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Engineering & Manufacturing
Bobcat Company and Doosan expanding West Fargo headquarters
Bobcat Company
Bobcat Co. and Doosan recently broke ground on an expansion of its headquarters in West Fargo, doubling square footage and employee capacity.
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Engines
Briggs & Stratton reports 8.5% sales increase for fiscal fourth quarter
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power
Briggs & Stratton's consolidated net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter increased 8.5% compared to 2014, with engine sales increasing due to increased shipments to OEM customers in its key market segments.
Market Analysis
FTR Trucking Conditions Index reaches highest level of 2015
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index in June rose 56%, reaching its highest level yet in 2015.
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Engines
Omnitek Engineering reports revenue gains for second quarter
Omnitek Engineering Corp.
Omnitek Engineering reports a 95.5% revenue increase for the second quarter due to higher filter sales and diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kit shipments.
Market Analysis
New Flyer reports revenue increase for second quarter
NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.
Growth in manufacturing and aftermarket revenue helped New Flyer increase consolidated revenue 8.2% in the second quarter.
Engineering & Manufacturing
SDLG wheel loader meets rigorous demands of waste-to-energy wood pellet manufacturer
Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (SDLG)
PA Pellets recently replaced an aging wheel loader with an SDLG LG959 based on the service and support it would get from the company, as well as its durability in rugged conditions.
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Engines
Stricter emissions targets arriving in Europe
Europe’s latest round of emissions legislation will introduce a PM number limit, requiring many engine manufacturers to reevaluate their aftertreatment system designs.
Cummins' recently introduced EcoFit Single Stage aftertreatment system is up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to currently available combined SCR and DPF systems.
Engines
CNG for the long haul
Improvements to features such as weight and capacity of CNG storage systems are contributing to its advancement as a viable fuel source for fleets.
Peterbilt introduced two CNG truck models at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2015.
Engines
Propane’s evolution into the off-highway market
Use of propane as an alternative to diesel is gaining traction in more markets, including heavier duty off-road applications.
According to Tucker Perkins of PERC, propane engines provide are capable of meeting the same emissions standards as diesel engines but in a more simplified engine design.
Electronics
AGCO partnering with Precision Planting LLC to bring precision planting technology to White Planters line
AGCO Corporation
AGCO and Precision Planting LLC are providing new precision planting options for AGCO's White Planters line.
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Engines
Omnitek equipped engine receives Euro 6 certification
Omnitek Engineering Corp.
A 12-liter TEDOM natural gas engine equipped with Omnitek's engine management system has received Euro 6 certification.
Electronics
ORBCOMM reports second quarter revenue up 85% year-over-year
ORBCOMM
ORBCOMM's second quarter 2015 revenues increased 85% year-over-year with Product Sales increasing 122%, aided in part by recent acquisitions.
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