Monthly Archives:  November 2011

Emissions control analyst Christopher Goodfellow recently gave a presentation at Integer's Diesel Emissions Conference & DEF Forum in Atlanta, GA. No Frames Goodfellow's speech included an in-depth look at integrated and non-integrated DEF production locations.

U.S. heavy-duty truck sales doubled in October 2011, compared with the same month the previous year, according to Wardsauto.com. The surge, which was led by Navistar posting a 174% increase, prompted the largest single-month volume since January 2007.

Sensors and sensor-based systems designer and manufacturer Measurement Specialties has completed the acquisition of Timequest, sole shareholder of Gentech International from an affiliate of Rubicon Partners.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) distributor Terra Environmental Technologies (TET) has signed an exclusive agreement with travel plaza and convenience store operator WilcoHess to supply all of its Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) needs.

Gentech Sensors has launched a range of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) sensors compliant with EPA 2010, Euro IV and V, Tier 4a and 4b, and JP 09 emissions regulations.

Yara North America, producer of Air1-branded Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), has announced the opening of a new storage terminal in Houston, TX. The arrival of the first shipment from Yara's DEF production plant in Sluiskil, Netherlands, was confirmed on November 7.

discoverDEF has added the 300th location with on-island Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) pumps for over-the-road bulk refilling. There are now 43 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with DEF available at the pump.

Pilot Flying J announced in November that it has reached an agreement with Bosselman for the purchase of seven Bosselman travel centres in Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Nebraska.

Integer has launched DEF Tracker, the first independent monthly Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) price reference for the North American market, in response to increasing trading activity and more frequent contract settlements. A pilot issue was published October 31, 2011.

BB Pumps and Parts has given us a sneak peek at its 2011 range of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) pumps for totes and barrels. All dispensing systems are self priming, have a capacity of up to 10 gallons per minute, can be wall mounted and are suitable for outdoor use.