We hereby extend our sincere condolences to people and their relatives suffering from the earthquake and Tsunami which occurred on March 11, 2011.
1. Employees (including temporary employees) and their families
There are a few employees of the Komatsu Group whose safety we are working to confirm. As our top priority task, we are looking into their [...]
Archive for March, 2011
Effects of the 2011 Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011Join Hands To Rise From Japan’s Tsunami Disaster
Tuesday, March 15th, 201111TH MARCH 2011 the day Massive Earthquake and Tsunami brought about massive destruction and loss of thousands of most valuable human lives has shaken the people all over the world.
We JapaneseCarTrade.com offer heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this great disaster and pray to God to give them courage and strength to overcome this [...]
Mazda to Donate for Earthquake Relief in Eastern Japan
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation wishes to convey its heartfelt sympathy and concern for all people affected by the major earthquake in eastern Japan.
As an interim response, Mazda will donate 30 million yen to support recovery and relief efforts in the region. The company will continue to monitor the situation and will provide goods or personnel [...]
Parker Chelsea Releases New 891 Series PTO
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011Parker Chelsea (Olive Branch, MS), a leading power transfer solutions provider to the work truck market, makes PTO and pump installation simpler and more reliable on oil field exploration and maintenance trucks. Due to the large physical size of the pumps used on these applications, clearance has always been a challenge. Chelsea’s new 891 Series [...]
Suzuki plants suspended due to earthquake in Japan
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011Suzuki Motor Corporation expresses heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the earthquake in Japan.
Suzuki closed all Suzuki Motor Corporation plants in Japan on 14 March because Suzuki placed priority on the safety of all at subsidiaries and suppliers as well as their family members. Suzuki will suspend production at these plants on 15 and 16 [...]
Hitachi Announces Effects of the Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku, and its Responses
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011Tokyo, Japan – Hitachi, Ltd.(NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) announced the following information regarding the effects on the Hitachi Group from the earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku, which struck Northeastern Japan on March 11, and regarding the response of Hitachi.
Status of Production BasesHitachi’s buildings and production facilities have suffered damages, mainly at production bases in [...]
Alagasco Turns to CNG-Fueled Kenworth T440s to Service Gas Lines
Monday, March 14th, 2011BIRMINGHAM, Ala – Alagasco is walking the walk when it comes to CNG-powered vehicles.
The 160-year-old company, which has grown from a gas street-lamp company in Montgomery to the state’s largest distributor of natural gas, has added a fleet of Kenworth T440s for natural gas line maintenance and repairs.
Alabama Gas Company supplies natural gas to 440,000 [...]
Hino Motors Unveils New Light-Duty Cab-Over-Engine Truck
Monday, March 14th, 2011On March 8 local time (March 9 Japan time) 2011, Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) unveiled a new light-duty truck at the “Work Truck Show” held in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
While the truck announced at this show was specced for North American market, the model was developed as a global model that can be adapted to various [...]
Kenworth Medium Duty Trucks Add Factory-Installed Front Frame Brackets for Winch Bumper
Monday, March 14th, 2011INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – Kenworth Truck Company will add durable, factory-installed, front frame brackets for easy winch bumper installation on Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks. The announcement was made in conjunction with The Work Truck Show this week in Indianapolis.
The Kenworth front frame bracket package will provide strength for downward loads as great as 8,500 lbs. [...]
Kenworth To Host Medium Duty Chassis Update at The Work Truck Show
Monday, March 14th, 2011KIRKLAND, Wash – Kenworth Truck Company will offer the latest information on its medium duty trucks and participate in two green truck ride-and-drive sessions during The Work Truck Show March 7-10 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The annual show is sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).
“Kenworth’s broad line of quality medium [...]




