ArvinMeritor to relocate operation to Wales

Nov. 1, 2005
ArvinMeritor Inc announced that its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) trailer systems (axle and suspension) manufacturing will relocate to the company's

ArvinMeritor Inc announced that its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) trailer systems (axle and suspension) manufacturing will relocate to the company's current Braking Systems European manufacturing headquarters in Cwmbran, Wales.

When ArvinMeritor opened consultations recently for the closure of trailer axle manufacturing at its Wrexham plant, it announced the consideration of several alternative locations in both Western and Eastern Europe. The Welsh Development Agency, with the aid of a regional assistance grant from the Welsh government, was instrumental in the retention of the company's trailer axle manufacturing within the United Kingdom.