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Nanolia's nano coating enables any machine to operate more efficiently, while reducing fuel costs and emissions
Nanolia has introduced a product that enables virtually any machine to operate more efficiently, while reducing fuel costs by around 11% and emissions by around 60%. Based on the latest German nanotechnology the product which is simply added to engine or gearbox oil is a low cost way to reduce the cost of operating machinery – from the smallest motors and generators to the largest marine diesel engines and including pumps, gearboxes and winches.... [more]
EnPak Mechanic Series reduces fuel usage and engine wear
Life in the landfill is hard on equipment. The constant pushing of garbage and dirt puts a heavy strain on the hydraulics and drive train of large bulldozers. Compactors take a constant beating to prepare the trash to be covered. It’s a dirty, harsh work environment that’s tough on equipment. And it’s a job that cannot afford any downtime: if the trash isn’t covered by the end of the work day - a legal requirement - no one goes home until it is. ... [more]
Masternaut Asset Track satellite surveillance system prevents theft of plant and construction equipment
Masternaut Three X has launched a tracking service for valuable plant and construction equipment using satellite surveillance. Called Masternaut Asset Track, a covert tracking device installed in the equipment transmits the precise location of the asset and communicates this via the Internet. This eye in the sky system prevents theft and, therefore, minimises disruption to businesses that rely on constant availability of their assets to perform t... [more]
Construction businesses need to ramp up security on plant machinery
As the recession continues to bite, thieves are targeting low value construction items. By the close of 2008, Tracker assisted the police in recovering assets to the value of over £400million, resulting in over 1,800 arrests. 54 percent of plant recoveries were valued at £10,000 or less. With this in mind Tracker urges businesses to ramp up security on plant machinery. Tracker’s highest value recoveries include a Caterpillar 320 Excavator wort... [more]
Bonal Technologies achieves excellent customer satisfaction rating
Bonal International, Inc. has announced the results of a recent blind Customer Satisfaction survey performed by an independent consulting firm on its three product lines – Meta-Lax, Pulse Puddle Arc Welding and Black Magic from customers acquiring equipment over a 16-month period. The overall satisfaction rating in the three areas surveyed reached excellent satisfaction rating percentages. The overall rating for the equipment was 98% and sal... [more]
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NJ Transit Gets $52 Million (FOX 5 New York)
NJ Transit is getting $52.4 million dollars in funding as part of the federal stimulus pacakge. The money will fund several projects.
Near-Future Auto Platform Consolidation Threaten Auto Parts Makers (The Auto Channel)
Detroit MI March 5, 2010; All automobiles, whether a Lincoln MKT, Mazda2, or Volkswagen Passat are built on what the industry calls a platform or architecture. Just as the houses in your subdivision, or condos in your building have similarities in design and construction, so do vehicles.
Birla firm to supply transaxles to Ford (Express India)
US auto giant Ford, for the first time in its history, is outsourcing assembling of transaxle systems for its cars. Avtec Ltd, a CK Birla Group company, has won a contract from Ford India to manufacture transaxle systems for Figo, Ford's new small car which will hit Indian roads next week.
Terrain stands out from crowd (Nanaimo News Bulletin)
Built in Ingersoll, Ont. at the CAMI assembly plant alongside the popular Chevrolet Equinox, the 2010 GMC Terrain is also making quite an impression on North American consumers.
Renault At Geneva 2010: Fun Is Back On The Menu (The Auto Channel)
GENEVA – March 2, 2010: As a champion and pioneer of the principle of sustainable mobility for all, Renault sees the automobile as a means for mankind to progress.
Ford adds 60 jobs at Cleveland-area engine plant (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at an engine plant in suburban Cleveland to build a fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang.
Ford Adds 60 Jobs at Cleveland-Area Engine Plant (ABC News)
Ford to invest $155M, add 60 jobs to build fuel-efficient Mustang V-6 at Cleveland-area plant FordMustang - Ford Motor Company - Ford - Auto - Mustang
Ford Adds Jobs At Ohio Engine Plant (ClickOnDetroit)
The Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at an engine plant in suburban Cleveland.
Ford adds 60 jobs at Cleveland-area engine plant (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at an engine plant in suburban Cleveland to build a fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang. The engine built at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 is expected to lead... Ford Motor Company - Fuel efficiency - Engine - Ford - Autos
Ford Adding Jobs At Ohio Plant (Manufacturing.net)
Automaker investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at engine plant in suburban Cleveland to build fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang.
