Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from December 2004

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from December 2004

China calling.(Top dead center)(exhibiting at Bauma china)
December 1, 2004... I've never had a lot of patience for people that visit a country For a week or 10 days and come back as a Japan or China or German "expert." As every expat in this industry will tell you, live somewhere for a year, then you can start talking...

The boom that is: while not lending itself to a snappy label, the boom of '04, steel prices, supplier struggles and price increases (gasp) made the most news this year.(2004 Newsmaker of the Year)
December 1, 2004... Whew. This has been a year to remember. When we have time to catch our collective breath. Obviously, there have been booms in markets before 2004. There have been times when demand outstripped supply. There have also been times when...

Dateline.(Calendar)
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2005 should be a good year despite the Naysayers.(Forecast 2005)(agricultural equipment)
December 1, 2004... It's an election year and the news has been how polarized the country seems to be politically. Well, when it comes to the economy, there appears to be a similar situation Half the population is hoping that the current economy will continue to...

Confidence in Europe should keep equipment markets stable in 2005.(Forecast 2005)
December 1, 2004... Starting 2004 there were uncertainties about the price of steel and oil and there was a belief that the North American recovery might not be sustainable. Thus, Off-Highway Research forecasted an annual drop in European markets for construction...

Emissions picture clears, aftertreatment ahead for nearly all engine categories.(Forecast 2005)
December 1, 2004... In our emission forecasts in previous years, we always discussed emission regulations with special focus on new diesel emission standards that have been visible on the horizon. This year we arrived at the point where "aftertreatment-forcing"...

Will 2005 keep pace with strong performance in 2004?(Forecast 2005)
December 1, 2004... There appears to be a mixed bag of economic and industry strengths and weakanesses as we approach 2005. The easy, answer is that 2005 will be a continuation of the growth we have seen in 2004 and them is a lot of to support that conclusion. The...

Truck equipment industry looks positive for 2005 and 2006.(Forecast 2005)
December 1, 2004... Post election, it might be prudent to start by mentioning that despite a media focus on the economic negatives that we had to deal with in 2004, it was nevertheless, a good year for the economy. GDP grew about 4% through the first three...

2005 loaded with challenges for the trucking industry.(Forecast 2005)
December 1, 2004... As we wind down 2004, in general it's been a good year for trucking and an excellent year for most suppliers serving the trucking communities. Next year should be even better if key suppliers can build more product. There's unused assembly...

2005 will be a great year for the power products industry.(Forecast 2005)
December 1, 2004... By this time, the last thing you need is one more industry wag telling you that 2005 looks great. It's been so long in coming that the recovery of the power products markets is almost anticlimactic. But just in case your name is Rip Van Winkle,...

A royal reinvention: RB Royal positions itself as a manufacturer of custom fluid transfer components and systems.(industry news)
December 1, 2004... Just as in nature, businesses evolve or they perish. Some companies are unable to recognize or adapt to new market conditions and suffer a slow, withering demise. Others recognize the need to change, accommodate new business realities quickly,...

Very serious wheels: international truck's brawny 7300 CXT may be the world's biggest pickup truck.(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)
December 1, 2004... International Harvester built the Scout sport utility vehicle from 1961 until October 1980, when it became victim of the near financial collapse of IH. Now, after a lengthy hiatus and a few corporate makeovers, International Truck and Engine...

Deere announces engine, equipment management changes.(newsmakers)(Deere & Co's appointments)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Deere & Co. has announced a series of personnel changes following the announcement that Senior Vice President James D. White will retire in early 2005. White is responsible for John Deere Power Systems including Deere's engine operations as...

Engine engineering changes at caterpillar.(newsmakers)(John Campbell general manager for Caterpillar Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Caterpillar has made a number of changes in its Power Systems Marketing Division management team. John Campbell has been named general manager of engineering for the Large Power Systems Division, responsible for core engine product development...

Justin Cravens--to south central regional sales manager at Ridewell Suspensions, responsible for Cravens.(newsmakers)(planning)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Justin Cravens--to south central regional sales manager at Ridewell Suspensions, responsible for Cravens. Riley will cover North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan.

A hydrostatic hog: Minnesota man builds diesel-powered, hydrostatic drive motorcycle; "virtually no vibration".(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)
December 1, 2004... It is not unusual for someone to buy a motorcycle, then spend thousands more on bells, whistles and other accoutrements in an effort to come up with a uniquely custom ride. And it's also not unheard of for someone to build a completely new...

Scooting toward the future? Methanol fuel cell hybrid motor scooter to hit the streets in 2006.(Innovative Uses of Horsepower)
December 1, 2004... The Newport, R.I.-based Vectrix Corp. has begun gearing up for the launch of its first fuel cell hybrid electric motor scooter that it plans to introduce in February 2006. The 16 kW electric scooter, developed in conjunction with Parker...

Quieting a controversy? Prototype hybrid system for snowmobiles using new motor design could pave the way for guilt-free fun in winter.(Innovative Uses of Horspower)(Raser Technologies Inc. develops a hydroelectric snow mobile)
December 1, 2004... Over the last several years, snowmobiles have been a source of environmental controversy and have even been banned in some wilderness areas. But interestingly enough, a hybrid sled, using a new electric motor technology, may quiet that...

EPA announces West Coast Diesel Initiative ... SCR for Nissan truck ... fuel cell system for jail.(emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(environment protection agency)(Selective Catalytic Reduction)
December 1, 2004... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a consortium of federal, state and local agencies and industry have launched the West Coast Diesel Emissions Reductions Collaborative, a $6 million initiative to reduce diesel emissions from...

DDC to build new engine in Michigan ... Donaldson, Stanadyne in filter deal ... BorgWarner buys more of Beru ... Alfa Laval, Haldex Ink Venture.(global business notes)(Detroit Diesel Corp)(Donaldson Company Inc)(BorgWarner Inc)
December 1, 2004... FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE BUSINESS NEWS, TURN TO DIESEL PROGRESS ONLINE. www.dieselpub.com Detroit Diesel Corp. DDC said it will build a new heavy-duty diesel engine line at the company's Redford, Mich., manufacturing facility DDC also stated...