Center For Quality People & Organizations Receives Grant From Toyota. Donation Will Help Fund Construction of New Facility. (14611)
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (June 24, 2008) --- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) made a $50,000 grant donation to the Center for Quality People & Organizations (CQPO) during a check presentation at the Toyota plant today. The donation came after an application was submitted to help fund construction of a Project Based Learning Center on the campus of Scott County High School.

Cummins and Navistar Announce Extension of Supply Agreement. Navistar will offer Cummins 15-16L power exclusively for EPA 2010 (14587)
COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cummins Inc., (NYSE: CMI) and Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) announced that they have extended their engine supply agreement for class 8 on-highway diesel engines through 2013. The agreement provides for the ongoing supply of Cummins ISL, ISM and ISX engines for use in International® brand class 8 trucks.

Insight Automation Inks Exclusive Deal For Kyowa Motor Roller Line (14576)
(Erlanger, Kentucky) – Automated material handling company Insight Automation has signed an exclusive contract to sell and support a new line of Kyowa motor roller products in North America. The new product line, known as PulseRoller, will be manufactured by Kyowa USA in a new plant adjacent to Insight Automation.

Columbus Tech Firm, Chinese Manufacturer Partner to Bring New Center, Jobs to Indiana (14471)
COLUMBUS, Indiana - Lt. Governor Becky Skillman joined executives from Indiana-based LHP Technologies and Chinese-owned manufacturer Techtop today to announce the companies joint venture that will bring a new manufacturing and distribution center here, creating more than 60 new jobs.

Dynapar Introduces Economical Encoder for Brushless Motors (14436)
GURNEE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynapar announces the introduction of the HC20, a commutation encoder priced over forty percent lower than previous models, designed for use in brushless servo and step motor applications. Unlike some other encoders in this price range, the HC20 features direct-read non-interpolated technology that stems from a custom phased array ASIC, and is available with a wide 5-26VDC operating range. In addition, the high 120oC temperature rating won’t limit motor performance, permitting manufacturers to keep from de-rating torque specs. The encoder is capable of up to 2500PPR (pulses per revolution) and is available with commutation tracks for 4, 6, or 8 pole variants of brushless motors.

BorgWarner's Largest Facility in China Produces Fuel Efficient Products in Environmentally Friendly Building (14380)
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan -- Propelled by growing demand in the rapidly expanding Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner Thermal Systems opened a new production facility at its campus in Ningbo, China, where it will produce fans, viscous fan drives, Visctronic(R) fan drives and water pumps. The new 194,000-square-foot (18,000-square-meter) operation is BorgWarner's largest in China, employing 260 people.

Parker Trilogy’s I-Force Ironless Linear Motors Components Offer High Forces and Rapid Accelerations in a Compact Package, Available From B.W. Rogers Co. (14329)
Parker Trilogy’s I-Force ironless linear motors components offer high forces and rapid accelerations in a compact package. With forces ranging from 5.5 lbf (24.5 N) - 197.5 lbf (878.6 N) continuous up to 5.5 lbf (24.5 N) - 883 lbf (3928 N) peak, the I-Force family offers a superior combination of performance and size.

Jobs Expansion at Toyota Boshoku America. Company to add 170 additional jobs at Erlanger head office by 2009. (14328)
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary John Hindman were joined by company and community officials in Erlanger to announce the expansion of Toyota Boshoku America’s home office. The premier manufacturer of automotive interior systems will add 170 new jobs by 2009.

Interroll Partneres with Insight Automation of Erlanger, Kentucky to Optimize the Performance of Roller Drive System. Interroll RollerDrives Compatible with ConveyTrax® CRSC Speed Control Module (14326)
WILMINGTON, N.C., — Providing unparalleled control of its high efficiency EC100 and EC110 RollerDrives, Interroll Corp. has partnered with Insight Automation to optimize the performance of its roller drive system. Insight Automations’ new ConveyTrax® CANopen roller speed controller (CRSC), a four-zone logic and motor control module, operates Interroll’s RollerDrives safely and securely while enhancing the performance level in approved applications such as postal, distribution center and light pallet handling.

R&M Materials Handling Inc. Introduces the LoadMate Electric Chain Hoist for Wind Turbine Applications (14324)
SPRINGFIELD OH, The LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist by R&M Materials Handling Inc. is a compact, versatile, and cost-effective electric chain hoist. With load capacities from 1/8 to 1 ton, a lifting height up to 262 feet, and a wide range of lifting speeds and power supplies, the LoadMate® is ideal for wind turbine applications. The LoadMate® is a compact electric chain hoist that can be installed inside the wind turbine nacelle to assist with standard maintenance activities, including change-outs and repairs of generators, high-speed gears, yaw and pitch motors, etc.