ArvinMeritor, Inc., today announced its centennial heritage anniversary at the company's annual shareowner meeting at its headquarters in Troy, Mich..
The company will commemorate this historic milestone throughout 2009 at events and product exhibitions , which will be marked with the launch of several "next generation" products from axles to brakes to hybrid drivetrain applications.
"ArvinMeritor's longevity is based on a rich heritage of product performance, customer service and engineering expertise," said Chip McClure, chairman, CEO and president of ArvinMeritor. "These characteristics, combined with our commitment to develop industry-leading products and provide customized services to meet the needs of our customers around the world, describe our long history of 'forward thinking.' "
Since the company's earliest roots as Timken-Detroit Axle in 1909 - through its evolution as Rockwell, Meritor Automotive and ArvinMeritor - it has been a supplier of commercial and light vehicle systems, modules and components to the global transportation industry.
ArvinMeritor has a family of brands, including: Meritor, Euclid, Meritor WABCO, Gabriel, Mascot and Trucktechnic.