| Mar 25, 2010 |
JACOBS and NAVISTAR announce the launch of MaxxForce Engine Brake by Jacobs |
| The new MaxxForce® Engine Brake by Jacobs® for MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 big bore diesel engines offers the highest engine braking horsepower per liter in the commercial trucking industry. |
| Mar 18, 2009 |
Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM marks sale of 4 millionth engine break |
| Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM is marking the sale of its 4 millionth Jacobs Engine Brake this month. Since the Connecticut-based manufacturer pioneered engine retarding technology in 1961, the Jacobs Engine Brake has become an integral part of truck engines worldwide. |
| Jan 22, 2007 |
Jacobs Vehicle Systems™ today announces the appointment of Robert M. Tykal as President |
| Jacobs Vehicle Systems ™ (www.jakebrake.com – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation – NYSE: DHR) today announces the appointment of Robert (Rob) M. Tykal as President, Jacobs Vehicle Systems by Phil Knisely, Executive Vice President, Danaher Corporation. Rob succeeds Scott Wine, who was recently appointed President at Veeder-Root, a Danaher Corporation Company. |
| Jan 18, 2006 |
Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM Jacobs Vehicle Systemsâ"˘ chosen by DAF Trucks Jacobs Vehicle Systemsâ"˘ to supply complete engine brake and overhead technology for the PACCAR MX. |
| Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM has been chosen by DAF Trucks N.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR, Inc to supply the complete overhead, including the engine brake, for the OEM's new Euro IV compliant MX engine. The MX Engine is the powerplant for the new DAF XF 105 flagship model introduced at the RAI show in Amsterdam this month. |
| Jan 11, 2006 |
Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM extends its reach into the global diesel market by supplying DaimlerChrysler AG with Jake Brake® engine brakes for their 2007 engines. |
| Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM has been selected to supply Jake Brake® engine brakes for DaimlerChrysler's (NYSE: DCX) next generation Global Heavy Duty Engine Platform |
| Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM (www.jakebrake.com--a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation - NYSE: DHR) for its famous Jake Brake® engine retarders and valve actuation systems announces the delivery of its first bleeder brake product to International Truck & Engine Corporation. Sold as the International Diamond LogicTM Engine Brake, the retarder is available on both the new DT 466 and DT/HT 570 engines. |
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