Haldex relocates Harrisburg Friction Center
Haldex has relocated its Harrisburg, Pa., Friction Center to Middletown, Pa., a move that increases production capacity with an improved layout to optimize process flow and the addition of a specialized transit shoe production cell.
Performance Friction kicks off Ford F-150 Lariat giveaway
The company’s new giveaway contest will see one winner haul away a brand new F-150 equipped with the company’s Z-Rated Brake Kit, which includes Z-Rated 6-piston front calipers and Z-Rated 4-piston rear calipers with multi-pad technology, dimpled V2 rotors, and Carbon Metallic brake pads.
Need trucks now? Buy used
While good used trucks can still be found, prices have gone up and availability has gone down for newer models with popular specs.
The new Fuso Canter FE160: making P&D easy
Test drive of the new Class 4 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter FE160
Meritor WABCO earns fourth consecutive Wabash award
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems received the 2011 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corp. The company supplies trailer anti-lock braking systems, roll stability systems, InfoLink data gateway systems that support tag axle control systems, and the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI to Wabash National.
Ridewell releases new disc brake axle
The company’s new axle is available with WABCO PAN 22 air disc brakes and features a 5-in. diameter axle and 0.59-in. wall; parallel spindle; and a hub piloted, 11.25-in. diameter bolt circle long stud for aluminum wheels.
Sprinter vans offer complete package
The success of the Sprinter commercial van has been attributed to its practical design, cargo capacity and low operating costs.
Balancing Act
Keeping transportation costs in line while meeting the specialized needs of its company’s customers is an ongoing management challenge for the private fleet operation at Kemira.
MICO opens new facility for dedicated electrohydraulics group
The facility in Shakopee, Minn., includes office, warehouse and laboratory space, allowing for on-site design, testing and verification. The company’s Electrohydraulics Group will focus on the growing market potential for electronic controls in combination with hydraulic brakes.
Used truck sales boost demand for remanufactured components
To address growing demand for remanufactured components, Meritor recently implemented a number of improvements, such as introducing an additional differential production line at its Plainfield, Ind. remanufacturing facility, and increasing capacity at its Mississauga, Ontario, facility that remanufactures steering gears and manual transmissions.