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Stewart & Stevenson Expands Diesel Engine Sales/Service Network Named Exclusive Distributor Of EMD Engines In 10-State Area, Mexico And Central America Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc., Houston, Texas, recently an- nounced that the firm has been appointed the exclusive distributor for General Motors Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) engines in a 10-state area, as well as Mexico and Central America. In a second announce- ment, the company also outlined plans for a major expansion of its marine and oil industry engine sales and service operation in southern Louisiana. According to C. James Stewart II, chairman of the board of Stewart & Stevenson, the company has been appointed the exclusive distributor for General Motors Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) engines in a 10-state area along the western Gulf of Mexi- co and in the Rocky Mountain area as well as throughout Mexico and Central America. Mr. Stewart also referred to the company's long asso- ciation with General Motors Diesel engines and noted Stewart & Stev- enson's extensive experience in building equipment powered by EMD engines and as a specialist in complete EMD engine repair and overhaul. "This distributorship opens a whole new era in our capabilities and services for both domestic and international customers," said Mr. Stewart. The territory includes the states and coastal waters of Texas, Loui- siana, Mississippi and Alabama, and encompasses a large portion of the Mississippi River. Other states in the distributorship include: Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Ok- lahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee, as well as all of Mexico and Central America. In addition to the distribution, Stewart & Stevenson will continue to supply and service EMD-pow- ered systems for both land and off- shore drilling rigs, generator sets for prime and standby power applica- tions as well as ship service, and for propulsion of supply boats and tug boats. Mr. Stewart also announced that the firm opened new operations on the Harvey Canal site in south- ern Louisiana, which would expand its marine and oil industry engine sales and service. The site was for- merly occupied by George Engine. Stewart & Stevenson will acquire certain assets of the operation from the Detroit Diesel Corporation. The company will be the autho- rized sales and service representa- tive for Detroit Diesel engines and products of the Allison transmission and Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) divisions of General Motors. Primary industries to be served by the new center will be oceangoing vessels, fishing and workboats and both inland and offshore drilling and production operations. Ralston Cole has been named branch manager at the Harvey facil- ity. David Whisenhunt will be the eastern region manager respon- sible for the Harvey location as well as the firm's Houston and Beau- mont branch operations. Bob H. O'Neal In other company news, Bob O'Neal was elected president of Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc., succeeding the late Thomas H. Langham. Mr. O'Neal was also appointed to the board of directors of Stewart & Stevenson. Mr. O'Neal, who has been with Stewart & Stevenson for over 23 years, has extensive knowledge of the company and its products. Prior to his appointment as president, he was vice president in charge of the company's Engineered Power Sys- tems Division with responsibility for manufacturing and sales of diesel and turbine-powered products. For free literature detailing Ste- wart & Stevenson's marine and oil industry engine sales and services, Circle 19 on Reader Service Card Central Gulf Lines Awarded $25-Million Contract By MSC Following a competitive procure- ment, the Navy's Military Sealift Command has awarded a firm-fixed price contract in the amount of $25,074,939 to Central Gulf Lines, Inc., of New Orleans, La., for the time charter of the M/V Woerman Mercur. The dry cargo ship will be reflagged to the United States and renamed prior to delivery to the Military Sealift Command, on or before October 31, 1988, and will be used to transport Department of Defense cargo from the U.S. West Coast to mid-Pacific islands and Far East ports. Itineraries include Mid- way and Wake Islands and other areas where there is little or no com- mercial service. The contract per- formance period is 17 months with two 17-month options. 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