ConMet Grows Aftermarket Sales Team
Consolidated Metco Inc. (ConMet), a major Class 8 truck supplier, has added three new members to its aftermarket field sales team: Brent Burich, Debbi Howard and Scott Wilson.
U.S. House Committee Passes the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act
This bill is a cost-saving measure that encourages the use of remanufactured parts to maintain vehicles in the civilian federal fleet.
Remanufacturing Legislation Advances In US House Of Representatives
H.R. 1613 requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety.
Eaton Enhances Aftermarket Offerings For Transmission Rebuilders
The former Bulk product line is now known as the Rebuilder Bulk Pack line to better reflect the program’s target audience. That same audience also will now have the opportunity to purchase 11 new additions to the Rebuilder Bulk Pack’s portfolio of products, bringing the total number of offerings to more than 135 transmission parts.
NTEA Report Explores Advanced Vehicle Technologies
NTEA, in conjunction with its Green Truck Association (GTA) affiliate division, recently released the 2015 “Work Truck Electrification and Idle Management Study,” showcasing directional industry trends on commercial vehicle efficiency, system electrification and idle reduction.
Accuride Reports Increase In Profitability In Second Quarter 2015
Second quarter 2015 net sales were $185.4 million, compared with $181.6 million in the same period in 2014, an increase of 2.1 percent, primarily reflecting the impact of stronger industry conditions in the company’s wheels segment during the quarter.
Bendix Contributes Insights On Safety Technologies At Risk Management Conference
Fred Andersky, Bendix director of customer solutions, Controls group, joined other commercial transportation industry leaders in offering expertise on current and future truck technologies.
Bosch And TomTom Partner On Mapping Technology For Automated Driving
Maps for highly automated driving and the maps used in current navigation systems differ primarily in two respects. First, accuracy is significantly higher – down to decimeter precision. Second, the map material for highly-automated driving consists of multiple layers.
Gates Corp. Creates Solution Kit For Ford E-450 Azure Hybrid Drive System
This new kit contains the replacement belt, tensioner and pulleys for the Ford E-450 Azure Hybrid Drive System.
New Director Of Fleet Relations Appointed For NTEA
Christopher Lyon will replace Bob Johnson, who will officially retire Oct. 9, after more than 11 years of service to the association.