Engines, Components & Tyres

Dana Incorporated (has completed the acquisition of the Drive Systems segment of the Oerlikon Group. This deal includes the Graziano and Fairfield brands and expands Dana’s capabilities in electrification as well as its manufacturing presence in key growth markets.

Volvo CE says it will launch ranges of all-electric compact excavators and compact wheeled loaders. While a number of other firms already offer electric machines for these categories, Volvo CE is taking the further step of halting development of new diesel-driven machines for these categories. A number of all-electric machines are due to be unveiled at the bauma 2019 exhibition, with further models then being introduced in stages over the following year. The compact excavators will be from the EC15-EC

Doosan Infracore North America is boosting its support with the opening of a new parts distribution centre in the US. This facility will serve the firm’s dealers and Doosan customers in the United States and Canada. Strategically located, the new parts distribution center allows Doosan Infracore North America is said allow better support for dealers and customers with service options, deeper inventory and faster parts delivery. The parts distribution centre is located adjacent to the Doosan Infracore Nor

Drive specialist Dana is now offering its advanced Spicer Electrified with TM4 e-Hub Drive, a sophisticated and efficient system for heavy duty off-highway applications. Built to be robust, this new system will be suited to difficult machine applications for mining, quarrying, construction and reach stacker applications. Dana says that the system is currently in pre-production field testing with vehicle manufacturers. The firm says that the package integrates Spicer axle expertise with Brevini planetary d