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First Allison-equipped Mercedes-Benz Antos rear-loader vehicles destined for German waste management company

6th February 2017 By propel-admin

Refuse fleet market demand called for new release of the Allison 3200 model transmission in the Mercedes-Benz Antos; Jakob Becker Group has selected Allison transmissions for almost 20 years KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – The first Mercedes-Benz Antos rear-loader vehicles with Allison fully automatic transmissions will be delivered to Jakob Becker Group in Mehlingen. The trucks, expected […]

Wiesbauer of Germany praises new Grove GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane.

9th August 2019 By propel-admin

Grove’s six-axle 300-tonne GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane is unique in having an Allison fully automatic 4500 Specialty Series™ transmission, which aids precision-manoeuvring and inner city driving, according to Wiesbauer. The new Grove GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane, which is the only 300-tonne, six-axle crane to feature a fully automatic transmission, is performing well at Wiesbauer GmbH & Co. […]

German states select Tatra Force forest fire pumper vehicles with Allison fully automatic transmissions

7th March 2022 By Louise

46 new Euro VI Tatra Force 815-7 4×4 specially adapted fire appliances are on their way to volunteer fire services in Germany as they tackle increasing numbers of forest fires. MAINZ, Germany – The German federal states of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have started to take delivery of 46 new Euro VI Tatra Force 815-7 […]

“Into a new century”: Viessmann starts its anniversary year at ISH 2017

21st March 2017 By propel-admin

● Digitalisation is a driver of future growth for Viessmann trade partners and installers ● Viessmann technology will support the transition to sustainably-produced electricity as a fuel source ● Record investment fueled by sales growth The Viessmann Group entered its one hundredth anniversary year at the ISH Energy trade fair (Frankfurt, March 14th-18th) with the […]

Mobile intensive care unit provides gentle transport for the heaviest of German patients

10th September 2019 By propel-admin

The Bavarian Red Cross has acquired new, specially-designed intensive care ambulances based on the Iveco EuroCargo; the Allison fully automatic transmission smoothly multiplies engine torque during vehicle start-up and delivers uninterrupted, continuous power shifts. MAINZ, Germany – The Bavarian Red Cross in Germany has acquired three new intensive care ambulances, with a further three due […]

Viessmann Group to invest EUR 1 billion in heat pumps and green technologies

9th May 2022 By propel-admin

Strong growth in green solutions and heat pumps led to a 21% rise in group revenue in 2021 to reach a new record high of EUR 3.4 billion Allendorf, Germany – The Viessmann Group is to invest EUR 1 billion over the next three years to extend its heat pump and green climate solutions portfolio. […]

German Chancellor Angela Merkel opens € 50 million Viessmann Innovation Centre

18th April 2017 By propel-admin

Research and development centre is the biggest single investment in the company’s 100-year history Allendorf (Eder), April 12, 2017 – German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Tarek Al-Wazir, Minister of Economics, Energy, Transportation and Regional Development of the state of Hesse, have opened the Viessmann Innovation Centre (“Technikum”), the Viessmann Group’s new technological research and […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES FULCRUM BRIDGE ENGINE TECHNOLOGY TO OFF-HIGHWAY MARKET

2nd October 2019 By Louise

Jacobs eliminates the need for valve lashing adjustments and makes lashless valvetrains compatible with engine braking, benefiting fuel economy and emissions. Technology to be exhibited for the first time at Agritechnica 2019 in Germany. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a worldwide manufacturer of diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, has introduced its Fulcrum Bridge technology […]

Munich waste management company opts for Allison-equipped Scania CNG trucks

1st June 2022 By propel-admin

Order for 34 Scania CNG refuse collection vehicles equipped with Allison Automatics will be delivered to the AWM fleet by autumn, helping to improve air quality in Munich’s city centre. MUNICH, Germany – Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb München (AWM), one of the largest municipal waste management companies in Germany, is to add 34 Scania CNG refuse collection vehicles […]

Huddersfield Town FC-hosted match sees Viessmann Germany beat England 6-1

25th April 2017 By propel-admin

On Friday 21st April, Huddersfield Town team sheet sponsor, Viessmann, recreated the classic football rivalry between England and Germany by organising a friendly match between its German and English installers at Huddersfield’s PPG Canalside Training Ground. The English installers were hoping to deliver the same success as the 1966 England team. Unfortunately, the German team […]