Dürr will build the paint shop for the successor model of the Volkswagen Crafter in the new Polish VW plant Wrzesnia. This contract is one of the biggest projects in the history of Dürr and was awarded in the second quarter of 2014. The paint shop will enable a particularly resource-saving operation with low energy, water and material consumption. This[Read More…]
Bridgestone is pleased to announce that its Bridgestone-brand DUELER H/L 33 tires will be original equipment on the new Lexus NX compact crossover SUV* launched first in Japan on July 29 and then globally. Engineered with low rolling resistance, the DUELER H/L 33 will play a key role in the vehicle’s ability to deliver impressive handling, stability and fuel efficiency. Widely[Read More…]
Webasto at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show: New transport refrigeration systems and high-voltage heaters At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Webasto is presenting a wide-ranging portfolio for light commercial vehicles and trucks under the slogan “Heating and cooling from a single source”. The booth is located on Stand B22 in Hall 12 from September 25 to October 1,[Read More…]
Orders received rise 17.6 percent to EUR 1,185.7 million in H1/14 Sales revenues up 10.9 percent to EUR 968.6 million in H1/14 New quarterly record for sales revenues: EUR 506.1 million in Q2/14, up from EUR 437.5 million in Q2/13 EBIT margin for H1/14 at 6.3 percent EBIT margin improves from 6.6 percent in Q2/13 to 6.7 percent in Q2/14 Earnings after taxes for[Read More…]
ACMA’s first Aerospace & Defence Summit stresses the need to review policy, develop infrastructure and promote collaboration With an objective to build local manufacturing capabilities and develop the Aerospace & Defence supply ecosystem in the country, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) organised the first Aerospace and Defence Summit to understand and address the Opportunities & Challenges in[Read More…]
Text: T Murrali Mumbai headquartered Shree Jay Jagdamba Stainless Steel Ltd (SJJSSL) is planning to expand capacity as it expects to utilise the installed capacity of 4,500 tonne fully by 2015. The company is also planning to foray in to forgings later. SJJSSL makes stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel billets, hot rolled bars, bright bars, threaded bars and[Read More…]
Bosch exhibits on 2,300 square meters in Hall 9 at this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt am Main. From 16 to 20 September 2014, the leading complete provider for trade and workshops will showcase its broad range of spare parts, diagnostics and workshop equipment as well as service activities and workshop concepts. Bosch products and solutions for the workshop of both[Read More…]
Ambitious emissions standards are boosting business worldwide for Bosch Emission Systems GmbH & Co. KG (BESG). Regulations such as Tier 4 final emission limits and Euro 6 are driving demand for exhaust-gas treatment systems for trucks, diggers, and other mobile machinery. “When it comes to commercial vehicles, the global market for these systems will double by 2020,” predicts Dr. Markus[Read More…]
Frost & Sullivan is optimistic on growth in Indonesia’s machine tools and cutting tools market due to the individual growth of the mining, power generation, automobile, aerospace & defense industry. K Vinod Cartic, Consultant at Frost & Sullivan said that as the use of composite materials in automobile industry increases, diamond tipped tools will also grow faster vis-a-vis cemented carbide[Read More…]
Text & Photos: T Murrali The outlet will offer wheel-care services to all kinds of vehicles including buses and trucks Puducherry based Manatec Electronics has taken yet another initiative to offer wheel related services to passenger and commercial vehicles. The company has set up ‘‘Easy Drive’’ in the Tindivanam – Puducherry NH 66, at Pattanur village in Tamil Nadu, about 5 km before the Puducherry border. The outlet[Read More…]
