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Brons Licensed To Build And Sell M.A.N. Four-Stroke Diesels M.A.N. (Maschinenfabrik Augs- burg-Nurenberg) AG, West Ger- many, and Brons Industrie N.V., Appingedam, the Netherlands, have signed a licensing agreement covering the construction and sale of M.A.N, four-stroke engines of type L/V 20/27 and ASL/ASV 25/30 with outputs ranging from 400 to 4,000 kw (540 to 5,440) at 1,000 rpm. At a later date, Brons is to extend its production activ- ities to include larger four-stroke engines. The main objectives of the agreement are to make the best possible use of the production facilities at M.A.N, and Brons through an appropriate division of the work involved in building the engines, to increase the sales potential of those engines, to tai- lor maintenance performance and spare parts supply more accu- rately to individual requirements, and to utilize the capacity of the Brons design departments for carrying out design work on be- half of M.A.N. MARINE. Commercial & Naval New Design Systems STEERING SYSTEMS REPAIR - Tug, Mine Sweeper, Tanker, D.E. etc. CHEMICAL FLUSHING OF SYSTEMS - Hydraulic & Air Piping CAPSTAN HYDRAULICS - Repair & Service WINCH HYDRAULICS - Repair & Service CONTROL AIR SYSTEM REBUILD - Main Engine & Remote Stations LUBE OIL FLUSH - C.P.P. Systems & Main Engine CARGO PUMPS - Rebuild AIR COMPRESSOR - Rebuild BOW THRUSTER - Repair & Service PUMP & MOTOR REBUILD - Complete Rebuild and Test CLEAN ROOM SERVICE - Quality Assurance Control FILTRATION & PURGING - 3-10 Micron TEST BENCH - 5000 PSI Pumping Unit OIL ANALYSIS — Contamination Spec. Sampling 15,000 PSI HYDRO TEST - Hi Pressure Hydraulics LEAK DOWN TEST - Complete Flow Meter & Pressure CYLINDER — Rebuild & Machine Services David Johnson Appointed A Group Manager At Michigan Wheel Division David A. Johnson has been named manager of the Propulsion Systems Group at Michigan Wheel Division, Dana Corporation. The announcement was made by H.L. VanderMey, president of the Grand Rapids, Mich., division. David A. Johnson Mr. Johnson comes to his new position from Michigan Wheel's Coolidge Division, where he had been assistant manager since 1972. Prior to joining Michigan, he served in the Navy and has worked with Boeing and 3 M. The Propulsion Systems group that Mr. Johnson will manage is a joint venture between Michi- gan Wheel Division and Jastram Werke of Hamburg, West Ger- many. The group will develop and market new systems designed to increase propulsion and maneu- verability of marine vessels. The Michigan/Jastram venture pro- vides Michigan Wheel with exclu- sive marketing rights for the United States, Canada, and Mex- ico. Three Appointments Announced By Gulf Fleet Marine Corp. Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, a Houston Natural Gas Corpora- tion company based in New Or- leans, La., recently announced three staff appointments. Jim Barrett has been named domestic sales manager and will have principal responsibility for marketing the services of Gulf Fleet's growing number of tugs, offshore deck barges, towboats, and supply vessels. He has eight years' experience in the marine transportation industry, and will be located in the operations office in Harvey, La. Scott Burke has been named materials manager, and will be responsible for all purchasing and materials control for the company on a worldwide basis. William T. (Tom) Smith has been named assistant personnel director. He has seven years of personnel experience in the off- shore marine construction and transportation industries includ- ing service in both the United Kingdom and Gulf Coast. 45
