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Bergstrom Inc. appoints Jeremy Byrd Business Development Manager for Bergstrom Commercial Accounts July 30, 2021 Jeremy Byrd was appointed Business Development Manager for the commercial accounts. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. state-of-the-art test facilities provide comprehensive engineering tests for DeltaHawk Jet Fuel Engines August 21, 2020 With ample space, testing versatility and engineering expertise, Bergstrom was DeltaHawk’s choice for testing its new jet fuel engine. more » |
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Bergstrom Appoints Dan Giovannetti as President and Chief Executive Officer May 8, 2020 Bergstrom Inc. announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Dan Giovannetti to President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. more » |
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Delbert P. Walton joins Bergstrom as Field Service Technician in Texas December 18, 2019 Bergstrom Inc. appointed Delbert P. Walton to serve as the new Field Service Technician for the state of Texas. more » |
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Bergstrom and Viatec partner to provide package of no-idle options for utility trucks October 1, 2019 Bergstrom and Viatec understood there was a better way to do things, so they set about innovating the technology to develop the solutions. more » |
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Bergstrom debuts first-ever solar panel installation in a ProMaster van at the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Expo May 19-23 May 20, 2019 Bergstrom Inc. is partnering with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles to install the first-ever solar panel battery charger on a ProMaster van. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc.’s Alan Leupold re-elected to MACS Board of Directors for third time May 7, 2019 Alan Leupold, technical consultant and retired director of test and development lab at Bergstrom Inc., has been re-elected to the Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s (MACS) Worldwide Board of Directors. more » |
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Bergstrom introduces new bus team to amplify focus in the bus industry February 21, 2019 Bergstrom Inc. hired three new sales managers – Drew Goaley, Matt Chaplin and Kevin Searer. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. continues big growth in school bus business with opening of two new installation centers January 28, 2019 Bergstrom Inc. opened two new installation centers to expand the company’s services in the school bus industry. more » |
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HVAC system designed and developed by Bergstrom featured in 2019 International Truck of the Year October 11, 2018 Bergstrom Inc. designed and developed the innovative HVAC system featured in the 2019 International Truck of the Year – the Ford F-MAX. more » |
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METRO Magazine awards Bergstrom Inc., Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Motor Coach Industries (MCI) with 2018 Innovative Solutions Award October 3, 2018 Bergstrom Inc. in conjunction with Idaho National Laboratory and Motor Coach Industries has been awarded the 2018 Innovative Solutions Award from METRO Magazine more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. adds workplace care partners to employee benefits package August 3, 2018 The new employee care service, which will be provided through a Dallas-based workplace chaplaincy provider called Marketplace Chaplains. more » |
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Forrest Fields joins Bergstrom Inc. as Director of Bus Air Conditioning August 3, 2018 Fields comes to Bergstrom with more than 25 years of experience in the commercial and school bus transportation industry. more » |
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Bergstrom partners with Velociti to enhance aftermarket installation network for customers April 16, 2018 Bergstrom Inc. has entered into a partnership with Velociti Inc. to greatly increase the speed and efficiency by which customers can deploy all Bergstrom aftermarket products in their fleets. more » |
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Bergstrom introduces two new products at Work Truck Show: NITE Hawk-S and eCoolPark March 6, 2018 NITE Hawk-S is a no-idle HVAC system designed specifically for SUV-based work trucks and eCoolPark is the world’s only compact high-efficiency, electric no-idle a/c system. more » |
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Bergstrom congratulates INL on winning American Bus Association Green Spirit Award February 28, 2018 A “no-idle” battery electric auxiliary power unit (APU) manufactured by Bergstrom is part of the winning entry of this year’s American Bus Association (ABA) 2018 Green Spirit Award in the “special recognition” category. more » |
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Bergstrom celebrates 5-year anniversary of Dirna acquisition February 8, 2018 Bergstrom is celebrating the success of its acquisition of Dirna S.A., which occurred five years ago this month. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. appoints Jim Elliott to Division President for Bergstrom Europe February 1, 2018 Bergstrom has named Jim Elliott the Division President of its European Operations. more » |
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Bergstrom Chairman David Rydell to receive the 2018 Order of Lincoln Award September 28, 2017 The Lincoln Academy of Illinois will honor Bergstrom Chairman Dave Rydell with the prestigious Order of Lincoln award. more » |
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Bergstrom no-idle systems part of cross-country roadshow to showcase fuel efficiency in long-haul trucking September 15, 2017 Three of the seven Class 8 trucks that are part of the "Run on Less” initiative to showcase fuel efficiency in long-haul trucking are equipped with the ParkSmart® no-idle system. more » |
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Industry veteran Bill Gordon retires from Bergstrom Inc. July 31, 2017 After more than 35 years in the commercial vehicle industry, Bill Gordon, Bergstrom Parts, LLC. Division President is retiring. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. promotes Joe Kirby and George Lamoureux March 28, 2017 Bergstrom Inc. announced two recent promotions within its leadership team today. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. introduces NITE® Phoenix Space Saving Innovation (SSI) March 16, 2017 Bergstrom Inc. has introduced an addition to its popular NITE® no-idle lineup – the NITE Phoenix Space Saving Innovation (SSI) system. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. earns recognition as a John Deere “Partner-level Supplier” February 20, 2017 Bergstrom Inc. has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2016 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc.’s Alan Leupold re-elected to MACS Board of Directors February 15, 2017 Alan Leupold, director of test and development at Bergstrom Inc., has been re-elected to the Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s (MACS) Worldwide Board of Directors. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. promotes Cindi Gustafson and Steve Rosella to new positions February 8, 2017 Cindi Gustafson has been appointed Managing Director of Off-Road & BES Products for North America, and Steve Rosella has been named Managing Director of Truck, Bus and Military Markets for North America. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. enters Specialty Law Enforcement vehicle market with “near-silent” no-idle systems for Specialty Vehicle Solutions, LLC November 30, 2016 Bergstrom is pleased to enter the Specialty Law Enforcement market by partnering with SVS. more » |
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Bergstrom recognized as Outstanding Supplier for 2016 by Blue Bird Corporation November 4, 2016 Bergstrom Inc. has been recognized as one of the outstanding suppliers by the school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. introduces Cool Zone™ - A/C system for school buses October 27, 2016 Cool Zone is an OEM-quality system that is more reliable and efficient than comparable units currently on the market. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. title sponsors 3rd season of Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl on WTVO and WQRF October 20, 2016 The third season of the Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl will return to WTVO Channel 17 and WQRF Fox 39 this weekend. more » |
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Bergstrom introduces two new heavy-duty air conditioning systems designed for the mining industry at MINExpo 2016 September 26, 2016 Mining professionals from around the world attending MINExpo International® in Las Vegas will get their first look at two new HVAC systems from Bergstrom that are designed for the mining industry. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. appoints William Machin Engineering Director September 23, 2016 Dirna Bergstrom, the European division of Bergstrom Inc., has appointed William Machin as its Engineering Director. more » |
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Bergstrom China introduces four new products for Chinese market September 21, 2016 Addressing the growing need for no-idle products and higher efficiency motion control products in China, Bergstrom China recently introduced four new products designed to reduce emissions, save energy and enhance comfort. more » |
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Bergstrom opens new facility in Dallas area to better service customers in the Southwest August 4, 2016 Bergstrom has further grown its global footprint by opening a new facility in Rockwall, Texas designed to enhance service for customers located in the Southwest region of the United States. more » |
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Bergstrom Rockford facility receives Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process recertification for seventh time May 19, 2016 Caterpillar, Inc. has certified Bergstrom’s Rockford plant in Rockford, Ill. as a silver level Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) facility more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. promotes Christophe Barreau to Managing Director April 29, 2016 In his new role, Barreau will have full responsibility for the company’s successful North American No-Idle product lines. more » |
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Bryon Rahn retires from Bergstrom Inc after nearly 50 years in the trucking industry April 15, 2016 After nearly 50 years in the heavy duty trucking industry, Bryon Rahn, national fleet manager at Bergstrom Inc. will retire on Friday, April 15. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. appoints Brian Kennedy new Aftermarket Purchasing Manager April 13, 2016 Brian Kennedy has been hired as the new aftermarket purchasing manager at Bergstrom Inc., the global leader in the design and supply of climate control systems to the commercial vehicle industry. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. manufactures its 232,000th no-idle climate system worldwide April 4, 2016 Bergstrom recently celebrated the production of its 232,000th no-idle system. This milestone solidifies the company’s position as the worldwide manufacturing leader of these types of no-idle units. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. launches Bergstrom Standard Products – a new business unit dedicated to providing systems and parts for any vehicle in any environment March 22, 2016 Heavy-duty trucking professionals attending the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky., from March 31 to April 2 will get their first look at the product lineup from Bergstrom Standard Products (BSP), a new global business unit of Bergstrom Inc. more » |
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Bergstrom Chairman Dave Rydell to participate in forum on Rockford’s economy March 10, 2016 Dave Rydell, Chairman of Bergstrom Inc., will participate in a forum titled “How did Rockford’s economy come to be?” on Sunday, March 13, organized by the Midway Village Museum. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. supervisor recognized by Department of Defense with Patriot Award February 23, 2016 The Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, has recognized Carl McDonald, a supervisor at Bergstrom’s Joliet facility, with the Patriot Award. more » |
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P&C Mining Services appointed as distributor of Dirna-Bergstrom Climate Control products in South Africa December 10, 2015 P&C Mining Services has been appointed as official distributor of Dirna-Bergstrom products in South Africa as of the November 2015. more » |
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Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl Returns October 17th October 15, 2015 The popular half-hour television show kicks off its 31-week-run Saturday, October 17th. This year, Nick Toma will be testing the knowledge of students from 32 local high schools, an increase from the 22 that competed during the inaugural season. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. becomes sponsor of Breaking11 – an organization dedicated to making 11+ miles per gallon a reality October 5, 2015 Bergstrom announced today that it is sponsoring Breaking11, an organization that specializes in achieving increased fuel efficiency while lowering emissions and operating costs for Class 8 tractor-trailer combinations. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. appoints new Chief Procurement Officer September 15, 2015 Bergstrom has appointed Mark Meegan to the role of Chief Procurement Officer. more » |
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Bill Gordon and David Stoos take on new roles at Bergstrom Inc. September 8, 2015 Bergstrom today announced the promotion of two industry veterans – Bill Gordon and David Stoos. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. announces key leadership changes August 21, 2015 As a result of ongoing global growth, Bergstrom Inc. announced key leadership changes designed to further promote the company’s strategic planning and project management initiatives. more » |
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Two new Vice Presidents appointments are made August 7, 2015 Aaron Potter and Steve Boyle will take on new roles that will further strengthen the finance organization at Bergstrom Inc. more » |
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Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl Renewed for Three More Seasons June 30, 2015 The popular Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl program has been renewed through the 2017-18 school year, and is also expanding to 32 teams. more » |
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Bergstrom's Rockford facility receives bronze level Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process recertification May 7, 2015 For the sixth time, Bergstrom Inc.’s Rockford BCS facility has been re-certified as a bronze level Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) facility by Caterpillar, Inc. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. sponsoring Northwood University student at MATS March 23, 2015 Bergstrom Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, is sponsoring one of four Northwood University students to attend the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., on March 24-28, 2015. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. releases air conditioning system training videos March 12, 2015 Bergstrom Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, has produced four online videos for Bergstrom air conditioning systems training. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc.’s Alan Leupold elected to MACS Board of Directors February 11, 2015 Bergstrom Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, announced that Alan Leupold, Director of Test and Development at Bergstrom, has been elected to the Mobile Air more » |
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Dirna Bergstrom launches redesigned website January 23, 2015 Bergstrom Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry,announced the launch of Dirna Bergstrom’s redesigned website www.dirna.com this week. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. names Bill Gordon Global Vice President of Truck Sales June 20, 2014 Gordon will be responsible for all Truck related activities including OEM, OES, Aftermarket strategic pricing, as well as further developing global aftermarket opportunities for Bergstrom, Inc. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. names Joe Kirby General Manager of Aftermarket Sales May 27, 2014 Kirby will be responsible for North American marketing, regional sales management, Aftermarket strategic pricing, customer services and further developing global aftermarket opportunities for Bergstrom, Inc. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. manufactures its 50,000th NITE® no-idle system March 27, 2014 The 50,000th unit – a NITE Phoenix no-idle system – was part of an order from Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS), a manufacturer of corrugated polyethylene drainage pipe products. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. acquires Michigan-based Innovative Product Development Corporation November 25, 2013 The acquisition is the result of a strategic partnership between the two companies that has lasted more than 18 years. more » |
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Dirna Bergstrom’s facility in Spain passes its ISO TS16949 surveillance audit November 13, 2013 Bergstrom's Madrid facility has maintained its ISO TS16949 certification by successfully passing a surveillance audit. more » |
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We honor veterans, we hire heroes July 9, 2013 New campaign for human resources initiative. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. and Vanner team up to cross-promote products to no-idle industry July 8, 2013 This marks the fourth venture of this kind for Bergstrom. more » |
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Bergstrom adds WheelTime to growing roster of distributors and service centers May 31, 2013 Bergstrom has added WheelTime, a truck service provider with a vast network of locations across the United States and Canada, to its growing list of distributors and service centers. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. receives Supplier of the Year award from XCMG May 13, 2013 Bergstrom has been recognized as the 2012 Supplier of the Year by XCMG, a leading Chinese construction machinery manufacturer. more » |
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John Deere recognizes Bergstrom as “Partner-level Supplier” April 23, 2013 Bergstrom, Inc. has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2012 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. achieves ISO 14001 Certification at its BCS Rockford facility April 8, 2013 ISO 14001 is a voluntary international standard of the International Standard Organization (ISO) that defines the requirements for establishing, implementing and operating an EMS. more » |
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Bergstrom expands with new testing lab to ensure peak product performance March 21, 2013 The new testing facility and vehicle prep and instrumentation building is at its Rockford, Ill. headquarters, more » |
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Bergstrom provides clarity on confusing world of BTU ratings March 21, 2013 Bergstrom wants consumers to understand BTU ratings and how they are calculated, empowering them to make the right decision when buying a no-idle system. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. announces new partnership with Fontaine Modification March 7, 2013 Bergstrom has partnered with Fontaine Modification, a post-production truck modification company that services OEMs, dealers and fleets throughout North America. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. announces full acquisition of Dirna S.A. February 8, 2013 Dirna S.A. is a manufacturer who sells air conditioning systems to the European Commercial Vehicle (Truck) market, for off-highway construction and agricultural machinery and for other field industrial and road vehicles. more » |
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Bergstrom names Alan Leupold Director of Test and Development July 16, 2012 Leupold brings to Bergstrom several decades of experience in commercial vehicle HVAC system design and testing. more » |
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Too Hot? Too Cold? Now You Can Be Just Right …with NITE! June 4, 2012 Bergstrom launches "Just Right with NITE" $1,000 vacation giveaway more » |
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Bergstrom Partner Italytec receives Fiat Qualitas Award for 5th year May 31, 2012 Bergstrom is pleased to announce that our partner Italytec has received the coveted Qualitas award for a 5th year. more » |
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Cummins Crosspoint purchases license to use Bergstrom’s NITE no-idle technology May 17, 2012 Bergstrom Inc. and Cummins Crosspoint LLC today announced they have agreed to collaborate under a technology licensing agreement. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. introduces new booster pump for bus and specialty market March 21, 2012 The new pump, which will be available for sale during the second quarter, pumps coolant to auxiliary heaters and is designed to be higher performing, more efficient, more durable and less prone to leaks. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. manufactures 30,000th NITE no-idle system March 1, 2012 This milestone has resulted in fuel savings of roughly113.7 million gallons per year, approximately the equivalent of the volume of water that flows over Niagara Falls every 2.5 minutes. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. introduces modular HVAC system for off-highway vehicles January 30, 2012 New system consists of four separate modules, making it more flexible than similar products currently on the market. more » |
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Bergstrom introduces next generation heater control valve January 5, 2012 The next generation heater control valve is a highly-compatible component that features a more robust design and increased versatility. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. manufactures 20,000th NITE unit at Rockford, Ill. plant May 9, 2011 Total gallons of fuel saved by NITE system users now at 75.8 million per year more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. to offer Webasto Air Top 2000 ST Heater with NITE system February 8, 2011 Bergstrom Inc. and Webasto Product North America announced that the Webasto Air Top 2000 ST is now available with Bergstrom’s family of battery-powered NITE no-idle systems. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. enters strategic partnership with KBi/Kold-Ban International Ltd. for its no-idle NITE systems January 23, 2011 Bergstrom Inc, has entered into a strategic partnership with KBi/Kold-Ban International, Ltd., to help market and provide sales leads for KBi's KAPower super capacitor system. more » |
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Bergstrom names Bill Gordon VP Sales Aftermarket and NITE, Gus Anton VP Sales Off Road Vehicles January 11, 2011 Bergstrom, Inc., a leader in the design and supply of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, has named Bill Gordon VP Sales Aftermarket and NITE and Gus Anton VP Sales Off Road Vehicles. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. receives bronze level Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process recertification September 13, 2010 Bergstrom's Asian-Pacific operation in Changzhuo, China (www.bergstromchina.com) has been recertified for the third time as a bronze level Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) facility by Caterpillar, Inc. more » |
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Trojan Battery and Bergstrom Partner to Provide AGM Battery Solution in NITE No-Idle System August 26, 2010 Trojan OverDrive™ AGM 31 Battery to Power Bergstrom’s line of battery-powered no-idle solutions more » |
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Paccar Parts Honors Suppliers of the Year July 14, 2010 Paccar Parts has named Bergstrom Inc. and Illinois Auto Truck Company as its 2009 suppliers of the year for providing quality idle reduction power systems and HVAC products, and clutches, respectively. more » |
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Bergstrom/Kohler Hybrid Power Idling-Reduction System Collecting Industry Accolades March 25, 2010 Bergstrom's idle-reduction Hybrid Power System (HPS) offered jointly by both companies has been recognized as a "top product" by both Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal and Heavy Duty Trucking. more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. and Johnson Controls-Saft develop lithium-ion battery for NITE® no-idle systems March 24, 2010 Advanced battery technology for commercial vehicle industry weighs less and results in longer lifespan more » |
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Bergstrom introduces NITE Phoenix, a no-idle solution designed for hot climates March 17, 2010 NITE Phoenix has the highest and longest cooling capacity of any battery-powered no-idle system on the market more » |
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Bergstrom Inc. announces acquisition of Modine Manufacturing Company’s vehicular HVAC product business March 5, 2010 Acquisition expands product offering to commercial vehicle and off-highway markets more » |
