CAPA Elects New Members to Technical Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has announced the election of Mike Chiu of Pro Fortune; Jim Cochran of Action Crash Parts; Tom Holmes of KSI; David McCreight of Collision Resources, Inc.; Mike Schoonover of Schoonover Bodyworks, Inc.; and Jeanne Silver of CARSTAR to CAPA’s Technical Committee. The CAPA Technical Committee is
OBITUARY: Neil Valentine, Director of Material Planning at Dana Corp., Passes Away
Neil Valentine, 57, director of material planning at Dana Corp.’s commercial vehicle systems group, Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Aug. 16 as the result of injuries incurred from an accident in late July. He is survived by his wife Christine (DeVries) Valentine, of South Haven, MI, and two children, Nicholas Valentine of Boston and Laura Valentine
Federal-Mogul Expands Range of National Heavy Duty Wheel End Solutions
SOUTHFIELD, MI — The National heavy duty wheel end brand from Federal-Mogul has expanded its extensive line of commercial-vehicle solutions with a complete offering of Everlok/Axilok unitized spindle nuts for steer, drive and trailer axles. The one-piece Everlok/Axilok assembly replaces conventional two- and three-piece systems for faster, more accurate bearing adjustment and reduced maintenance. The
Metaldyne Names New VP/GM for Powertrain Products Group
PLYMOUTH, MI — Bob DeFauw has been named vice president and general manager of Metaldyne’s Powertrain Products Group. In his new role, DeFauw will oversee operations in Hamburg, MI; Middleville, MI; Fremont, IN: Bluffton, IN; Niles, IL; Twinsburg, OH; Pyeongtaek, S. Korea and the technical center in Solon, OH. DeFauw was most recently vice president
DVDs Now Available of Heavy Duty Dialogue ’07
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – DVDs of the Heavy Duty Dialogue 2007, presented on Jan. 22 by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), are available for order online now. “These DVDs were produced exclusively for HDMA from the audio/video recorded sessions during HD Dialogue ‘07,” said Tim Kraus, president and COO of HDMA. “The DVDs
A Recap of the Heavy Duty Dialogue ’07 Business Conference
Heavy Duty Dialogue ’07, held Jan. 22 in Las Vegas at The Mirage, focused on the global commercial vehicle business and the forces that will shape the industry’s future. Organizers for the annual event said HD Dialogue continues to be a success, drawing more than 350 attendees and featuring panels and presentations by many industry leaders and top experts in the heavy duty commercial vehicle industry.
HD Dialogue ’07 Has Added New Presenters to Line-up
The 2007 HD Dialogue, organized by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), will feature a stellar line-up of analysts and industry experts forecasting the future of the heavy duty industry on Monday, Jan. 22, at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The event will give insight into the global marketplace, future economic and market trends, industry predictions and technology.
SEMA Businesswomen’s Network Presents Athena and Woman of the Year Awards
LAS VEGAS — The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) presented the SBN Athena Award to Mike Eaton, president of Eaton Detroit Springs, and the SBN Woman of the Year Award to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). The awards were announced at the annual SBN Breakfast held last week at
EPA, UPS Unveil Hybrid Delivery Truck
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday unveiled a hybrid diesel vehicle that could reduce the fuel costs of package delivery services like UPS by as much as 70 percent and cut harmful emissions. The hybrid, which was developed through a partnership between the EPA, UPS, the Army’s National Automotive Center, Eaton Corp. and Navistar’s International Truck and Engine Corp., combines a high-efficiency diesel engine with a hydraulic propulsion system, which replaces the vehicle’s conventional drivetrain and transmission.
PACCAR Accelerates Hybrid Vehicle Programs
Global truck maker PACCAR has targeted an ambitious goal of 30 percent improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency for selected medium-duty applications over the next seven years. The company plans to achieve this by utilizing hybrid technology as a key contributor. Availability of hybrid-powered PACCAR trucks is targeted for 2008 in defined medium-duty applications. PACCAR design engineers are working with Eaton’s Hybrid Power Systems business unit to advance the company’s hybrid leadership position.