Australia's work on so-called 'modular B-triples' has achieved global recognition following a presentation by Matthieu Bereni, Senior Policy Analyst for Australia's National Transport Commission (NTC).
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US company Aerofficient wins top honours
US company Aerofficient received the prestigious "Top 20 Products of 2011" award for its side skirt design at the 2012 American Trucking Association's Annual Technology & Maintenance Council Meeting & Exhibition held in Tampa, Florida.
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Manufacturing sector will continue to fuel China’s growth
Despite food price inflation and a stagnant housing market, China should maintain a rapid rate of growth, McKinsey Quarterly reports.
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Meritor WABCO gears up for 2012
US company Meritor WABCO has launched several new initiatives to increase safety on the road and maintain a leading position in the contested trailing equipment market – highlighted by a new, catchy tagline.
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Hendrickson and Axletech International awarded contract by Navistar Defense
US axle experts Hendrickson and AxleTech International were awarded a contract from Navistar Defense, to equip 2,717 International MaxxPro Long Wheel Base (LWB) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles with independent suspension systems.
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TransCore’s North American Freight Index shows strength in freight volume
TransCore’s North American Freight index marked a record high for the month of January, up five percent compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, however, January’s spot market freight volume slipped eight per cent compared to December.
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ITTEC12 Outlook Conference program released
In the two days leading up to the International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show (ITTES) in Melbourne, local transport associations VTA, ARTSA and TIC are hosting an Outlook Conference focusing on the state of the global commercial road transport industry - proudly supported by Global Trailer.
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Jim Painter new president of Polar Tank Trailer
US corporation Polar appointed Jim Painter president of Polar Tank Trailer, North America’s largest manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers.
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Kögel expands service network
German trailer manufacturer, Kögel, has expanded its service network in Denmark. Three additional service partners have recently become authorised Kögel service partners, joining long-standing affiliates B & K Service and Globex.
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US fleets planning to buy more trailers
US company CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) reports that more fleets are planning to buy trailers, increasing the Fleet Sentiment Report (FSR) Buying Index by 4.6 points, bringing the total reading to 93.9.
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