With the backdrop of a global pandemic that impacted the end of the first quarter, AD reported a 2% increase in member sales across its 12 divisions, totaling $11 billion in the first three months of 2020. On a same-store basis by business unit, three-month Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Pipe sales were up 3%; Electrica
Siemens Digital Industries Software announces the latest release of its Simcenter FLOEFD software, a CAD-embedded computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool. Simcenter FLOEFD is part of the Simcenter portfolio of simulation and test solutions that enables companies optimize designs and deliver innovations faste
Gates recently introduced the world’s first wrapped V-Belt technology using Ethylene Elastomer (EE) compounds for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the agriculture, forestry and heavy industrial markets. The launch of the Xtreme V-Force Mega banded V-belt platform leverages Gates’ materials science and manufacturing process expe
GAM announces the release of the new GSL series of strain wave gearboxes. The new gearboxes provide zero-backlash and high torque in a small gearbox for robotic and motion control applications. The GSL gearbox uses harmonic gearing for a very compact design that easily integrates into applications requiring high ratios
Amidst the highly unprecedented coronavirus outbreak and the economic slowdown leaving the auto industry by storm, ETAuto discusses its impact and future recovery with yet another expert, Vikram Kirloskar of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Once we come out of the pandemic outbreak and the subsequent lockdown, the auto industry
If all goes right, the Brezza-based SUV originating from the Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Maruti Suzuki India joint venture will be ready to hit the road by August 2020. Urban Crusier -- a name inspired by the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser -- will be a sub-four meter SUV, sharing platform with the popular Vitara Brezza. If all goes right, the…
The company has gone on to say in a communication that this decision would help the dealers focus on serving customers and help their investors to focus on the long term drivers of the business and avoid needless short term volatility. Tata Motors today announced that it would declare its auto sales numbers on
NTN, the parent company of BCA and Bower Bearings, is pleased to announce the addition of Nathan Giles to its automotive aftermarket sales team. Giles will be filling the role of regional sales manager for the Central Region of the US market. “We are excited to announce the addition of Nathan to our regional sales manageme
Groups of volunteers across Canada are using 3D printers to produce personal protective equipment and other essential supplies at a breakneck speed – an effort some say could have a lasting impact even after the COVID-19 crisis passes. These “makers” are volunteering their expertise, time and tools to produce gear used on the front li…
General Motors Canada is preparing parts of its Oshawa plant to produce face masks to help meet the country’s need for face masks. The model will be based on the GM production model in place in Warren, Michigan. “This is a proud day for all the employees of GM Canada to be preparing the Oshawa plant to make millions of
Boeing has terminated an agreement to join forces with Brazilian jet maker Embraer. The pair had planned to work together on Embraer’s commercial aviation business and to develop new markets for its C-390 Millennium aircraft. They had been working toward an agreement for two years. Embraer had historically been a leading rival to Mont…
Regal Beloit Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and power transmission components, announced the launch of its new Community News – On The Air podcast series from its Power Transmission Solutions (PTS) unit. This podcast will share tools, tips and new inn
Oilfield services companies in Alberta will be able to apply through an online portal starting May 1 for $1 billion in grants under the oilfield rehabilitation program announced by the federal government last week. The funds will be doled out by Alberta Energy in $100-million increments with an initial focus on service companies that have be…
Toyota plans to resume its North American manufacturing operations (including at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada) in compliance with federal health and safety guidelines, as well as local and state/provincial ordinances where Toyota facilities are located. A Toyota statement stated “the health and safety of our employ
Honda suspended its production plants in March, it now planning on restarting production at various plants in the coming weeks. While Honda extended the production suspension for all its automobile, engine and transmission plants in North America through May 8. They plan to resume production on May 11.
Recently, MRO Magazine held a webinar exploring how organizations are addressing immediate staffing and ongoing execution of maintenance activities through this critical period in their asset life cycle. Many maintenance professionals work in essential services and are currently working to – keep the lights on and homes
Napoleon Engineering Services (NES) offers Reverse Engineering (RE) of type certified aircraft ball and roller bearings in support of FAA-PMA certification. Additionally, NES is a qualified manufacturer of FAA-PMA bearings. RE of a type certified bearing is the first step in the PMA process. If carried out by a facil
