06.02.2008
Volvo Extends Cummins ISX
Volvo Trucks North America announced it will offer the 15 L Cummins ISX engine certified for 2010 emissions standards in the Volvo VN. This is an extension of an existing agreement between Volvo and Cummins Inc. Customers want to have both the Cummins ISX and the Volvo engine family available in 2010.
04.02.2008
Strike at Volvo Trucks New River Valley Plant
World number-two truck maker Volvo production at its New River Valley plant in Virginia had been halted after 2,600 workers at the U.S. factory went out on strike. The two sides were in negotiations for a new contract since Jan. 8, but when the existing contract ended on Jan. 31 with no agreement reached, the union called the job action.
30.01.2008
Cummins Filtration With Nanotechnology
Cummins Filtration announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Elmarco, a Czech nanotechnology designer. The strategic objective of the agreement is to develop nanofiber media technologies that will to allow Cummins Filtration to better serve global application needs in motor vehicle and related filtration systems.
29.01.2008
Caterpillar to expand Service Parts Distribution
Caterpillar (USA) has announced the beginning of a long-term enhancement of its service parts distribution network throughout North America. First of all, Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. plans to open a new parts distribution center in Waco, Texas.
25.01.2008
Komatsu machine to demine anti-personnel landmines
Komatsu Ltd. and Japan Mine Action Service have signed an agreement to jointly demine anti-personnel landmines in the contaminated regions and reconstruct local communities after demining. Based on this agreement, the first reconstruction project is scheduled to be launched in Cambodia in May 2008. Komatsu demining equipment will be rented at no cost to JMAS. The company also will take part in the safe development of agricultural land, digging of wells, building of schools, and repair and building of roadways and bridges. Komatsu will pay the operating expenses and transportation cost to Cambodia.
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