Equipment Cummins closes Meritor acquisition August 3, 2022 Cummins has completed its US$3.7-billion acquisition of Meritor, strengthening its ePowertrain portfolio and opening new opportunities supplying the industry with components such as axles and brakes. “We are excited to…
Equipment Meritor acquires Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business May 24, 2022 Meritor has announced an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business for about US$203.5 million in cash. The deal is expected to wrap up by year end, and has the…
Equipment Updated: Cummins to acquire Meritor in US$3.7-billion deal February 22, 2022 Cummins announced today plans to buy Meritor for US$3.7 billion, or US$36.50 a share, in a move that will complement the buyer’s components business and add e-axles to its portfolio.
Sustainability Meritor preparing to roll out electric powertrain February 3, 2021 Meritor has announced it will commercially launch its electric powertrain later this year. Based on the 14X, the electric powertrain will initially be sold to Lion Electric, Autocar and European…
Human Resources Meritor makes executive appointments February 2, 2021 Meritor has announced changes to its executive team, including the appointment of John Nelligan as senior vice-president and president of truck, Americas. He will report to Meritor’s new CEO and…
Business Management Meritor names Chris Villavarayan CEO November 9, 2020 TROY, Mich. – Meritor has appointed Chris Villavarayan chief executive officer and president, the company has announced. Villavarayan, currently executive vice-president and chief operating officer, will succeed Jay Craig, who…
Transportation Meritor appoints a chief legal officer July 27, 2020 TROY, Mich. – Meritor announced Monday that Hannah Lim-Johnson will join the company as senior vice-president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary as of Aug. 3. Lim-Johnson will have responsibility…
Equipment Meritor to host training sessions in Edmonton March 5, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Meritor will hold a series of aftermarket product training events in Edmonton, Alta., later this month. The sessions are geared toward those in parts and sales, as…
Transportation Meritor upgrades online aftermarket tools January 29, 2020 Meritor has upgraded the online platform used to serve the aftermarket. GRAPEVINE, Texas – Meritor has added a series of upgrades to MeritorPartsXpress.com, introducing a series of tools to…
Transportation Meritor buys TransPower January 20, 2020 TROY, Mich. – Meritor has announced its acquisition of TransPower, which the company says will advance its electrification expertise. “We are excited to welcome TransPower to the Meritor family as…
Meritor expands Euclid suspension portfolio January 31, 2019 Meritor has expanded the OEM suspension portfolio through its Euclid brand, including more than 1,450 parts that cover multiple applications. Included in the product mix are more than…
ReadySet, no ream required with king pin kits January 31, 2019 Meritor’s ReadySet No-Ream King Pin Kits have been launched through www.MeritorPartsXpress.com to make it easier to find a pin kit for major axle applications. Through the launch the…
Meritor expands air disc portfolio January 31, 2019 Meritor has added caliper and brake pad offerings to its expanding air disc brake aftermarket portfolio. The new remanufactured caliper for ADB22x applications enhance a portfolio that includes calipers…
Meritor axles ready for extreme duty September 21, 2018 Meritor is supporting severe-duty applications with the new MX-610 front drive axle and MZ-610 tridem rear axle. The MZ-610 tridem offers wide-ranging axle ratings and a high ground clearance…
Meritor’s Elsa brakes go hydraulic September 21, 2018 Meritor is offering optional hydraulic actuation on all ELSA disc brakes for applications that require hydraulic disc brake variants. The traditional mechanical, pneumatically operated brake housing is replaced by a…
