The uncertain economic outlook in Europe will hit sales of heavy trailers in 2012, UK consulting group CLEAR announced. According to CLEAR managing director, Gary Beecroft, demand for new trailers is now forecast to fall below the level of 2011.
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Solutrans update – more safety, less maintenance
At the Solutrans trade fair that is currently taking place in Lyon, France, the main focus is on equipment that can provide additional safety and less maintenance, such as Jost's SKS sensor coupling system and the LubeTronic automatic lubrication system.
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Design study: Mercedes-Benz aero trailer
At the 2011 Trailer Show in Kortrijk, Belgium, Mercedes-Benz presented a futuristic design study named “aero”. According to Mercedes-Benz, the study is able to reduce wind resistance by 18 per cent, decreasing fuel consumption by five per cent.
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Werner announces special dividend
Werner Enterprises, one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in the US, announced that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of 50 US cents per common share payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2011. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2011.
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US trailer orders at highest levels in 5 months
According to US company ACT Research Co., new and net trailer orders in October rose to their highest levels since April and May. Frank Maly, ACT's Director CV Transportation Analysis and Research, says that component availability in the US has now reached a comfortable equilibrium with current production rates.
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Jay Longbottom steps down as Haldex CEO
Jay Longbottom has decided to step down from his position as CEO of Haldex AB. Ulf Ahlén, former Executive Vice President of Haldex Traction, will replace him as acting CEO from December 1, 2011.
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Meritor Wabco receives Wabash National Platinum Supplier Award
Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems recently received the prestigious 2011 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corp. They are the only supplier to receive this award for four consecutive years.
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UK Freight Transport Association opposes 4m height limit for semi-trailers
The UK Freight Transport Association’s fight against EU proposals to limit the height of future semi-trailers to just 4 metres has won a powerful ally in the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
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SAF-Holland opens Dubai branch
Successful start in Dubai: SAF-Holland's local subsidiary has made the first delivery to customers in the Middle East. The Dubai branch will also supply SAF-Holland replacement parts to North and Central Africa.
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Wabash National announces third quarter results
US trailer manufacturer Wabash National reported significant year-over-year improvement across a number of financial and operating metrics. The company reported operating income of $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2011, compared to an operating loss of $4.2 million for the third quarter of 2010.
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