Harper Detroit Diesel powers up with name change

TORONTO — Paul and Steve Harper, co-owners of Harper Group Inc., the parent company to Harper Detroit Diesel Limited, have changed the name of the 60-year-old company to Harper Power Products Inc.

“Our new company name reflects more accurately the changes the company has undertaken over the past number of years in its diversification and expansion initiatives,” said John Cosgrove, president and chief operating officer of Harper Power Products Inc.

“This change is a bold step forward and allows us to develop an image that transcends the various market segments we are involved in.”

The newly named company will continue to operate its network of six fully equipped parts and service locations across Ontario as well as its new and expanding network of regional service centres under the new name. “We may be changing our name but the service and support excellence we are known for will not change,” said Cosgrove.

Harper Power Products Inc. now offers additional service locations along with a broader range of products and services to its customers in numerous markets and vocational applications and the new name is a reflection of that.

Harper Power Products Inc. is the authorized distributor in Ontario for Detroit Diesel and Mercedes-Benz On-Highway Engines, Detroit Diesel, MTU and Mercedes-Benz Off-Highway Engines, DDC/MTU Power Generation Generator Sets and Allison Transmissions. In addition they represent Perkins and Volvo Penta engines, RigMaster auxiliary power units and a full compliment of genuine replacement vehicle parts.