Denso Develops World’s Smallest, Lightest High-output Alternators
Denso Corporation has developed alternators that provide output currents of 165, 180, 200 and 220 amps; higher than the company’s traditional alternators, which supply up to 150 amps. These new products, and all of Denso alternators, are the smallest and lightest in the world for their output.
Dana Corporation to Highlight Core Technologies, European Focus at 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show
Dana Corporation will showcase a host of new products and make announcements regarding new technologies, business development leadership and recent business agreements during the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 12-25, 2005.
Johnson Controls to Buy York International
Johnson Controls Inc. is buying York International Corp., which makes ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, for about $2.4 billion in cash. Milwaukee, WI-based Johnson Controls, which makes auto parts and industrial systems, said Wednesday the deal would nearly double its presence in the growing building environments industry. As part of the deal, Johnson will also assume about $800 million in York’s debt.
Visteon to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Slovakia with Focused Factory for Kia
Visteon Corporation announced that it will expand its manufacturing footprint in Eastern Europe by building a focused factory in Dubnica, Slovak Republic, dedicated to supporting Kia.
Cooper-Standard Automotive Acquires Mexico Hose Facility from Gates Corporation
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. recently completed the acquisition of Gates Corporation’s Enfriamientos de Automoviles, S.A. de C.V. manufacturing facility located in Atlacomulco, Mexico.
Modine Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
The board of directors of Modine Manufacturing Company declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 17.50 cents per share, payable on September 1, 2005 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 18, 2005.
DENSO Develops Smaller, Lighter Components for Large Hybrid Vehicles
DENSO Corp. has developed four new components for hybrid vehicles — a hybrid control computer; a battery- monitoring unit; a DC-DC converter and an electric compressor for air conditioning systems — all designed to be smaller and lighter than conventional components, while still being able to meet the needs of today’s larger hybrid vehicles.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at Supply and Demand Issues of R-134a
Reports have been coming into our office about the rise in price of R-134a, mobile air conditioning system refrigerant. Sources have told us there are several factors behind it, namely the increase of offshore R-134a demand, both from Europe and Asia, uncertainty over the future use of the refrigerant (especially in Europe) and increased demand for R-134a for non-vehicle applications such as industrial. We asked top experts from the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide to help us sort out this issue. Read on to find out what’s really going on with R-134a.
MACS Issues Reminder on Refrigerant Usage in Mobile A/C Service
The reduced availability and increased cost of HFC-134a refrigerant is causing increasing concern to the service and repair industry. To address this concern, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has issued a reminder to all service technicians who perform mobile A/C system service and repair regarding acceptable refrigerant use.
Siemens VDO Automotive Launches New Web Site
Siemens VDO Automotive has redesigned the web site for its Service & Special Solutions group in North America. The new web site, http://sso-usa.siemensvdo.com, covers the company’s product offerings for aftermarket service and performance applications including replacement parts, instrumentation and navigation systems, as well as instrumentation for the marine market.