduced two new low-voltage, battery-powered air conditioners (BAC). The new units are designed to supply air conditioning in trucking, transit,...

Doosan Infracore America.(POWERLINES)(added new dealers Atlantic Coastal Equipment LLC and Bobcat of Motor City)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Doosan Infracore America has added dealers: Atlantic Coastal Equipment LLC and Bobcat of Motor City. Bobcat of Motor City will serve Clinton Township and Livonia, Mich., while Atlantic Coastal Equipment will cover the Savannah, Hilton Head and...

Manitowoc Crane.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... Velky Saris, Slovakia, is home to Manitowoc Crane's newest manufacturing plant. It will manufacture four models of Manitowoc's Potain brand tower cranes for customers in Russia, the C.I.S. and Eastern Europe. The new plant opened with an...

Lee Tractor.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... John Deere rental and dealership Lee Tractor of Rocky Mount, N.C., has closed and will be auctioning off its inventory. Due to a Chapter 11 filing, the company's seven agricultural and construction equipment dealerships will remain closed and...

AirFlow Catalyst Systems.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... Usunco Automotive will distribute Air-Flow Catalyst Systems' diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) technology to a manufacturer in China's Shandong Province. The manufacturer is expected to can the substrates into completed catalysts and sell to...

CONEXPO Asia.(POWERLINES)(Nov. 16 to 19, 2009)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The next CONEXPO Asia will be held Nov. 16 to 19, 2009 at the Chinese Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, China, announced the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The event will feature the latest construction...

Harris Battery Co.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... Harris Battery Co., a factory warehouse for Discover dry cell batteries, acquired the Los Angeles, Calif., branch of Discover Energy, adding a 6000 sq.ft, distribution center to its West Coast operations. The new branch serves Arizona,...

Clean Diesel Technologies.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... Clean Diesel Technologies has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Hilite International, an automotive powertrain component supplier, that enables the licensing of CDT's ARIS airless injection technology for selective catalytic reduction...

Poclain Hydraulics.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) presented Poclain Hydraulics with the 2008 AE50 award for the company's on-highway AddiDrive Assist system. The award recognized innovations in product or systems technology....

Capstone Turbine Corp.(POWERLINES)
August 1, 2008... Capstone Turbine Corp. announced the signing of a new distributor agreement with Ecodyne-Pacific Rim Inc. for all of Capstone's applications and market segments except hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) for Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage,...

Caterpillar Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
August 1, 2008... Besides its widely reported truck alliance with Navistar, besides its $1 billion production capacity expansion, and besides adding another company to its remanufacturing operations (see July Diesel Progress North American for all that)...

Bosch Rexroth.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Bosch Rexroth said it will acquire Hagglunds Drives AB, an international supplier of complete hydraulic drive systems, based in Mellansel, Sweden. Hagglunds Drives develops, manufactures, markets and services complete drive system products for...

Case.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Case IH Agriculture and Case Construction said it is reopening its production plant in Sorocaba, Brazil. Expected to employ over 1000 people, the company intends to increase its production of agricultural and construction machinery, which is...

GT Exhaust Systems.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
August 1, 2008... GT Exhaust Systems, Lincoln, Neb., a manufacturer of sound attenuation, emissions control and heat challenges products, has changed its name and rebranding to GTE Industries Inc.

Continental Engines.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(acquires Highway Equipment & Supply Co.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Continental Engines, Greenville, S.C., said it has purchased Highway Equipment & Supply Co., Orlando, Fla. Financial details were not disclosed. Continental distributes Hatz, Yanmar, Fiat Powertrain and Wisconsin Motors engines, produces its...