NEWS & EVENTS

Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2019

Jacobs will show off its latest high-performance engine brakes and newest technologies.  Steve Ernest, VP of Engineering and Business Development, will also present at the symposium.  

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Latest News

Sep 21, 2018

Jacobs to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Czech Republic

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. 

Sep 12, 2018

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Welcomes Moore as VP Human Resources

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.

Sep 06, 2018

Jacobs to Introduce Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) Technology at IAA Commercial Vehicles Trade Fair

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). 

Sep 05, 2018

Summer Kid's Day

In late August, the team in Suzhou hosted the 2018 Summer Kid’s Day.  Fifteen children from employees’ families had a full day of activities including a plant visit, an introduction to company products, a charity sale, and an ice cream happy hour. 

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Events

Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2019

Join Jacobs at the 2019 Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) from January 16-18.  Jacobs will show off its latest high-performance engine brakes and newest technologies throughout the show.  Steve Ernest, VP of Engineering and Business Development, will also present at the symposium on January 17 at 8:30 am. 

Find us at the show in Hall A, Booth 89.  For more information about SIAT, visit https://siat.araiindia.com/.

ExpoCam 2019

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Jacobs is returning to the ExpoCam 2019 event in April.  Join the Jacobs team at booth 129 to learn about the latest in engine braking and valve actuation technologies.  In addition to hearing about our latest technologies such as High Power Density® Engine Braking and Active Decompression Technology®, our regional managers will be available to answer any of your engine brake questions.

Truckers Jamboree

Join us under the big top tent at the 40th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree this July.  Stop by our booth to have all of your engine braking questions answered by the Jacobs team.  

To find more information about this free event, visit the Iowa 80 Truckstop's website here.

Iowa 80 Truckstop building

American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition

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If you are attending the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE), make plans to visit Jacobs' booth during the exhibition.  While you are there, learn more about how your fleet can benefit from Jacobs' latest technologies such as Active Decompression Technology® and High Power Density® Engine Brakes.  

North American Commercial Vehicle Show

Jacobs is returning to the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in 2019 after a successful 2017 inaugural show.  Join us in Hall A, Booth 1354 to learn more about how your fleet can benefit from Jacobs' latest technologies such as Active Decompression Technology®, High Power Density® Engine Brakes, and more!  

Learn more about the NACV show by visiting http://nacvshow.com/. 

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