Cummins Revises 2008 Outlook to Reflect Worsening Economic Conditions
Cummins Inc. has revised its outlook for 2008 due to the continuing decline in many of its key markets around the world. The company said it now expects 2008 sales to increase by 9 percentover 2007, compared to its previous guidance of a 12 percent increase.Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is forecast to be
Harvesting Profits From the Farm/Agricultural Market
When we last visited the subject of the opportunities in the agricultural market, (Engine Builder, March 2006) we discussed the diversity that may not have been apparent to everyone. While many would immediately think about tractors, combines and maybe, grain trucks, most would not have realized that the farm and agriculture industries are much more
Sunnen Products honored for export achievement at IMTS by U.S. Department of Commerce
Sunnen Products, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, recently received an Export Achievement Award from the United States Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service. The award is presented to companies that have benefited from Commercial Service assistance to make their first export sale or expand into new markets. Mary Joyce, Midwest Network Director for the U.S. Commercial
Connecting Rods: So Many Choices
Choosing a set of connecting rods for a performance engine is not as simple as it sounds. The rods you ultimately choose to use in an engine will depend on a number of factors, each of which can be critical to the life of the motor and the success of your customer. Your decision will
The Inside Angle on Valve Seats: What you need to know to go with the flow
No one knows airflow better than the legendary Joe Mondello, who rose to fame back in the 1960s for his race-winning cylinder head work. “Back in those days, we didn’t have flow benches to test our work. Our test bench was the drag strip. If a modification worked and made the car run faster, that’s
Federal-Mogul Begins Producing Powertrain Components at New ‘Greenfield’ Facility in Brazil
Federal-Mogul recently beganproducing the first pistons from a state-of-the-art manufacturing lineat its new Powertrain Energy business segment facility in Araras,Brazil. The 10,300-square-meter "Greenfield" facility produces pistons,camshafts and valve seats and guides for several leading vehiclemanufacturers. The new Araras facility shipped the first pistons to customers, four weeks ahead of the planned shipment date. "We are
Caterpillar and Navistar to Pursue Strategic Alliance on Engine Technologies
CaterpillarInc. and Navistar International Corp. announced that they have signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue global on-highway truckbusiness opportunities and cooperate on a variety of engine platforms.The two companies intend to focus on global truck opportunities,including North American severe service construction trucks, as well astechnology development for engines worldwide. "We are pleased to be
Cummins Sales and Earnings Surge on Strong Global Demand Across All Business Segments
Cummins Inc. has reportedsignificantly higher revenues, net income and Earnings Before Interestand Taxes (EBIT) for the first quarter of 2008. All four businesssegments reported double-digit percentage sales increases during thequarter, with earnings growing at an even faster pace than sales. Sales of $3.47 billion were 23 percent higher than $2.82 billion inthe first quarter 2007,
Cutting Tools and Abrasives
One of tricks of the trade of machining engine parts is choosing the right cutting tool or abrasive for that particular job. Different metals have different machinability characteristics. A cutting tool or abrasive that works well on one application may not work so well on another application. Years ago when most engine parts were
Federal-Mogul Corporation Drives the Future Through Leading Technology at Auto Beijing 2008
Federal-Mogul Corporation is pleased to bring its innovative products, brands and technologies to Auto Beijing 2008. This marks the first time Federal-Mogul will exhibit at Beijing’s International Automotive and Manufacturing Technology Exhibit, one of the world’s most exciting international automotive events. As a world-class automotive supplier serving the foremost original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket
APRA
In a recent joint announcement, APRA’s European Director, Fernand Weiland, and APRA’s President, Bill Gager, stated that the European Exhibition scheduled for April 14, 2008 is sold out and a waiting list for booth space has been started. The event will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Warsaw, Poland and will be followed by
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Where We Are Today and How We Got Here
(Part one of a five-part series to run on AftermarketNews.com) In today’s high-tech business world, the rate of evolutionary change continues to accelerate. As the aftermarket evolves, so do the product lines you carry in your stores or warehouses. The old saying, “History repeats itself and those who don’t understand it are bound to repeat
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Where We Are Today and How We Got Here
(Part one of a five-part series to run on AftermarketNews.com) In today’s high-tech business world, the rate of evolutionary change continues to accelerate. As the aftermarket evolves, so do the product lines you carry in your stores or warehouses. The old saying, “History repeats itself and those who don’t understand it are bound to repeat
Back to Basics: Reconditioning Connecting Rods
When you’re looking at connecting rods and considering returning them to service, there are many things you must consider. They are one of the most critical pieces of the engine puzzle and under great strain when in operation, so you must pay attention to the details during the rebuilding process. There are many times when
Coretalk: EPWI Names ‘Vendor Of’ and ‘Representative Of The Year’ For 2006
EPWI also named Dick Niemi, Federal-Mogul, as its 2006 Rep-resentative of the Year.A surprised Dick Niemi, district sales manager in the greater San Francisco Bay area, accepted his award during the awards ceremony. Niemi provides sales, product and marketing support for Sealed Power, Speed-Pro, FP Diesel, Fel-Pro, Carter and Champion product lines to EPWI’s Oakland
Performance Connecting Rods
The connecting rods are a vital link between the pistons and crankshaft. They connect the reciprocal motion of the pistons to the rotational motion of the crank. The weight of the rods is important because it affects the reciprocating forces inside the engine. Lighter is usually better because less weight means faster throttle response and
Coretalk: Clements Racing Engines Receives First PBM Engine Builder Award
PBM’s Kevin Harrison made the presentation at the Speedway Club at Lowe’s Motor Speedway during the series’ 2006 Awards Banquet. Clements Racing Engines led the series with 10 victories on the season. Among the drivers visiting victory lane with Clements power under the hood were Ricky Weeks, Jack Pennington, Noel Tucker, Royce Bray, Ed Basey
Engine Parts ETs Drop From Inspiration to Installation
It’s a simple process for those down in the trenches. An engine builder will make a phone call or click on a computer and within days, the latest parts show up at his shop, ready to be installed. But the traditional Stork method of delivery notwithstanding, exactly where do new engine parts actually come from?