Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from November 2007

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from November 2007

Not this time.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
November 1, 2007... At one time it was called the "loose engine" business. Or in Eurospeak, engine "spares." The perception for many years was that Cat was selling extra loader engines, Deere was peddling engines they didn't need for tractors, and Cummins and...

How times have changed for big-bore truck engines.(STREET SMARTS)
November 1, 2007... Today's Class 8 truck diesel engines, whether over-the-read or in vocational markets, come with displacements and power ratings to meet every truckers' needs. We're talking engine displacements of 10 L and above and ratings from 250 to 600 hp....

Enclosures open new doors for Hennig.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hennig Inc. has announced the launch of a new division, Hennig Enclosure Systems, dedicated to the engineering and manufacturing of enclosures for generator sets. Its systems are designed to meet current installation...

Bothe joins Diesel Progress, Geske promoted.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Amanda Bothe and Dawn M. Geske)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Diesel Progress has announced the addition of Amanda Bothe to its editorial staff. Bothe has been hired as associate editor of Diesel Progress and Diesel Progress International Edition, both part of Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications. Her...

Curtis Instruments.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Mark Ankers )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... CURTIS INSTRUMENTS: Mark Ankers has been appointed to the newly created position of director of product management--motor speed controllers. He will be responsible for worldwide product management for the Curtis motor speed controller product...

New President for AVL North America.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2007... Gregory Hopton has been named president of AVL North America Inc. Hopton will oversee AVL's Instrumentation and Test Support division, responsible for all assets from presales to customer service. Hopton replaces Larry Moulton, who is...

Dateline.(Calendar)
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Mini excavators wounded by housing market.(TRENDLINES)
November 1, 2007... Everyone has heard of the housing construction implosion. It has caught up with the machinery market, and one of the first victims has been mini excavators. For the first time in more than 10 years, sales of mini excavators are going down. ...

Voltage no longer a decision for Shindaiwa.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In most portable and mobile generator applications, the operator relies on the voltage regulator switch to toggle between single-phase and three-phase operation. The latest introduction from Shindaiwa Inc. is...

Hengst of North America.(DOTCOM)
November 1, 2007... Hengst of North America has launched a redesigned website, featuring its filters and filter systems used in automotive, industrial and consumer markets. The new site has more comprehensive information on the filter products and has been made...

Luber-finer.(DOTCOM)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Luber-finer has designed and released a Spanish language website. Users have the ability to browse through Luber-finer's product lines for heavy-duty filtering applications; contact trained staff at the Filter Hotline, who will answer questions...

Cat's management changes--more to follow: Shaheen, Mayo retire; Lavin, Rapp new group presidents.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Almost every year in October or November, Caterpillar Inc. announces changes in its senior management. Some years these are mostly housekeeping moves, other times, like this, there are major changes at the top of the massive Peoria,...

New 9.0 L Deere generator drive engine.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has expanded its range of PowerTech E diesels with the launch of a 9.0 L version. The new Tier 3 compliant (at 1800 rpm) PowerTech E 9.0 L is targeted primarily at power generation...

Terex boosts power times two: company unveils new top end to Super Quiet generator product range, along with 10 kW articulating light tower.(POWER GENERATION)(Cover story)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Terex gave the first glimpse of its new 288 kW T360 Super Quiet generator at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exhibition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky. The event also provided the backdrop for Terex's...

Generac doubles up engines in new Gemini Twin Pack.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Generac Power Systems, Waukesha, Wis., has taken the next step in the development of its Gemini generator set line. The new 1000 kW Gemini Twin Pack gen-set is intended to succeed the 600 and 750 kW Gemini gen-sets...

Patience pays off for Arens: Quadrastat acquisition fulfills long-term goal of expanded off-highway product range.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Arens Controls, the Carpentersville, Ill., supplier of electronic transmission and drivetrain control components and systems, recently completed its acquisition of Quadrastat, it represented a significant step...

More smarts in a smaller package: ComAp's new InteliLite NT control designed for flexibility in CAN-controlled engine applications.(CONTROLS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Continuing the development of its family of intelligent engine and machine control and monitoring systems, ComAp has introduced a new control targeted primarily toward single-engine drive applications, such as...

ConocoPhillips and Archer Daniels Midland Co. announced an alliance in the development of renewable transportation fuels from biomass.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2007... ConocoPhillips and Archer Daniels Midland Co. announced an alliance in the development of renewable transportation fuels from biomass. The two companies plan to research and commercialize two components of a next-generation biofuel production...

EPA has honored Carrier Corp. with its Best-of-the-Best Stratospheric Ozone Protection award in recognition of the company's achievements in helping restore the ozone layer.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2007... EPA has honored Carrier Corp. with its Best-of-the-Best Stratospheric Ozone Protection award in recognition of the company's achievements in helping restore the ozone layer. Recognized were Carrier's Deltek hybrid diesel-electric refrigeration...

Volvo Trucks North America.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2007... Volvo Trucks North America said it plans to begin testing Volvo trucks equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to meet EPA 2010 emissions regulations. The first five SCR-equipped Volvo VN Daycabs were presented to Talon...

UPS.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2007... UPS will be delivering cleaner trucks to six U.S. cities and to Canada. The Atlanta, Ga.-based company plans to ship 167 compressed natural gas-powered vehicles to Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Ga; and Los Angeles, San Ramon, Ontario and Fresno,...

Acumentrics Corp.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2007... Acumentrics Corp. has received Phase II funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop optimized manufacturing techniques and to build pre-commercial prototypes of a hybrid ceramic-metallic heat exchanger for solid oxide fuel cells...

BASF Catalysts.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2007... BASF Catalysts said its research into more efficient exhaust emissions controls could lead to more efficient systems for diesel engines. Speaking at a heavy-duty diesel emissions symposium in Gothenburg, Sweden, Dr. Kenneth Voss, the company's...

Sensor power displays.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rapid Controls, an official distributor of MTS Temposonics sensors, has developed a display designed specifically for the C series sensors. The TDD-C4 and TDD-C32 monitors supply power to the C series sensors and are...

Humidity sensors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... The newly introduced HIH-4030 and HIH-4031 series of humidity sensors from Honeywell has surface mount capability as well as tape and reel packaging for use in high-volume, automated pick and place manufacturing. Even with its low current draw,...

Electrolytic tilt sensor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A single axis, linear output, electrolytic tilt sensor has become available from The Fredericks Co., a manufacturer of precision sensors. With a 10[degrees] range, the sensor has a product resolution of less than 1.0...

Battery charger.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Odyssey Ultimizer OMAX-50A-1B battery charger from Enersys complements the company's line of heavy-duty/ commercial batteries. Designed with continuous trickle charge technology, the charger is designed to stay...

Gas metering valve.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... The gas metering valve for power generation systems from South Bend Controls Inc., a direct-acting servoid valve, features a suspended-armature design and can be calibrated at supply pressures up to 100 psig. With elastometric diaphragms...

Liquid measurement.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LVU800 series of general-purpose two-wire ultrasonic transmitters from Omega Engineering can be used for noncontact level measurement, such as pure, corrosive or waste liquids up to 32 in. With pushbutton...

Audio connectors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The standard MIL-DTL-55116 audio connectors that are used in 60 V audio frequency circuits with 9.5 amps of current to provide effective EMI filtering have been modified by Spectrum Control Inc. to be waterproof and...

Security System.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... he ACJ Security System from SPAL USA uses electronic dialog between the vehicle-based control unit and a personal identification transmitter for the protection of commercial and personal vehicles as well as heavy equipment. Personal...

Pressure transducers.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... nCode International has announced that its SoMat Sensors products division has added a new line of pressure transducers, the series SPT-HLS. The sensors use a shock-resistant thin film to maintain accuracy over a wide temperature range, during...

Extending power backups: bi-fuel system designed to offer longer run times, reduced emissions in backup power gen service.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] During a natural disaster, having backup electrical power can be critical. But what might be even more essential is having enough fuel to supply the generator through the duration of the outage. In normal conditions,...

A fuel mover: western offers fully transportable diesel fuel tanks for generators with Transcube.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stamford, Conn.-based Western Environmental Containment Solutions has developed a transportable diesel fuel tank designed to supply generator set systems used by contractors and rental companies. Available in four...

Two new sensing Gems.(SENSORS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Further expanding its sensor family, Gems Sensors & Controls, Plainville, Conn., has added two new pressure transducer lines. The new 3100 and 3200 sensors are designed to provide more economical Sensing components...

A very high profile job: Portland, Ore., aerial tram relies on diesel engines to back up hydraulic and electrical systems.(STANDBY POWER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Earlier this year, the city of Portland, Ore., unveiled a high-profile transit project--about 500 ft. high at its highest point. The city has begun operation of a spectacular $57 million aerial tram that runs...

Control switch relay.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electroswitch has released a series of 24 serial control switch relays, which facilitate remote control and monitoring of circuit breakers. The switches combine multiple functions of other devices as well as remote...

Converters, power supplies, chargers.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... The C300 and B300 series of 150 W dc/dc converters, ac/dc power supplies and battery chargers have been introduced by Schaefer Inc. The C300 dc/dc line carries seven dc inputs starting from 10 to 16 V and ending with 320 to 380 V. The same...

Engine peak meter.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kistler has released an engine peak meter type 2516A10 for measuring cylinder pressure. Providing measurement data for engine diagnostics directly at the point of use, the battery-powered meter measures peak pressure...

The road to Victorville: Oshkosh's TerraMax successfully completes site visit; qualifies for the NQE; learns how to behave in traffic.(INSIDE TERRAMAX: THIRD OF A SERIES)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Late June 2007 When we last looked in on Oshkosh Truck Corp.'s TerraMax autonomous vehicle in August Diesel Progress, the 425 hp, 29,580 GVWR vehicle had just taken its driver's test. One of the steps...

Another big step up: Phillips & Temro builds its largest catalytic/silencer unit for gas storage and distribution facility.(EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When a little over two years ago, Phillips & Temro Industries acquired Emission Control Inc., a specialist in the design and manufacture of industrial catalyst systems, the move brought some immediate benefits in the...

Down a familiar road for 2010: Cummins' no-SCR strategy for 2010 heavy-duty engines based mostly on evolution of existing technologies; SCR tabbed for midrange applications.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Company overview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If there is one word that describes Cummins' approach to engine development, it would probably be "consistent." And nowhere has that consistency been more apparent than in the case of the Columbus, Ind., company's...

New idle solutions for California.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Along with outlining its 2010 emissions strategy, Cummins also announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2008, all of its on-highway products will meet the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) new idle reduction...

Thomas new Terex VP of technology.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2007... Jacob Thomas has joined Terex Corp. as vice president, technology. He will report directly to Tom Riordan, president and COO of Terex and will be responsible for new product technology globally, working in conjunction with the business product...

AEM.(DIESEL HR)(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(appointment of Anne Forristall Luke)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... AEM: Anne Forristall Luke has been named the vice president of government affairs in the Washington, D.C., office of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Luke will work in close contact with the vice president of global public...

Ashcroft.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2007... ASHCROFT: John McKenna has been appointed the operating officer of Ashcroft's parent company, Nagano Keiki Co. Ltd. at the board of director's meeting in Tokyo, Japan. In addition to his responsibilities as CEO of Ashcroft, McKenna will play a...

Manitowoc.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2007... MANITOWOC: Tim Martin has been named the sales and marketing manager for the EnCore product at Manitowoc Crane CARE. EnCore offers repair and rebuild services for both Manitowoc Crane Group products and aftermarket parts. Reporting to Keith...

Johnson Matthey.(DIESEL HR)(Stationary Source Emissions Control)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... JOHNSON MATTHEY: John Boyle has joined the Stationary Source Emissions Control (SSEC) business unit as material control coordinator. In this new position, Boyle will be responsible for tracking material purchases and monitoring processing...

Cummins.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Scott Patrohay)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... CUMMINS: Scott Patrohay, formerly president and CEO of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD), has been selected to become distributor principle of a new Cummins distributor joint venture, serving much of the northeastern U.S. With the joint venture...

Watlow.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Chad Merryman )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... WATLOW: Chad Merryman has been promoted to vice president, global end user sales and support for the manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors. Prior to his promotion, Merryman served as director for Watlow's domestic and...

Cleantechnics.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2007... CLEANTECHNICS: Herb Hammer and John Hand have joined the manufacturer of oil filtration systems designed to extend oil and filter change intervals for the trucking, transit and heavy equipment industries. Hammer will be responsible for the...

Carlsson new president of Volvo Trucks North America.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2007... Per Carlsson has been appointed president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America Division. He succeeds Peter Karlsten, who was earlier promoted to president and CEO of Volvo Powertrain, senior vice president technology for the Volvo Group and...

New GM at Mahle Clevite.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Michael Tate)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Michael Tate has been named general manager of Mahle Clevite Inc. In his new role, Tate will assume the management responsibilities for all North American aftermarket activities for the Mahle Group, which includes Mahle Clevite Inc., Mahle...

Generac.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2007... GENERAC: Clement Feng has been named the chief marketing officer for the manufacturer of automatic standby generators. Feng will work to direct all marketing initiatives as the company expands its business. Most recently Feng was vice...

New motorized pressure regulators from source.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Expanding its line of motorized and pressure controls, Source Fluid Power, Chaska, Minn., has introduced the PR10 series of reducing/relieving valves. The valves are designed to regulate pressure to a downstream...

Murphy expands PowerView range.(CONTROLS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FW Murphy recently announced the release of another addition to its MurphyLink product line for J1939 engines, the PowerView 1000 display. The company said that the new display represents a major advancement to the...

Pressure measurement.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Setra Systems Inc., a manufacturer of pressure measurement instrumentation, offers its Compact 3100 series pressure transducer for OEM applications such as hydraulic controls, engine controls, off-highway equipment,...

Rotary hearth oven.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... Grieve Corp, has introduced the No, 815 500[degrees]F electric rotary hearth oven, currently in use for preheating gears. The dimensions of the workspace within the unit measure at 76 in. wide by 76 in. deep by 24 in. high. It is driven by a...

Marine hydraulic motors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Italian manufacturer SAI SpA Hydraulic Motors has added two new products to its range of hydraulic motors for marine applications. The motors are used for boat winches, hatch covers, cranes, propellers ' and ship...

Pumping up its product line.(STATIONARY POWER)(Pramac Industries Inc)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Further expanding its U.S. line of products, Pramac Industries Inc. has introduced a series of gasoline pump sets ranging from 2 to 3 in. trash pumps and centrifugal pumps. The new MP 34, MP 66, MP 36 and MP 56 pumps...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the latest members of its association.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the latest members of its association: Cleantechnics International Inc., a manufacturer of bypass lube oil and hydraulic oil filtration, High Point, N.C.; CTS Automotive Products, a...

Tognum Group.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... The Tognum Group has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management following a review of environmental protection at its worldwide locations. The environmental certificate is awarded every three years, after a review of...

Link-Belt.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... Link-Belt has appointed H&E Equipment Services Inc. as a dealer for its excavators, forestry and material handling equipment in Baltimore, Md.; Arden, Charlotte and Winston-Salem, N.C.; North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C.; and...

More flexible monitoring: GAC introduces new customizable generator set controller; available with or without user interface.(CONTROLS)(Governors America Corp.)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Building on its range of engine controllers, Governors America Corp. (GAC) has added a new family of gen-set controllers. The new GNS2000 series controllers are designed for stand-alone applications with either full...

Industrial generator sets.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Offering industrial diesel generator sets from 20 to 2000 kW, Triton Generators has released literature that includes a photo of its generators with descriptions of each component as well as information regarding the...

Power systems.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 20-page literature item from LeTourneau Technologies Inc. describes its electrical products and services for the drilling, forestry, mining, offshore, power and steel industries. The brochure also includes a...

Heavy-duty filtration eCatalog.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Luber-finer, a manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products has introduced its "Luber-finder" eCatalog. All the information is contained on a CD, designed to allow users to be more productive through the use of...

Data acquisition products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega Engineering Inc. has released a 190-page color book with product information for the DAS market. Some of these products include its Z series, UWTC, OMB-DAQ-3000, OM-CP-TC4000, iDRN, as well as USB data...

Hydraulic kits.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HKX Inc., a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic kits, has released a brochure overviewing its hydraulic kits for excavators. Key features, such as design, instruction for installation, model selection and...

Driveshaft couplings.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ringfeder Corp. has published information on the Arcusaflex-Vsk, torsionally flexible couplings for driveshafts. Technical data for standard and special types, as well as dimensional details for Arcusaflex-Vsk...

Thermostatic control valves.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thermostatic control valves from Fluid Power Energy are self-contained, heavy-duty, non-adjustable valves that can be used in a wide range of temperatures. Literature from the company provides a listing of each model...

Renewing emergency power systems.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure from Emerson Network Power outlines the benefits of renewing an aging emergency power system. Five types of custom-engineered upgrades are outlined in a 28-week, step-by-step chart found within the...

Motorized adjustable operator chair.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] J.R. Merritt Controls has introduced the FSMDSS Motorized Operator Armchair System, which is designed to address operator ergonomics, offering a wide range of motorized adjustments. According to J.R. Merritt, the...

Replacement filters.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... Donaldson Co. and Volant Cool Air Intakes Inc. have partnered to develop replacement filters for the light-duty pickup marketplace. The filters will be used in Volant's current Cool Air Intakes and for aftermarket air intake systems using...

Underhood air compressor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... The VR140 underhood air compressor from VMAC has been designed to deliver up to 70 cfm and 175 psi of air output. This model has been developed for the 2008 Ford power stroke V8 diesel F250-F550 truck, which means that it must deliver...

Fuel filter/water separator.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2007... Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has released a 24 V 700 series integrated fuel filter/water separator with a two-stage filtration and repriming system. Three flow rates (45, 60 and 90 gpm) are provided by the series, which expands...

North American diesel powerboat market still facing choppy seas.(MARINE PROPULSION)(Industry overview)
November 1, 2007... [GRAPHIC OMITTED] For at least three consecutive years, the U.S. pleasure boat market has been mired in a prolonged slump that has impacted virtually all traditional boat segments from the smallest entry level boats up to large inboard...

Case's.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Case's IH Magnum tractor was voted one of the winning designs for the transportation category in the Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. Other winners in the category...

Algae-X.(POWERLINES)(Algae-X International and AER Supply teams up)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... AER Supply, Seabrook, Texas, has joined the Algae-X distribution network. The partnership will expand AER's product line with Algae-X's fuel conditioning and fuel maintenance systems. For over 30 years, AER Supply has competed in the commercial...

ArvinMeritor Inc.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... ArvinMeritor Inc. has announced that it will manufacture its Air Link suspension at its Sistemas Automotirices de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. joint venture facility in Monterrey, Mexico. In 2004, Air Link was added to ArvinMeritor's product line...

Ring Power Corp.(POWERLINES)(Hurricane Compressors and Ring Power Corp. into distribution agreement)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Hurricane Compressors has signed an agreement with Ring Power Corp. to distribute its entire reciprocating air and gas compressor booster product line and carry the 7-276-41B/1000 model in its rental inventory. Ring Power will cover Alabama,...

Manitowoc Crane Group.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... The Shady Grove, Pa. manufacturing facility for Manitowoc Crane Group is currently going through a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation project. The plant currently consists of 11 manufacturing buildings. The project will expand this...

Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Tenneco, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of emissions control and ride control products and systems for the automotive original equipment market and...

Kenworth Truck Co.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2007... Kenworth Truck Co. has made aluminum hubs as front and rear axle options for Kenworth Class 8 trucks, equipped with Bendix ADB22x air disc brakes. The new option will provide on-highway and vocational customers with weight-saving components....