Michigan Economic Development Corporation confirms pavilion Automechanika Shanghai is attracting many new brands to its 2014 show which will take place 9 – 12 December 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China. So far, the show, which is the world’s second largest Automechanika trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, has sold nearly all of its[Read More…]
Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation is applying its expertise in light vehicle engine bearings to provide robust, lead-free bearing solutions to the heavy-duty market. The company’s product offering, in which the upper and lower halves of a bearing shell pair are individually optimized, has pioneered the introduction of lead-free bearing materials that offer increased load capacity and[Read More…]
Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation has significantly reduced the friction of heavy-duty diesel piston rings by a combination of technologies, materials and designs, enabling vehicle makers to achieve lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy. In a breakthrough for ring performance, while reducing friction, the company has simultaneously improved scuff resistance and durability. The focus on reduced ring[Read More…]
As part of its continued plan to expand its global engineering and manufacturing footprint, the Canadian auto components major Magna International Inc. has announced the establishment of two new facilities in the Sanand in Gujarat. While the new plants reflect business awards for vehicle programs built off global-platforms, they also help position Magna for further growth in India as vehicle production expands.[Read More…]
This week at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014, Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) will exhibit a comprehensive lineup of advanced technologies specifically engineered to help fleets get more pay out of their loads through better performance, increased fuel economy, and improved durability. Located in hall 17, stand A24, Dana will present a wide range of innovations, including: a new global family[Read More…]
Delphi Automotive PLC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Antaya Technologies Corp. (“Antaya”), a leading provider of proprietary on-glass connectors, enhancing the company’s portfolio in the rapidly growing automotive electrical connectors business. Antaya is the largest manufacturer of on-glass connectors for the automotive glass industry in North America, with a growing customer base in China and Europe. Antaya also supplies lead-free[Read More…]
National Instruments (NI), the Austin-headquartered provider of systems target at engineers and scientists, announced the launch of its InsightCM Enterprise, a condition monitoring solution that helps companies gain insight into the health of their capital equipment for machine maintenance and operations. With this launch, NI has entered the industrial Internet of Things, a fast growing technology sector. “With the[Read More…]
Bosch Ltd has informed Bombay Stock Exchange that the employee union of Bosch Bangalore plant has chosen to go on strike with effect from September 16, 2014 in order to press for their unreasonable demands. Strike will be considered as illegal. The Management is in discussion with the Union to restore normalcy at the earliest with the intervention of the Additional[Read More…]
Valvoline Cummins Ltd. (VCL), a joint venture between Ashland Inc. and Cummins India Limited, today announced the opening of its new laboratories for R&D and Product Development along with a world-class training facility, at its Ambernath plant, close to Mumbai. All the three facilities were formally inaugurated by Dr. Frances E. Lockwood, Senior Vice-President and Global Chief Technology Officer, Ashland[Read More…]
Releasing the joint ACMA-McKinsey study titled ‘Capturing the global opportunity – The next imperative for the Indian auto component industry’ by Anant Geete, Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises and the panel discussion on the subject were the highlights of the 54thAnnual Session & National Conference of ACMA, the apex body of the Auto Component Industry in[Read More…]
