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ExpoCam 2019
Apr 11, 2019
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Apr 13, 2019
Place Bonaventure, Montréal, QC, Canada
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…
Truckers Jamboree
Jul 11, 2019
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Jul 13, 2019
Walcott, Iowa
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.
American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition
Oct 05, 2019
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Oct 09, 2019
San Diego, California
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…
North American Commercial Vehicle Show
Oct 28, 2019
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Oct 31, 2019
Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, Georgia
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 1255 to learn more about how your fleet can benefit from Jacobs' latest technologies such as Active Decompression Technology®, High Power Density® Engine Brakes…
Past Events
Where We've Been
Making an Impact in Our Community During the Holidays
December 18, 2018
During the holidays, the employees at Jacobs help raise money for the Bloomfield Department of Social & Youth Services. This money is donated so that the community organization can purchase gifts for children in our community who may not normally receive gifts during the holiday season. This year, Jacobs employees gave generously and raised $1,324.80. Jacobs Vehicle Systems matched the employee contributions, making the donation to the Social & Youth Services a…
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Jacobs Launches Brake for Hino Motors' First US Class 8 Truck
February 11, 2019
Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the launch of a compression release engine brake for the all-new 2020 Hino XL Series Truck.
Over the past two decades, Hino Motors’…
Jacobs Suzhou Celebrates at Annual Party
February 1, 2019
Each year, the team in Suzhou, China, hosts a dinner for all employees. The evening is filled with food and entertainment put on by the employees. Acts range from singing, dancing, magic shows, and more.
Jacobs to Collaborate with West Virginia University's CAFEE Research Center on Low Emissions Technology Testing
February 27, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems® announces a collaboration with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engine, and Emissions (CAFEE) at West Virginia University to further define the benefits of Jacobs’ Cylinder Deactivation (…
WORKING WITH US
Performance that matters to your business
Working side-by-side with our customers, we design and manufacture solutions that meet the challenges of changing markets to stay ahead of competitors and deliver better driving experiences…
In the News: Hino 500 series
March 27, 2019
Prime Mover Magazine recently reviewed the new Hino 500 vehicle in Japan. Included in the article is the review of the Jacobs Engine Brake.
A noteworthy feature is the standard fitment of a Jacobs engine brake or ‘Jake Brake’ across the range, providing first-class engine braking capability.
The brake-saving potential of the combined retardation from the exhaust and Jake brake was clearly evident.
Click here to read the full article.
In the News: Average Price of Diesel Rises
March 25, 2019
Transport Topics recently spoke to Robb Janak, Director of New Technology at Jacobs, about improving fuel efficiency and reducing NOx with the latest technologies from Jacobs such as Cylinder Deactivation and Variable Valve Actuation.
Meanwhile, one commercial vehicle supplier executive said in-engine technology is under development that can further reduce smog-forming nitrogen oxide emissions while also improving fuel efficiency in diesel engines — as California moves to be the first to…
Spring Cleaning at the Blue Hills Fire Station
April 16, 2019
Now that spring has arrived in Bloomfield, Connecticut, it is time for spring cleaning at Jacobs' Adopt-A-Spot at the Blue Hills Fire Department. A small team from Jacobs visited the firehouse last Thursday evening to tending to the garden and clean up the area.
Jacobs Engine Brake Available as Standard Feature on International A26 Engine
May 9, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, CT – Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the availability of the engine brake model 5783A as standard equipment on the International® A26 engine.
Since…
In the News: Improving efficiency, safety in medium-duty trucks
May 8, 2019
"If the name “Jake Brake” has you immediately thinking about the engine braking mechanism that is common on heavy-duty diesels you’re probably not alone. What you might not know, however, is that the same type of technology can now bring the same safety, fuel economy and maintenance benefits to…
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Earns Recognition as John Deere Innovation Award Winner
May 21, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems® has been selected as a recipient of the John Deere Innovation Award for 2018. The award is presented to a select group of suppliers who have demonstrated innovation in a product or service they provide to John Deere.
Award…
Jacobs Selects Quarlink for Supplier of the Year Award
June 4, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of diesel engine retarding and valve actuation systems, recently named Quarlink Corporation the company’s 2018 Supplier of the Year. Presented during the annual Jacobs Supplier Conference, the award recognizes a company that…
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Captures PACCAR Supplier Award
July 23, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of diesel engine retarding and valve actuation systems, was recently recognized by PACCAR for meeting or exceeding the company’s 10 PPM quality standard, which stands for delivering no more than 10 defective parts for every million…
Technology Demonstrator
North American Technology Tour
Jacobs' Drive the Future demonstrator truck is traveling throughout North America to show off its latest technologies which lead to improved productivity, engine braking, and emissions…
Jacobs and Tula Technology Inc. to Collaborate on Cylinder Deactivation Hardware Development
August 7, 2019
Jacobs’ hardware, developed to meet Tula’s systems requirements, will further enhance fuel savings and emissions reductions.
BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve…
TECHNOLOGIES
Proven solutions on the road around the world
From inventing compression release technology to developing next-generation valve trains and advanced braking systems, we are continually raising the levels of performance—for power, fuel economy, and reduced emissions—that heavy-duty commercial vehicles can achieve…
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Introduces Fulcrum Bridge Engine Technology to Off-Highway Market
October 2, 2019
Jacobs eliminates the need for valve lash adjustments and makes lashless valvetrains compatible with engine braking, benefiting fuel economy and emissions.
Technology to be exhibited for the first time at Agritechnica 2019 in Germany.
BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs…
Agritechnica 2019
Nov 10, 2019
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Nov 16, 2019
Hanover, Germany
Join us as we exhibit for the first time at the Agritechnica show in Hanover, Germany, November 10-16. You can find us in booth G24 (Stromag booth) where we will be displaying our technologies, including one of our latest technologies - Fulcrum Bridge.
Learn more about the Agritechnica show by visiting https://www.agritechnica.com/.
Another Milestone for Jacobs Vehicle Systems
October 16, 2019
Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a leading worldwide manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, recently celebrated the delivery of its eight millionth engine brake.
This milestone comes less than two years after Jacobs shipped its seven millionth brake, and nearly 60…