STUTTGART, Germany –– ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers, announced the establishment of its European headquarters. This strategic move demonstrates ConMet’s commitment to serving the unique needs of the European market and providing…
PRATTVILLE, Ala — Frasle Mobility has been promoting record investments in units located in the United States during the past several years. Innovation, expansion of production capacity and reinforcement of teams all are aimed at expanding the company’s operations in…
WOODRIDGE, Ill. – Hendrickson has acquired Brunner International Inc. based in Medina, N.Y. and Brunner Manufacturing and Sales LTD. based in Niagara Falls, Ont. Brunner is a privately owned business that manufactures components for the commercial-vehicle, bus and trailer markets.…
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), which runs the annual Brake Safety Week and the CVSA International Roadcheck, announced the new leadership group for 2023-2024. Col. Russ Christoferson, with the Montana Department of Transportation, is the new…
VANCOUVER, Wash. – ConMet has received a 2023 Supplier Excellence Award from Navistar, a commercial transportation solutions provider with a vision to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility. Navistar’s Supplier Excellence Awards acknowledge suppliers in two primary areas: Performance and…
AVON, Ohio – How important is the on-site company health center to employees at the Huntington, Indiana, manufacturing complex of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC? “It’s seen as absolutely essential – an indispensable part of the workplace,” said Eric Meehan,…
AVON, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is pleased to offer a special salute to service professionals during National Technician Appreciation Week. Sponsored by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), the fourth annual…
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. — PowerStop®, a leader in brake solutions since 1995, recently introduced Z47 Medium Duty & Fleet brake pads to its lineup of products for the Class 4 to 7 hydraulic brake vehicle market. This new product adds…
MUNICH (AP) — Knorr-Bremse, a global leader in transportation technologies, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in India, focusing on both the rail and commercial vehicle sectors. In a recent development, a cutting-edge building complex was unveiled at…
AVON, Ohio – Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies for big rigs are advancing rapidly – and fleets are adopting them in increasing numbers. Forward collision mitigation systems, for instance, assist safe truck drivers to potentially mitigate front-leading collisions, and…
CHARLOTTE, Mich – Spartan Fire, LLC has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021-2024 emergency vehicle cab-chassis-based units due to a potentially defective parking brake system. The 659 emergency-response vehicles, built between June 1, 2022, and June 14, 2023, included within…
Vancouver, Wash. – In a move set to elevate the standard of container chassis and specialized flatbed trailers, Cheetah Chassis, a manufacturer based in Berwick, Pennsylvania, has selected ConMet‘s PreSet Plus hub assemblies as its preferred choice. ConMet, a global…
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil — Frasle Mobility has developed braking and track components for the Brazilian Army’s Leopard 1A5BR armored vehicle. Within this program, the company has invested in new manufacturing process technologies. Throughout the second half of 2023, Frasle…
MILAN, Italy — Blubrake and Urbike recently joined forces to conduct a pilot test aimed at enhancing safety in last mile delivery systems. The focal point of this collaboration was the installation of a Blubrake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on…
AVON, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicles, LLC joined the national recognition of America’s truckers during the ongoing American Trucking Association’s (ATA) National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2023. “The entire Bendix team offers its heartfelt thanks to America’s truck drivers this…
MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction has launched brake pads for the mine haul commercial-vehicle market. The new product series will be named Extended Life, or the EL Series, and EL121 will be the first friction formulation of the…
MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse, the global leader in braking systems and a prominent supplier of safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle systems, is on a mission to enhance its appeal as an employer. Under the leadership of CEO Marc Llistosella, the company…
TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd, a leading provider of bespoke vehicle braking systems, has received a significant order from Babcock, the build partners for Supacat, to deliver 70 High Mobility Transport (HMT) vehicle braking systems. This contract is part…
MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction announced a new partnership with the Medina County Economic Development Corporation on a program that strives to educate and provide expertise on careers and career pathways to the local youth. The advisory committee…
Wiehl, Germany – BPW is extending its innovative ECO Plus 3 bearing technology to axles designed to carry loads ranging from 10 to 12 tons. Previously available for 9-ton axles, the latest iteration provides superior serviceability and simpler parts inventory…