Hägglunds Drives has launched a new range of hydraulic motors, named Compact CB. They combine space economy with high torque and are reportedly maintenance free and operate at a very low noise level. The new product line is for example suitable for heavy duty applications such as Shredders, Feeders and Roll Mills and is - according to the manufacturer - by far the most compact drive solution on the market.The CB builds upon existing designs with a high mechanical efficiency, but provides a wider choice with regard to application in conjunction with increased performance and reliability. It is based on the specified needs of users derived from a unique technical survey in 13 different countries.

(Stockholm, Apr. 3, 2002) - Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV) has started to introduce a seat belt system which can adapt its restraining force - and hence the load on the occupant - to the severity of the crash and to the restraining force of the airbag. In future vehicles this technological breakthrough will also enable the seat belt to adjust its restraining force to each occupant. This smart seat belt will be particularly beneficial for the elderly and for small women. The new improvement is currently being introduced globally on the new BMW 7-series and the new Mercedes E-Class.

TUBE 2002 Trade FairDüsseldorf, April 8-12, 2002Stand #B40Tetra Pak, a leading liquid food packaging machinery manufacturer, has selected Stalatube Oy's stainless steel hollow sections for the frame structures of its packaging machines. Economical feasibility and flexibility of installation are cited as major attributes of the Stalatube sections.

Major international chocolate manufacturers are increasingly using sophisticated packaging concepts to create strong brand images for their products. Recently Kraft Foods, the world's second biggest chocolate manufacturer, transformed its Aladdin Gold range into an exclusive brand through the introduction of a new packaging concept. Stora Enso worked closely with the company in its role as packaging material supplier. 

Higher performance. Reduced space requirement. New wider tubes and two new types of fin have been developed by Setrab AB, and are now being introduced onto the world market. This new type of cooler will offer considerable opportunities for manufacturers needing coolers for excavators, tractors, agricultural machinery and a large number of stationary applications within the processing, power supply, engineering and other industries.

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With the aid of air suspension and specially designed electronics, buses and other passenger transport vehicles can be adapted to the requirements for vertical adjustment in accordance with the new EU directive (2001/85/EC). The Swedish development company Airlink reports that this can now be achieved in a simpler, safer and more efficient manner than has previously been possible.

Viewpoint represents a first attempt, in a widely-available document for a general audience, to discuss the issues, controversies and complexities of the question of the safety of drugs.