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European heavy vehicle market still volatile in July and August
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), demand for new commercial vehicle in the Eurozone was slightly up in July, while August saw a 4.4 per cent downturn in the whole region.
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Paul de Jong new European Exports Manager at Kögel
Paul de Jong has joined German trailer manufacturer Kögel as the brand’s new European Exports Manager.
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Business optimism shifting back to developed countries
Global executives are increasingly positive about the direction of the world economy, according to a survey conducted by global consulting firm McKinsey. Interestingly though, the source of their optimism has shifted away from emerging markets and toward the developed world.
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Hammar acquires TRT side-loader business
Hammar, a fully owned subsidiary of Sweden’s Hammar Maskin, has purchased the right to sell and market a three-crane side-loader model originally developed by New Zeland's Tidd Ross Todd (TRT).Truck Business News
Pressure Systems International portrayed on global TV program
Automatic tyre inflation and monitoring technology is gaining ground in the global commercial road transport industry. Even mainstream TV is now taking notice of the trend, featuring a pioneering US company on a new half-hour program that started airing world-wide on Bloomberg.
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New Andover trailer delivered to North Irish fleet
The delivery of a new five-axle ‘extending step frame’ trailer marked a decade of business for UK company Andover and heavy haulage specialist Donnell & Ellis.
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US trailer orders better in August, but backlog still thin
Although the US trailer market posted month-over-month order gains in August, the month still ended with a backlog that was down seven per cent.
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Transcraft adds specialty trailer to portfolio
US trailer builder Transcraft, a subsidiary of Wabash National Corporation, has announced the addition of the ‘Coil Hauler’ model to its specialty trailer product line.Truck Business News
Roadrunner Transportation acquires G.W. Palmer Logistics
Roadrunner Transportation Systems has announced the acquisition of fellow US transport company, G.W. Palmer Logistics. The purchase price was approximately US $2.5 million (€1.9 million).
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Great Dane CEO and President announces succession plan
Great Dane CEO and President Bill Crown has announced his intention to step away from his day-to-day activities as company President, while retaining the role of CEO. Dean Engelage, Great Dane's EVP of Sales and Strategic Planning, will succeed him as the company President.
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