Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from December 2006

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from December 2006

The new million.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
December 1, 2006... One of the fun things about this job is when a deal goes down. A lot of us spent at least some time in newspapers and the adrenalin rush of a big story never does go away. While Breaking News! now falls fully into the cliche category and...

AGCO adds power units.(STATIONARY POWER PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... While AGCO Corp. may be more synonymous with tractors sold under the AGCO, Massey Ferguson and Challenger brands, it has recently branched into the stationary power market with a new line of AGCO power units. The new power units are available...

Muscular pickup drafted for military duty.(MILITARY VEHICLES)
December 1, 2006... Earlier this year, International Truck and Engine Corp. introduced its MXT 4x4 pickup. The extreme pickup was aimed at civilian buyers for whom a Hummer H1 just wasn't enough. This development became even more noteworthy when Hummer...

Dateline.(Calendar)
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Crane sales provide an uplifting picture.(TRENDLINES)
December 1, 2006... Anyone in the crane business has a smile on their face this year. That doesn't happen often, mind you, but for two years running, sales of mobile cranes have been booming. Crane demand always trails the demand for most construction equipment,...

The doubling of Oshkosh: acquisition of JLG moves Oshkosh from $3.4 billion to $6 billion; 15th acquisition in 10 years.(NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR 2006)(Cover story)
December 1, 2006... Some years, Diesel Progress' annual Newsmaker of the Year is a slam dunk. Other years we go right up to (and often past) our deadline before finally choosing the recipient. This year it kind of fell in the middle. There was a pretty...

Oil Purification Systems.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2006... Oil Purification Systems' OPS-1 oil refinery system has been selected for installation on all 2006 vehicles operated by North American fuels delivery carrier, The Kenan Advantage Group. With the OPS-1 system, Kenan said it expects to reduce oil...

American Gear Manufacturers Association.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2006... The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) will sponsor an exhibit pavilion for its members at the 2008 IFPE--International Exposition for Power Transmission. AGMA will also promote the show as an IFPE 2008 supporting organization. IFPE...

Corning Incorporated and Cummins Emission Solutions have joined into a long-term agreement for the supply of Corning emissions control products.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2006... Corning Incorporated and Cummins Emission Solutions have joined into a long-term agreement for the supply of Corning emissions control products. The two companies have worked jointly to integrate Corning DuraTrap filters and Corning Celcor...

Construction machinery manufacturers see more modest growth for '07.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2006... Construction machinery manufacturers expect smaller gains in overall industry business in 2007, according to the annual outlook forecast conducted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Growth is expected for U.S., Canadian and...

McCormick.(DIESEL HR)(McCormick International USA Inc.)(appointment)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... MCCORMICK: McCormick International USA, a division of ARGO Tractors and part of ARGO S.p.A. has appointed Simeone Morra to president of McCormick USA effective immediately. As president, Morra assumes responsibility for all McCormick business...

Rigmaster.(DIESEL HR)(appointment)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... RIGMASTER: Scott Shaw has been appointed to the newly created position of customer support manager, North America at RigMaster. In this role, Shaw's focus will be on the adoption and expansion of the company's customer support and quality...

Inaugural mechanical drive engine order survey.(MECHANICAL DRIVE ORDER SURVEY)
December 1, 2006... To end 2006 we are pleased to bring you the Inaugural Mechanical Drive Order Survey, an exclusive to Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications. While many readers are familiar with our sister publication, Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide's 30th Power...

Riordan new president and COO at Terex.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2006... Terex Corp. announced that Tom Riordan will join the company in the newly created position of president and chief operating officer effective Jan. 1, 2007. Riordan will be based in Westport, Conn., and will report directly to Ronald M. DeFeo,...

Shawaluk to lead off-highway sales at Horton.(DIESEL HR)(Neal Shawaluk )(appointment)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Horton Inc. has appointed Neal Shawaluk to the position of director of sales, off-highway, industrial and specialty markets. Shawaluk most recently was manager of sales and application engineering and headed up the Paccar sales team for Horton....

New VPs, officers at Parker.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2006... The Board of Directors of Parker Hannifin Corp. has appointed three company officers to the newly created positions of senior vice president, operations officer. Lee C. Banks, Robert P. Barker and Thomas L. Williams will all be given separate...

Marzocchi Pumps.(DIESEL HR)(appointments)(Marzocchi Pumps USA)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... MARZOCCHI PUMPS: The Valencia, Calif. hydraulic manufacturer has announced the promotion of long-time national sales manager Kirby Clot to executive director for North American sales. Clot will take on the new responsibilities and the new...

AEM.(DIESEL HR)(Association of Equipment Manufacturers )(appointment)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... AEM: Rex Sprietsma was named by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) as director of statistics and market information, overseeing the association's equipment market data domestic and worldwide reporting programs. AEM's statistical...

Dana.(DIESEL HR)(appointment)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... DANA: Randy Jarvis has been named as general sales manager for original equipment service customers at Dana. He will manage the Dana/Eaton Roadranger Marketing relationship for the Dana service parts business. Jarvis recently held the position...

World of Asphalt 2007.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2006... WORLD OF ASPHALT 2007: Richard C. Moore, president of Lehman-Roberts Co., has been appointed as the new chairman for the 2007 World of Asphalt Show and Conference by National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Chairman Jim Roberts. As...

Fabick Cat.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2006... FABICK CAT: Steve Ash was promoted to general manager for Fabick Power Systems Inc., an authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and standby power systems, parts and service, compact construction and rental equipment for 99 counties in...

A bear to go anywhere: there's no ice fishing hole too far for the SnoBear vehicle, a machine that thrives in winter.(INNOVATIVE USES of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2006... For a lot of people, fishing is a serious business. And among anglers, there are probably none more dedicated than those who fish in the winter. Ice fishing is a major pastime in the northern U.S. and Canada, and if you think that the...

Clean water to go: Tactical Water Filtration Truck provides immediate response; filters toxic contaminated water into clean drinking water; up to 72,000 gal, per day.(INNOVATIVE USES of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2006... Finding potable water and bringing it to people that need it during a natural disaster has always been a challenge for response agencies. Take the example of Hurricane Katrina, which proved that something as simple as clean water is often the...

Cat air compressor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Caterpillar Inc.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Caterpillar said it has introduced an air compressor to the on-highway market. The Cat 270 air compressor, which is available on the Cat C13 engine in selected chassis as of April and will be available on all Cat engines in 2007, is designed to...

Power takeoffs.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
December 1, 2006... Chelsea Products, a division of Parker Hannifin, has developed the 269 Series PTO designed to allow all Parker VP1 Series pumps, including the 120 cc model, to fit any PTO opening found on the Allison 3000 or 4000 transmissions, regardless of...

Anti-seize lubricant.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
December 1, 2006... The Permatex branded Anti-Seize lubricants from Devcon are formulated for severe industrial environments to provide protection from corrosion, rusting, galling, friction and seizing on mated metal parts. The lubricant is an inert blend of...

One fast beetle.(INNOVATIVE USES of HORSEPOWER)(innovations of EGR and N[O.sub.x])
December 1, 2006... A California man has built a jet-powered VW Beetle to test his engineering skills, amuse his friends and mystify the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Ron Patrick is president of ECM (Engine Control and Monitoring), a Sunnyvale,...

Floating o'er the waves: Seattle boatbuilder constructs large hovercraft to serve remote Alaskan village.(INNOVATIVE USES of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2006... Situated 650 miles from Anchorage on the tip of the Alaska Peninsula, where the Aleutian Islands chain begins, is the village of King Cove, Alaska. While having a population of only around 1000, it is the site of the Peter Pan Seafoods cannery,...

Custom-made steel bars.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2006... Literature recently released by Macsteel, a part of Quanex Corp., covers the aspects of its manufacturing process to produce custom-made steel bars for automotive, off-highway, agriculture, construction, defense and energy applications. The...

Suspension systems.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2006... Literature from Hendrickson describes the advantages of its air-ride suspensions. Topics are fire and rescue vehicle suspension systems including: air-ride technology, roll stability, controlling ride height and spec'ing tips. Information...

Hydraulics Catalog.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2006... Bosch Rexroth offers a Hydraulics Product Catalog including a preferred and spotlight delivery program section. With 4000 material numbers, both industrial and mobile Rexroth products are available for quick delivery, with spotlight products...

Vibration dampening rod end.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2006... Literature featuring the VibraLink vibration dampening rod end has been released from Tuthill Controls Group. Information includes specifications, applications and standard features for the rod end, which is suitable for industrial and...

A mower that really cooks: Dixie Chopper does it again, producing a propane-powered mower with rear-mounted grill that cooks while you cut.(INNOVATIVE USES of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2006... For a number of years, Dixie Chopper has laid claim to producing the "world's fastest lawnmowers." It's a statement that's hard to argue since the company has produced a mower powered by a small jet engine. More recently, the company has...

UQM Technologies.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2006... UQM Technologies has delivered a permanent magnet motor/generator system for application in a long-haul Class 8 hybrid truck. The truck's manufacturer was not named. The custom UQM motor/generator system will be integrated into a transmission...

The biodiesel bandwagon continues to grow as two more equipment manufacturers have endorsed the use of the fuel in their machines.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2006... The biodiesel bandwagon continues to grow as two more equipment manufacturers have endorsed the use of the fuel in their machines. Kubota Tractor Corp. announced a global Kubota decision to approve the use of B5 biodiesel fuels in specified...

Case IH.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Case IH has now approved B20 in most Case IH engines and B5 in all Case IH engines. In addition, Case IH uses biodiesel blends as the factory fill in most cases. Case IH agricultural equipment fully supports use of B5 blends on all engines it...

Denso Corp. and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to form a 50:50 joint venture in Eastern Europe to develop and manufacture diesel particulate filters (DPFs).(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2006... Denso Corp. and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to form a 50:50 joint venture in Eastern Europe to develop and manufacture diesel particulate filters (DPFs). The joint venture is planned for establishment in early 2007, pending approval by...

Eaton Corp.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2006... Eaton Corp. has been awarded several patents for the company's Hybrid Electric Power System. The system will be commercially available through several major OEMs in 2007. The patents are focused on controls and systems related to Eaton's hybrid...

Fuel Cells 2000.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2006... Fuel Cells 2000 and the U.S. Dept. of Energy Hydrogen Program have launched a new searchable database that documents fuel cell and hydrogen activity in the United States, including stationary installations, vehicle demonstrations, fueling...

Donaldson Co.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2006... Donaldson Co. announced that the California Environmental Protection Agency's Air Resources Board (ARB) has verified the company's diesel particulate matter low temperature filter (LTF) muffler for 1994-2006 model year non-EGR diesel engines...

CleanAIR Systems Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Permit filter usage)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... CleanAIR Systems Inc. said it has received verification for prime power generators by CARB for its Permit diesel particulate filter as a Level 3 diesel emission control device. CARB verifies that the Permit filter reduces emissions of diesel...

Rolls-Royce.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2006... Rolls-Royce, a global provider of power systems and services announced that its fuel cell business launched a subsidiary in the U.S. Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc. formally established its U.S. headquarters and technology center in...

More of everything for Dodge Ram: Cummins boosts Ram turbodiesel's displacement, power and torque ratings; noise levels reduced.(ON-HIGHWAY ENGINES)
December 1, 2006... Dodge and Cummins are taking a step up for 2007. The '07 model year Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups incorporate a new 6.7 L Cummins turbodiesel engine, which replaces the current 5.9 L diesel. Producing 350 hp at 3000 rpm and 650 lb.ft. of torque...

World of Asphalt 2007 Show and Conference.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2006... World of Asphalt 2007 Show and Conference will offer more educational programming to help meet the training and professional-development needs of asphalt, highway maintenance and traffic safety industry professionals. Attendees will have access...

Advancing automated transmissions: Eaton's newest Fuller UltraShift LEP truck transmissions designed to optimize performance, fuel economy.(TRUCK TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2006... While there remains a mystique and romance surrounding the ability to effectively shift a multispeed heavy-duty truck transmission manually, there is no question that trends in the trucking industry--fewer drivers, fewer experienced drivers and...

Axles, wheel hubs also target efficiency, performance.(TRUCK TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2006... While the packaging of engine-transmission combinations is among the most effective means of increasing a heavy-duty truck's fuel economy and performance, the quest for improvement doesn't end there. Indeed, all along the driveline, component...

Big power for big grinder: Cat diesel rated 1000 hp drives Peterson's newest horizontal recycling machine.(RECYCLING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2006... The Peterson Pacific Corp., Eugene, Ore., is a supplier of horizontal feed recycling machines in the U.S. Starting out as a family-owned logging operation, it built its first heavy equipment for its own use. In 1982, it began commercial...

International applying MaxxForce to 2008 commercial vehicles: new and updated engine line includes all-new 6.4 L diesel rated 200 to 230 hp.(ON-HIGHWAY TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2006... For 2008 model year vehicles, the signature engine brand for International Truck and Engine Corp. will be MaxxForce. And International seems determined to make sure that the new brand starts out at a gallop in the Class 4 through Class 8...

Honeywell launches new Garrett turbo upgrade kits.(ENGINE TECHNOLOGY)(Honeywell Turbo Technologies)
December 1, 2006... Honeywell Turbo Technologies has announced the availability of new Garrett PowerMax turbocharger upgrade kits specifically for GM Duramax diesel engines and Cummins-equipped Dodge Ram pickup trucks. The Torrance, Calif., manufacturer said the...

A new "I" on truck efficiency, performance: Volvo Trucks North America offers new I-Shift automated transmissions for trucks with '07 engines.(TRUCK TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2006... While most of the attention concerning the performance and productivity of 2007 model trucks has centered on the new emissions-compliant engines, engines are only part of the story for any vehicle. Much of the overall efficiency of a vehicle's...

International Truck and Engine Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... International Truck and Engine Corp. said it will build its new Class 8 big bore diesel engines in Huntsville, Ala. The new engines, the largest in the MaxxForce family of commercial truck diesel engines, will be built at a new assembly plant...

Linde.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... Linde said it is selling its Kion forklift unit to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners for $5.1 billion. Kion is the umbrella company for Linde's three forklift truck and industrial equipment brands, Linde, Still...

Caterpillar Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc. said effective January 1, 2007, it will "further align core manufacturing operations and focus its product design expertise on 'key' industry segments." To achieve these goals, all on the machine side of the business, Cat will...

GT Development and Norgren's Global Truck Group have established a new business unit, Global Vehicle Technologies (GVT), as a manufacturer of fluid and motion controls for original equipment commercial vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers worldwide.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... GT Development and Norgren's Global Truck Group have established a new business unit, Global Vehicle Technologies (GVT), as a manufacturer of fluid and motion controls for original equipment commercial vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 and Tier...

Denso Corp. and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture in Eastern Europe to develop and manufacture diesel particulate filters (DPFs).(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... Denso Corp. and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture in Eastern Europe to develop and manufacture diesel particulate filters (DPFs). The joint venture is planned for establishment in early 2007, pending approval by...

GenTran Corp., a distributor and manufacturer of standby generator transfer switches, and gen-set manufacturer Winco Inc. have announced a co-marketing agreement that allows the two companies to expand their distribution through reselling of each other's products.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... GenTran Corp., a distributor and manufacturer of standby generator transfer switches, and gen-set manufacturer Winco Inc. have announced a co-marketing agreement that allows the two companies to expand their distribution through reselling of...

Cummins Westport Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... Cummins Westport Inc. has completed the first commercial order of its ISL G natural gas engine to Sacramento Regional Transit District, Sacramento, Calif. The order is for 91 of the ISL G engines, which will be installed in 40 ft. low-floor...

SuperFlow Technologies Group.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... SuperFlow Technologies Group, Des Moines, Iowa, has acquired the assets of Schaffer Test Products Inc., Lakeland, Fla. SuperFlow assumes the manufacturing, marketing and sales operations of all Schaffer products and will relocate the Lakeland...

Kubota Tractor Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) said it has approved the use of B5 biodiesel fuels globally in specified Kubota diesel-powered products. The approved blends of biodiesel fuel for use in Kubota diesel-powered products range up to a B5 blend that...

Metso Minerals.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... Metso Minerals opened a new production facility and a North American logistics center for crushing and screening equipment in Columbia, S.C. The facility assembles track-mounted crushing equipment and manufactures stationary and mobile...

JLG Industries Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2006... JLG Industries Inc. has opened its third ServicePlus service and repair center in Kennesaw, Ga. It joins two other facilities located in Houston and McConnellsburg, Pa. JLG said additional ServicePlus centers are planned. The centers specialize...