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New European plant for producing engine brake and valve actuation systems will add to the company’s manufacturing operations in the USA and China.

BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, announced today that it will open a manufacturing facility in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic. The new plant places Jacobs closer to European customers and responds to growing demand for the company’s technical solutions. 

BLOOMFIELD, CT – Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces Kristine Moore has been appointed as the Vice President of Human Resources.

Lower emissions and improved fuel economy gained through a new application of Jacobs’ well-proven valve actuation technology.

BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, will introduce its new Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology to the European market at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 (Hannover, Germany, September 20-27). 

Jacobs’ Bloomfield location hosted its annual Service Awards Dinner at Maneeley’s in South Windsor, Connecticut. Each year, Jacobs’ employees are recognized for their years of service as they reach various milestones – 5, 10, 15, 20, etc. years of service at Jacobs Vehicle Systems. This year, five employees reached 45 years of service! Just behind them was a group of three who have served Jacobs for 40 years. In total, 85 employees were recognized for their years of dedication which when combined total 1,310 years of service.