ArvinMeritor-Volvo sign three-year cam brake deal
TROY, Mich., (Jan. 31, 2005) — Components supplier ArvinMeritor has announced that its Commercial Vehicle Systems business group has been awarded a three-year contract by Volvo Trucks North America and its Mack Trucks subsidiary for the supply of Meritor Q Plus cam brakes.
Meritor Q Plus brakes will continue to be standard equipment on all Volvo trucks in North America.
The standard brake offering is designed to reduce brake system maintenance and downtime, and features linings with extra thickness at the maximum wear point; heavy-duty shoe return springs; and parts commonality between steer, drive and trailer brakes, the company says.
Standard and High-Performance Q Plus brakes for the Volvo contract will be provided through the company’s Manning, S.C., and Tilbury, Ont. facilities.
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets.
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