Source: Meritor TROY, Mich. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced it has been honored in Heavy Duty Trucking magazine’s 2020 Top 20 Products Awards for its EX+™ LS air disc brake, a lightweight, next-generation braking solution for truck and trailer…
DETROIT, Mich.–“The average person bases a brake job on price. They are looking at a $300 brake job—which they are already kind of begrudging—and they are saying, ‘Well, I could either buy $100 set of brakes or I could buy…
NEW YORK, NY–KPS Capital Partners (“KPS”) announced today that it has signed a put option agreement to sell its portfolio company Chassis Brakes International Group (“Chassis Brakes” or the “Company”) to Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. (“Hitachi Automotive”), a wholly-owned subsidiary…
TOKYO, Japan–Leading auto supplier Denso has a long term innovation plan designed to make strides in helping to reduce traffic deaths between now and 2030. Denso manufactures an array of auto parts and systems, including brake control systems that contribute…
The following opinion piece was written by Mark Lavelle, a 20-year automotive industry veteran who serves as OEM specialist for the Global Brake Safety Council. Brakes are one of a vehicle’s most important safety features, yet hundreds of millions of vehicles…
“I’m so excited to be joining the GBSC team. I’ve watched their rapid growth closely and am eager to combine my expertise with their vibrant approach to ensuring brake safety around the world. I am enthusiastic for the future in…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes has added 19 new part numbers for model-year 2003-2022 Ford, Jeep, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and Audi vehicles. These additions cover 11.7 million vehicles with the company’s galvanized premium brake pads.…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Designed to meet the versatility and adventure that Hyundai Venue and Kia Soul drivers demand, NRS Brakes recently released galvanized brake pads engineered for these smaller sport utility vehicles (SUVs). NRS Brakes’ premium brake…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Continuing to expand its line of brake pads for all-electric and hybrid vehicles, NRS Brakes – a leading manufacturer of EV brake pads – recently released re-engineered pads for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – Continuing its drive to be the brake company for the electric-vehicle segment, NRS Brakes introduced galvanized brake pads for the 2019-2020 model year Kia Niro EV and 2019-2020 model year Hyundai Kona EV. The…
Source: Util Group announcement VILLANOVA D’ASTI, Italy – Util continues its global repositioning through the strategic acquisition of three Feintool 1100-ton presses and one Feintool 700-ton press to upgrade its production capabilities. As part of the transaction, Util has purchased…
Larry Pavey, who has spent his entire career in the automotive aftermarket, is the chief executive officer of Federated Auto Parts and CEO of The Automotive Parts Services Group, a joint venture between Pronto and Federated. Federated is a marketing…
Source: Global Brake Safety Council The Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) announced Sept. 6 that Scott Lambert’s term as Chairman will end on September 13 and nominations will be accepted for the Chairperson position. “Scott has set the course for…
Over the past month, the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI), has updated their catalogue to acknowledge the fact that certain vehicle applications were specified by OE manufacturers to have mechanical attachment between the steel backing plate and the friction material.…
JANUARY 22, 2019 The Global Brake Safety Council’s membership and influence continue to grow as is evidenced by the simultaneous introduction of its three newest members. The GBSC’s current Chairman, Scott Lambert said: “We are very excited to start working…
Avon’s Bendix Headquarters Earns Prestigious Sustainability Honor The Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) headquarters in Avon, Ohio, has been awarded the coveted title of overall winner in the Cleveland 2030 District’s Green Building Challenge. This accolade is a testament…
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…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — FMSI reached a historic milestone assigning D2500 to the front brake pads on the 2023 Cadillac CT4, according to Frank Oliveto, president of FMSI. “Reaching this milestone and celebrating our 75th anniversary is a great accomplishment. FMSI…
Euro 7 has been getting a lot of attention recently because of its potential impact on the brake industry. So I decided to sit down with Stefan Guether, Global Product Manager Brake Test Systems for Horiba Europe, and Sebastian Granstat,…
Source: Nikola announcement PHOENIX — Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, announced it has selected PlusDrive, the next generation safety system developed by Plus, for the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – In November 2021, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC opened its new North American headquarters building, a light-filled gem of a structure set on a leafy-green, 56-acre campus in Avon, Ohio, just…
Source: AKTV8 announcement WIXOM, Mich. — AKTV8, a leader in developing intelligent, easy-to-install automotive control and monitoring systems, announced it successfully completed the ISO 9001:2015 certification process for designing and developing systems and components for electronically adjustable suspension. ISO 9001:2015…
Source: Waupaca Foundry announcement WAUPACA, Wisc. — Waupaca Foundry announced that two of its own, Sara Timm and Greg Miskinis, have recently received a combined four industry awards for their advocacy of and service to the metal-casting industry. The awards…
Source: TSE Brakes announcement SAN LUIS, Ariz. – The TSE Brakes – San Luis manufacturing facility received the visit from the City of San Luis Municipal Health Committee delegates this week. The goal of the visit was to ensure that…
Source: Fras-le announcement CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – Fras-le closed the first half of 2020 reaching net revenue of R$ 620 million, an important result for the company, especially in the midst of the challenging scenario caused by the Covid-19…