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The Company reported operating income of $5.1 million for the second quarter of 2011, compared to an operating loss of $5.7 million for the second quarter of 2010. For the six months ended June 30, the Company reported operating income of $9.1 million for 2011 as compared to an operating loss of $16.9 million for 2010. The improvement in operating results of $10.8 million and $26.1 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, resulted primarily from higher new trailer shipments of 11,400 and 20,300 units, representing increases of 111 percent and 154 percent, respectively, from the prior year periods.
The following is a summary of select operating and financial results for the past five quarters:
Three Months Ended
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(Dollars in June 30, September December March 31, June
thousands) 2010 30, 2010 31, 2010 2011 30,2011
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New Trailer Units
Sold 5,400 6,800 10,100 8,900 11,400
Net Sales $ 149,699 $ 170,848 $ 241,550 $ 221,984 $ 287,095
Gross Profit
Margin 3.5% 3.8% 7.2% 7.4% 5.7%
(Loss) Income
from Operations $ (5,715) $ (4,206) $ 5,736 $ 4,009 $ 5,117
Net (Loss) Income $ (5,602)(1) $ (1,938)(1) $ 4,859 $ 3,197 $ 3,302
Operating EBITDA
(Non-GAAP) $ (493) $ 643 $ 10,752 $ 8,802 $ 9,737
Notes: (1) Quarterly Net (Loss) Income includes a non-cash benefit of approximately $1.9 million and $3.3 million for the second and third quarters of 2010, respectively, related to the decrease in the fair value of the Company's warrant which was issued to a private investor in 2009 and fully exercised in the third quarter of 2010.
Dick Giromini, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Never before has our industry experienced such a rapid recovery in demand as we have seen over the past 12 to 18 months. Despite some temporary challenges associated with this unprecedented demand, our associates did a commendable job of keeping pace and we are pleased to have delivered noteworthy year-over-year improvement in our operating results for the seventh consecutive quarter. However, increases in commodity and component costs coupled with the inherent challenges associated with the capacity ramp-up to support the increased demand impacted our gross margin for the quarter. But, the improved leverage in our business was evident as we were able to maintain operating income margin consistent with the first quarter at 1.8 percent. In addition, our efforts to further diversify the business continued to gain traction as sales of our non-trailer related DuraPlate® products reached record levels, exceeding $15 million for the quarter."
Mr. Giromini continued, "New trailer shipments of 11,400 for the second quarter were just off guidance as customers again found it difficult to quickly adjust their pick-up rates in-line with our significantly increased production levels. However, this is only a timing event and we are increasing our new trailer shipment expectations for full year 2011 to an estimated 46,000 to 48,000 units. With shipments now reaching pre-recession levels, a continued strong backlog of $736 million, and the outlook for further growth in trailer demand, we remain confident on our strategic positioning of the Company to deliver improved margin performance over the cycle and continued diversification of the business."
On a non-GAAP basis, the Company's Operating EBITDA of $9.7 million was better than the second quarter of 2010 by approximately $10.2 million on approximately 6,000 additional new trailer shipments. A discussion of the Company's use of Operating EBITDA as a non-GAAP measure is included below, and a reconciliation of Operating EBITDA to net income (loss) is provided in the supplemental schedules included in this release.
Finally, and as previously announced, on June 28, 2011 the Company entered into a new, five-year $150 million revolving credit facility that increases borrowing capacity, reduces borrowing rate and provides additional flexibility to capitalize on the continued momentum within the trailer industry. The new facility also provides an option to increase the total facility borrowing capacity up to $200 million, subject to a borrowing base and lender agreement.
According to the Q3 2011 Fleet Sentiment Report, conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research, 40% of responding fleets say they are already feeling the impact of the shortage of qualified drivers. Another 25% indicate they believe the shortage of good drivers will affect their ability to grow in the future.
Of those reporting an immediate concern, three quarters need drivers to fill current vacant seats, 63% say it is limiting their ability to add capacity and 42% are changing the way they deploy their fleet such as targeting more regional and local freight opportunities instead of long haul loads.
"Freight demand is good among the majority of fleets that report to us, but some could definitely haul more if they could find good drivers," explains CKCVR founder, Chris Kemmer. "Even for those that have a full complement of drivers now there is concern that this scarce resource will likely impact their future growth potential."
Additionally, CKCVR's Q3 2011 Fleet Sentiment Buying Index, a measure of the number of fleets planning to place orders for power units and trailers in the next three months, rose to 104.3. The increase came exclusively from an added number of fleets planning trailer orders.
The FSR Buying Index Table can be accessed at www.ckcvr.com
CKCVR regularly polls a group of small, medium and large for-hire, private and government fleet operators about their equipment purchasing plans and overall fleet environment. The quarterly Fleet Sentiment survey includes questions about short and longer term equipment buying plans, preferred OEM, new specs, current fleet capacity vs. freight demand, equipment utilization rates including the percent of parked vehicles, 2010 emission engine choices, the impact of a driver shortage and a product discussion.
Complete survey results are reported in the Fleet Sentiment Report, a quarterly report of CK Commercial Vehicle Research. For more information about the Fleet Sentiment Report, visit www.ckcvr.com/FSR.html.
Schmitz Cargobull ramps up production
August 3, 2011
Schmitz Cargobull has ramped up production to meet increased European market demand.
Continued high order intake for new refrigerated trailers has seen Schmitz Cargobull move to triple-shift operations at its Vreden plant to help reduce lead times for UK and European customers.
Managing Director of Schmitz Cargobull UK, Paul Avery, said the decision means that standard reefers can be delivered to customers in as little as 12 weeks, compared to the average six-month turnaround currently being quoted in the market.
“No one likes to be reminded of Christmas in the summer months, but in reality this is one of the busiest times of the year for trailer manufacturers,” said Avery. “Customers are already planning what assets will be available for the run- up to Christmas; this leads to high order volumes which can ultimately create extended delivery lead times.
“By increasing our production capacity we aim to help customers meet delivery requirements; even orders placed as late as mid-September can be guaranteed for delivery before the end of December.”
Schmitz Cargobull’s modern 120,094m2 facility in Vreden, Germany, is the manufacturing hub for all temperature controlled and dry freight box-van trailers sold throughout Europe. Production capacity currently stands at 15,000 units per year.
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Class 8 demand remains strong
yet tempered by slow economy
Jul 27, 2011 11:28 AM
While some near-term concerns are being generated on the international scene and the US political landscape, demand for commercial vehicles continues to be solid. Strength continues across all segments of the commercial vehicle market, but recent slowing in momentum in freight movement must continue to be monitored, according to the most recent data reported by ACT Research Co.
The July 2011 issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook shows Class 8 backlogs rose for the ninth consecutive month, as the industry orderboards reflect pent-up replacement demand and the fleets’ financial ability to fulfill that demand.
“Our expectations in the near-term are somewhat tempered by the softness in the second quarter of the year,” said Sam Kahan, ACT’s chief economist. “While the economy continues at a rather slow pace, Class 8 truck demand continues to be strong, driven by longer-term demand factors rather than the short-term gyrations of the economy. Ability to build still appears to be the overarching factor impacting 2011 Class 8 volumes.”
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n this uncertain market, its best to stick with investing in high quality companies you’re comfortable with no matter how badly things go in Washington or Europe, Cramer said Monday.
Case it point — Cramer fave Eaton [ETN 42.41 0.47 (+1.12%) ]. The big diversified manufacturer, who makes everything from fluid power systems to fuel efficient transmissions and hybrid truck engines, reported a terrific quarter Monday morning. It delivered 97 cents of earnings per share, a 2 cent beat, on stronger than anticipated revenues that rose 21.1% year over year.
Chairman and CEO Sandy Cutler told the “Mad Money” host that the company is really involved in the capital goods markets, which have a longer-term view and tend to ride a little more smoothly the bumps that affect the consumer market.
“Clearly, gas prices have affected every consumer here in the US,” he said. “But what that really means is that all companies and individuals are seeing the need to be able to trim their use of energy. That’s indeed what we do and people are making multi-year investments right through this soft patch to be able to allow themselves to compete more effectively with a higher cost of energy in mind.”
And while all eyes are on Washington to see if a deal is struck over the debt ceiling, Cutler told Cramer the drama does not play much of a role on Eaton’s finances.
“We’ve always felt the risk in business is liquidity risk,” he said, “and its one of the reasons why we’ve tiered our whole financing packages in a way that not everything would ever come due in any one time period.”
To see the full interview, watch the video.
Darüber hinaus hier noch ein neues Angebot bein Kenworth!
Holland lightweight slider system now an option on Kenworth trucks
Jul 14, 2011 10:22 AM
Kenworth truck owners can now spec a lighter-weight fifth wheel system from SAF-Holland for any single suspension or tandem suspension up to a 40,000-lb. rating on Class 8 truck models.
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The Holland ILS (integrated low-weight slider system) offers an average weight savings of 30 lbs. over traditional fifth wheel slider assemblies, Kenworth said. It features a new bushing design that improves life and provides lateral and vertical cushioning.
“Kenworth is constantly expanding its offerings with the latest products that provide productivity-enhancing benefits to customers,” said Judy McTigue, Kenworth director of marketing planning and research.
The system also provides for minimal time and effort spent on changing the slide brackets. The brackets bolt on through the top and can be changed in 15 minutes or less, according to Kenworth. An improved air cylinder provides a smaller footprint and fits neatly under the top plate to keep it protected from damage and debris.
The ILS can be ordered with the Holland FW17, a lightweight cast steel fifth wheel; the FWAL aluminum fifth wheel; the FW35; or the FW31 fifth wheel, which doesn’t require the use of grease on the top plate surface, between the top plate and bracket, or in the lock mechanism.
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“We have lowered the range [of Class 8 retail sales] due to the uneven economic recovery and supplier capacity constraints, especially tires and chassis components,” noted Dan Sobic, Paccar Corp.’s executive vp in the company’s second quarter earnings report.
“[We expect] Class 8 industry retail sales in the U.S. and Canada to be in the range of 180,000 to 200,000 vehicles in 2011,” he added. “The good news is that industry suppliers are investing in their facilities to meet increased market demands [and] our customers are benefiting from higher freight tonnage and improved fleet utilization rates, resulting in strong growth of our aftermarket parts sales.”
“Strong worldwide truck industry demand and a robust increase in truck build rates have created challenges for some suppliers,” added Mark Pigott, Paccar’s chairman & CEO, “[so we are] working closely with its suppliers to increase their production capacity in the next several months.”
Paccar – the parent company for Peterbilt Motors Co. and Kenworth Truck Co. in the U.S. and DAF Trucks N.V. in Europe – reported earnings of $239.7 million on net sales and financial services revenues of $3.96 billion in the second quarter, compared to $99.6 million and $2.46 billion, respectively, during the same quarter in 2010. For the first half of 2011, Paccar said its net income more than doubled to $433 million on 54% higher revenues of $7.24 billion compared to the same period last year.
By contrast, truck component supplier Eaton Corp. – which believes 2011 will set company records for sales and profits – is maintaining its robust Class 8 forecast for the year, pegged at 265,000 units for the “NAFTA region,” which includes the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Outside NAFTA, however, Eaton expects markets to register more modest growth.”
“The year is shaping up to be better than we forecasted in April,” noted Alexander Cutler, Eaton’s chairman & CEO, in the company’s second quarter earnings statement. “We now anticipate our overall end markets will grow by 11% versus our earlier forecast of 10%.”
Eaton – which reported earnings in the second quarter this year jumped 47% to 97 cents per share on 21% higher revenues of $4.09 billion compared to the same quarter in 2010 – noted its truck segment posted operating profits of $120 million on record quarterly sales of $673 million, up 37% compared to 2010.
“Truck production in the second quarter was up 27%, with U.S. markets up 53% and non-U.S. markets up 5%,” said Cutler. “We also expect 2011 to be a year of record sales and record profits” for the entire company.
“Our total sales are projected to be 19% above 2010 and 6% above our previous annual sales record, which we achieved in 2008,” Cutler explained. “Our operating earnings per share at the midpoint of our guidance is 42% above 2010 and 16% above our previous operating earnings per share record. We are particularly encouraged by the outlook for our 2011 results, given that many of our significant businesses are just beginning to recover from the economic downturn of 2008 and 2009.”
Nachfrage kann nicht bedient werden, da in die Produktionskapazitäten gerade der Zulieferer seit dem Spitzenjahr 2006 um knappe 20% zurückgenommen wurde. Dies führt zu folgenden Nachwirkungen:
1) Die LKW Hersteller können nicht so schnell produzieren wie sie es könnten!
2) Das Transportgewerbe hat nur eine begrenzte Kapazität und es müssen sogar die älteren, abgeschrieben LKWs noch länger laufen. Dies führt aber wiederum schon zu einem Preiskick, sprich höhere Preise können am Markt durchgesetzt werden. Sollte die Wirtschaft in den USA wieder auf Trapp kommen, würden die LKW Speditionen sehr starke Zahlen generieren können.
3) Ein Abschwung der Ölpreise führt aktuell noch zu geringeren Kosten der Spediteure, so dass der Gewinn überprop. steigt.
Fazit:
Eaton ist trotz Wirtschaftskrise weiterhin sehr bullish für den amerikanischen Markt.
7:32AM Navistar Defense receives incremental vehicle order for $28 mln (NAV) 43.26 : Co announced that it received both a contract extension and a delivery order to support Afghanistan Security Forces. The $28 mln order from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command calls for 194 general troop transport vehicles. The contract extension runs through December 2011 and has a ceiling of $83 mln to allow for additional vehicle orders and support packages. Under the delivery order, co will provide general troop transport vehicles based on the International 7000-MV, or WorkStar platform as well as parts.
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- Paccar: +3,8%
- Wabash: +2,5%
- Meritor: +1,5%
North American Class 8 orders are anticipated at 18,800 units and Classes 5-7 orders at 11,800 units when final July data are released later this month, ACT said. In both markets, orders were well above year-ago levels.
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8/3/2011
COLUMBUS, Ind, — A preliminary reading of net orders in July for North American markets indicated moderating demand for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, according to ACT Research Co.
North American Class 8 orders are anticipated at 18,800 units and Classes 5-7 orders at 11,800 units when final July data are released later this month, ACT said. In both markets, orders were well above year-ago levels.
Preliminary net order numbers are subject to revision and are typically accurate to within 5 percent, plus or minus.
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“It is easy to attribute July’s order decline to the pull-back in the rate of economic activity. However, July is historically the weakest order month of the year, so the drop in Class 8 net orders below 20,000 units in July was expected. When seasonally adjusted, July’s Class 8 orders are in-line with recent activity,” said Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst. “It is worth noting that August is typically the second weakest month for Class 8 orders.”
Jul 27, 2011 2:33 PM
Despite a 26% decline in total U.S commercial trailer net orders in June from May, industry backlog is still more than double the level of one year ago, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).
June’s decline was the third consecutive monthly decline. In combination with an increase in trailer production, industry backlogs fell 5% month-over-month. The industry orderboard ended June at 97,000 units.
This update on industry performance was reported in the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT.
“The fall-off in net orders was greater than anticipated,” said Frank Maly, Director CV Transportation Analysis and Research with ACT. “A positive factor to keep in mind is that cancellations of existing commitments on the orderboards were not an issue; new order weakness was the cause. We are in a seasonally low time of the year for new-order placement. Fleet order rates will need to be closely monitored over the next couple of months to determine if the recent order softness is a short-lived pause or the start of a new trend in the industry recovery.”
Marktkapitalisierung von weniger als 200.000.000 € bei einem angestrebten Umsatz von 1.000.000.000 €.
Der Kurs kann sich dem Umfeld natürlich nicht entziehen... aber bitte?! Das ist doch mehr als übertrieben!
Serienentwicklung für neuen Radanschluss SAF 80 ONE beschleunigt
09.08.2011
Seit der Premiere eines neuen Radanschlusskonzepts auf der Nutzfahrzeug-IAA 2010 steht der Achs- und Fahrwerksystemanbieter für Auflieger und Anhänger SAF-Holland (Bessenbach) nach eigenen Angaben in einem engen Dialog mit namhaften Interessenten, um die Serienentwicklung an den Marktanforderungen ausrichten zu können. Die ursprünglich geplante Einpresstiefe wurde deshalb zwischenzeitlich von 60 auf 80 Millimeter angepasst. Auf Sicht könnte der neue Radkopf SAF 80 ONE ein Einheitsrad für Achslasten von neun bis zehn Tonnen ermöglichen. Insbesondere Flotten und Spediteure könnten hiervon profitieren. dv
da scheinen die größten Gewinnmöglichkeiten schon erledigt zu sein, aber nächstes mal auf
jeden Fall beobachten
Lehnkering investiert in umweltfreundliche Flotte
27.07.2011 | Redakteur/Autor: Claudia Otto
Der Logistikdienstleister Lehnkering GmbH, Duisburg, hat laut Unternehmensmitteilung den 100. Mercedes Actros mit Blue-Tec-Technik übernommen. Insgesamt sollen 220 der sparsameren und umweltfreundlicheren Zugmaschinen die bestehende Lehnkering-Flotte nach und nach ersetzen.
Lehnkering investiert in umweltfreundliche Flotte
Sicherheit und Umweltschutz waren unter anderem die Beweggründe für die Flottenerneuerung. Bild: Lehnkering
Darüber hinaus testet Lehnkering gemeinsam mit mehreren Partnern ein duales Antriebssystem, das CO2 einsparen soll. „Dies ist eine wichtige Investition in die Zukunft und in die nachfolgenden Generationen. Nachhaltigkeit ist ein Wettbewerbsfaktor, der in absehbarer Zeit noch an Bedeutung gewinnen wird“, so Cees van Gent, CEO der Lehnkering.
Neue Flotte sorgt auch für mehr Sicherheit
Im Juli 2010 hat der Logistikdienstleister einen Rahmenvertrag mit Mercedes-Benz über die Lieferung von 220 modernen Sattelzugmaschinen abgeschlossen. Die Fahrzeuge des Modells Mercedes Actros 1844 LS besitzen das Top-Safety-Paket mit allen verfügbaren Sicherheitsassistenzsystemen von Mercedes-Benz inklusive der neuesten Entwicklungen des Active Brake Assist.
Die Lkw erfüllen mit den Blue-Tec-Motoren von Mercedes-Benz sowohl die Emissionsrichtlinie Euro5 als auch die freiwillige EEV-Norm (Enhanced Environmentalfriendly Vehicle).
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Sattelzugmaschine fährt mit Dieselkraftstoff und Flüssiggas
Ebenfalls gemeinsam mit Mercedes-Benz und weiteren Partnern testet Lehnkering ab sofort im realen Distributionseinsatz eine Sattelzugmaschine mit dualem Antriebssystem, das aus Dieselkraftstoff und Flüssiggas besteht. Zwölf Monate werden Kraftstoffverbrauch und CO2-Emissionen beobachtet, die sich durch das duale Antriebssystem um 10 bis 15% im Vergleich zu konventionell angetriebenen Fahrzeugen reduzieren sollen.
19 neue Kombi-Trailer für den multimodalen Transport
Auch die Trailer-Flotte wird von der Lehnkering Euro Logistics GmbH modernisiert, um nachhaltig beispielsweise Leerfahrten zu vermeiden. Bereits 19 neue Kombi-Trailer der Marke Schmitz Cargo Bull, die für den multimodalen Transport ausgerüstet sind, wurden ausgeliefert und werden insbesondere auf den Routen von und nach Skandinavien zum Einsatz kommen.
Die Trailer verfügen über eine Ladekapazität von 25t und können sowohl allgemeine Güter als auch speziell Stahl-Coils transportieren. Bis Ende 2011 wird die Lehnkering Euro Logistics in weitere 35 nutzlastoptimierte Auflieger investieren.
Navistar Statement on Final GHG/Fuel Efficiency Regulations from EPA and NHTSA
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Press Release Source: Navistar International Corporation On Tuesday August 9, 2011, 11:43 am EDT
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following is a statement from Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and chief executive officer, about the recent announcement of final Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and fuel efficiency regulations for commercial vehicles:
“Navistar commends the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for developing one single, national standard for GHG and fuel efficiency for medium- and heavy-duty engines and trucks. We were pleased to be part of the process providing the agencies with information on the positive impact of total vehicle technology integration on fuel efficiency and GHG emissions.”
“As a fuel-efficiency leader, Navistar is always focused on delivering value to our customers, and we currently have plans in place to continue to support this competitive position by delivering integrated truck and engine technology solutions that achieve maximum fuel economy for our customers. We feel this customer-focused approach aligns Navistar with the intent of the new proposed GHG rule.
“With this rule, EPA and NHTSA have now set an example for what could be a worldwide GHG and fuel efficiency regulation for heavy duty trucks and engines.”
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE:NAV - News) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco® RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
Hat nicht gerade SAF hier in den letzten Monaten tolle Produkte vorgestellt ;-)
First-ever truck fuel efficiency rules unveiled
08/09/2011
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WASHINGTON –Heavy-duty tractor-trailers will be required to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by over 20 percent compared to current baselines over the next six years.
The Obama administration today unveiled some of the details of its previously announced program to achieve stringent fuel consumption targets from nine to 23 percent for commercial vehicles depending on the design and purpose of the vehicle.
Different measuring sticks will be applied to each vehicle category, covering semi trucks, heavy-duty pickups and vans, and vocational vehicles.
The program -- developed jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, along with stakeholders from the trucking industry and environmental groups -- was supposed to be unveiled at a facility in Springfield, Va., but the trip was abruptly cancelled. The president instead made the announcement at the White House.
In order to meet lofty fuel and GHG reduction
targets, only a fraction of savings
will be found at the power source.
According to the blueprint announced today, model 2014-2018 semi trucks are expected to save an average of 4 gallons of fuel for every 100 miles traveled by 2017, depending on the type of vehicle. The rules take effect in 2014.
Semi trucks and vocational truck standards are calculated by dividing gallons of fuel consumed and grams of CO2 emissions per mile by tons of freight hauled.
Specifically, the agencies have adopted separate yearly standards for nine subcategories of combination tractors based on three main attributes -- weight class; cab type (day cab or sleeper); and roof height (low, medium, and high roof).
"This flexible structure allows serious but achievable fuel efficiency improvement goals charted for each year and for each vehicle category and type," the agencies said in a press release.
For heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans, separate standards are required for gasoline-powered and diesel trucks. Gasoline trucks will be have to achieve up to 10 percent savings in fuel consumption and GHG emissions by model year 2018, while diesel trucks will have to reach 15-percent.
These trucks are expected to save about one gallon for every 100 miles.
The same goes for vocational vehicles -- including delivery trucks, buses, and garbage trucks – which will need to hit 10-percent savings by 2017.
Trailers are not covered because, the agency says, of the "first-ever nature of this program and the agencies’ limited experience working in a compliance context with the trailer manufacturing industry."
However, trailers as individual components, aren't off the hook. "We intend to include them in a future rulemaking," the agencies say.
EPA has additionally adopted standards to control HFC leakage from air conditioning systems in pickups and vans and combination tractors.
The joint standards, "cover not only engines but also complete vehicles, allowing the agencies to achieve the greatest possible reductions in fuel consumption and GHG emissions, while avoiding unintended consequences."
In order to meet the lofty targets, it's widely believed that only a fraction of the carbon and emissions savings will be found at the power source.
Gains will also need to be achieved through various combinations of improvements to tires, aerodynamic designs and add-ons as well as anti-idling devices and other technologies, such as those commonly used by fleets participating in EPA's voluntary SmartWay program.
In fact, the agencies say the new rules are rooted in SmartWay.
"In developing this HD National Program, the agencies have drawn from the SmartWay Transport Partnership Program experience to identify technologies as well as operational approaches that fleet owners, drivers, and freight customers can incorporate."
Reaction from the truck manufacturing community is expected to be generally positive.
Navistar International was one of the first OEMs to comment on the announcement:
"With this rule, EPA and NHTSA have now set an example for what could be a worldwide GHG and fuel efficiency regulation for heavy duty trucks and engines."
Meanwhile, Canada continues to work on its own like-minded regulatory framework.
Environment Canada says it is committed to reducing total emissions from trucks by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020.
For complete details of the US standards and how they pertain to various truck classes and types, click here
weiß jemand wo der Hauptabsatzmarkt von SAF Holland ist? Bin mir nicht sicher ob Europa oder Nordamerika. Danke für eine kurze Aufklärung
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Yaris Pürsün, Mercedes-Benz plant manager in Wörth: “The hiring of up to 1,000 new employees marks an important step in our preparations for the production launch of the new Actros.”
Wörth am Rhein – All the signs now point to growth at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth. The facility’s order books are full and the new Actros, which will begin rolling off the line in Wörth at the end of September, is generating an increase in production volume and therefore a greater need for personnel. The production program has been stepped up so as to enable the plant to fill all customer orders flexibly, efficiently, and on time. In addition, an agreement has been reached to run special shifts almost every Saturday in the second half of the year, which is why the plant management and the Labor Council have decided to hire up to 1,000 new workers.
“The hiring of up to 1,000 new employees marks an important step in our preparations for the production launch of the new Actros,” says the manager of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, Yaris Pürsün. “We’ve been working at full speed on the production launch for months now, and it’s a huge challenge for the entire team. I’m proud that every employee here has shown great dedication and made a personal contribution to supporting our quality claim of ‘Trucks you can trust.’”
The new hirings will increase the plant’s permanent workforce; the facility is seeking staff members for the production and logistics units. The first new employees will be taken on in September, and additional staff members will be added in subsequent months. The hiring process is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2012. The positions will be filled by hiring completely new employees and granting permanent employment contracts to current temporary workers.
“It’s a good sign for the region around Wörth when new jobs are created, and it’s a good sign for our people in the factory when they see that the permanent workforce is being expanded,” says Ulli Edelmann, Chairman of the Labor Council at the
Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth. “Great working conditions and permanent employment contracts give workers a sense of security and trust, and they pass on this feeling to our customers through our products. I have great respect for the tremendous effort all of our people are making as they help to support the expansion of production at our plant.”
Albert Frech, Director of Human Resources Management at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, says, “Our recipe for the future success of the plant consists of having qualified and highly motivated staff members and competitive products. By increasing our workforce, we are demonstrating our determination to safeguard jobs in Wörth over the long term. I’m especially pleased to be able to offer so many people such good prospects for their future.”
Back in March, the plant management and the Labor Council agreed on a package of measures that will increase the permanent workforce in Wörth by 400 employees and lead to the hiring of an additional 400 temporary workers and 200 young staff members. It was also decided that positions for an additional 100 trainees will be created over the next four years.
The application phase for the new positions has already started; the job postings for qualified candidates are on the Internet and are being accompanied by ads in daily newspapers. Those interested in obtaining one of the new positions can go to http://www.career.daimler.com and view the postings under the following numbers: 087482: skilled metalworker (m/f); 087483: warehouse manager (m/f); materials provider (m/f); packer (m/f)
Dann platzt der Knoten,
Günstige Aktie Angesichts der starken Zahlen und dem soliden Ausblick dürften die Analysten ihre positiven Einschätzungen bestätigen. Mit einem 2012er-KGV von 5 ist die Aktie absolut günstig bewertet. Zumal der Vorstand in drei bis fünf Jahren die Milliarden-Marke beim Umsatz knacken und die bereinigte EBIT-Marge auf zehn Prozent erhöhen will. Nachdem der Real-Depot-Wert im schwachen Marktumfeld deutlich unter die Räder gekommen ist, sollte sich die Gegenbewegung mit den Halbjahreszahlen dynamisch fortsetzen. Das erste Ziel bleibt weiter bei 9,00 Euro.
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MACD long bei SAF-Holland SA
Am 30.08.2011 14:00:00 ist bei SAF-Holland SA das Chartsignal MACD long aufgetreten. Das Chartsignal MACD long ist ein long Signal.
Der MACD-Indikator gehört zu den Standardindikatoren der technischen Analyse. Es handelt sich dabei um einen sogenannten Trendfolgeindikator, der darauf ausgelegt ist, die vorherrschende Trendrichtung eines Marktes anzuzeigen und ein Umkehrsignal zu geben, wenn der Trend bricht. MACD ist die Abkürzung für "Moving Average Convergence Divergence". Wie der Name schon andeutet, wird er mit Hilfe von Gleitenden Durchschnitten berechnet. Die Basis seiner Berechnung sind zwei Exponentiell Gewichtete Gleitende Durchschnitte (EMA), die voneinander subtrahiert werden.
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