Watch: Accuride’s manufacturing makeover: Walk the foundry and factory floor with On the Road
Transitioning from an aged manual manufacturing process to a world-class facility doesn’t happen overnight. It takes hard work, the right leadership and a majority capital investment, but that’s exactly what Accuride has spent the past five years doing. Come along as I take you inside Accuride’s Rockford, Ill., foundry and manufacturing facility to detail one
Accuride extends Gunite automatic slack adjuster warranty
Accuride Corp. has extended the standard warranty coverage for its Gunite standard and Gunite 2000 range of automatic slack adjusters. The commercial vehicle components supplier extended its mileage and warranty length on the two models due to the “exacting, world-class quality standards” of its automated slack adjuster assembly operation in Rockford, Ill., the company said.
Accuride reaches new collective bargaining agreement
Accuride Corp. announced that it has successfully reached a new four-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), Local 718, which represents 291 hourly associates at Accuride’s facility in Rockford, Ill. The plant produces Gunite-brand brake drums, hubs and other wheel-end components for the
Accuride reports second quarter results
Accuride Corp. reported strong financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, as its ‘Fix & Grow’ strategy supports delivery of continued margin and profitability improvement. Second quarter 2014 results Second quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations were $181.6 million, compared with $179.9 million in the same period in 2013, an increase