TMD Friction Announces A New Air Disc Brake Friction Material For Heavy-Duty Applications
The new material is designated Textar T3080 and is engineered for applications where high torque levels are required to meet the FMVSS121 Stopping Distance Regulations. In addition, TMD says Textar T3080 already meets the 2014 and 2021 “Better Brakes Rules,” the recent environmental regulations for heavy metals and copper content, an upcoming challenge facing the brake friction industry.
Record Supply In Gillette, Wyo., Becomes A VIPAR Heavy Duty Stockholder
Company serves northeast Wyoming customers; provides VIPAR with a new footprint in the western state.
Eaton Launches New Fuller Advantage Series Of Transmissions
New heavy-duty transmission line provides fuel economy improvements, cost-savings, Eaton says.
Federated Sponsors Kenny Schrader Racing Teams In 2013
In August, Schrader will host the popular “Get Dirty with Kenny” Federated Car Care promotion at the Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo., but with a new wrinkle this year. Kevin Byrd and Willie B., hosts of the Federated-sponsored SPEED show “Two Guys Garage,” will join Schrader and the winning Federated Car Care Center members for a day of racing. Schrader and the Two Guys also will tape a special episode of “Two Guys Garage” during the annual dirt track racing extravaganza.
Gates Introduces New FleetRunner Hi-Temp Straight Coolant Hose For Heavy-Duty Applications
Company says new high-temperature, peroxide-cured EPDM coolant hose outperforms more expensive silicone and sulphur-cured EPDM hose alternatives.
Executive Interview With Tim Parkes, Founder And CEO, Remington Industries
This past fall, Remington Industries returned as an exhibitor to AAPEX after nearly a decade. The company has made a renewed push to increase awareness of its brands in the marketplace today. In this AMN Executive Interview, Founder and CEO Tim Parkes speaks to aftermarketNews.com about recent management changes, along with several new products they’ve introduced in the past few years under notable licensed brands such as Michelin, Rubbermaid and Stanley.
Rocky Mountain Parts Specialists Broadens Utah Reach
Rocky Mountain Parts Specialists recently expanded its operations, following its acquisition of Truman Parts Co., Brigham City, Utah, in November 2012. After careful analysis of economic and market research data, Rocky Mountain said it decided to relocate the business to Lindon, Utah, south of Salt Lake City. In the process, the company also expanded into a 20,000-square-foot facility with an enhanced inventory worth more than $600,000.
Michelin Sets $73 Million Investment For Nova Scotia Plant
Michelin announced plans to invest $73 million (CDN) in its Waterville, Nova Scotia, truck tire plant to improve equipment and expand production capacity.
Executive Interview With Joseph A. Moch, CEO, ACAT Global
In today’s AMN Executive Interview, we hear from Joseph A. Moch, CEO of ACAT Global. ACAT was established in 2010 when CEO Joseph A. Moch and ACAT Global Counsel Joseph W. Moch purchased the technology and manufacturing assets of Delphi’s catalytic converter division. Delphi had invested $500 million over 20 years to develop its substrate technology, and now ACAT Global is bringing that technology to the marketplace.
A/C Update: The Case Against HFO-1234yf ‘Heats Up’
Volkswagen follows Daimler’s lead in its pushback against A/C refrigerant R-1234yf.