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Market Analysis

April 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

Data suggests business confidence is improving, especially in the private nonresidential construction sector. However, borrowing conditions remain restrictive, signaling the further slowing of growth in construction ahead.

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NES’ Custom Bearing Manufacturing program combines the capabilities of a large facility with the precision and detail of a small machine shop. We answer every call, every time within two rings. It’s at the core of who we are.

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Vehicle Body & Structure

SAF-HOLLAND to Build New Factory in Texas

SAF-Holland USA Inc.

The new Rowlett facility is the next phase of the SAF-HOLLAND manufacturing optimization and vertical integration strategy to increase capacity output that began with the opening of its Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico plant in August 2023.

The new facility, focused on high complexity and high variation specialty fifth wheel manufacturing, will include the current SAF-HOLLAND Wylie, Texas, operation.

Bendix to Consolidate Sparks, Nevada, Distribution Center Operation Into Huntington, Indiana, Campus

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

The closure, expected to close in Q2, will move all operations and parts inventory into the Bendix Distribution Center (BDC), the company’s primary North American distribution point.

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OTR Announces Opening Date for Mexico Facility

OTR Engineered Solutions

Located in Apodaca, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, the site was strategically selected to supply OEM customers with products and services such as tire mounting, sequencing, just-in-time supply and warehousing on a local basis.

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4 Keys to the Most Efficient Driveline & Component Testing

SAKOR Technologies Inc.

Get a greater understanding of the features of hybrid and electrical vehicles and the powertrain testing technologies designed to test and improve their performance.

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Caterpillar Announces 13L C13D Diesel Engine for 2026

Caterpillar Inc. - Industrial Engines & Power Systems

The new engine platform offers up to a 20% increase in power and up to 25% more low-speed torque than the previous generation of Cat engines in its power class.

The new engine platform will be equipped with Cat Digital Services, an integrated suite of software and hardware solutions supplying the insight equipment owners need to make decisions and secure the health of their equipment.

Inside Off-Road Tire Science

In this episode, MAXAM Tire’s Matt Fagan offers engineering insights on tire compounds and operating conditions, along with MAXAM’s top R&D priorities for tire manufacturing today.

Exploring the ICE Age

Scania’s Henrik Nilsson offers insight into alternative fuels, emissions reduction and what the future holds for the internal combustion engine (ICE).

Offering significantly lower CO2 emissions, Scania's DC13 next-generation engine is compatible with renewable 100% HVO fuel.

Motion Names New President

After three decades with the company, James F. Howe moves into the position of president, effective April 1, 2024.

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What Are Today's Powertrain Priorities?

As OEMs continue to experiment with powertrain diversification, the options are many. Take a look at emerging on- and off-highway power trends and uncover which solutions are shaping the market of the future.

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Southco Introduces New R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch With Integrated Sensor

Offering high security, quick actuation speed, and exceptional cycle life, the latest addition to the company's Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch line is designed for applications where durability and reliability are critical.

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Bridgestone Debuts VZT Construction Tire at AGG1 2024

Bridgestone Americas Inc.

The V-STEEL Z TRACTION (VZT) construction tire is the company’s latest 25-inch product innovation for loader and grader applications, and is designed to maximize tire life and help reduce total cost of ownership.

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