Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from November 2008

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from November 2008

Technology without borders.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
November 1, 2008... Americans rarely take kindly to suggestions from other countries about what we do, or how we think about things. If you wanna get taken off every Christmas party list this season, start a conversation with, "You know, I think the French are...

What's my engine going to be doing? That is the question.(STREET SMARTS)
November 1, 2008... I magine your favorite diesel engine--truck or otherwise--as it starts down the assembly line. Whether it's a captive brand like Detroit Diesel or Volvo or a noncaptive engine, a Cummins or a Cat, the question always comes down to how will this...

New portable home gen-set includes UPS And ATS.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Honda Power Equipment has introduced the Honda Portable Power System ([HP.sup.2]S), a portable home power backup system that is designed to provide automatic, uninterruptible and intelligent transfer of power during...

Dateline.(Calendar)
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Overcapacity adding to the global machinery woes.(TREND LINES)
November 1, 2008... Every time we go into a downturn, the question of overcapacity pops up. Most machinery companies, particularly those dealing primarily with the domestic markets, say overcapacity is not a problem, because they are cranking out as much as they...

Finally! ASTM finalizes biodiesel specs.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the things that engine manufacturers have been quietly concerned about amidst all the hype surrounding biofuels--especially biodiesel--has been the lack of consistent standards. "How can we test, if we don't...

October surprise: major Cat reorganization: new China division formed; excavation to be based in Beijing; machinery org overhauled.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Every year, usually in October or Caterpillar Inc. announces sort of shuffling of its corporate deck. People retire, people are promoted and names and titles change all over the place. Some years the announcements are fairly minor....

After the acquisition: Pramac focuses on stronger U.S. presence, retail market, U.S. manufacturing through Powermate acquisition.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Earlier this year, Pramac Group, through its American head-quarters Pramac Industries Inc., acquired the Powermate and PowerStation brands and the portable generator, water pump and power washer products sold under...

Ashok Leyland continues Deere's global construction equipment expansion.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Marking its second international deal in 2008, Deere & Co.'s Worldwide Construction and Forestry Division has announced a joint venture with Ashok Leyland Ltd. in India. The new venture, announced on Sept. 30, will initially manufacture and...

Emerson builds own data center.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Emerson has broken ground on a new 35,000 sq.ft, data center at its St. Louis, Mo., corporate headquarters. The new facility, set to open in the summer of 2009, will provide protection and backup power for the company's $22 billion global...

How do you solve a problem like urea? Still some big questions as diesel exhaust fluid infrastructure readies for 2010 rollout of SCR trucks.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As 2010 looms over the on-highway horizon, the use of urea and the need for a new supply infrastructure are becoming more critical subjects. With essentially one major exception, engine and vehicle manufacturers in...

Racor introduces ECO IV air filters.(FILTRATION)
November 1, 2008... Responding to the ongoing changes in both on- and off-highway vehicle designs, Parker Hannifin's Racor Division has introduced its ECO IV engine air cleaner. This represents the fourth generation of Parker's ECO line of air cleaners, all...

GAC adds J1939 compatible CANbus reader.(CONTROLS)(Governors America Corp.,)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Governors America Corp., (GAC) Agawam, Mass., has introduced the JDR050, a CANbus reader that allows users to read standard J1939 diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in engines equipped with J1939-compatible engine...

Providing power on the fly: UPS system implements flywheel technology for continuous power.(STATIONARY POWER)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Active Power Inc. will be supplying a major Internet search provider with a dozen 1200 kVA CleanSource uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The 12 MVA system will be implemented to protect mission-critical IT...

Full power, four ways: Titan Energy's Remus system combines a diesel generator, wind turbine, solar panels and rechargeable batteries for alternative energy operation.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Remus renewable energy mobile utility system is designed for the power demands of the military and domestic applications--with an alternative twist. It has the ability to provide electrical power and heating and...

Wyoming becomes home to cleaner drilling: Shell retrofits drilling rigs with Johnson Matthey advanced SCR systems to reduce N[O.sub.x] in Pinedale Anticline.(EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pinedale Anticline in Wyoming is one of the largest natural gas fields in the U.S. The area sits adjacent to the Wind River Mountains in the southeastern portion of the state with a picturesque view of the...

Two in one times two: Cummins Power Generation develops Rental Power units using two generator sets in one enclosure.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cummins Power Generation has developed a pair of generator sets for rental applications that incorporate two units packaged within a single enclosure. The new Rental Power generator sets are designed for applications...

New VP at JLG.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... Tim Hatch will succeed Wayne MacDonald as vice president--engineering. Alter more than 30 years with the company, MacDonald has announced his retirement. Hatch joined JLG in 2008 as vice president of value engineering and has 27 years of global...

New GM for ArvinMeritor Commercial Aftermarket.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... ArvinMeritor has named Terry Livingston as general manager--North America for its Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business, based in Florence, Ky. He is responsible for developing growth strategies for the business, establishing the...

Changes at Miratech.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... Several changes have been made at Miratech, an emissions control products manufacturer. William Clan] has been promoted from vice president of sales, marketing and engineering to CEO. He has been with the company for 16 years. Kevin O'Sullivan,...

Power-Gen provides stage for new Atlas Copco gen-sets.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Power-Gen International tradeshow in Orlando, Fla., in December will provide the stage for the preview of Atlas Copco's new QAS 20 and QAS 45 generators. The gen-sets join a lineup of generators book-ended by...

Less is more for PowerCore: second generation of Donaldson's PowerCore air filter system engineered for higher performance in a smaller package.(FILTRATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It has been well documented that since the dawning of engine emissions regulations, underhood and engine compartment real estate has become more precious. Add to that an ever-increasing emphasis on aerodynamics in...

Major moves at Kawasaki Engine.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.'s Engines and Power Products Division, has announced a series of management changes that will be effective at the end of the year. Heading that list is the appointment of Yoshiteru (Yoshi) Ueda as general manager...

Doosan IPP appoints VP.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... David Stahlman has been named vice president of global marketing for Doosan Infracore Portable Power (IPP). In his new position, Stahlman is responsible for strategic marketing initiatives worldwide for the full line of Ingersoll Rand branded...

New president at Echo.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... Echo Inc., the Lake Zurich, III., manufacturer of commercial grade power equipment such as trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, vacuums and chipper/shredders, has named Dan Obringer president of the company as of Dec. 1. Obringer previously...

Pumping in the jungle: Enercon develops pump sets to move oil from under the Peruvian jungle.(STATIONARY POWER)
November 1, 2008... When Enercon Engineering Inc. was contracted to assemble pump sets for an oil pumping application in the jungles of Peru, putting the sets together was nothing out of the ordinary for the Peoria, III., company. Figuring out how to meet specific...

New VP at Tuthill Drive Systems.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... Tuthill Drive Systems has named Joe Grecu as vice president of sales and marketing. A division of Tuthill Corp., Tuthill Drive Systems is a manufacturer of hydraulic drive systems for on- and off-road vehicles. Grecu will be responsible for all...

Genie.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Luke Webber at Genie Industries as senior compliance and applications engineer)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... GENIE: Genie Industries has announced Luke Webber as senior compliance and applications engineer. In this position, Webber will be the central contact for customers with product design and standards related inquiries and will work closely with...

LBX.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... LBX: Eric Sauvage will replace Tom Roberts as vice president and CEO of LBX Co., a manufacturer of Link-Belt excavators. Roberts retired Oct. 1. Sauvage has 19 years of experience in various management positions in North America and Europe in...

Mitsubishi.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... Mitsubishi: Greg Gusko has joined Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. as marketing manager. Gusko will be responsible for all aspects of marketing communications in North America, including collateral materials, tradeshow branding, branded...

Eaton.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Ignacio Aguerrevere at Eaton's Truck Group )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Eaton: Ignacio Aguerrevere has joined Eaton's Truck Group as senior manager, global marketing. Aguerrevere will be responsible for Eaton's Voice-of-Customer and Market Segmentation initiatives, as well as advanced marketing for new technologies...

Controls for containment: work with containment/pumping specialist BakerCorp highlights growing capabilities of Controls Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... When a company starts out in any type of business, it usually focuses on a core business and often won't stray too far from it. Yet often as a company grows, it casts its nets wider--adapting its technology to different applications and...

U.S. EPA.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2008... The U.S. EPA has announced the first $3.4 million in funding for clean diesel projects under the $50 million Diesel Emission Reduction Program. The program awards funding to save fuel and lower greenhouse gas and diesel exhaust emissions from...

Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into a strategic partnership with Huss LLC, a manufacturer of diesel particulate filtration aftertreatment, to provide retrofit systems for Volvo construction equipment.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2008... Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into a strategic partnership with Huss LLC, a manufacturer of diesel particulate filtration aftertreatment, to provide retrofit systems for Volvo construction equipment. The partnership is based on an...

Mack Trucks Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2008... The EPA has recognized Mack Trucks Inc. for success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout its operations. Per a 2004 commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2010, Mack implemented various energy efficiency projects, and...

CleanAIR Systems Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Level 3 Plus Verification)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... CleanAIR Systems Inc., Santa Fe, N.M., a manufacturer of emissions control technology for diesel and natural gas engines, said it was granted Level 3 Plus Verification on Oct. 7 by the California Air Resource Board (ARB) for the company's...

Navistar.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2008... Navistar has announced the expansion of its line of diesel-electric hybrid trucks at the recent Hybrid Truck Users Forum in South Bend, Ind. During the forum, Navistar unveiled the International DuraStar Hybrid tractor targeted toward general...

Cummins Westport Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
November 1, 2008... Cummins Westport Inc. has received an order for more than 200 CWI natural gas engines to power new buses for transit providers in Lima, Peru. According to the International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles, Peru has the seventh largest...

Hydrogen Engine Center Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Hydrogen Engine Center Inc. (HEC) has delivered an 8 kW hydrogen-fueled generator set to U.K.-based ITM Power Plc for demonstration purposes as it works in conjunction with ITM's electrolyzer-based 10 kW home refueling unit. The delivery...

Two models for tank cleaning.(FUEL TREATMENT)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fluid treatment specialist Algae-X International, Fort Myers, Fla., has expanded its Mobile Tank Cleaning (MTC) series with two new models. The MTC 500-AFR is an adjustable flow rate system for use with a wide range...

Remembering where we came from: basics of modern fluid power technology goes back more than a thousand years; in the beginning, there was water.(HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS TRENDS)
November 1, 2008... The poet Carl Sandburg once noted that, "When a nation goes down or a society perishes, one condition may always be found--they forgot where they came from. They lost sight of what had brought them along." It has occurred to me that this...

Self-cleaning air precleaners.(FILTRATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cummins Filtration has developed a range of self-cleaning precleaners designed to extend air filter life, improve engine performance and reduce maintenance expenses in engine-driven machines and equipment. Available...

Doosan.(DIESEL HR)(appointment of Todd Dufur at Doosan Infracore Portable Power)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... DOOSAN: Todd Dufur has been named sales manager, truck-mounted equipment at Doosan Infracore Portable Power. He will be responsible for managing the sales channels for all U.S. and Canadian distributors and OEMs, and will work with product...

Terex.(DIESEL HR)
November 1, 2008... TEREX: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, a business segment of Terex Corp., has appointed Tim Maxson as plant director for Terex Load King, based in Elk Point, S.D. Maxson will be responsible for developing North American sales and customer service...

Repowering to meet the requirements: case updates rough terrain forklifts and loader/tool carrier with Tier 3 engines from Fiat Powertrain.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Case Construction Equipment has updated its rough terrain forklifts and the loader/tool carrier with Tier 3 compliant engines. The three machines--the 586G and 588G Series 3 forklifts and the 570M XT Series 3...

Fuel and ignition management.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Governors America Corp. (GAC) has introduced a fuel and ignition management system (FIMS) designed to produce higher engine performance and lower emissions for both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gaseous-fueled...

Test automation software.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2008... dSpace has introduced a new version of its AutomationDesk software for in-the-loop testing. AutomationDesk 2.2 incorporates a debugger for checking and correcting test sequences and an evaluation library for comparing recorded data with...

Thermocouple data loggers.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega has announced a new miniature-sized OM-CP-IRTCll0 data logger, designed to work in conjunction with its infrared thermocouples to measure and record up to 16,383 measurements per channel. A real-time clock...

Staying out of the trenches: Multiquip expands trench roller line with new articulated Rammax Viper; tethered or infrared remote control systems available.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Multiquip has announced the addition of the Rammax Viper articulating trench roller to its current fixed-frame trench roller range. Available in two models, the new rollers are offered with tethered and infrared...

Amundson Peterson Inc.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2008... The four west central Minnesota John Deere dealerships have merged to form Amundson Peterson Inc. The four dealerships: Stevens County Equipment, Morris, Minn.; Swift County Equipment, Benson, Minn.; Madison Implement, Madison, Minn.; and...

MTA USA Corp.(POWERLINES)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Subsidiary of the Italian manufacturer of electrical components for the automotive industry MTA SpA, has relocated its Chicago, III., headquarters into a larger Chicago location after just over a year of operation beginning in May 2007. The...

Correction.(POWERLINES)(Correction notice)
November 1, 2008... Due to an editing error, the engine in the Yanmar V4-6 loader was misidentified in a story in the September issue of Diesel Progress. The machine is powered by a Yanmar 4TNV88 naturally aspirated diesel engine. Diesel Progress regrets the...

Wilcoxon Research.(POWERLINES)(Wilcoxon Research contract with Technical Representatives Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Vibration sensor manufacturer Wilcoxon Research has added Technical Representatives Inc. (TRI) as a manufacturer representative for Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. TRI's expertise in...

Vibration sensing for gaseous-fueled engines.(INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Altronic, Inc., Girard, Ohio, has developed a new microprocessor-based vibration sensing monitor designed to protect industrial engines, compressors and associated equipment from damage caused by excessive vibration....

Italy's TTControl, a subsidiary of TTTech Computertechnik AG, and Germany's Hydac International, a fluid technology and hydraulics manufacturer, have announced a strategic partnership for mobile equipment electronics.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2008... Italy's TTControl, a subsidiary of TTTech Computertechnik AG, and Germany's Hydac International, a fluid technology and hydraulics manufacturer, have announced a strategic partnership for mobile equipment electronics. The two companies said the...

Oil Purification Systems'.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2008... Truck carrier New England Motor Freight and its parent company, the Shevell Group, will be installing Oil Purification Systems' OPS-1 onboard oil refining system on its fleet's 1000 vehicles. The company anticipates the unit will reduce waste...

ConExpo Russia.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2008... With numbers surpassing initial expectations for the first ConExpo Russia, held in 2008, ConExpo Russia 2009 is experiencing an increase in the amount of exhibit space being purchased. The 2009 show will be held Sept. 15 to 19 at the...

Case Construction Equipment.(POWERLINES)
November 1, 2008... Case Construction Equipment has acquired select assets of Western Power & Equipment, Vancouver, Wash., thus changing the name to Case Power and Equipment. Eight locations in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington will sell, rent and service...

Reaching new levels.(SENSOR TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Measuring fuel levels can be especially challenging in applications with high vibration levels, fuel turbulence and the danger of contaminating solids, such as in off-road or rough terrain vehicles. Seeking a way...

Automatic transmission sensor module.(SENSORS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new multi-line transmission control sensor module for automatic transmissions has been introduced by Kavlico, a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). Kavlico said the new device...

A new face in critical monitoring.(CONTROLS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Westbury, N.Y.-headquartered Electro Industries/ GaugeTech (EIG) has introduced the Nexus 1500 meter for monitoring critical power applications such as data centers, hospitals and wafer-fabs as well as high-voltage...

New axial piston pump.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bosch Rexroth has developed a new generation in its A10VO variable axial piston pump. The Series 32 A10VO pump meets the high-efficiency, low-noise and harsh working environment needs of the farming industry, Bosch...

Software compatible transmitters.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
November 1, 2008... Emerson Process Management has named the Level Plus MR model liquid-level transmitters from the Sensors Division of MTS as AMS aware, meaning they are compatible with Emerson's AMS Suite--Intelligent Device Manager--which was created to...

One key for multiple vehicle locks.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TriMark offers a single-key locking product for the operation of multiple locking products specifically for the specialty vehicle markets. The KeyOne Plus approach features a modular lock cylinder design that allows...

Providing a new start: Ingersoll Rand adds to air starter line with ST1000 senes.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)(Ingersoll-Rand Company Ltd.)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Industrial Technologies sector of Ingersoll Rand has expanded its air starter line with the ST1000 series turbine-powered air starters. Targeted toward mining, oil and gas, power generation, marine and rail...

New engines for super quiet series: Terex repowers T70, T90 and T120 gen-sets with Tier 3 Cummins, Perkins engines.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The T70, T90 and T120 models within Terex's Super Quiet generator family have been redesigned with Tier 3 engines and 110% spill containment. The enhanced generators sit in the middle of the series, which comprises...

Brake control systems.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Literature regarding Hilliard's BrakeBoss brake control systems is available from the company. The BrakeBoss line consists of three levels of control systems ranging from a basic on/off configuration to...

Wiring supplies catalog.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new catalog is available from Waytek Inc., featuring more than 300 electrical wiring supplies. Products include sealed connectors, multimetars, strobe and dome lights, fuse holders, fuse pullers, switches and...

Hose Products Reference Guide.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker Hannifin Corp. has published the Hose Products Division Reference Guide, featuring hose products for the company's hydraulic, Push-Lok, suction and return, transportation and refrigerant hose products. The...

Integrated equipment solutions.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caterpillar has published a brochure about integrated component systems for the construction and mining markets. The brochure covers the various customizations Cat OEM Solutions can integrate hydraulic components,...

Deep sea plunges in with new gen-set control modules.(POWER GENERATION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The latest generation of gen-set control modules, designed exclusively for the North American market, has been launched by Deep Sea Electronics. The new ranges include the DSE3110, a manual/auto start controller;...

AEM.(DOTCOM)
November 1, 2008... AEM has announced websites for the 2009 Aggregates Forum & Expo and the World of Asphalt show and conference, both to be held March 9 to 12 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlanda, Fla. The websites have been outfitted with personalized...

Challenger.(DOTCOM)
November 1, 2008... To showcase its ag equipment lineup, Challenger, a brand of AGCO, has developed the www.newfromchallenger.com web site. The site contains information on Challenger equipment, photos and YouTube videos of working equipment. The site is intended...

2008 Diesel Engine Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference.(DOTCOM)(Conference news)
November 1, 2008... Presentations from the 2008 Diesel Engine Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference (DEER), are now available for online viewing. The DEER conference focuses on new and emerging engine and emissions technology for on-highway, off-highway and...

Baldwin Filters.(DOTCOM)
November 1, 2008... Baldwin Filters has redesigned its website, www.baldwinfilter.com. Incorporated into the redesign is streamlined site navigation, literature and training videos. Also included is updated information and links to new products, said Baldwin. ...

Altra Industrial Motion.(DOTCOM)
November 1, 2008... Altra Industrial Motion has developed a new website featuring Altra branded products for operations in the mining process. The site is organized by mining application category from shovels and draglines to conveyors, crushers, winders and...

Aren Controls Co.(DOTCOM)
November 1, 2008... Aren Controls Co., a manufacturer of electronic transmission and drivetrain control components, has expanded the products section of its newly designed website. Following Aren's acquisition of Quadrastat in 2007, the product line grew,...

Welding ahead of the curve: Lincoln Electric upgrades to Tier 4 Interim compliant engines for its diesel-driven welder line.(STATIONARY POWER)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland, Ohio, has announced that its entire line of diesel-powered engine-driven welders will be equipped with EPA Tier 4 Interim compliant engines by this fall. Earlier this year, EPA...

Oshkosh Defense.(ORDER BOOK)
November 1, 2008... Oshkosh Defense has been awarded multiple contracts valued at $28 million from U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command for aftermarket support of the Oshkosh Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MI-VR) fleet. Oshkosh will deliver nearly 200...

DAF Trucks N.V.(ORDER BOOK)
November 1, 2008... DAF Trucks N.V. of the Netherlands and a member of the PACCAR group, has awarded Tupy of Brazil a production contract for the compacted graphite iron (CGI) cylinder block and head of its 12.9 L six-cylinder MX series commercial vehicle diesel...

Scania.(ORDER BOOK)
November 1, 2008... Delivery has begun on 260 Scania tipper trucks to Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. The trucks are Scania's P 420 models with three axles and 420 hp engines. All of the trucks will be supplied with onboard computers for real-time...

Doosan Infracore Portable Power.(ORDER BOOK)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Doosan Infracore Portable Power has completed delivery of 19 Ingersoll Rand P260WIR TACOM air compressors to the Marine Corps Systems Command. The air compressors were delivered for deployment to combat engineers, engineer support battalions,...

Westport Innovations'.(ORDER BOOK)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... El Toro Export LLC of El Centro, Calif., a processor, marketer and exporter of various agricultural commodities, has ordered 15 heavy-duty liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks, featuring Westport Innovations' ISX G engine with high-pressure...

Mack Trucks.(ORDER BOOK)
November 1, 2008... A contract valued at approximately $28.5 million has been awarded to Mack Trucks from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command for heavy-duty tractors and trailers. Under the terms of the award, the company will, over the next three...