Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from December 2003

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from December 2003

The 90 days that changed the (engine) world.(Top dead center)
December 1, 2003... And the hits just keep on comin'. In a stunning series of developments, largely unforeseen by many, the industrial engine and components world was swept by a stung of announcements in late summer/early fall, that even given our culture of...

Lovejoy in joint venture ... Volvo, ArvinMeritor in Axle deal ... Iveco to supply engines to Komatsu.(international report)
December 1, 2003... Lovejoy Inc., announced a significant international expansion into the hydraulic component market as the result of a joint venture entered into with Rahmer & Jansen GmbH, Werdohl, Germany. Rahmer & Jansen concentrates 95 percent of its business...

A showcase for future truck technology.(street smarts)
December 1, 2003... Big trucks were showcased for the first time at Michelin's annual Challenge Bibendum held this autumn in the San Francisco Bay area. Commercial vehicles were invited to be part of the "sustainable mobility" challenge to promote and demonstrate...

Hydrogenics to partner on fuel cells ... biodiesel for the navy ... ballard develops UPS fuel cell.(alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)
December 1, 2003... Hydrogenics Corp. said it will partner with IdaTech, the fuel cell subsidiary of IDACORP, to develop a 50 kW fuel cell system that can serve as an independent energy source for large facilities such as hotels, hospitals and office buildings....

Dateline.(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... Need more information on industry shows? Turn to Diesel Progress On-Line: www.dieselpub.com * Indicates shows in which Diesel Progress North America Edition will participate. September-March * Sept 8--Mar 8 The Diesel...

Caterpillar asserts itself: not just emissions technology; Perkins portable manufacturing, pricing, gas engines, marine, Blount deal, new equipment create most news in busy year.(The 2003 Newsmaker of the Year)
December 1, 2003... In the most hotly debated decision in the seven years Diesel Progress has been recognizing the company, person, technology, market or subject that made the most news in the industry, Caterpillar Inc. has been selected as the 2003 Newsmaker of...

A "dissenting" opinion: vertical integration is the real Newsmaker of the Year.(Newsmaker of the Year)
December 1, 2003... In most cases, when the editorial board at Diesel Progress sits down to debate the Newsmaker of the Year, its fairly clear-cut. But in this case, a lot of the debate centered around a word that didn't really appear all that much in the pages of...

With the economy booming, are better times for U.S. machinery far behind?(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... It's that time of year when everyone wants to know where things are going the next year. To tell the truth, it has been very tough during 2003 watching the marketplace struggling during the first half of the year and wondering if anything would...

Time to pinch yourself: equipment, rental markets will be better in '04.(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... Is it true? I've pinched myself and the numbers were not a dream. It must be true. Equipment markets are getting better. Year-to-date figures for earthmoving equipment are up nearly 10 percent through September. The month of September was...

European machinery markets could see stability in 2004.(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... Earlier this year, Off-Highway Research predicted uncertainties of the year and forecast a fall of around 8 percent over 2003. While some of those uncertainties have now been resolved--SARS and the Iraqi war come to mind--the forecast is...

This could be the start of something good.(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... Most economists and forecasters believe the economic recovery is underway despite the lack of job creation, inflation worries, high fuel prices and a skyrocketing deficit fueled by the Iraqi war and peace. Our key leading indicator, housing...

Prospects for engines in 2004 better than last three years.(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... It is fair to say that prospects for 2004 are more optimistic than any of the annual forecasts in the last three years. Considering what has happened to most manufacturing industries in the U.S. during that period, though, that doesn't imply...

Reasons for optimism in construction machinery markets.(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... Thee construction machinery manufacturing industry expects overall business to remain slow through the end of 2003, but then anticipates 2004 growth in the 3 to 5 percent range, according to an annual industry forecast of the Association of...

Truck industry likely to share in economy's growth.(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... All speakers at National Truck Equipment Associations recent Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) had great things to say about the prospects for U.S. economic growth in 2004 and they all indicated that the transportation and truck equipment...

A year of debate: N[O.sub.x] adsorbers, urea-SCR and nonroad engines.(North American Edition 2004 Forecast)
December 1, 2003... In recent years we witnessed the adoption of diesel emission regulations intended to introduce emission aftertreatment technologies on new highway diesel engines. These regulations include the U.S. 2007-2010 standards for heavy-duty engines,...

Slope indicator.(products)
December 1, 2003... R&B Mfg. Inc has developed a dual axis slope indicator (inclinometer) for use on mobile equipment. The model #DA inclinometer is designed to attach to any of the company's current single axis inclinometers, giving it a dual axis capability. A...

Military switches.(products)
December 1, 2003... Electroswitch now offers a line of Detent-Action Rotary Multipole and Selector Switches designed for military applications. Produced in a modular design, these heavy-duty switches permit a variety of specialized configurations and they are...

Precision borescope.(products)
December 1, 2003... Gradient Lens Corp. has introduced its Hawkeye MicroSlim precision borescope with a diameter less than 73 thousandths of an inch. The unit's small diameter and image quality make it useful to manufacturers of fuel injectors, hydraulics and...

Hand-held tachometer.(products)
December 1, 2003... Ono Sokki Technology Inc. has developed a hand-held tachometer that is small, thin and lightweight weighing less than 4 oz. To operate the unit the user must aim the red light beam at the reflective marker that is attached to the object being...

ACT calibration software.(products)
December 1, 2003... Synchro-Start Products' All-purpose Calibration Tool is available in CD-ROM format and allows easy and accurate calibration of APECS and EPS series of programmable controllers, the company said. The CD contains application programs for APECS...

Graphical interface.(products)
December 1, 2003... Piller Inc. has introduced an enhanced graphical interface for its data acquisition and management information system. The new InSite Plus Monitoring and Management System provides a comprehensive, real-time assessment of essential equipment...

An application of the highest caliber: farmer's pumpkin cannon adds some real punch to annual Harvest Festival.(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)
December 1, 2003... If the Headless Horseman had one of these babies, Ichabod Crane would have never made it out of Sleepy Hollow. While it's not a new-engine application, Vern Stade has certainly found an innovative way to use a diesel. With an aged but...

Roboboats on guard: new generations of unmanned surface vessels developed for waterway security.(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)
December 1, 2003... Keeping ports and waterways safe and operating is among the toughest security challenges there is. But a new generation of unnamed vessels may be one of the lynchpins for future security strategies. Venezuela-based AB SeaCurity Commercial...

Now this is a small diesel! Diesel-powered Mini Cooper just cool enough for Europe.(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)
December 1, 2003... The cache and hipster status of the Mini Cooper is undeniable. Its all automotive cult classic reborn with continual proliferation from the showrooms to the streets. Continued exposure in feature films, has also helped make these zippy...

Rigged for silent running: water taxi demonstrating potential for fuel cells at sea.(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)
December 1, 2003... The Duffy Electric Boat Co., founded in 1970, is now the leading manufacturer and distributor of electric-powered commercial and pleasure boats. For over 30 years, the company has supplied more than 4000 emissions-free electric boats that are...

Riding o'er the waves: New British-designed hovercraft goes into service in Alaska.(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)(Griffon Hovercraft)(BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.)
December 1, 2003... The first Griffon Hovercraft to be built in the U.S. under license is now carrying people, supplies and machinery to BP Petroleum's oil production facility on North Island, six miles from Prudhoe Bay, in Alaska's Beaufort Sea. The Griffon 2000...

Brillion Iron Works.(newsmakers)(James Peterson)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... James Peterson--to vice president/general manager of Brillion Iron Works, part of the TTI Foundry Group. Peterson previously held the position of group vice president with Internet Corp. of Troy, Mich., as well as Citation Corp. in Birmingham,...

Macro Sensors.(newsmakers)(Lester Schaevitz)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Lester Schaevitz--to director of sales and marketing at Macro Sensors. In his new role, Schaevitz will direct the company's domestic and international sales and distribution network, emphasizing the company's new push into design for...

Glacier Garlock Bearings.(newsmakers)(Bernd Fischer)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Bernd Fischer--to president of Glacier Garlock Bearings. In addition to his new duties, Fischer will continue to serve as vice president and general manager of GGB Americas until a replacement is named.

Multiquip's General Construction Equipment Group.(newsmakers)(Todd Jones)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Todd Jones--to western regional manager for Multiquip's General Construction Equipment Group. Jones will manage company sales in Calif., Ore., Wash., Idaho, Mont., Wyo., Nev., Utah, Colo. and Hawaii.

Lincoln Electric Co.(newsmakers)(Leo Landers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Leo Landers--to distributor account manager for the Lincoln Electric Co., a manufacturer of engine-driven welders. In this position, Landers will be responsible for maintaining and strengthening the company's partnerships and relationships with...

Yanmar Diesel America.(newsmakers)(Jeff Williams and Andres Gallegos to marketing manager for Latin American markets)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Jeff Williams--to manager, sales and marketing for the Industrial Engine Marketing department at Yanmar Diesel America, Buffalo Grove, Ill. Also at Yanmar: Andres Gallegos--to marketing manager, Latin American markets for the Industrial Engine...

Sterling Truck Corp.(newsmakers)(Nicholas Cole )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Nicholas Cole--to Southeastern region general manager at Sterling Truck Corp. Cole will be responsible for working with Sterling dealers and customers across 11 states and in Puerto Rico and will oversee a team of district sales managers.

Silex Innovations Inc.(newsmakers)(Colin Davison)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Colin Davison--territory manager for Western Canada at Silex Innovations Inc. Davison brings experience in the power generation and natural gas markets as a result of his previous positions with Cummins Alberta and Compression Solutions.

Eaton Corp.(newsmakers)(Dave Bennett and Curt Hutchins)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Dave Bennett--to general manger at the newly formed Performance and Vocational Transmission Products business unit at Eaton Corp. Bennett is transferring from Eaton's Aerospace Components Division in Grand Rapids. Curt Hutchins has been named...

Waukesha Engine.(newsmakers)(Frankie Baird)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Frankie Baird--to regional manager for Asia and the Asia Pacific areas at Waukesha Engine, a business unit of Dresser Inc. Baird's responsibilities will include further developing the company's presence in the Asia region with a growing natural...

On-site generation systems.(literature library)
December 1, 2003... A brochure from Cummins Power Generation describes the full line of on-site power applications. The brochure highlights Cummins' pre-integrated PowerCommand generator sets powered by diesel engines, spark-ignited and lean-burn natural gas...

Heavy-duty industrial controls.(literature library)
December 1, 2003... Danfoss has published literature on its range of pressure and temperature controls for both land and sea-based heavy duty engines and propulsion systems. An in-depth diagram of the controls and applications is provided as well as photos and...

Engineered materials.(literature library)
December 1, 2003... MSC Engineered Materials and Solutions Group offers two brochure highlighting the company's engineered material solutions comprising of coated, painted, laminated and other metallic substrates, used to reduce noise/ vibration, enhance...

Gear and piston pumps.(literature library)
December 1, 2003... PTO Ltd. and BZ have designed a catalog and interactive CD-ROM describing the company's complete line or gear and piston pumps for the mobile and construction industry. The catalog and CD-ROM describe the products, include engineering...

Hollow reaction torquemeters.(products)
December 1, 2003... S. Himmelstein and Co. has introduced the CF2700 series NEMA C-Face reaction torquemeters. The torquemeters mount between a NEMA C-Face motor and its load. When installed, the units sense the motor or load torque and respond to dynamic static...

Aluminum alloy bearing bars.(products)
December 1, 2003... Now available from Progress Casting Group are Truline 850 series aluminum alloy bearing bars, continuous cast aluminum bars in solid and tube shapes for a range of bearing applications in diesel engines and compressors. Designed as an...

Rotary actuator solution.(products)
December 1, 2003... Helac Corp. has announced the addition of the L30 series to its line of rotary actuator solutions. The L30 series offers higher moment load carrying capacities, two mounting configurations and added compactness and quality corrosion resistance....

Custom-made hydraulic fittings.(products)
December 1, 2003... Brennan Industries is offering custom hydraulic fittings designed and built to exact specifications. Brennan provides a "Special Fitting Request Form" that enables customers to choose the features required for the fittings being ordered. Among...

Fifth wheel grease.(products)
December 1, 2003... Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants has designed its Castrol Fifth Wheel Grease for fifth wheel applications where stay-in-place performance is critical under all weather and strenuous conditions. The product's graphite/ moly formulation, high...

Davidson Sales Co.(powerlines)(Davidson Sales Co will be exclusive maufacturer reresentative for Young-Touchstone)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Davidson Sales Co. has announced its assignment as an exclusive manufacturer representative for Young-Touchstone for Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Young-Touchstone is a manufacturer of heat exchanger and radiator...

LBX Company.(powerlines)(Chappell Tractor Sales appointed as an authorized distributor of Link-Belt excavators)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... LBX Company has announced the appointment of Chappell Tractor Sales as an authorized distributor of Link-Belt excavators, articulated trucks, wheel and timber loaders and material handlers in New Hampshire.

Volvo Trucks North America Inc.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Volvo Trucks North America Inc. has created the Volvo Truck Leasing System to serve the trucking industry's growing need for full-service truck leasing and rental. Volvo Trucks offers a complete line of Volvo trucks and a full menu of highly...

The Lubrizol Corporation.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Lubrizol Corporation has launched a version of its exhaust aftertreatment products web site section at www.lubrizol.com/enginecontrol. The upgraded site is the on-line hub for Engine Control Systems (ECS), a Canadian-based Lubrizol division...

MTU, VM finalize deal ... Cummins and DaimlerChrysler extend supply agreement ... MHI shipping engines to Perkins ... Deere & NREL ink natural gas contract.(business notes)
December 1, 2003... MTU and VM have signed an agreement in which the off-highway engines built by VM Motori Sp.A. in Italy will be made available to the DaimlerChrysler Off-Highway sales organization. The agreement covers MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, the off-highway...