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Yokohama targets customer needs with updated website
Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched its updated Website at www.yokohamatire.com designed to put customers and their needs first, says Theresa Palang, Yokohama manager of public relations and digital marketing. It is built for engagement, interactivity, education, empowerment with information and positive shopping experience. “With the new site, we have now provided those customers with new […]
June 8, 2011
Business
Michelin rolls out XZA3+ Evertread steer tire
Michelin America Truck Tires’ XZA3 + Evertread steer tire incorporates a dual-compound tread designed for improved fuel efficiency and mileage, and to meet California Air Resources Board requirements and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay certification. The dual compounds include a tough wear-resistant compound for the five bands of tread that actually contact the road, and […]
June 8, 2011
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Business
Meritor launches 18X rear axle production
Meritor Inc. launched production of its 18X rear axle for fast and heavy long-haul operations, designed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 2 percent. “In long-haul operations, our customers’ vehicles may cover a hundred thousand kilometres annually,” says Alex Mortali, vice president for Meritor’s Truck business in Europe. “Together with our partners at Volvo […]
June 8, 2011
Business
Mack on hand for last shuttle launch
It’s not as big as its sister ships. Nor has it ever gone into orbit. But for more than two decades, the Shuttle Blake has served a very important mission – educating students about space exploration. Mack Trucks has been part of the story all along. In the early 1980s, Bob Boehmer, a teacher at […]
June 7, 2011
Business
Roush CleanTech, National Bus Sales tout paratransit bus
Roush CleanTech and National Bus Sales have partnered to offer public and private bus fleets an alternative to diesel- and gasoline-fueled vehicles. A new paratransit bus fueled by propane autogas will be unveiled to public transportation professionals at the Community Transportation Association Expo through Friday, June 10, in Indianapolis at booth No. 133 on the […]
June 7, 2011
Business
Eaton designs motor controls system for materials handling
Suited for use in distributed control applications on conveyors, materials handling systems and all installations that can benefit from a decentralised motor control system, the latest Rapid Link 4.0 motor control units from Eaton’s Electrical Sector combine versatility, ease of installation, plug-able connections, space-saving compact construction and an IP65 rating designed to allow them to […]
June 7, 2011
Business
Performance Friction launches Facebook store
Fans of the Performance Friction Facebook fan page now can order brake pads, rotors and the new RH665 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid without even leaving Facebook. The store initially will stock popular parts for the sports car enthusiast market. In the coming months, new products will be added on a weekly basis as the […]
June 7, 2011
Business
Meritor names Sohm VP/communications; Cummins to retire
Meritor Inc. has appointed Krista Sohm to the position of vice president of communications, effective immediately. Lin Cummins, formerly senior vice president of communications at Meritor for nearly 13 years, has elected to retire from Meritor at the end of the year, at which time she will explore other endeavors in the field of communications. […]
June 7, 2011
Business
Penray names Boelling regional sales manager
Penray announced that Brad Boelling has joined the Power Fleet Sales Team as regional manager for the Southwest region, based out of his home office in Arlington, Texas. Boelling, who most recently was with MHC Kenworth based in South Dallas, began his career with Midwest Wheel in Des Moines and Sioux City, Iowa. Brad also […]
June 7, 2011
Business
Hercules Manufacturing names Creech operations manager
Hercules Manufacturing, a manufacturer of custom-built truck bodies and trailers, has named Stephen Creech operations manager, based in Hendersonville, Ky. Creech previously was an operations manager and sales manager at Meyer Plastics in Evansville, Ind.; a consultative sales engineer and project manager at Hydronic & Steam Equipment in Evansville; and president and operations manager for […]
June 7, 2011
Business
Equipment
Isuzu resumes N-Series, Jacobs unveils next generation engine brake, partnership results in multipurpose refuse truck and many more industry equipment news items are featured.
June 6, 2011
Business
Bendix sponsoring ATA NTDC Grand Champion Award, Image Trailer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced that it is the sponsor of the American Trucking Associations National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Award, and is also now a supporter of ATA’s High-Tech Educational Image Trailer. The NTDC is an annual competition among professional truck drivers. Slated this year to take place Aug. 9-13 in Orlando, Fla., […]
June 6, 2011
Business
Bendix-Roadranger support agreement ends
Customers seeking sales, service or technical support for Bendix brand foundation brakes and wheel-end solutions from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake now will receive information exclusively through their Bendix account managers, Bendix SWAT team members, www.foundationbrakes.com, and the Bendix Tech Team members who offer service support via 1-800-AIR-BRAKE. Through an agreement in place since 2004, the […]
June 6, 2011
Business
MFTBC certified for ISO/TS 16949 standard
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America’s parent company, announced its certification for the ISO/TS 16949 standard as of April 1. “This is the result of our strong determination for continuous improvement and strict discipline over a period of years, and shows our dedication to quality in all aspects,” says Dr. […]
June 6, 2011
Business
Cummins Onan fills three positions
Cummins Onan has filled three positions in its consumer business department. Anne Limthawornkit has been promoted to take on Six Sigma black belt responsibilities for the consumer marketing and sales organization, Jess Goh has been named business development manager for the Asia consumer business, and Bryan Ritchie has been promoted to lead the company’s global […]
June 6, 2011
Business
Meritor $100,000 donation to help launch digital education program
Meritor Inc. recently announced a $100,000 contribution to The Henry Ford’s Innovation Education Incubator to launch a pilot program that brings digital education resources into classrooms and helps teachers meet Michigan and national education standards. “Partnering with institutions such as The Henry Ford to support educational initiatives – especially those which emphasize science, technology, engineering […]
June 6, 2011
Business
Cummins executives tour Africa
Senior executives and members of the board from Cummins Inc. on Friday, June 3, completed a weeklong tour of Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa as part of a pan-Africa tour to evaluate the progress of the company’s strategy to significantly grow its business across the continent. The strategy, which was unveiled in January, is […]
June 6, 2011
Business
Eaton acquires electrical business in Colombia
Eaton Corp. announced it has acquired the assets of C.I. ESI de Colombia S.A., a Bogota, Colombia-based reseller of industrial electrical equipment and engineering focused on oil and gas, mining and industrial and commercial construction. Terms were not disclosed. The company had sales of about $8 million in 2010. “ESI is an established organization with […]
June 6, 2011
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