VW Unit Wants to be Full-Range Supplier
Volkswagen AG’s commercial vehicle unit wants to be a full-range supplier, the unit’s chief executive said Tuesday. "It makes sense to be a full-range supplier," CEO Bernd Wiedemann said just before the annual International Automobile exhibition. There have been rumors in the markets that Wolfsburg-based VW was interested in integrating its heavy trucks activities in Brazil with a merged MAN AG and Scania AB.
ArvinMeritor Introduces Meritor Brake Drums for European Commercial Vehicle Market
ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) organization has launched a new line of Meritor-brand brake drums. The new brake drums enhance the company’s fast-growing lineup of brake-related products and complement its existing line of original equipment trailer and drive axle drums. The drums were shown at the Automechanika 2006 exhibition this week in Frankfurt, Germany.
Dana to Sell Trailer Axle Manufacturing Business
Dana Corp. and two affiliates have entered into asset purchase agreements with Hendrickson USA, L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Boler Co., for the sale of Dana’s trailer axle manufacturing business. Under terms of the agreements, the buyers will acquire certain assets located in Lugoff, SC; Barrie, Ontario, Canada; and Wuxi, China, which are used to manufacture heavy-duty trailer axles and suspensions for an aggregate price of approximately $38 million in cash. The buyer will also assume limited liabilities related to the business.
Great Dane Trailers Adds New Dealer Location in Arizona
SAVANNAH, GA — Great Dane Trailers has announced the addition of Superstition Trailers to its North American distribution network. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Superstition Trailers has two locations in Tucson, AZ, and two locations in Phoenix, providing trailer sales, parts and service. "We partnered with Superstition Trailers in order to better serve Great Dane customers
FleetPride Opens New Location in Cocoa, Florida
FleetPride, Inc., independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, has opened a new satellite branch location in Cocoa, FL. The Cocoa satellite is FleetPride’s eighth Florida location, continuing the company’s expansion of its national footprint.
Alcoa, Altair to Make Hybrid Battery Pack
From AFX News Limited DETROIT — Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc.’s AFL Automotive business and Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. said Wednesday they have signed an agreement to develop a battery pack system for medium-duty hybrid trucks. Financial terms were not disclosed. The companies will combine Altairnano’s NanoSafe battery technology and AFL’s electrical interconnect and application technology to
Midtronics Develops Custom Products for International Truck and Engine
WILLOWBROOK, IL — Midtronics has announced the release of the EXP-1000 HD Battery and Electrical System Analyzer and the PSC-550 CC Power Supply and Battery Charger, two custom tools developed for International Truck and Engine Corp. The products are being distributed to more than 600 of International’s Truck and IC Bus service locations. "The opportunity
International Truck and Engine Corp. Recognized by J.D. Power and Associates
International Truck and Engine Corp. recently received the J.D. Power and Associates award for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Vocational Segment Class 8 Trucks", according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study released last week. The company earned the award for “significantly above-average scores for quality and warranty," according to J.D. Power.
New Meritor “Reality” Radio Campaign Salutes Drivers
TROY, MI — ArvinMeritor, through its Meritor brand, has created a new "reality" radio campaign that will launch during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Aug. 20-26). According to the company, the campaign uses an innovative stream-of-consciousness approach that was developed to give listeners a true appreciation of what it’s like to live behind the wheel.
Clevite Engine Parts Introduces New Heavy Duty e-Learning Program
Clevite Engine Parts recently added a heavy-duty curriculum to its e-learning system. The e-learning system is available 24 hours a day and accessible to anyone with an Internet connection. After completing a short registration, users are assigned a password and given a selection of courses from which to choose.
Oshkosh Truck Reports Third Quarter EPS Up 38.5 Percent
Oshkosh Truck Corp. today reported that for the quarter ending June 30, earnings per share increased 38.5 percent to 72 cents on sales of $887.9 million and net income of $53.4 million. This compares with earnings per share of 52 cents on sales of $818.9 million and net income of $38.7 million for the prior year’s third quarter.
Donaldson Expands its Endurance Plus Line of Extended Oil Filtration Solutions
Donaldson Co. has announced the expansion of application coverage for its Donaldson Endurance Plus family of oil filtration products. The Endurance Plus line is designed to reduce oil usage by as much as 50 percent for heavy-duty, on-road truck owners. The company currently covers popular Caterpillar, Cummins and Detroit Diesel engines, and has now made filters available for popular Mack and Volvo diesel engines.