Service tips for first responder fleets
With the end of the current pandemic nowhere in sight and its impact on the availability of repair service providers, now more than ever it is of the utmost importance to keep the fleets of first responder vehicles serviced and on the road at all times. As light-duty diesels are the choice vehicles for first
Volvo saves money with ‘energy treasure hunt’
Volvo Group North America recently conducted an “energy treasure hunt” at its Charlotte, North Carolina, remanufacturing facility, identifying energy savings equivalent to 15% of the site’s utility expenditures.
Volvo facilities report improved energy performance
Volvo Group North America improved its energy performance at 14 of its U.S. facilities by 17.5% since Volvo re-pledged the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge in 2014 to reduce energy consumption by 25% in 10 years, the company says.
Bendix to acquire steering component remanufacturer ProSteering
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced that it will acquire ProSteering business of JM Engineered Products, a Lebanon, Tennessee-based remanufacturer of all-makes power steering systems for the North American commercial vehicle market. Upon closing, the transaction will incorporate the ProSteering brand’s products, manufacturing operations, plus its sales and service operations into Bendix’s steering business and
Meritor expands North America authorized rebuilder program for axle carriers in the United States
Meritor Inc. has announced the U.S. launch of its North America Authorized Rebuilder Program for drive axle carriers, including the company’s 145, 14X and 160 products. Five rebuilders in the United States, along with four already serving the Canadian market, brings the total number of North America locations to 62 that supply wholesale distributors and
The brains behind the reman operation: Reman ECMs
Don’t overlook the engine control modules (ECM) in your conversations with reman equipment suppliers. The ECM programming needs to match your engine spec and performance expectations. You want to ensure you port over your parameters. You’d also have the ability to reset your operational parameters, but be forewarned: It is illegal to modify the calibration
Busting reman myths and building the business case
Class 8 truck orders are effectively booked for the remainder of the year. OEMs are at capacity and that means you’re going to need to breathe some new life into your tractors to pounce on the current carrier-favorable environment. So let’s turn our attention to remanufactured equipment and components. For many fleets, reman options, particularly
PurePower Technologies launches 6.6L diesel turbo for the aftermarket
PurePower Technologies has launched a 6.6L diesel turbo designed specifically for the aftermarket. PurePower offers assembly, remanufacturing and 100% end-of-line testing for high-volume, high-quality turbos for light-, medium- and heavy-duty diesel truck engines, the company stated. PurePower also has the capacity to independently remanufacture turbos using a modular approach for an assortment of all makes
Navistar shares vision for ReNEWed reman brand, expands Fleetrite private label brands
Navistar showcased its future vision for the ReNEWed remanufactured components business, unveiling a new brand identity representing its mission to deliver higher value through better uptime, and announcing plans to expand its product line-up in 2018. Navistar is also expanding the portfolio of its Fleetrite private label parts business. Combined, ReNEWed and Fleetrite offer more
Bendix offers remanufactured brake shoe
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is offering a remanufactured brake shoe with the same friction and coating specs on its original equipment (OE) brake shoe, as well as an extended, five-year warranty against rust jacking. The warranty matches that which Bendix offers on its OE shoes. To help vehicle operators maintain performance of RSD-equipped vehicles (those
