Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from March 2003

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from March 2003

Calling Dr. Phil. (Top Deadcenter).(business theory)
March 1, 2003... I'm not a big fan of business books. While there can be a pearl of wisdom or two, it's usually a lot of name dropping that would make even Larry King blush. "We left Chez Panisse to hop the G4 to Barbados to meet with Jack and Ted and that...

Terex -- from a follower to an industry leader. (Trendlines).(Company Profile)
March 1, 2003... For many years, going back to the late 1980s, Terex Corp. had the reputation of being a bottom feeder, referring both in terms of its small acquisitions and its dealings with vendors who had to wait forever to get paid. In the early '90s, it...

Perkins buys Brazilian diesel plant ... Ford and PSA ... Metso sells hydraulic business ... volvo to invest in plant ... Linde Renews agreement with VW. (International Report).
March 1, 2003... Perkins Engines Co. has recently acquired a former Daimler- Chrysler manufacturing plant located in Curitiba, Brazil. The facility, will build 4 and 6 L diesel engines and has been renamed Perkins Motores do Brasil LTDA. The engines to be built...

EGR diesels and PM intervals. (Street Smarts).
March 1, 2003... The new '02 truck diesels with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) are cause for fleet managers who have new equipment to take a look at their vehicle preventive maintenance practices, especially oil change intervals. As Mack Trucks' Vocational...

No sulfur diesel fuel? ... Westport system for MAN engines ... Ballard buying AirGen from Coleman ... Engelhard in Hong Kong program. (Alternatives).(Nippon Oil's new fuel has sulfur concentrations 1 ppm or lower)
March 1, 2003... While engine manufacturers, oil companies and regulators in the U.S. spar over the timetable for bringing low sulfur diesel fuel to the marketplace and even the definition of low sulfur fuel, one Japanese company has apparently developed a fuel...

Deere, Bombardier Align for utility vehicles: no snowmobiles, but Deere ATVs due before year's end ... other "wheeled vehicles and technology" to follow. (Industry News).
March 1, 2003... Is history repeating itself? The late January announcement of the strategic alliance between Deere & Co. and Bombardier in Canada brought to mind earlier forays by Deere into consumer recreational equipment. Bombardier manufactures the...

A new engine a familiar path: Cummins launches QSK23 diesel; developed with Komatsu, mining, power generation initial target markets. (Diesel Engines).
March 1, 2003... It's a truism of business and life in general: when you find something that works, you stick with it. So when Cummins Inc. determined that it needed to fill a gap in the middle of its industrial engine lineup, the Columbus, Ind., manufacturer...

Precision is key for new metering pump. (Technology).(Thomas Magnete USA product)
March 1, 2003... Light- and heavy-duty vehicles continue to make improvements in performance, fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions --- all in the face of increasing economic challenges worldwide. The improvements are rarely dramatic. Rather, they happen...

New extended service coolant. (Cooling Systems).
March 1, 2003... Fleetguard Inc. has introduced a new extended life antifreeze coolant product designed for heavy-duty diesel engines. ESXtreme coolant uses an organic acid formulation that is borate, phosphate and silicate-free and provides a minimum 600,000...

JCB expands mini-excavator range. (Construction Equipment).(Company Profile)
March 1, 2003... JCB recently expanded its range of compact equipment by introducing two new zero-tailswing (ZTS) mini-excavators. The JCB 8027Z and 8032Z mini-excavators were first unveiled in Europe last year and were officially introduced to the North...

Deere gives productivity a boost. (Construction Equipment).(Company Profile)
March 1, 2003... With construction equipment owners' requirements for maximum productivity in mind, whether they're moving dirt or other materials, Deere & Co.'s John Deere Construction & Forestry Co. division recently introduced three new J-Series wheel...

Durst transmission geared for low-speed applications. (Powertrain).
March 1, 2003... Durst, a division of Regal-Beloit Corp. based in Shopiere, Wis., has announced the availability of one- and two-speed Velvet Drive automatic transmissions targeted primarily at the aircraft ground support equipment marketplace. These...

Cummins Inc. (Newsmakers).(appoints Robert Sonntag)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Cummins Inc. Appoints New Vice President Cummins Inc. has announced the appointment of Robert Sonntag to vice president Sonntag will be responsible for strategy, capital planning and manufacturing operations within the Power Generation Business...

Manitowoc Crane Group. (Newsmakers).(names Marty Lakes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Marty Lakes -- to executive vice president to lead the Americas Region of the Manitowoc Crane Group. In addition, Jean-Yves Bouffault has been named executive vice president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa while Eric Etchart has been...

Worldwide lifetime. (Newsmakers).(James Moberg become senior vice president at The Grove)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... James Moberg -- to senior vice president, worldwide lifetime customer support at Grove. Moberg had previously served as VP information technology and chief information officer.

ArvinMeritor. (Newsmakers).(appoints Garrick Hu)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Garrick Hu -- to vice president, vehicle dynamics advanced engineering, commercial vehicle systems at ArvinMeritor. In his new position, Hu will reinforce CVS' long-term growth objectives and ensure they are consistent with customer driven...

Multiquip Inc. (Newsmakers).(names Bill Schlenker)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Bill Schlenker -- to international manager for Latin America and Europe at Multiquip Inc. In his new position, Schlenker will oversee all sales, marketing and operations functions at the company.

Eagle-Picher Automotive's Hillsdale Division. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Michael Ciaccio -- to director of product engineering at Eagle-Picher Automotive's Hillsdale Division. In his new position, Ciaccio will lead all product development and engineering activities for Hillsdale Division, overseeing an operation...

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., a global design, engineering and manufacturing company for driveline systems and related components and modules, chassis systems and forged products for truck and bus applications has announced...

Terex Corp. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Terex Corp. has announced a new operating structure organizing the company into four primary reporting groups: Terex Cranes, Terex Construction, Terex Mining, and Terex Road building and Utility Products. With the completion of the acquisition...

Oshkosh in hunt for major U.K. military truck order. (Special Report: Military Technology).(Company Profile)
March 1, 2003... Oshkosh Truck, the U.S. military and emergency vehicle manufacturer, said it has been named preferred bidder by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (MoD) for a $250 million fuel truck contract. The contract calls for 350 wheeled military...

Kalmar RT gets another major lift from Army. (Special Report: Military Technology).(US)
March 1, 2003... The Tank Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) of the U.S. Army has placed another delivery order with Kalmar RT Center LLC, San Antonio, Texas, for rough-terrain container handlers (RTCH). The new order adds up to 93 machines and other...

Gen-Set puts premium on quiet, mobility. (Special Report: Military Technology).(Fermont develops Tactical Quiet Generator Set, US)
March 1, 2003... While most people think of military equipment as large, armored behemoths, the true emphasis of the modern day armed force is more on maneuverability and stealth. Increasingly in the post-Cold War world, the onus is on lighter forces that can...

Textron to supply armored security vehicles to army. (Special Report: Military Technologies).(US)
March 1, 2003... Textron Systems, Wilmington, Mass., announced in late January that its Marine and Land Operations, based in New Orleans, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM), to manufacture the Armored Security...

Centralizing truck air systems. (Vehicle Technology).(Norgren Inc.'s new product, US)
March 1, 2003... Pneumatics technology is widely established for on-board truck applications -- from primary air braking systems to axle lift and seat height adjustment. Traditionally however, the components that make up these pneumatic systems -- from switches...

Turbocharged compact engine. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Caterpillar Inc. has announced a turbo-charged addition to its compact 3000 Family of engines, the Cat 3024CT. The four-cylinder Cat 3024CT offers 60 hp at 2800 rpm and has been developed for use by small construction equipment and light-duty...

Electrohydraulic control. (Products).
March 1, 2003... CPI has just released the SL300, which is capable of sensing piston position for strokes up to 80 in. Now, longer stroke applications in machines such as forklift trucks, large excavators, high-pressure accumulators, fire trucks, and manlifts...

Emissions monitoring. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Land Instruments has designed the FGA II continuous emissions monitoring system that will retain the TUV and U.S. EPA-approved Advanced Dual Sensor Technology measurement method. The FGA II can measure CO, [O.sub.2], [CO.sub.2], NO, [NO.sub.2]...

Expanded hydraulic solenoid. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Magnet Schultz of America continues to expand its manufacturing for the hydraulic valve market with the introduction of the HPCY-037 solenoid. The compact size coil offers improved protection from water wash/water dunk by incorporating an...

Cat certifies first acert diesel: C9 certified, as real live ACERT diesels get closer ... official on-highway launch this month. (Industry News).
March 1, 2003... Caterpillar Inc. said it has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company's first diesel equipped with its highly speculated-upon Advanced Combustion Emission Reduction Technology (ACERT). Cat said...

GBS M clamp. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Norma Products Inc. has introduced a mechanically interlocked, heavy-duty hose clamp for demanding applications. The Normaclamp GBS M is a new generation of Norma's GBS series used to contain high pressure or suction in municipal applications...

Noise dampened armature. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Ogura Industrial Corp. introduces its V series of electromagnetic clutches that includes a silent armature option. The unit incorporates a noise dampening plastic disk in both the armature and the rotor. These disks dampen out the high...

Brass ball valves. (Products).
March 1, 2003... The Brass Products Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. is offering a line of straight thread brass ball valves for use in high-pressure environments requiring leak-free on-off operation and reusability. The valves are designed for a range of...

New "digital dashboard" for electronic engines. (Instrumentation).
March 1, 2003... Controls Inc., the Sharon Center, Ohio, manufacturer of engine and generator set monitoring and control systems, has developed a new electronic monitoring system designed to be used with diesel or gasoline engines using SAE J1939 communications...

Synchronous lifting. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Enerpac Industrial Tools has announced the release of a computer driven hydraulic system for accurate and safe synchronous lifting and lowering of loads. The system, designed to be operated by one person, enables work such as vertical lifting...

Hydraulic fluid. (Products).
March 1, 2003... D-A Lubricant Co. has announced the availability of SureFlo, a water miscible hydraulic fluid. SureFlo is a transportation equipment hydraulic fluid primarily for use in applications where freeze-up with typical hydraulic fluids delays product...

Vibration-proof fasteners. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Permanent Technologies Inc. has designed the Permanentech self-locking, vibration-proof nut and bolt system available in metal and moldable plastic. Permanentech technology fasteners feature a lock-in-bolt channel design which engages the nut...

DIN fittings. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Brennan Industries Inc. has expanded its line of hydraulic fittings to include DIN fittings from Voss. The Voss fittings are available in multiple sizes and style with more than 260 DIN fittings in all. Built for extreme pressure applications,...

Cat expands, updates equipment line: new generation excavators, telehandlers, wheel loaders incorporate new controls, Tier 2 compliant engines. (Construction Equipment).
March 1, 2003... Caterpillar recently unveiled new or significantly updated models to its wheeled excavator, telehandler and wheel loader product lines in an effort to broaden the company's product offering, boost operator productivity and reduce exhaust...

Transmission service. (Products).
March 1, 2003... BG Products Inc. has designed the BG Big Dawg II that can quickly and efficiently service all automatic transmissions up through those with a 42 quart capacity including all passenger cars, school buses, vans, most dump trucks and most fork...

Portable data collector. (Products).
March 1, 2003... DLI Engineering has introduced the DLI Watchman DCX Convertible online system that can change into a portable data collector. The product can be used for vibration data collection, online machine monitoring, accurate automated diagnostics...

Digital valve controller for mobile hydraulic use. (Mobile Hydraulics).(High Country Tek has introduced its latest digital valve control )
March 1, 2003... High Country Tek has introduced its latest digital valve control for the mobile off-highway hydraulics markets, the model DVC 70. This newest module from High Country Tek, Nevada City, Calif, adds data logging functionality to the...

Powerlines.(puraDYN Filter Technologies )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. said it has significantly enlarged its distribution network through an aftermarket agreement with PACCAR through which approximately 500 participating Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers will be able to offer...

New protection system extends vehicle air conditioning life. (Control Systems).(Index Sensors & Controls introduced a new air conditioning monitoring and protection system)
March 1, 2003... Index Sensors & Controls, the Standwood, Wash.-based manufacturer of switches, sensors and controls for engines, heavy vehicles and industrial equipment, has introduced a new air conditioning monitoring and protection system designed to reduce...

Quadrastat's new ForcePro joystick. (Mobile Hydraulics).
March 1, 2003... As a manufacturer of vehicle operator controls for off-highway construction, agricultural equipment and on-highway vehicles, Quadrastat Corp. has now introduced the ForcePro series joystick. The new control, which has no functional moving...

Dana Corp. (Suppliers Circle).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Dana Corp.'s Spicer Outdoor Power Equipment Components Division, part of Off-Highway Systems, has received ISO 14001 certification for its two facilities located in Fredericktown, Ohio and Blacklick, Ohio.

EPCO Products Inc. (Suppliers Circle).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... EPCO Products Inc. of Fort Wayne, Ind. has been certified to the ISO 9001:2000 standard. EPCO produces Zero-Leak Gold Plugs for fluid power and diesel engine applications.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems. (Suppliers Circle).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Jacobs Vehicle Systems of Bloomfield, Conn. has announced that its Quality Management System has been certified to the QS-9000:1998 standard (based on and including ISO-9001:19941. The company's Jake Brake product line is used by all heavy-duty...

Deere & Bombardier in ATV deal...Cat buys Indian diesel venture, streamlines transmission ops ... Bobcat to sell Nagano excavators. (Business Notes).
March 1, 2003... FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE BUSINESS NEWS, TURN TO THE SOURCE -- DIESEL PROGRESS ON-LINE www.dieselpub.com Deere & Co. and Bombardier will develop new wheeled utility vehicles and technologies under a strategic alliance. The alliance will combine...