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Bendix delivers 200,000th full-stability safety system
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced that sales of the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system have surpassed 200,000 units, reflecting continued growing support for full-stability technology in the commercial vehicle market. Bendix introduced its Bendix ESP in early 2005 and said it took six full years to reach 100,000 units sold, and less than […]
September 5, 2012
Business
Fras-le launches air disc brake pad program
Fras-le North America Inc., a friction material manufacturer, announced the launch of its air disc brake pad program for the North American aftermarket, an expansion of the company’s Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program that kicked off in May. Fras-le’s new air disc brake pad program, sold under the Extreme Service brand, includes […]
September 5, 2012
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Horton names Getter VP/manufacturing
Horton Inc. – a provider of fan drives, fans and suspension products – has hired John Getter as vice president of manufacturing. Getter, who has nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and procurement, most recently, was vice president of manufacturing and logistics for Bühler Inc., a Plymouth, Minn.-based manufacturer of food-processing equipment. Getter […]
September 5, 2012
Business
Cleaire to offer heavy-duty emissions testing services
Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls announced the opening of its Heavy-Duty Chassis Dynamometer Emissions Laboratory for outside contract services. Cleaire Advanced Technology Testing Services, or “CATTS,” is located in Richmond, Calif., on the campus of the Chevron Technology Center. The CFR-compliant heavy-duty chassis dynamometer laboratory is capable of testing a variety of medium- and heavy-duty powertrain […]
September 4, 2012
Business
GoJo offers gloves for technicians
GoJo’s Hitactile Professional Technician Gloves are designed to provide protection against cuts and lacerations in applications where dexterity and hand protection are critical. The gloves, available in large and extra-large sizes, feature a Chemtrile Nitrile palm coat formulated to repel oils and liquids and have a breathable, lightweight MaxFlex weave with multidirectional stretch for comfort […]
September 4, 2012
Business
Fontaine Heavy-Haul names Conner director of sales
Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a provider of lowbed and extendable trailers, has hired Jeff Conner as director of sales. Previously, Conner served in sales and sales management positions for leading trailer and related companies in the South and Midwest. “We’re really excited about Jeff joining our team and what that means for our customers as we move […]
September 4, 2012
Business
Montana Peterbilt breaks ground on new Lockwood facility
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the construction of a 54,000-square-foot Montana Peterbilt dealership facility in Lockwood. Kevin Gustainis, Montana Peterbilt owner and president, hosted the groundbreaking ceremony that was attended by numerous state and local dignitaries. “We are proud of Montana Peterbilt and the entire Peterbilt dealer network for the continued investments in facilities, technology and […]
September 3, 2012
Business
Wisconsin Kenworth opens facility on Michigan’s Northern Peninsula
Wisconsin Kenworth has opened a parts and service dealership in Escanaba, Mich., located on 2½ acres, two blocks west of North Lincoln Road and providing easier access to the combined U.S. Highways 2 and 41. “By opening a parts and service location on Michigan’s Northern Peninsula, we’re providing local companies, loggers, miners and shippers greater […]
September 3, 2012
Business
Polar Service Centers opens second Portland location
Polar Service Centers, a national network of factory-owned parts and service locations for all makes of tank trailers and bodies with 30 locations across the United States, has opened a second, larger location in metropolitan Portland, Ore., specializing in parts, service and major repairs for all makes of bulk tank trailers and tank bodies. “This […]
September 3, 2012
Business
Automann releases 2012 steering catalog
Automann has released its 2012 steering catalog with more than 400 pages and more than 1,200 detailed images with measurements and progressive charts for tie rods, cross tubes, drag links and kingpin kits. The catalog also features more than 6,000 OEM and industry cross-references. For more information, go to www.automann.com.
September 3, 2012
Business
Minimizer names Kruckeberg special projects manager
Minimizer recently promoted Trevor Kruckeberg to special projects manager, a new role and title the company said more accurately reflects the work and management role he will be fulfilling. “Historically, Trevor has successfully served in multiple manufacturing positions within Minimizer,” said Tim Trom, vice president of operations and finance, “This promotion recognizes his achievements and […]
September 1, 2012
Business
Noregon names Hamil director, National Fleet Accounts
Noregon Systems announced the addition of Brent Hamil as director of National Fleet Accounts to oversee and develop major transportation fleets and national service accounts for JPro Commercial Fleet Products. Hamil, who has 16 years of sales and management experience in the transportation industry, comes to Noregon from Freight Wing Inc., with prior sales management […]
September 1, 2012
Business
Timken names Fracassa senior VP/planning, development
The Timken Co. has appointed Philip D. Fracassa to senior vice president of planning and development, responsible for developing enterprise strategy, including identification and evaluation of growth opportunities. Fracassa joined Timken in 2005 as vice president of tax and in 2006 was promoted to senior vice president of tax and treasury. Since 2010, Fracassa has […]
September 1, 2012
Business
MicroGreen maker makes executive appointments
OMS Technologies, the manufacturer of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter, announced the addition of Camilla Denison as chief executive officer and Darren Phillips as vice president of sales. Both executives previously worked at Champion Laboratories, a supplier of automotive filters, filtration products and related devices. Denison is the former president of Champion Laboratories and […]
September 1, 2012
Business
New Life names Barrett VP/ops
New Life has promoted George Barrett to vice president of operations from his previous position as director of distribution. “During George’s 30-year career in our industry he has spent time in warehousing, sales and purchasing,” says Bob Hinton, president and chief executive officer. “Together with his strong work ethic and long tenure with our company, […]
September 1, 2012
Business
Equipment
New reefer embodies today’s business world, Kenworth spotlights natural gas efforts, Navistar devises post-EGR plan, looks toward the future, Meritor WABCO develops ‘smart’ ESC, DTNA showcases Cascadia Evolution with DT12 transmission. .
September 1, 2012
Business
Light- and medium-duty focus: Package Fleets
Evolving UPS, FedEx package fleets deliver productivity gains, fuel economy.
September 1, 2012
Business
Roadrunner Shuttle celebrates alt-fuel fleet, facility
Roadrunner Shuttle and Limousine Service held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Camarillo, Calif., to highlight shuttle vans and buses fueled by propane autogas. The event, entitled “Moving Forward with Sustainability in Ventura County,” offered a facility tour aboard propane autogas shuttles, which account for 20 percent of Roadrunner’s fleet, and two alternative-fuel vehicles on display. “Our […]
August 30, 2012
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