December 1, 2012
Editorial
Harvard, we have a problem
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Our industry, like many in America today, is facing a major challenge, one that presents itself in a number of different ways. But the bottom line is...
Industry Newsdesk
Thomas Delivers 50,000th Saf-T-Liner C2 Bus
Nov 2, 2012 2:35 PM
Thomas Built Buses celebrated a major milestone with the delivery of its 50,000th Saf-T-LinerC2 conventional school bus to Dean Transportation of Lansing, Mich., on October 30...
Wabash National aids Sandy relief efforts
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
When Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast a few weeks ago, Wabash National Corporation immediately reached out to numerous agencies to extend a helping...
Koike Aronson Acquires Brazilian Manufacturer Of Welding Positioners
Nov 7, 2012 2:28 PM
Koike Aronson, Inc./Ransome, a subsidiary of Koike Sanso Kogyo of Tokyo, Japan, has purchased the majority of shares of Biondi Maquinas, Dispositivos E Ferramentas LTDA of Jaboticabal, Brazil...
Fontaine’s Modification Center in Springfield, Ohio, to Reopen
Nov 29, 2012 11:07 AM
Fontaine Modification is slated to reopen its truck modification center in Springfield, Ohio, to provide post-production modifications on Navistar on-highway and vocational trucks for dealers and fleets...
Aspen Equipment Company recognized for promoting worksite wellness
Nov 1, 2012 12:00 PM
For promoting worksite wellness, Minnesota's Hennepin County recognized Aspen Equipment Company at an award ceremony in the Earle Brown Heritage Center...
ESAB, KUKA Robotics create partnership
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
ESAB has announced its partnership with KUKA Robotics to create products and services for robotic arc welding customers. ESAB is one of the world's largest...
Ford to Close Three European Plants
Oct 29, 2012 3:07 PM
Ford Motor Company announced it will close three European facilities, relocating production of key products for a more efficient manufacturing footprint, significantly improved plant utilization and work force reductions...
Borgwarner, Federal-Mogul Team Up on Aftermarket Distribution
Nov 6, 2012 4:14 PM
BorgWarner BERU Systems has signed an agreement that makes Federal-Mogul Corporation the exclusive global distributor of its BERU aftermarket products...
Mack crowns Walk the Bulldog champion
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
To recognize excellence among its sales staff, Mack Trucks recently crowned Fred Schmidt of Mack Sales of Charlotte (NC) as the champion of the 2012 Mack...
East Coast Truck and Trailer joins VIPAR
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
East Coast Truck and Trailer Inc, based in Brockton MA, is the latest company to join the VIPAR Heavy Duty network of distributors. Led by its president...
Meritor WABCO again wins Wabash award
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Meritor WABCO captured the 2012 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corporation during its annual supplier conference. A Wabash supplier for...
Wabash National Corporation salutes employees' military service with special brunch
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Wabash National Corporation recently held a special brunch for active military and veterans among its Lafayette IN-based workforce. The company recognized...
Bernard, Tregaskiss team up to launch new branding initiative
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Bernard and Tregaskiss have partnered to launch a new branding initiative. As part of this initiative, several product lines will migrate between the...
ATDynamics relocates company headquarters
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
ATDynamics has completed the relocation of its headquarters and operations to a larger manufacturing and assembly facility in Hayward CA. This new facility...
Product Profiles
Coxreels 1125 series 1/2" hose reels now come standard with zinc-plated plumbing
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
In response to industry demand, Coxreels, the manufacturer of industrial-grade hose, cord, and cable reels, announced that all " 1125 series hose reels...
Carrier Transicold adds X2 series models
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Carrier Transicold has introduced two new models in its X2 series of trailer refrigeration units: the 2500 APX and 2100 APX. Both feature the APX control...
CBX Self-Steer axle suspension is available
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
SAF-Holland has announced the availability of integrated suspension/axle systems with self-steering capability. The new self-steering suspension/axle...
SmarTire TPMS to be provided for trailers
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Fleets and drivers will soon be able to deploy the fuel-economy and safety benefits of the SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) by Bendix CVS...
RideMaster line enhances air-ride offerings
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Reyco Granning's family of fixed-axle air-ride trailer suspensions has been enhanced with the addition of the RideMaster family, which includes two integrated...
Firestone provides air spring innovations
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Firestone Industrial Products is offering next-generation air spring technologies, including lighter-weight components and the Airide Integrative Air-Damping...
Yokohama introduces 709ZL drive tire
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Yokohama Tire Corporation has debuted its new drive tire, the 709ZL, which is available in 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 sizes. According to Rick Phillips,...
People and Positions
Component manufacturers
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation recently announced that Staci L Kroon has been named president-Automotive, North America Division, effective January 1, 2013. Kroon,...
Obituaries
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
John Charles Peterson, former co-owner of Johnson Truck Bodies, died September 25, 2012, at his cabin in Sarona WI. He was 81. Born May 19, 1931, in Rice...
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Hercules Manufacturing, based in Henderson KY, announced that Rick Carter has joined the company's sales team in the inside sales department. He has several...
Articles
Polar pouring capital into facilities and technology to build more trailers
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
Keeping up with demand for tank trailers the past two years has been like trying to change your motor oil with the engine running....
How to use plasma technology to reduce costs, improve quality and safety
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
Truck body and trailer manufacturers have more options than ever when it comes to cutting steel....
Fabtech 2012 exhibition highlights latest equipment for building it better and faster
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
Based on the record turnout and equipment sales at the recent Fabtech 2012, manufacturing is alive and well in North America....
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International staff economist says he's optimistic about 2013, and so are most experts
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Economists are not known for being happy-go-lucky types....
NATM Convention heads back to Charleston, South Carolina, after three years west of the Mississippi
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
When the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) last took its convention and trade show to Charleston, South Carolina, the economy had tanked....
NATM 2013 Exhibitors
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Company Booth 3M 501 A & A Manufacturing Co Inc 500 A. L. Hansen Mfg. Co 350 Advantage Sales 259 Affiliated Resources Inc 358 AL-KO/AXIS Inc 114, 116,...
NATM 2013 Convention Agenda
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Tuesday, February 19 Golf 12:00pm-TBA Registration 3:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, February 20 Board Meeting 7:00-10:00 am Registration 8 am-7:00 pm Workshop...
The Road Ahead
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
January 21-24, 2013 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW'13) conference, The Mirage, Las Vegas NV 708-226-1300www.hdaw.org February 2-6, 2013 National Association...
LVD Strippit debuts cutting system
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
LVD Strippit introduces its patented Adaptive Laser Cutting (ALC) system, technology that provides real-time monitoring and feedback control of the laser...
New Quick Load Liner AutoLength system addresses burnbacks, wire feeding issues
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
To minimize downtime and prevent quality problems associated with incorrect MIG gun liner length, Tregaskiss has introduced its new Quick Load Liner AutoLength...
ESAB launches new line of cutting torches
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
ESAB's Global Center of Excellence for Gas Apparatus in Florence SC has introduced a new and improved line of combination cutting torches as part of the...
Bernard supplies new fume extraction gun
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Bernard has announced the availability of its new FILTAIR fume extraction gun. The gun complements FILTAIR systems from Miller Electric Mfg Co and includes...
SigmaNEST delivers advances in efficiency
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
SigmaTEK Systems LLC announces the upcoming release of SigmaNEST Version 10. Powered by an advanced nesting engine, SigmaNEST 10 employs heuristics and...
Newcastle provides portable PowerPacks
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
The PowerPack Series portable power system from Newcastle Systems provides seamless, cordless AC power for 12 hours or more between rechargings from a...
K & L Truck Body and Truck Sales Deliver hybrid trucks helps Oakhurst Dairy go more green and save more green on fuel
Dec 1, 2012 12:00 PM
A New Hampshire truck equipment distributor recently made a dairy a little greener. L & K Truck Body and Truck Sales, Chichester NH, delivered three new...
