Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from December 2008

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from December 2008

Bottoms up.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
December 1, 2008... The original title of this was to have been "A Perfect Storm," as the confluence of economic factors that we have sailed into has been truly amazing. About nine or 10 negatively trending lines all crossed at once and "wham," the words melt...

Truck engine choices keep getting more and more limited.(STREET SMARTS)
December 1, 2008... Caterpillar's announcement earlier this year that it would not sell 2010 model truck engines is old news now, but surprisingly, this news has not deeply spread throughout the trucking community. However, the facts are that more engine users...

TA and Pilot announce plans to offer DEF.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... TravelCenters of America LLC and Pilot Travel Centers have announced plans to offer diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in bulk for emergency fills and at the pump in conjunction with the 2010 emissions regulations, which will have the majority of...

New editor and publisher at Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications, Waukesha, Wis., has named Sheila Gailloreto editor and publisher of Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide magazine. Gailloreto joined Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications on Oct. 20. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] She...

Management changes at Lubrizol.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... The Lubrizol Corp. has announced several management changes to further the company's objective of enhancing product innovations, improving operating efficiencies, managing enterprise risk and executing key bolt-on acquisitions. Steve Kirk was...

Altra appoints VP.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... Altra Industrial Motion has appointed Mark Klossner vice president and general manager of the Altra Engineered Couplings Group Klossner joined Altra in 2004 as a strategic marketing analyst and has since held management positions focused on...

Leland Powell.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... LELAND POWELL: John Hubbard has been named project engineer at Leland Powell Fasteners, a fastening system manufacturer that is part of the Elgin Fastener Group. Hubbard will be responsible for special fastener design, tooling design for cold...

Dateline.(Calendar)
December 1, 2008... SEPTEMBER * Sept 24-March 24 Diesel Progress Online Show VII--At www.dieselprogress.com & Diesel Progress Magazine, Diesel Progress 20855 Watertown Road, Suite 220 Waukesha, WI 53186 Tel: (262) 754-4100 Fax: (262)...

Dozer sales likely to be dozing until at least 2010.(TRENDLINES)
December 1, 2008... I don't know why the term "bulldozer" tickles my funny bone, it just does. The elite way of saying bulldozer is "track-type tractor," which is how Caterpillar refers to its dozers. John Deere people get around the term by calling the machines...

Newsmaker of the year: SCR is it: highly debated emissions technology made the most news in 2008; Cat-Navistar second.(DIESEL PROGRESS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SCR is the 2008 Diesel Progress North American Newsmaker of the Year. SCR? Selective catalytic reduction. SCR. Every year, the editorial board of Diesel Progress North American selects the "company, person,...

Doosan Infracore America promotes president.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... Doosan Infracore America has promoted Michael P. Stanley to president and chief operating officer of Doosan Infracore America's Construction Equipment Division. In his new position, Stanley is responsible for the Construction Equipment...

Bridgestone.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... BRIDGESTONE: Bridgestone Firestone Off Road Tire Co. (BFOR) has announced two appointments at the company. Mike Poirier joins the company as general manager, corporate accounts and original equipment, a role in which he will be responsible for...

Manitowoc.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... MANITOWOC: The Manitowoc Co. has named two new regional business managers to oversee sales of Manitowoc crawler cranes and Grove mobile cranes. Elias Chakour will cover the Southeast region of the U.S. and Keith Crider wilt cover the Northeast...

Godwin.(DIESEL HR)(Grant Salstrom and Bryan Gassier promoted)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... GODWIN: Bridgeport, N.J.-based Godwin Pumps has announced the promotion of Grant Salstrom to chief operating officer. In his new role, Salstrom will be responsible for all day-to-day operations involving service, parts, warranties and...

More Sisu for AGCO: aiming for the "magic number" in engine production; company also launches seven-cylinder SCR off-highway engine.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AGCO Corp., Duluth, Ga., said it plans to use more of its newly renamed Sisu diesels in its own equipment, possibly in as much as 70% of its machines by 2012. Now known as AGCO Sisu Power, Finland's former...

Operation minehunter: Remote Minehunting Vehicle provides autonomous mine detection for U.S. Navy.(INNOVATIVE uses of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lockheed Martin has developed the Remote Minehunting Vehicle (RMV) for the U.S. Navy to detect moored and bottom mines in open and coastal waters. The only part of the unmanned semi-submersible vehicle visible above...

Letting the sun help you mow the lawn: Husqvarna adds solar power to autonomous robotic mower system.(INNOVATIVE uses of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For decades, futurists have painted an idyllic picture of a world where people sit back and let machines quietly and efficiently take care of all of the mundane jobs and chores that regularly need doing around the...

Observing in the Antarctic: PLATO Observatory operates autonomously throughout the winter; temperatures as low as -130[degrees]F.(INNOVATIVE uses of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At Dome Argus, the highest point of the Antarctic Plateau with an elevation of 13,428 ft., a team of researchers has constructed a robotic observatory called PLATeau Observatory (PLATO) to provide scientific research...

The maximized power of max: mother's Automotive X Prize challenger moves toward 100 mpg fuel consumption, highway speeds and $7000 sticker price.(INNOVATIVE uses of HORSEPOWER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With all the interest in the automotive industry surrounding fuel economy, $10 million is at stake with Progressive Insurance's Automotive X Prize competition, which encourages students, manufacturers and companies...

JCB captures army deal: company to build high-speed loaders for British Army in U.S. facilities; already supplying vehicles to U.S. military.(MILITARY EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A machine developed for the U.S. military has been chosen by the British Army in an $11 million order for JCB's high-speed backhoe loaders for deployment in Afghanistan. The Cummins-powered High Mobility...

A triumvirate for the JLTV: U.S. Army chose three companies to develop JLTVs for a technology development phase.(MILITARY EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Humvees, officially the High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), first appeared in Army and Marine motor pools in 1985. Some 160,000 HMMWVs are now in service and AM General is still building 3000 to 5000 new...

Vehicle control.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Information is available from Carling Technologies about its HMI products and multiplexed solutions for vehicle control for trucks, off-road equipment, ag equipment, heavy equipment, buses and RVs. Products include...

Energy applications.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Altra Industrial Motion has published a white paper, titled "Critical Applications in the Energy Industry," outlining its offerings for oil and gas drilling, coal production, coal-fired and nuclear power plant...

Electrical safety.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ideal Industries Inc. has published a 40-page catalog for its electrical safety products, designed to meet OSHA and NEC standards. The catalog covers lockout/tagout kits and stations, insulation hand tools, facility...

Piston catalog.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mahle Clevite has introduced its Original Light Vehicle Piston Catalog, featuring more than 600 new part numbers and a new user-friendly design. The catalog introduces the Clevite line with Mahle's part number...

Opening the door on armored vehicles.(MILITARY EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As threats such as Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Explosively Formed Penetrators (EFPs) have evolved in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Dept. of Defense and armored vehicle manufacturers have...

Advanced air cleaner for military vehicles.(FILTRATION)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Donaldson Co. has introduced a self-cleaning air cleaner designed to provide maximum engine protection, reduced filter element servicing, improved fuel economy and engine performance in military vehicles and other...

Designed by nature: honeycomb wheel design helps Humvees maintain mobility after damage; may reach equipment markets.(TIRE TECHNOLOGY)(Resilient Technologies LLC )
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle--better known as the Humvee--has been the backbone in the U.S. Army's vehicle fleet for years, and its strength and versatility have been proven in the field. However,...

Ready for off-road: Corning on track for 2011 off-road exhaust emissions regulations.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While many in the emissions control industry are focused on the upcoming 2010 on-highway regulations, Coming Inc. has also been ramping up for the next round of significant emissions regulations for the off-road...

Dueco offers hybrid digger.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are a hot topic in automotive circles today with many PHEV development projects under way. Several prototypes and demonstration PHEV vehicles have already been shown. Dueco--in...

Kenworth.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... of Pennsylvania has opened a new full-service location in Clintonville, Pa., for customer support in the western part of the state. The 33,000 sq.ft, facility sits on a nearly 10 acre site and features 19 service bays, a 3900 sq.ft, parts...

Genie Industries.(POWERLINES)(branch office in China )(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Genie Industries has begun construction on a new manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China. This will be the first time Genie equipment will be manufactured in the Asian market. Production at the facility is anticipated to begin in mid-2009....

Donaldson Co.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... Donaldson Co., a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, has received the 2007 Star Supplier Award from Gillig Corp., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses. Each year, Gillig plant managers complete surveys ranking...

Old trucks meet future regulations: Johnson Matthey developed retrofit SCRT system for older truck engines.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Much of the recent emissions development by the truck, engine and aftertreatment manufacturers has been focused on new engine compliance with the 2010 and beyond emissions regulations. Johnson Matthey has developed...

Eaton.(DIESEL HR)(John Sczesny appointed as manager)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... EATON: Eaton Corp. has named John Sczesny business unit manager--North America for its Light and Medium Duty Transmission Business. In his new role, Sczesny will oversee all business unit activities for the North American region, including...

ArvinMeritor.(DIESEL HR)
December 1, 2008... ARVINMERITOR: ArvinMeritor has appointed Craig Cartmill to general manager--operations for its Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business worldwide, responsible for leading global operations for CVA and strategic deployment of Lean...

Terex.
December 1, 2008... TEREX: Debbie George has been named global brand marketing leader for Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a segment of Terex Corp. In this newly created position, George will have creative oversight of the Genie and Terex AWP brands and serve as...

Fine tuning a total aftertreatment system.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)(Eberspacher GmbH develops fuel processors)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the joint forces of Eberspacher and former Daimler subsidiary Purem --now Eberspacher Unna--the new Commercial Vehicles business unit of J. Eberspacher GmbH feels ready for the challenge of Euro 6 and EPA 2010....

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, both part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, diesel engines and drive systems for marine and industrial applications, announced that they have launched a large-scale program to remanufacture diesel particulate filters (DPFs).(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2008... Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, both part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, diesel engines and drive systems for marine and industrial applications, announced...

Peterbilt Motors Co.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2008... Peterbilt Motors Co.'s Model 335 hybrid electric tractor is now available for order. It is targeted for beverage and regional haul deliveries that require a trailer. It utilizes Eaton's hybrid-electric power system with an electric motor that...

Sensors Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2008... Prodrive Engelhard has selected Sensors Inc. to provide a custom-designed particulate measurement system to measure the mass of particulate emitted by gasoline and diesel engines. The Semtech Portable Particulate Measurement Device (PPMD)...

ESW Canada Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Doosan Infracore America Corp)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... ESW Canada Inc. (ESWC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc., received an order from Doosan Infracore America Corp. for an ESWC-designed catalyzed/muffler that will be used on Doosan's DL200 wheel loader. The...

Kenworth Truck Co.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2008... Kenworth Truck Co. said it now offers its Clean Power no-idle system as a factory-installed option on Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks equipped with the 72 in. AeroCab sleeper. Kenworth said the Clean Power system may increase fuel economy by as...

Hitachi Ltd.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2008... Hitachi Ltd. and Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd., which manufacture lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and other uses, announced an order from Eaton Corp. to supply motors, inverters, lithium-ion batteries and other components...

Biodiesel Manufacturers of Illinois.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
December 1, 2008... Biodiesel Manufacturers of Illinois (BMI) plans to build a $40 million plant near Mapleton, Ill., for the production of biodiesel from the weed pennycress. The facility is expected to yield 45 million gal. of biodiesel annually. By using...

Urea dosing sensor for heavy-duty trucks.(SENSORS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kavlico, Moorpark, Calif., has developed a new sensor for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems that will be used in most 2010 heavy-duty trucks in North America. The urea dosing sensor is designed to provide...

Dean Machinery Solutions.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... Dean Machinery Solutions, a Caterpillar equipment dealer, has opened a new headquarters location at 5701 East 87th St. in Kansas City, Mo. The new facility sits on 25 acres. The main shop houses 27,000 sq.ft. to service up to 18 large machines...

VIPAR Heavy Duty.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... VIPAR Heavy Duty, a network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors with more than 500 locations, announced a new product program with engine cooling system manufacturer Horton, under which the VIPAR network will sell Horton's...

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America has announced that its heavy-duty engine starters have been selected as standard equipment on all Class 8 International branded trucks produced by Navistar Inc. Mitsubishi Electric said its starters were...

Correction.(POWERLINES)(Correction notice)
December 1, 2008... The October issue of Diesel Progress incorrectly reported the fleet sizes for the California Air Resources Board's In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation. For the regulation, CARB classifies small fleets as zero to 2500 hp, medium fleets as...

Sartorius Mechatronics Corp.(POWERLINES)(increases facility space)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Sartorius Mechatronics Corp. has expanded its operations in Arvada, Colo., increasing facility space by nearly 150%. The new facility will host a state-of-the-art applications laboratories, upgraded professional spaces, increased warehousing...

Peterbilt Motors Co.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... Peterbilt Motors Co. has begun full production of its Front Air Leaf suspension, designed for Peterbilt truck models 384, 386, 388 and 389. The suspension is designed with a lower spring rate for better isolation of road inputs. The front air...

Electrical Generating Systems Association.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... The Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) has moved. The new address is: 1650 South Dixie Hwy, Ste 400, Boca Raton, Fla., 33432. Note that the only change is the move from the 5th to 4th floor of the same building. Phone and fax...

Norgren Global Vehicle Technologies.(POWERLINES)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Norgren Global Vehicle Technologies was awarded the 2007 Diamond Supplier Award from Navistar Inc., the company's highest honor for suppliers. The award recognizes suppliers who strategically align themselves with the company's business goals...

Phillips Industries.(POWERLINES)
December 1, 2008... Phillips Industries was awarded the Daimler Trucks North America LLC's 2007 Masters of Quality Award. The award is presented to Daimler suppliers ranked highest in more than 100 criteria related to quality, service and aftermarket parts...

New SAE J1939 I/O modules for mechanical engines.(CONTROLS)(FW Murphy )(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Translating analog signals into digital SAE J1939 CANbus data has become increasingly important when dealing with mechanical engines. To meet that need, FW Murphy has introduced three new SAE J1939 I/O modules for...

Navistar International Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2008... Navistar International Corp. said it will organize its truck segment into four business units: North American Truck Operations, Global Truck Operations, Global Bus Operations and Navistar Defense. The four business units will break down as...

Deere & Co.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2008... Deere & Co. has acquired full ownership of ReGen Technologies Inc., a remanufacturing company in Springfield, Mo. Deere had owned 50% of the business as part of a joint venture with SRC Corp., also of Springfield. Financial details of the...

JLG Industries Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2008... JLG Industries Inc. said its Gradall-branded telehandlers will become part of an expanded JLG-branded telehandler family. JLG said Gradall's blue color and the same number of models will remain, but the company would eliminate the Gradall name...

Donaldson Co.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2008... Donaldson Co. has opened a new manufacturing facility in Atibaia City, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new 30,000 sq.ft. facility will primarily produce air filtration products such as air cleaners and air elements for the engine and vehicle markets....

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with SAE International to provide funding assistance for a more comprehensive approach to standards development work in the off-road equipment industry....

Mahle.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2008... Mahle announced that it has embarked on an $18 million expansion of its Mahle Engine Components USA plant in St. John's, Mich. The plant currently manufactures piston rings for automotive applications, but the expansion will allow the site to...

Trimble.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(Tru Count Inc. acquired)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Trimble announced it has acquired the assets of privately held Tru Count Inc., Ames, Iowa, in an all-cash transaction. Tru Count is a manufacturer of air and electric clutches that automate individual planter row shut-off. Financial terms were...

Parker Hannifin Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
December 1, 2008... Parker Hannifin Corp. has announced the acquisition of EmiTherm Sdn Bhd, Shah Alam (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia, a provider of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and thermal management products. Revenues of the acquired business were...