Meritor launches P600 Series heavy-haul planetary axles
Meritor Inc. announced the introduction of the P600 Series planetary axles, including the P610 and P614, and will showcase them during the ConExpo tradeshow in Las Vegas. These two planetary axles are engineered for heavy-haul, oil field, logging and mining applications globally and are ready for production. The P610 and P614 axles, available in tandem
Meritor honors facilities for achievements
Meritor Inc. is presenting facilities in North America and Europe with chairman, gold and silver 2013 Quality Achievement Awards for efforts which increased product and manufacturing quality. “Quality is a top priority for our customers, our company and our employees globally,” said Joe ElBehairy, vice president of engineering, quality and product strategy. “We want to
Meritor Tire Inflation System selected as preferred equipment by Ingersoll Axle
Meritor Inc. announced that Ingersoll Axle (IMT) has selected the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS by P.S.I) as its preferred automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) on its line of trailer axles for the commercial trailer market. Fleet and OEM customers can now easily specify the preparation of IMT trailer axles at various levels, such as
Meritor Mobile Training to deliver onsite education
Meritor Inc.’s aftermarket team unveiled mobile training with two training trucks during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2014 that will deliver onsite product and systems education to warehouse distributors, independent service garages and fleets in the U.S. and Canada. According to the company, each of the Nissan high-roof NV3500 trucks, wrapped in Meritor trailer decals,
Meritor WABCO enhances OnLane lane departure warning system
A new option for OnLane, the lane departure warning system from Meritor WABCO, provides the ability to record and save videos of safety events. The video-capturing feature is triggered by critical events such as sudden deceleration. When an event occurs, the system will capture forward-looking color video of the scene ahead for the ten seconds
Meritor Mobile app updated
To improve customer service, Meritor Inc. has released updated content for Meritor Mobile, a sales and service iPad information tool for customers. Featuring the company’s complete North American product portfolio, the app now includes Meritor defense, specialty and off-highway information, product portfolios grouped by business unit on the home screen, additional aftermarket content and direct
Meritor WABCO technology expert discusses active vehicle safety systems
During the 21st Century Trucking Partnership’s fall meeting at the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Mich., Alan Korn, director, Advanced Brake System Integration at Meritor WABCO, discussed how advanced sensors can improve vehicle safety. Korn’s presentation, “Active Safety Systems – Road to Autonomous Functionality,” focused on Meritor WABCO’s approach
Meritor expands service at Drivetrain Express wholesale outlet
The Edmonton, Alberta, Canada wholesale aftermarket parts outlet of Meritor is now open to provide OEM dealers, warehouse distributors and area rebuilders with a complete parts selection and fast delivery of all-makes drivetrain components and related replacement parts.
Meritor names Ivor J. Evans chairman, CEO and president
The Board of Directors of Meritor Inc. has named Ivor J. Evans chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president. A member of the Board of Directors of Meritor since 2005, Evans has been serving as the company’s executive chairman, interim chief executive officer and president since May 3, 2013.
Meritor named standard axle supplier by Capacity Trucks
Capacity Trucks has named Meritor as its standard axle supplier. Meritor drivetrain components now available on Capacity Trucks models include front steer, and rear single and tandem axles.