Bridgestone Americas will acquire Bandag for $1.05 billion in a cash merger. Tire retread manufacturer Bandag has a network of more than 900 franchised dealers and owns Tire Distribution Systems, which sells and services new tires. Bandag also owns a majority stake in truck service company Speedco.
The Holland Group and Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik of Germany announced that they have signed an agreement that will result in the merger of the two companies.
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has entered into an agreement with International Truck and Engine to supply its new hydraulic power brake system as standard equipment on select models.
A new, free, eight-page guide from Cummins provides an overview of truck engine idling regulations on a state-by-state basis, as well as options for compliance. Download “Idle Talk: How the Regulations Affect You” at this site.
ConMet announced the introduction of an interactive PreSet hub training CD designed for service technicians. Visit this site.
Roadranger has published an updated, four-CD set that packages more than 1,000 product and service documents from Dana and Eaton.
SKF has opened a new SKF College in Elgin, Ill.
