Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from November 2003

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from November 2003

The world's greatest engine show.(Top dead center)(Bauma 2004)
November 1, 2003... There is a strange rumor going around that Bauma 2004 is an off-highway equipment show. I imagine that amongst the 2341 exhibitors from 42 countries covering 445,000 [m.sup.2], with over 400,000 attendees (2001 numbers) there might be the...

Creepy crawlers still a mainstay.(trendlines)(bulldozers)
November 1, 2003... Open any copy of any end-user equipment magazine and you will find literally hundreds of ads covering machinery for sale, auctions, hot deals and lots of prices. In that pile of information it is difficult not to find a huge number of ads on...

Volvo and Wartsila plan cooperation ... new Denso fuel injection joint venture ... largest truck order for Scania Brazil.(international report)
November 1, 2003... Volvo and Wartsila are planning future cooperation regarding service and delivery of marine diesel engines for commercial shipping. The cooperation will be initiated in selected markets, with global coverage planned thereafter. Through a...

New workhorse from Kohler.(power generation)
November 1, 2003... Kohler Power Systems has introduced a new 2800 kW production generator set designed for standby, peaking and prime power applications. The 2800REOZD gen-set was designed and packaged to address a market for larger power blocks, especially...

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

A toolbox for '07: Johnson Matthey develops range of technologies to meet 2007 engine emissions regulations.(emissions technology)
November 1, 2003... With the new 2007 emissions standards set by the EPA looming in the not too distant future, Johnson Matthey's Diesel Emission Control Systems (DECS) group has brought a range of technologies to market. During a recent visit to Johnson Matthey's...

More on the LSI emissions regulations.(emissions)(large spark-ignited)
November 1, 2003... Following our August article on the upcoming exhaust emissions regulations for large-spark ignited engines (The "Oilier Emissions: LSI Engines Move toward Tier 1), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's, Assessment and Standards Division,...

Power to keep the road open: Alaska DOT maintains network of powerhouses to support crews and equipment to maintain vital highway.(power generation)(Dept. of Transportation)
November 1, 2003... As part of the development of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline ill the mid-1970s, a pioneer read was built by oil company contractors to allow the movement of material and equipment for the pipeline's construction. Over time, that road was improved...

GenSmart: a smaller and lighter alternative for power generation.(power generation)
November 1, 2003... Within the last year, LE Inc., a manufacturer of high performance, high power density variable speed electric motors and generators, has developed and begun production on a new series of compact generators. The GenSmart generators feature...

Robinson's standard is custom packaging.(power generation)
November 1, 2003... When the people at Robinson Metal Inc. began making a name for themselves in the power generation enclosure marketplace, they did what many other companies do in that situation--they changed their name. More specifically, the company wanted to...

Chip Van Gunten--to OEM sales manager at Northern Lights.(newsmakers)(succeeding Van Gunten as the company's Mid-Atlantic Sales Engineer is Ken Markel)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Chip Van Gunten--to OEM sales manager at Northern Lights. Van Gunten will oversee the development of new business and will serve as account manager for current OEM clients in central and eastern North America. Succeeding Van Gunten as the...

Brian Wilcox--to director of sales-North America for Tecumseh Products Co.'s Engine and Transmission Group.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Brian Wilcox--to director of sales-North America for Tecumseh Products Co.'s Engine and Transmission Group. Wilcox will be responsible for all OEM sales and retail program initiatives.

Andrew R. Nicoll--to vice president for ASM International.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Andrew R. Nicoll--to vice president for ASM International. The Materials Information Society is the leading society for reliable informarion and data on metals, engineered materials and processes. Nicoll is product line manager--materials for...

Steve Slesinski--to director of product planning for Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, N.A.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Steve Slesinski--to director of product planning for Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, N.A. Slesinski will be responsible for directing, developing and deploying innovative product growth strategies in the development of components...

Silex has announced that it is under new ownership.(newsmakers)(company was recently purchased by Illumina Partners Inc. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Silex has announced that it is under new ownership. The company was recently purchased by Illumina Partners Inc., a Toronto-based investment management group. The company will now formally operate under the name Silex Innovations Inc.

New truck group president at International.(newsmakers)(Dee Kapur has joined International Truck and Engine Corporation as president of the truck group)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... New Truck Group President at International Dee Kapur has joined International Truck and Engine Corporation as president of the truck group. Kapur, 48, will lead the company's truck and school bus business, including engineering and product...

AVRs controlling more than voltage regulation.(power generation)
November 1, 2003... Over the years, Basler Electric Co. has become a major player in microprocessor-based technology. Along with other electrical control and protection devices, Basler is a world leader in microprocessor-based technology in voltage...

New gas compressor "takes off: Sertco applies aircraft, racing engine technology to gas compression packages.(stationary power )(Sertco Industries Inc.)
November 1, 2003... When Sertco Industries Inc. decided to expand its business into gas compressors, it came with an unusual mix of innovation, talent and experience. Established in 1979, the Okemah, Okla., manufacturer has long been known in the highly...

Sailing project stays afloat with help of auxiliary engine.(marine propulsion)
November 1, 2003... With some 5120 sq.ft. of sails on twin, 87 ft. masts, augmented by a 325 hp Caterpillar 3208 auxiliary engine, a pair of newly constructed 80 ft. brigantines have joined the fleet operated by the Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) out of the...

New vocational truck suspension.(on-highway technology)
November 1, 2003... Ridewell Suspensions has introduced a new auxiliary axle suspension system for vocational truck applications such its block haulers, cement trucks, construction vehicles, dump trucks, grain bottles, milk trucks, refuse vehicles and...

New transmissions, engines for Freightliner trucks.(powertrain)(DaimlerChrysler AG)
November 1, 2003... Earlier this year, DaimlerChrysler AG said that as part of the reorganization of its commercial truck operations, it would move toward greater internal sourcing of components for its vehicles. Some of the early manifestations of that are...

More than just an ambulance: Road Rescue Inter-Urban Multiple Response Unit built on fire truck cab and chassis to haul more equipment, crew to emergency sites.(specialty vehicles)
November 1, 2003... Motorized ambulances have evolved from the earliest vehicles that were essentially trucks. Then for several decades they were built on Cadillac, Packard, Pontiac, Chrysler and other passenger car chassis. For the 20 years, most ambulances have...

Delivering a cleaner vehicle: FedEx teams with Eaton, Environmental Defense on hybrid truck program.(powertrain components)
November 1, 2003... FedEx Express, one of five business units of FedEx. Corp., in conjunction with Environmental Defense and Eaton Corp., has begun operating a low-emissions hybrid electric-powered delivery vehicle that could become a standard mediumduty delivery...

U.S. Express a trucking technology leader.(street smarts)
November 1, 2003... A few fleets like to be new technology leaders. Most don't, feeling that being out front may be risky or expensive. One of the biggies which often leads the way is U.S. Express, the well-known national truckload freight carrier. The company...

Common rail test system.(test equipment)
November 1, 2003... NOW available from A P Diesels, a U.K.-based diesel engine service company, is a new test bench designed to assist in the testing, diagnosis and repair of common rail fuel systems. The CRT 1000 test bench is designed to be applicable to...

Waukesha Engine offers compact Fuel Ignition Tester.(test equipment)
November 1, 2003... Waukesha Engine has expanded its Cooperative Fuel Research (CFR) product line with the introduction of a Fuel Ignition Tester (FIT) designed to quickly determine the ignition delay and derived cetane number of diesel fuel. Waukesha...

New Z Master mowers from Toro.(turf equipment)
November 1, 2003... The Toro Co. recently introduced its newest Z Master mowers for commercial and landscape contractor applications. The beefed-up Z500 series mowers replace the Z200 series mowers and are designed to provide a more durable mower for professional...

New managers at Volvo Trucks.(newsmakers)(Peter Karlsten will become president of Volvo Trucks North America Inc. and Tommy Svensson will become new manager of Volvo Trucks' South American operations)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Volvo Trucks, a unit of Sweden's AB Volvo, said that it has appointed new managers for its operations in North and South America. Peter Karlsten, currently president of Volvo do Brazil, will become president of Volvo Trucks North America Inc....

Flint Power Systems.(newsmakers)(Randy Weimer appointed executive vice president and general manager )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Randy Weimer--to executive vice president and general manager of Flint Power Systems. Weimer was formerly general manager of CK Power of Florida.

Setrab Oil Coolers.(newsmakers)(Todd Helber appointed technical sales representative )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Todd Helber--to technical sales representative at Setrab Oil Coolers. Helber's responsibilities will include continued growth and development of the North American industrial and mobile oil cooler market.

Another step for fuel cells: out of the lab and onto the street, DaimlerChrysler to launch fleet of 60 F-Cell cars for real-world testing.(alternatives)
November 1, 2003... Eight years after the launch of the NECAR 1 concept study, DaimlerChrysler is about to deploy the first of what will be a 60 vehicle fleet of its Mercedes-Benz A-Class hydrogen-fueled fuel cell car, the F-Cell. Customers in the U.S., Germany,...

Bailey International Corp.(suppliers' circle)(has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification for the production of hydraulic cylinders)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Bailey International Corp. has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification for the production of hydraulic cylinders at its Chennai, India, production facility which manufactures the company's Chief hydraulic cylinders.

Koyo Corporation.(suppliers' circle)(received the John Deere Supplier of the Year recognition )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Koyo Corporation received the John Deere Supplier of the Year recognition for its effort in providing bearing products and services. The rating system is based on quality, delivery, technical support, cost management and wavelength.

Winsert Inc.(suppliers' circle)(Winsert Inc. has received a "Supplier of the Year" award from Detroit Diesel Corp. and supplier excellence recognition from John Deere Power Systems)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Winsert Inc. has received, for the third time, a "Supplier of the Year" award from Detroit Diesel Corp. Winsert is one of only two DDC suppliers to receive this award three times. Winsert Inc. also received supplier excellence recognition for...

Green Energy for parks: national parks taking lead role in using environmentally friendly transportation.(industry news)
November 1, 2003... Every year, hundreds of millions of Americans and foreigners visit some 300 areas administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS, created in 1912 (though Yellow-stone became the world's first national park in 1872) was mandated to...

Emissions analyzer/monitor for PC.(products)
November 1, 2003... DJGAS from DeJaye Electronics Inc, measures and continuously records HC, CO, C[O.sub.2], [O.sub.2], N[O.sub.x], rpm, temperature and lambda on any PC, the company said. The stored data can be printed and graphed with Microsoft Excel. DJGAS is...

Joystick pattern changer valve.(products)
November 1, 2003... Now available from Integrated Technologies is Oil Control's joystick pattern changer valve, a compact, two-position/eight-way manual valve designed to enable heavy machine operators to easily change the joystick operation on excavators and...

PTO clutch/brake.(products)
November 1, 2003... Ogura Industrial Corp. has developed a PTO clutch/brake for commercial mowers and large garden tractors in the 29 to 34 hp range. The new PTO clutch/brake has a minimum torque after burnishing of 250 Ib.ft. This is a 25 percent increase in...

Fuel fume detector.(products)
November 1, 2003... Sensor Electronics has designed the Electronic Nose detector that monitors fuel fumes, then warns when concentrations reach explosive levels. The detector can sense a wide range of fuels including diesel, aviation gas, jet fuel, paint and...

New study makes strong case for natural gas garbage trucks.(alternative fuels)
November 1, 2003... Garbage trucks are among the oldest, least fuel-efficient and most polluting vehicles in the United States. Alternative fuels, primarily natural gas, are making significant inroads in urban bus applications. Similarly garbage trucks running on...

Magnetic filtration proves attractive, company expands products line.(accessory products)
November 1, 2003... One Eye Industries Inc. has expanded its range of magnetic filter systems with the introduction of two new products in its Bear Trap filter line. The 5500 high pressure magnetic filter and the ADD-Vantage 9000 reusable heavy-duty filter...

Pilot boat for Texas coast.(marine propulsion)(Camarc Ltd.)(Kvichak Marine Industries)
November 1, 2003... Camarc Ltd. and Kvichak Marine Industries, Seattle, Wash., have teamed up once again to design and build an all-aluminum 75.5 ft. pilot boat. The new boat, Sabine Bank Pilot, was recently delivered to the Sabine Pilots Service of Groves, Tex.,...

Service tool for heavy-duty vehicles.(service & maintenance)
November 1, 2003... Just months after introducing the Eaton MD-200 series tool that simultaneously monitors a host of powertrain components, Roadranger Marketing has introduced new diagnostics software for the PC. The MD-300 series software is programmed to...

Return line filter.(products)
November 1, 2003... Universal Hydraulics International Ltd. has designed the Universal Filter International RF Series tank top mounted filter for both mobile and industrial applications. The RF Series features an inside to outside flow path through the element and...

Reusable filter.(products)
November 1, 2003... One Eye Industries Inc. has introduced the ADD-Vantage 9000 reusable filter designed to improve filtration, extend drain intervals, extend equipment life and increase uptime in heavy duty applications. The ADD-Vantage 9000 series offers a...

Adapter kits.(products)
November 1, 2003... FasTest Inc. has introduced a series of Twist-Mate adapter kits to facilitate connection of different sized male and female NPT threads. TwistMate connectors and plugs are designed to connect or seal threaded ports for leak-free testing,...

LVDT simulator.(products)
November 1, 2003... Axiomatic Technologies Corp. has introduced its LVDT Simulator Module useful for operator simulation of the LVDT or RVDT feedback signal from valves used to control steam or gas turbines in utility power generation and process manufacturing....

Could slurry be an answer to hydrogen infrastructure challenge?(fuels & lubes)
November 1, 2003... Fuel cells promise clean energy for transportation and stationary power--provided hydrogen fuel can be transported safely, conveniently and economically. While reformation of traditional fuels into hydrogen might be a near-term solution, pure...

Guided database.(products)
November 1, 2003... The "Contigurator" online tool offered by Lovejoy Inc. translates raw data into usable, CAD drawings and dimensional data for various styles of flexible couplings used in multiple power transmission applications including pumps, compressors and...

Aluminum plugs.(products)
November 1, 2003... EPC0 Industries has introduced Aluminum Zero-Leak Gold Plugs to provide an alternative to standard Zero-Leak Gold Plugs in applications where weight conservation is critical, or where corrosion or metal incompatibility makes the use of steel...

Compact rotary switches.(products)
November 1, 2003... Cole Hersee Co. has introduced its 72100 line of compact rotary switches to meet a wide variety or OEM, aftermarket off-road and truck lighting and motor needs. The switches are available illuminated or non-illuminated and are used in the...

Precision snap-action switches.(products)
November 1, 2003... Cherry Electrical Products GP Series snap-action switches provide actuator travel differentials as low as 0.002 in. and mechanical endurance of more then one million cycles. The switches are suited for heavy-duty commercial application and...

Industrial pressure transducer.(products)
November 1, 2003... Setra Systems has introduced its Model 528 high-performance industrial pressure transducer designed for robust industrial and submersible applications that require high performance in extreme environments, such as off-highway, semiconductor...

Smaller machines, bigger performance: new Deere compact excavators, reduced tailswing excavators and redesigned skid-steer loaders aim for job-site versatility.(construction equipment)
November 1, 2003... Good things come in (relatively) small packages would seem to be at least one motto of the John Deere Construction & Forestry Co. as the Deere & Co. unit recently kicked off a new excavator for small-job versatility, a new series of...

The Association of Diesel Specialists has welcomed three new members to its board of directors at its International Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Association of Diesel Specialists has welcomed three new members to its board of directors at its International Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. New to the group are: Brad Buescher, Interstate Diesel Service Inc., Cleveland, Ohio,...

Reagan Equipment Company Inc., has announced the selection of National Maintenance and Repair Inc. as its Midwest distributor.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Reagan Equipment Company Inc., has announced the selection of National Maintenance and Repair Inc. as its Midwest distributor for Guascor engines. National will be handling Reagan's Kilo-Pak Spartan generator sets and Barge Pump-Paks as well.

Ring Power Systems has announced the addition of Sullair Industrial products to its compressed air product lines.(powerlines)
November 1, 2003... Ring Power Systems has announced the addition of Sullair Industrial products to its compressed air product lines. The Sullair Industrial products addition gives the Ring Power Systems air compressor group a complete line of air compressors...

ECU unveils line of CAN controllers.(controls)
November 1, 2003... Some 17 years ago, Engineering Concepts Unlimited (ECU) developed its first compact engine control with a built-in speed switch, the ECU-50. Over time, that control evolved into different models with expanded features, such as built-in LED...

Enclosures target faster gen-set installation.(power generation)
November 1, 2003... Intended to help speed installations and reduce costs, a new line of skintight weather-protective and sound attenuated enclosures have been introduced by Cummins Power Generation for its 23 kW to 500 kW generator sets. The new enclosure...

Peterbilt.(Alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)
November 1, 2003... Peterbilt has announced that it will offer factory installation of natural gas engines for its low-cab-forward model 320 truck. The company said it will begin limited production of the model 320 with the Cummins-Westport C8.3G natural gas...

Ford Motor Co.(Alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(sport utility vehicles)
November 1, 2003... The Ford Motor Co. said its new gasoline-electric hybrid sport utility vehicle will not be available by year's end to fleet customers as originally planned so the automaker can conduct internal testing. Initial plans called for a limited number...

Eighteen months after announcing a distribution alliance, FuelCell Energy and Caterpillar announced their first joint sale of an "ultra-low emission" fuel-cell power plant in California, which will service 5.4 million residents.(Alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)
November 1, 2003... Eighteen months after announcing a distribution alliance, FuelCell Energy and Caterpillar announced their first joint sale of an "ultra low emission" fuel-cell power plant in California, which will service 5.4 million residents. The companies...

Stuart Energy Systems Corp. and Dynetek Industries Ltd. have signed a strategic alliance agreement relating to the supply by Dynetek of stationary hydrogen storage systems for Stuart Energy's Hydrogen Energy Station (HES) product line.(Alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)
November 1, 2003... Stuart Energy Systems Corp. and Dynetek Industries Ltd. have signed a strategic alliance agreement relating to the supply by Dynetek of stationary hydrogen storage systems for Stuart Energy's Hydrogen Energy Station (HES) product line. Smart...

In other Stuart Energy news, the company has signed a joint cooperation agreement with Statkraft SF and Corporacion Energia Hidroelectrica de Navarra S.A. (EHN) to jointly assess, demonstrate and develop advanced renewable energy-based hydrogen production and distribution solutions.(Alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)
November 1, 2003... In other Stuart Energy news, the company has signed a joint cooperation agreement with Statkraft SF and Corporacion Energia Hidroelectrica de Navarra S.A. (EHN) to jointly assess, demonstrate and develop advanced renewable energy-based hydrogen...

Solectria Corp.(Alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Solectria Corp. announced that its Super 7 hybrid Class 7 truck successfully completed a cross-country demonstration tour begun in late July. The vehicle, which incorporates a twomotor drive system and ultracapacitive energy storage bank,...

IMPCO Technologies Inc.(Alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(BRC, IMPCO Technologies Inc.'s Italian based partner, receives orders from government in Cuneo Province )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... BRC, an Italian-based partner of IMPCO Technologies Inc., has received orders from the government in Cuneo Province to convert the province's new vehicles to propane. The first 21 vehicles have already been delivered to the Cuneo Provincial...

2-bolt flange adapters.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... Literature is available from Adaconn on the company's Adaflange unified code U61 2-bolt flange adapters designed to require only two bolts to provide a compact leak-resistant flange connection. These adapters have the same high performance...

Voltage regulator CD-ROM Guide.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... Basler Electric offers a comprehensive Voltage Regulator Selection Guide on a CD-ROM. The CD will assist in the selection of a new voltage regulator whether replacing an existing voltage regulator or selecting a voltage regulator utilizing...

Piston pumps.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... A brochure from Denison Hydraulics Inc. covers the company's PV and PVT series of hydraulic piston pumps for open circuits. The brochure uses a variety of photos, schematics, charts and curves to provide design engineers with technical data....

In-line filters.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... Literature is available from Fluid Line Products on its AntiBlocker high-pressure in line filter designed to protect sensitive and expensive control mechanisms in hydraulic systems operating at high pressures. The literature includes photos,...

Laminated shim.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... Spirol International Corp.'s Shim Division has released literature on its laminated shim capabilities. The brochure provides information on the function of a shim, dimensional adjustments such as tolerance compensation, precision alignment and...

Interactive electronic catalog.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... Stauff Corporation has introduced its NavCat CD, an electronic catalog featuring its entire product line. Users can navigate to products in filtration; pipe, tube and hose supports; test equipment; hydraulic accessories; and valves. Links to...

NewWebsite.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... Thomas Magnete USA LLC has launched its second-generation website, www.Thomas-Magnete.com, to incorporate advancements in web technology and development, the company said. Users will be able to access the company's profile, products, supplier...

Industrial sales brochure.(literature library)
November 1, 2003... Winsert Inc., a leading producer of cast and machined valve seat inserts for diesel and gas engines, has published an industrial sales brochure. The brochure defines its goats and loyalty to customer service while providing effective new...

AB Volvo.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... AB Volvo announced that Volvo Powertrain will make its U.S. facility in Hagerstown, Md., its "Centre of Excellence" for the North American market. A four-year investment program will prepare the facility for delivering the next generation...

FWMurphy and Miratech Corp. have joined forces to form Compliance Controls LLC, Tulsa, Okla.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... FWMurphy and Miratech Corp. have joined forces to form Compliance Controls LLC, Tulsa, Okla. Compliance Controls will market rich-burn and lean-burn air-fuel engine control systems and will be represented by FWMurphy and Miratech sales...

John Deere Power Systems.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... John Deere Power Systems began production of its new PowerTech 2.4 L and 3.0 L engines in August at its production facility, Motores John Deer, in Torreon, Mexico. The new engines have outputs from 49 to 99 hp. To accommodate the start of...

Rockford Powertrain Inc.(business notes)(Wanxinag gains large minority interest in Rockford)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Rockford Powertrain Inc., Loves Park, Ill., said it has arranged for the sale of certain shareholders stock to Wanxiang, an automotive components manufacturer in China. The sale gives Wanxiang a "large minority interest" in Rockford...

International Truck and Engine Corp.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Navistar International Corp. said its operating company, International Truck and Engine Corp., has established a business unit to sell products and services to the U.S. military. Navistar said the new unit will sell existing medium truck and...

JLG Industries Inc.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... JLG Industries Inc. has begun Sky Trak telehandler production at its facility in McConnelsburg, Pa. The units were formerly produced at the OmniQuip facility in Port Washington, Wis. The Sky Track Legacy model 6036 telehandler was the first...

Dana Corp.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Dana Corp. announced that it has signed a letter of intent to form a 50/50 joint-venture company with one of China's largest commercial vehicle axle manufacturers, Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. Dana said the planned venture will manufacture and...

Eaton Corp.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Eaton Corp. said it plans to form a joint venture in China with Shaanxi Fast Gear Works Co. Ltd. (SFGW) and Xiang Torch Investment Co. Ltd., to produce heavy-duty truck transmissions for the Chinese market. Eaton said plans for the joint...

ArvinMeritor Inc.(business notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ArvinMeritor Inc. said it has made a "preliminary decision" to close a plant in Franklin, Ind., that makes exhaust systems.