A collaborative research and development project on rail brake energy recovery is scheduled to commence in the second half of this year and will see Ricardo join forces with fluid power expert Artemis Intelligent Power and rail technology expert Bombardier Transportation.
Industry News
Integran, Enduro Industries extend electroplating license agreement
Integran Technologies Inc. has announced that it has reached an agreement with Enduro Industries LLC (Enduro) to extend Enduro’s license exclusivity term for Integran’s nanocrystalline Cobalt electroplating process, Nanovate-CoP, in the U.S. fluid power market by five years.
Government infographic on manufacturing: An engine of job growth
Jenni LeCompte, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs, posted a blog on the Treasury department’s site describing how manufacturing is an engine of job growth and re-shoring is increasing.
NFPA offering webinar on efficient hydraulic systems
Designers of hydraulic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to design safe, reliable and efficient hydraulics from a leading expert at the next National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Educational webinar.
Sauer-Danfoss introduces mobile machine displays
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) has introduced the new PLUS+1 compliant DP600LX Series Mobile Machine Displays.
Eaton agrees to acquire Jeil Hydraulics
Eaton Corp. (NYSE:ETN) announced it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the shares of Jeil Hydraulics Co., Ltd.
Promus Equity Partners acquires Quality Control
Quality Control Corp. of Harwood Heights, Ill. announced that it has been acquired by an investor group led by Promus Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm.
Eaton says Q1 net income grows 10%, is a record
Eaton Corp. (NYSE:ETN) announced net income per share of $0.91 for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 10% over the first quarter of 2011.
Fluid power Q&A with: Raj Dabholkar, Tuscon Hydrocontrols
Fluid Power has been a part of my life since the day I was born. My father, with over 40 years of experience solely in hydraulics, has his credentials overshadowed only by my mother, who is a Head and Neck Cancer surgeon since the last 38 years.
Simrit earns supplier award for third straight year
Simrit’s Tillsonburg, Ont. facility was recently awarded United Technologies Corp.’s (UTC) Supplier Gold status for its outstanding performance in delivery, quality, lean practices and customer support.