Industry Segments

  • Elabuga Plant Begins Production of Bobcat B780

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    In January Bobcat announced local production of its B780 wheel loaders. The model will be assembled in Elabuga, Tatarstan.

    “Russia is an important market for Bobcat wheel loaders, and for the company in general,” said Yaroslav Fisher, director of Bobcat’s wheel loader production, Doosan Bobcat EMEA. “(Local production and the certification of the right of mark “Made in Russia” will be done. Bobcat engineers will…

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  • Opel Bets on Russia

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Opel is back in Russia, and the company appears to be betting the Russian market can provide a significant opportunity for business diversification.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    In 2019, company sales declined as the business was reorganized, and Opel cut its model portfolio.

    According to reports, 96% of Opel sales are concentrated in Europe. This fact has determined a focus point for sales increase. In 2022, Opel expects to be in 20 new export…

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  • Dieselzipservice Starts Producing M401D Engines

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Dieselzipservice has started mass production of the M400D and M401D marine diesel engines it has developed. These propulsion engines are installed on hydrofoil ships and speedboats for river and sea use.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    The tech features provides increased power with reduced fuel consumption and improved ecological performance.    

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    PSR Analysis: The group of companies identified as Dieselzipservice…

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  • New India Budget Disappoints Auto Industry

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Source: Business Today   Read The Article

    Ritvik Kulkarni
    Ritvik Kulkarni

    PSR Analysis: The Indian Automotive Industry was largely left disappointed with the budget after no direct steps were taken to arrest the decline in automotive sales. Although keeping long term benefits in mind, the budget did introduce measures to boost the rural economy, which in turn will directly benefit the commercial vehicle industry which is an important driver for the economy.

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  • Colombia 2019 Car Sales Increase

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Fabio Ferraresi
    Fabio Ferraresi

    Despite the poor performance of auto sales in Latin America countries such as Mexico and Argentina, Colombia keep growing sales of cars as Brazil, with 2.7% growth with 263,700 units in 2019. Colombia also leads in EV/HEV sales gains. The forecast for 2020 is that sales will continue growing at the same rate.

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    PSR Analysis:  Pent up demand for vehicles…

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  • CASE IH Posts Record Sales for Sugar Cane Harvesters in South America

    This article originally appeared in PowerTALK News .

    Fabio Ferraresi
    Fabio Ferraresi

    CASE IH celebrates positive results in 2019 with 649 sugar cane harvesters sold in Brazil in 2019 being 50% made by CASE. Case points the share growth to the improvements made at the model A8000 that can make up to 15% on operational cost savings and robustness for those machines that operates over 4,000 hours per year.

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    PSR Analysis: Agricultural business remains strong. Despite…

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  • Boot 2020 Wraps Up Successful Boat Show

    Natasa Mulahalilovic is PSR MarineLink Product Manager

    Emiliano Marzoli is Senior Business Development Manager – Europe

    Dalibor Sablic is Senior Business Development Manager – Europe

    SUMMARY: The general mood at Boot 2020 this year was very positive. Most builders said they had a very successful nautical 2018/2019 year, and most said they are looking forward to a good year in 2020. The show drew 240,000 visitors who had an opportunity to meet 1,900 exhibitors from 71 countries.

    The Sailing boats segment is coming back on track, motorboats of all sizes are doing well, the super yachts segment remains strong, and inflatable boats and tenders have gained in popularity.  The optimistic view for 2020 is based on good year-end results, continuous investments in new technologies, materials, equipment, design and exciting new boat concepts.

    Natasa Mulahalilovic
    Natasa Mulahalilovic

    Modern designs, completely new looks, use of light and solid material, work on multi-functionality and openness of the boats is visible everywhere and in all segments.  Boats are open more than ever, providing more space and light, and bringing riders closer to the water.

    The environmental awareness is growing, and a new generation of boaters is looking for cleaner solutions, not just comfort. That’s why the sailing segment is gaining ground, electric boats are appealing to the general curiosity, and small and medium motorboats are more attractive than in last 10 years when the trend was towards bigger motor yachts and super yachts.

    17 Halls of Boats, Boats and More Boats

    Duesseldorf, Germany–The Power Systems Research (PSR) team spent several days exploring the 17 halls at this year’s Boot 2020 Show, reviewing products and talking with pleasure boat builders, traders and other industry professionals about the latest achievements, innovations and trends.

    The 51st edition of Boot 2020, Europe’s largest boat show, wrapped up January 26, after drawing attendance of 240,000 for the nine-day event. People came mainly from Europe, but they came from all over the world, as well.  

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  • TUPY Acquires Teksid from Fiat Group for €210 million

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    Tupy S.A., a Brazilian-based manufacturer of engineered cast iron structural components, today said it has agreed to acquire FCA’s global cast iron automotive components business, which is operated through FCA’s subsidiary Teksid S.p.A.

    PSR Analysis: With the acquisition of the Italian cast iron foundry, the Brazilian company will have almost 10% of the global sales in the segment with a combined revenue in the range of 7 billion Reais (approximately $ 1.8 billion USD. PSR

    Tupy says this deal will expand its presence in key segments of the global capital goods industry and will expand its potential for growth in machining and engineering services.

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  • Isuzu Agrees To Buy Volvo’s UD Trucks Unit

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    PSR Analysis: Isuzu has agreed to form a business alliance with Sweden’s Volvo in the Truck field and to acquire Volvo’s UD Trucks subsidiary. The amount of the acquisition depends on the negotiations, but Isuzu sees UD Trucks as a business size of 250 billion yen.

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  • Carlos Briganti To Participate in AutoData Commercial Vehicle Seminar

    Carlos Briganti, managing director of South American operations for Power Systems Research, will discuss, trends and production volumes for the national market of commercial and off-road vehicles at a seminar on Commercial Vehicle Perspectives sponsored by Autodata Dec. 3, 2019.

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