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When Isuzu is in the news, we want you to know about it. Below are articles/excerpts from various publications. All files are provided with prior documented consent from the publishers. Read on…

BAUMA 2013

We are pleased to inform you that Isuzu will have a small booth at the coming BAUMA 2013 held in Munich, Germany and will exhibit Isuzu industrial diesel engines together with commercial truck in the booth to promote Isuzu brand and products to customers all over the world.

Press Release - 4/9/2013

45-footer going to California; boatyard builds a combo boat

Written by Michael Crowley

At Fred Wahl Marine Construction, the Aqua Leo has a 300-horsepower Isuzu UM6HK1 used for the main engine. "The Isuzu is unbelievably quiet. You don't need to put ear plugs in."

Reprinted with permission from the May 2012 issue of National Fisherman.

ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, LLC POWERTRAIN DIVISION (ISZAPT) PRODUCT SUPPLY STATUS

As a result of the earthquake, tsunami, and devastation that followed March 11, 2011, Isuzu Motors Limited production of off-highway industrial diesel engines had halted until further analysis could be conducted.

Press Release - 05/13/2011

Product Supply Status: EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI IN JAPAN

On Friday March 11, at 14:46 (2:46) Japan experienced an earthquake and subsequent tsunami resulting in loss of life and widespread damage.

Press Release - 4/04/2011

Success Story

Written by Jason Flynn

Klinge Corporation ensured safe transport of ice cores from Antarctica, across the equator, and through the southwestern U.S.

Reprinted with permission from Klinge Corporation.

Boat of the Month

Written by Charlie Ess

Please see the attached article from this month’s issue of National Fisherman magazine. The “Boat of the Month” features the Jeanoah powered by an Isuzu UM6WG1WM-AA1K sold by Kodiak Diesel in Kodiak, AK, one of Hamilton Engine Sales Inc’s dealers.

The customer is very happy with the engine's performance and low fuel consumption.

Reprinted with permission from the August 2010 issue of National Fisherman.

Power to Help Troubled Teens

Written by Mike Brezonick

Isuzu Tier 3 4HK1XYGV-01 gen-set package provides 65 kW prime power to remote boarding school dedicated to rescuing young lives.

Reprinted with permission from the April 2010 issue of Diesel Progress North American Edition.

Green Tuna Boat

Written by David Rowland

This is an article David Rowland wrote in the September issue on a Pacific Coast tuna fisherman using an Isuzu 3CB Diesel Engine to power his refrigeration system.

Reprinted with permission from the September 2009 issue of Fishermen’s News.

Sustainable Harvesting
Gustafson Logging making themselves as productive as possible

Reprinted with permission from the July/August 2009 edition of TimberWest.

Alaska Fishing Boat Repowered With New Tier 2 Common Rail Engine

This article highlights the repower success of an Isuzu UM6WGWM-AB1K in an 84-foot crabbing and long line vessel. The repower was performed by an Isuzu dealer contracted under Hamilton Engine Sales, an Isuzu distributor.

Reprinted with permission from the July 2009 issue of Fishermen's News.

Fueled You Again?

Written by David Rowland

Marine article referencing the escalating fuel costs, the efficiencies of diesel versus gasoline, and repowers as viable options.

Reprinted with permission from the July 2008 issue of Fishermen's News.

New Holland Ex-Ercises Hybrid Option

Written by Dawn M. Geske

Joint development of a new hybrid hydraulic excavator between New Holland and Kobelco utilizing an Isuzu 2.2L four-cylinder diesel engine and a 20 kW generator.

Reprinted with permission from the September-October 2007 issue of Diesel Progress International Edition.