NEWS & EVENTS

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). 

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. 

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.

On the first day of summer, Jacobs’ Employee Services Committee hosted an ice cream social at the Bloomfield, Connecticut, location. All three shifts took their turn lining up at the Mister Softie trucks throughout the day. In total, 495 ice cream cones and slushies were enjoyed on the sunny, 86 degree day in Connecticut.