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Market Analysis
Preliminary March Class 8 Orders at Lowest Level Since September 2012
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR reports preliminary data shows March Class 8 truck orders fell for the third consecutive month; orders were 12% below February and down 37% on a year-over-year basis.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Federal Signal Environmental Solutions Group to Acquire Joe Johnson Equipment
Federal Signal Corp.
Joe Johnson Equipment will operate as part of the Environmental Solutions Group and help further grow the group's presence across North America.
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Operator Cab
Bergstrom Manufactures 232,000th No-Idle Climate System
Bergstrom Inc.
Bergstrom recently celebrated production of its 232,000th no-idle system worldwide.
Drivetrains
Titan Announces Opening of Titan Tire Reclamation Corp.
Titan Tire Corp., a subsidiary of Titan Intl.
Titan Tire Reclamation Corp. has developed a solution to process giant scrap mining tires accumulating in Alberta's oil sands, transforming them into oil, steel and carbon black that can be used in new products.
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0.5 to 10 HP
Cut Power Without Sacrificing Productivity
Several OEMs are adding 74-hp and lower machines to expand their product lines and accommodate customer requests for cost-effective equipment with specific performance specifications.
While Case's 74-hp 580N EP backhoe-loader doesn't offer the full features of the 90-hp 580N, both models do offer the same backhoe breakout forces and lifting capacity.
Engines
Dressta Launches New S-Series Hydrostatic Compact Dozers
Dressta Co. Ltd.
The Dressta TD-8S and TD-9S dozers include Tier 4 Final engines and long track as standard for improved stability on uneven ground and slopes.
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Engines
EPA Reports Diesel Engine Grants Program Nets Major Air, Public Health Benefits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
A new report from the EPA shows projects such as DERA have eliminated 335,200 tons of NOx and 14,700 tons of PM from the atmosphere, improving air quality in communities throughout the U.S.
Electronics
TM4 Joint Venture Achieves ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certification
Dana TM4
ISO certification of TM4's joint venture Prestolite E-Propulsion Systems demonstrates the company strictly follows the highest quality standards for its motor systems.
Engineering & Manufacturing
DOE Funding R&D to Improve Medium and Heavy Truck Operating Efficiency
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The DOE is awarding $12.5 million in grants, and developing a new consortium, for the development of technologies to improve operating efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Electronics
Electric Forklifts in North America to Reach Over 47,000 Units by 2025
A new report from Navigant Research indicates the need for an alternative to conventional lead-acid battery powered forklifts will lead to the continued growth of electric forklifts in North America.
Engines
Omnitek Revenue up 20.7% in 2015
Omnitek Engineering Corp.
Omnitek's fourth quarter and final year 2015 financial results show a full-year revenue increase of 20.7%; foreign sales are expected to further increase sales in 2016.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Komatsu America Becomes Exclusive Equipment Sponsor to Heavy Equipment Adventure Company
Komatsu America Corp.
Through the new sponsorship, Komatsu and Extreme Sandbox aim to work together to expand the public's exposure to heavy machinery by providing opportunities for hands-on experience and inspire a new generation to consider a career in construction.
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